Say what meaning is implied in the following word combination.

to find suitable employment

on a day – release basis

vocational qualification

courses are geared to the needs of local business

to move on to higher education

postgraduate Master’s degree in specialist field

to maintain and improve lifestyle

to enter competition which requires expertise to win

to take advantage of opportunities

to conduct a business

to remotely monitor the performance of machines

to stay in touch with

Match the words in 1-6 with those in a-f to make collocations which all appear in the text

1.  to offer	a. world
2. to gain	b. qualification
3. high-tech	c. latest discoveries
4. to adapt	d. a qualification
5. entry	e. an advantage

 

Render the meaning of the 2nd, 4th, 5th paragraphs.

1. With your partner speak on all the ways to start a career in technology

2. Webquest

Work in groups of four. Search the web for further details to describe different ways of studying technology.

 

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Read the text. Collect as much information as possible about hitting a career peak.

Career Development

 

Technology is the key to so many enterprises that there are innumerable career paths available. We live in a global society competing on innovation, clever thinking, and creativity. There is a challenging career in technology for the brightest people.

Sami Hassan is a good example of someone who started his career at a fairly low level but was identified as a potential talent and was given support and training. This allowed him to rise up through his company until he got a job as a Project Manager. With technology playing such an important part in any company, staff with backgrounds in technology are increasingly being promoted to senior positions.

Companies seeking to recruit new graduates frequently take part in the "Milk round". This means they visit universities and colleges, invite students to attend presentations, and conduct interviews with those who are interested in employment. There is competition to recruit the most able students. The "virtual milk round" is where this system of recruitment is carried out over the Internet.

Your curriculum vitae (CV) are one of the most important documents presented to a potential employer. It lists academic achievements and work experience along with relevant personal information. It must be clear and well-written to hold the employer's attention and provide the essential information. Employers often ask applicants to supply a covering letter along with their CV. This allowsthe applicant to go into more detail as to why they are suitable for the job and they have the opportunity to address the employer on a more personal level.

Short-listed candidates for a post will be interviewed. Interviews are about selling yourself and presentation skills are most important. Practising these skills and preparing before attending an interview can improve one's chance of getting the job. Second interviews ask candidates to carry out more practical tasks so interviewers can really assess how a candidate really assess how a candidate performs - under pressure.

In a highly competitive job market it is important to gain the necessary qualifications and take opportunities and take opportunities to acquire additional work experience such as participating in exchange programmes organized by colleges, universities, and employers. Two examples of UK technical qualifications are NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) and BTECs (The Business and Technology Education Council). NVOs are vocational awards achieved through assessment and training. They are practical qualifications based on being able to do the job. There are five levels from Level 1, which focuses on basic work activities, to Level 5 for senior management. BTECs vocational qualifications to prepare students both for employment and for progression to higher education.