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In this lesson we were asked to listen to an interview for a job and then to do some exercises about it. I chose this lesson as I believe that those were interesting exercises, especially number 2, since it not only involved some good listening skills but also provided vocabulary about common skills and requirements for a job. For instance, in the interview Paul discussed his  interests, achievements , qualifications and many others.

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USE.OF.PASSIVE

Passive voice is used when the focus is on the action. It is not important or not known, however, who or what is performing the action. (p.e My car was stolen)

MAIN RULES- FORMATION

1. Verb to be (required tense) + the past participle of a transitive verb. (p.e.   A mistake was made)

2. Modal + be + past participle  (p.e Four houses will be built there)

OTHER EXAMPLES

I was given a new car

A new car was given to me

A letter has been written by Rita.

A cake would have been baked by Jonh.

For some extra practise...

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/passive-exercises.html

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Nowadays, the internet is everywhere and, in a world where you can share your thoughts with million of people with just one click, social media is indeed a tool often used by employers. I would argue that this info from the text is absolutely  correct since social media profiles can show off your skills, give employers a peek into your personality, and land you a job.
(excerpt from "Job search" Page 152)

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Picking the right career field is not an easy job. Perhaps, knowing about what the job world will look like in the future could be a huge help, so here is some info about the topic

10 Best Career Fields in Demand

1. Medical Field

2. Technology Sector

3. Financial Services

4. Education Arena

5. Technical Jobs

6. Business Services Jobs

7. Sales Jobs

8. Consulting Jobs

9. Engineering Jobs

10. Middle Management Jobs

Five of the KEY SKILLS for future employment:

Mental Elasticity and Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Creativity

People Skills

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Not convinced yet?
However, if you aren't convinced yet maybe you could take a quiz to help you find out which career suits you the best, so here is a link to one: https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/careers/career-quiz
Good luck!!!

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Do you remember what life was like before iPhones?

What about YouTube or instagram?

By 2025, we'll lose over five million jobs to automation . However, there will also be a vast array of new jobs available to university graduates - mostly related to knowledge creation and innovation.

While advancements in machinery and technology may combine to provide graduates with the tools to explore, experiment and find interesting solutions to complex problems, they will also open up a world of new career opportunities.

So what are these jobs of the future, and what areas of study will monopolise the career market of the 2020-2050's?

According to Crimson Education South Africa Country Manager, Rebecca Pretorius, students can future proof their careers with qualifications in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Quoted in a Business Tech Article , Rebecca suggests that: "Students need to consider choosing a field of study that is 'future proof' after graduation. STEM job opportunities are being created at a much faster rate than students can graduate to fill them."

Of course, humanities students should not abandon their love for the arts, as key to a student's future success and happiness is the pursuit of a career they enjoy. In fact, five of the key skills for future employment involve the use of key human skills such as:

Mental Elasticity and Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Creativity and

People Skills

Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Surveying the latest list of prospective new jobs of 2050 provides an interesting insight as to where the global career market may be headed. Take a look at a list of five possible jobs of the future along with some of the world leading universities offering courses to launch your prospective career!

With SpaceX advancing space travel faster than we could imagine a decade ago, it could be time for potential pilots to reach beyond the skies.

Best universities and degrees

Today's zoologists could play a critical role in recreating species that have already become extinct by reintegrating the newly recreated species into the natural environments of their extinct predecessors.

Best universities and degrees

It is a well known scientific fact that the earth's population cannot survive on fossil fuel forever, so alternative energy sources are at the forefront of energy science and research. An Alternative Energy Consultant would be a universal expert on all alternative energy sources including solar, hydro, nuclear energy and more.

Best universities and degrees

Every 12 minutes a new name gets added onto the already long waiting list for organ donors. New progress in stem cell research means 3D-printing could well be used to grow organs on demand.

Best universities and degrees

With advancements in neuroscience and technology it might be possible to upload a human mind to a computer. Specialised computer chips could provide benefits such as telepathy, enhanced memory and paralysis treatments. Further, Memory Surgeons may be able to remove negative memories to treat depression and other psychological illnesses.

Best universities and degrees

Although a lot of the jobs that exist today will be automated by 2030, you should be excited about the future, not scared of it.

However, you shouldn't limit yourself to the jobs on this list. Dream up your own list of potential future careers that use the essential skills outlined earlier.

Check out some of the most innovative companies in the world below!

And remember, in the future, anything is possible.

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Top 10 Jobs in 2030: Skills You Should Be Developing! - Crimson Education CN-EN

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Do you remember what life was like before iPhones? What about YouTube or instagram? By 2025, we'll lose over five million jobs to automation . However, there will also be a vast array of new jobs available to university graduates - mostly related to knowledge creation and innovation.