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1. How to choose a profession?

3-7 times
How many times people change careers

2. How to choose a profession?

1.
self-analysis
Do you know your
personnel strengths and
weaknesses?
2.
job market
Make sure you have
studied all the
professions that might
suit you.
3.
an outside opinion
Ask others and you
might learn something
new about yourself.

3. How to choose a profession?

Choosing a profession requires self-knowledge, research, and adaptability.
Weighing the pros and cons, after all, as the saying goes,
"A rolling stone gathers no moss"

4.

Where to Find a Job?
Introduction: Job Search
Finding a job is an important step in everyone's life.
There are many ways to look for employment.
The Internet has made job searching easier and
faster.

5.

Where to Find a Job?
Online Job Search
1. Job search websites.
2. Social media and professional networks.
3. Company websites and online advertisements

6.

Where to Find a Job?
Traditional Ways of Finding a Job
1. Employment agencies.
2. Job fairs and career events.
3. Recommendations from friends and relatives.
4. Direct contact with employers

7. Preparation and Appearance

First Impression: Dress professionally
Grooming: Clean, well-pressed clothes in good taste.
What to bring: Curriculum Vitae (CV) in a special leather
file or elegant case.
What to avoid: Scruffy clothes, plastic bags.

8. Body Language and Posture

Posture: Lean forward, do not slouch back.
Handshake: Firm and confident.
Eye Contact: Look straight into the interviewer's
eyes.
Avoid: Fiddling with hair or chewing nails.

9. Communication and Behavior

Attitude: Be polite, honest, and
efficient.
Speech: Smile pleasantly, speak clearly.
Skills: Talk about your computer skills,
languages, and knowledge.
Goal: Show that you are a worthy
employee.

10. Common Job Interview Questions

How to prepare for a successful job interview

11. Questions about Yourself and Motivation

1. Tell me about yourself.
✓ Education and achievements
✓ Qualifications and career goals
2. Why do you want to work here?
✓ Show interest in the company
✓ Explain how your skills can benefit the
organization
3. Why did you leave your last job?
✓ Be honest
✓ Avoid criticizing your previous employer
✓ Focus on positive reasons

12. Questions about Skills and Qualities

4. What are your best skills?
✓ Mention relevant abilities
✓ Give examples from your experience
5. What is your major weakness?
✓ Be honest and positive
✓ Show self-awareness
✓ Explain your willingness to improve
✓ Know your strengths and work on your
weaknesses

13. Questions about Career Plans and Salary

6. What are your career goals?
✓ Talk about your ambitions
✓ Show willingness to learn and develop
✓ Set professional goals
7. What salary are you expecting?
✓ Research average salaries
✓ Know your expectations
✓ Be ready to negotiate
Remember: Be honest, confident and well-prepared!

14. What is a Resume?

1. An objective written summary
of one’s personal information,
education, experience.
2. A convincing advertisement
which sells a person for a
specific job.

15. Resume: Personal Information

One should
include:
One should
NOT include…
✓ First name
✓ Second name
✓ Address
✓ Phone number
✓ E-mail
× Birthdate
× Marital status
× Nationality & religion
× Physical traits
× Salary expectations

16. Resume: Job Objective

Specific and not too general:
‘Objective: to obtain employment in
the field of public relations that will
allow me to use my ability to work
with people and take advantage of my
knowledge of English’
Salary is not mentioned there.

17. Resume: Education & Work Experience

Resume: Education & Work Experience
Education:
• Universities, institutes, colleges
• Job-related courses
• Honors degrees
Experience:
• Workplaces
• Previous responsibilities
• Skills acquired
These sections are
organized in reverse
chronological order

18. Resume: skills

The first group is Hard Skills —
professional, 'hard' skills. These are
things you can learn: specific software
proficiency, foreign languages, typing
speed. The recruiter should immediately
see what you can do with your hands or
your mind.
The second group is Soft Skills —
personal qualities. These include your
communication skills, leadership, and
ability to work in a team.

19. Resume: hobbies

Why is it needed?
It shows your versatility and personality. It helps
the recruiter remember you. It demonstrates useful
qualities.
What to write?
- Active and social pursuits.
- Profession-related hobbies .
What to avoid:
- Don't write clichés.
- Don't list risky or controversial hobbies.

20. Resume: references

Who can be a reference?
- A former manager (preferably).
- Colleagues, clients, or mentors.
How to list them in a resume?
Option 1 (modern): Write the
phrase "References available upon
request."
Option 2 (full): If the job posting
requires contacts immediately,
list: Name, Job Title, Company,
Phone/Email.

21. Resume: examples of design

22.

What is a CV and how to prepare it?

23.

Resume VS Curriculum Vitae
Length: 1–2 pages
Purpose: A targeted "sales pitch" for a
specific industry job
Focus: Recent work history and key skills
relevant to the role
Goal: Shows the employer how you fit a
specific position
Length: 2+ pages
Content: A complete history covering
research, publications, grants, and academic
awards
Goal: Documents your entire scholarly and
professional trajectory

24.

The basic rules of writing CV
1. Start with a strong summary and clear
contact details.
2. Keep a strict chronological order.
3. Include specialized sections relevant
to your field.
4. Use action verbs and quantifiable
results.
5. Tailor your CV to the specific role.
6. Be mindful of international
differences.
7. Ensure flawless presentation.

25.

Definition of the "cover letter" concept and its main functions
A cover letter is a short business text that is attached to a resume when responding to a vacancy.
It’s task is not to retell the resume, but to complement it.
A cover letter serves five main functions:
1) Demonstration of your professional motivation for
the offered position
2) Highlighting your relevant strengths
3) Demonstration of your communication skills
4) Explanation of the certain nuances of your
biography
5) Creation of a call to action.

26.

Structure of a cover letter
[Your Address]
Your postcode
[Your Phone Number]
[Recipient's Name
His/her job title]
The internal address of the organization
[Date]
Dear [Sir/Madam; Mr./Ms./Mrs/Miss. Last Name],
[Opening: introduce yourself, name the vacancy, indicate where you learned about it,
and briefly explain why it interests you]
[Body: highlight key achievements related to the job]
[Conclusion: thank the reader for their attention indicate how and when it would be best
to contact you]
Yours faithfully/sincerely/Kind regards,
[Your signature]
Decryption of the signature

27.

Standard sample of a cover letter
Mr X,
Human resources manager
Jolly School
134 Lenin Avenue,
Tula,
300026.
82 Lenin Avenue
Tula,
300012.
Tel: +7-953-190-15-50
2 November, 2026
Dear Mr X,
I am writing about a vacancy for an English language tutor. Your wonderful center was recommended to me by my university lecturer Petrova
Maria Petrovna
I am a fourth-year student of TSPU specializing in Pedagogical Education with two training profiles: Russian and English. I have good academic
performance, which indicates a high degree of completion of the educational program, my self-organization skills, ability to cope with stress and
inner interest in my specialty.
Besides, I know how to put theory into practice. My experience of working with children at the O. Koshevoy camp as a counselor in June 2026
was appreciated by the camp administration with a certificate of honor.
To conclude, I am confident that my strong academic background in English, proven practical experience working with children, and genuine
enthusiasm for teaching make me a suitable candidate for the English tutor position.
Thank you for your attention. I am ready to demonstrate my skills in an interview or a trial lesson. I am waiting for your reply from Monday to
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kind regards,
Z
Zavalishina Ksenia Pavlovna

28.

Choosing a Future Profession
Choosing a future profession is an important decision that
influences our lifestyle, financial independence and happiness.
Teenagers should consider their interests, talents, abilities,
personal values, salary and career opportunities. However,
choosing a career can be difficult because of parental pressure,
lack of experience and fear of making the wrong decision.

29.

Teenagers’ Problems in Modern Society
Modern teenagers face many social and emotional problems.
The most common are stress, bullying, peer pressure and low
self-esteem. Social media can make teenagers feel insecure and
lonely.
Another serious problem is the generation gap. Teenagers want
more freedom, while parents worry about their future. Some
young people also turn to smoking, alcohol or drugs to escape
their problems.

30.

How Can We Help Teenagers?
Parents and teachers should listen to teenagers, respect their
opinions and provide emotional support. Schools should offer
career guidance and help students discover their talents.
Teenagers should learn to make independent decisions, think
critically and take responsibility for their choices.