Writing
Word Keys
Listening
Speaking
Interactive
Puzzles
Writing Activities
Reading Activities (printable) made for the www.qela.qc.caWebsite
Note: The following activities range between High Beginner (Guided/Oral) and Intermediate+
Career Story Starters are designed to help with creative writing. There are four Career Story Starters to choose from. They can be used for both oral and written expression.
Refer to Using Story Starters© to know how to use them.
Career Story Starters©
Career Journal and Writing Ideas will give you ideas for writing a journal, starting a discussion or debate, or to find a starting point for a piece of writing. Career Journal and Writing Ideas©
Use this writing activity to think about the job you want and what you need in order to fulfill this job. Dreaming About the Ideal Job©
Writing a resume is a very important step in the job search process. There are several different kinds of resumes and employers take a careful look, so it is important that it be accurate and well presented. Remember that you are selling yourself!
ry to write your own resume using the following plan: Writing a Resume© Intermediate
A cover letter must be written to indicate why you are applying for a job. It must be clear, straight to the point, and
FREE OF ANY TYPING OR GRAMMAR ERRORS.
Read samples of cover letters, then try your own. Sample Cover Letters Intermediate
Remember that it is very important to always follow up with a thank-you letter. This demonstrates to future employers that you are professional and very interested in the job/position.
Click here for an example, then practice Writing a Thank-You Letter© Intermediate
Word Keys Activities
Word Keys Activities (printable) made for the www.qela.qc.ca Website
Note: For the following activities, select words/activites for different levels. Most of them are of the level Beginner+
Use a dictionary or picture dictionary to find words for different themes. Work-Related Themes©
Refer to the Using Word Cards© and the Using Word Lists© resource to work with the Application Form Word Cards©
The following Word List corresponds to the Word Cards listed above. Application Form Word List©
Note: The following activities are of the level High Beginner and Intermediate
For the following four Work-Related Noun activity sheets, place the nouns under the right heading of the person, place or thing. Next, put the words in alphabetical order. Use a dictionary or picture dictionary if you need help. An answer key is given for each.
Career Nouns©
Construction Nouns©
Job Search Nouns©
Office Nouns©
Career Nouns Answers©
Construction Nouns Answers©
Job Search Nouns Answers©
Office Nouns Answers©
Listening Activities
Listening Activities (printable) made for the www.qela.qc.ca Website
Use the following dictations to become familiar with the proper spelling of Career and Job Search vocabulary.
Career Dictation© Intermediate+ Job Search Dictation© Intermediate+
Speaking Activities
Speaking Activities (printable) made for the www.qela.qc.ca Website
For the following Discussion Activity sheet, you must look at each picture and discuss it with a partner.
Use the pictures to help with discussions. Jobs and Career Discussion Ideas© Beginner+
Learn how to prepare yourself for a job interview by working with a partner and role playing a job interview:
Questions in a Job Interview© Beginner+
Interactive Activities
Interactive Activities created with the shareware Hot Potatoes for the www.qela.qc.ca Website
www.qela.qc.ca has no copyrights for them as they can also be used freely on Internet
Crossword Puzzle
Work Words Intermediate+
Fill-in-the-gap Activity
Employee Notice Advanced Who Am I? Intermediate+
Multiple-Choice Quiz
Education Required Advanced
Matching Activities Unscramble-the-Words Activity
Jobs and Careers High Beginner
Puzzle Activities
Puzzle Activities (printable) made for the www.qela.qc.ca Website
Print the puzzle activity sheet to find and circle words from a list.
Application Forms© Intermediate+ Payday© Intermediate+
