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6662- Escolher uma profissão/Mudar de atividade
Manual

1ª Edição
Porto
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ENQUADRAMENTO DO MANUAL

Com este capítulo pretende-se demonstrar a importância deste manual, que contêm informações
essenciais acerca da formação em causa. Serão apresentados os objetivos do manual e condições de
utilização.

1.1) OBJETIVO GERAL DO MANUAL

Apoiar os formandos nos temas abordados ao longo das sessões.

1.2) OBJECTIVOS ESPECÍFICOS DO MANUAL

- Servir de instrumento para o formando recorrer, para verificar, atualizar ou complementar
informação;
- Orientar o formando no desenvolvimento de atividades que facilitem uma reflexão sobre a sua
prática;
- Permitir a atualização de métodos de trabalho que incentivem o desenvolvimento da sua autonomia.

1.3) BENEFÍCIOS DO MANUAL

Trata-se de um documento escrito elaborado pela equipa de formação de forma simples e de fácil de
utilização, com o sentido de existir uma linguagem comum entre o grupo de formandos e formadores.
Serve como fio orientador da formação no campo da exploração de conteúdos novos como do reforço
de outros conhecimentos. A sua finalidade é ser um complemento e registo da formação em sala.

1.4) CONTEUDOS A MINISTRAR:

• Profissões tradicionais e novas profissões

• Representações sociais das profissões
• Caracterização das principais atividades associadas à saída profissional
• Anúncios de oferta de emprego
• Curriculum Vitae
• Carta de apresentação

2) DESENVOLVIMENTO DOS CONTEÚDOS

Com este capítulo pretende-se desenvolver cada uma das temáticas do módulo.

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Do you celebrate Christmas? What are your Christmas traditions?

What do you know about the British and the American Christmas traditions?

HOW TO HAVE A BRITISH CHRISTMAS

A-You are going to watch a video about the differences between Christmas in The UK and The USA,
with a focus on the British particularities. Then write down six words you will hear or see related to
Christmas traditions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2W3QR9WXdA

______________________ _________________________ ________________________

______________________ _________________________ ________________________

B-Now watch the video again and complete the table with the missing ideas on Christmas traditions in
the UK. Then complete the American Christmas traditions with the sentences below by matching them
with the British traditions

British traditions American

traditions
1- In The UK, people sometimes call Christmas ____________________. 1-
2- “Pai Natal” is called __________________. 2-
3- Kids toss their letters to him into the ________________. 3-
4- British children hang stockings around their________________. 4-
5- They leave _______________________ for Father Christmas. 5-
6- The British hand out Christmas ____________________ to each other. 6-
7- In the UK it is mandatory to wear a Christmas ______________. 7-
8- The British have a big Christmas dinner which usually includes 8-
________________, “pigs in a blanket”, roast turkey and potatoes.
9- They have _______________________ for dessert. 9-
10- In the UK, _________________ gives a speech for Christmas 10-

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every year.
11- The day after Christmas is called ___________________. People 11-
go shopping and attend sports events on this day.
12- In The UK, around Christmas time, all theatres will play
12-
______________________.
13- The British believe that the Christmas _________ and
_______________ should be taken down within ______ days after 13-
Christmas.

a) Americans sometimes leave their tree and b) American children hang stockings
decorations out for a long time after around the fireplace.
Christmas.
c) Americans never call Christmas like that. d) In The USA there is no such day after
Christmas.
e) Americans also have a big Christmas dinner and it usually includes roast turkey and roast root
vegetables (not brussels sprouts) and mashed potatoes.
f) Americans don’t wear them. g) In the USA, Americans say Santa
Claus.
h) They leave milk and cookies for Santa i) Americans don’t do that.
Claus.
j) This is not a popular thing to do in The k) Americans have pumpkin and pecan
USA. pies for Christmas dessert.
l) In The USA, kids put their letters to Santa m) In The USA there is no Queen’s
Claus in the mailbox. speech, there’s the President’s
Christmas message.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. BEAN

Part 1

1- After watching the movie, put the following sentences in the correct order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2UCRNldC3s

a) Mr. Bean went Christmas shopping in Harrods.

b) Santa Claus rang a bell.
c) Mr Bean dropped the Christmas tree baubles.
d) He pulled out the plug.
e) He pulled Santa’s beard.
f) He plugged in the lights.
g) The lights went off.
h) He parked the car.

2- Tick the things you see in the Christmas nativity scene:

Table Dinosaur Tank

Cow Ambulance Helicopter
Cat Superman Horse
Chairs Robot Carpet
Lorry Aeroplane Angel
Donkey Policeman Sheep
Dog Bed

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Part 2

3- Answer the questions:

a) What Christmas decorations did Mr. Bean have?______________________________

b) What kind of films were on TV?___________________________________________
c) Did Mr. Bean like the films?______________________________________________
d) What did the children sing?_______________________________________________
e) Did Mr. Bean like them?_________________________________________________
f) What did he eat?________________________________________________________
g) Did he give the children anything?_________________________________________
h) What were his 3 Christmas presents and who were they for?_____________________

4- Correct the sentences. The first his already made for you.

a) Mr Bean put the bauble on the chair. Mr Bean didn’t put it on the chair, he put it on the tree.
b) He wrote a letter. ________________________________________________
c) He put the letter in the post box. ________________________________________________
d) He put the card on the shelf. _______________________________________________

5- Who says what? Write B for Bean or G for Girlfriend.

a) “Are you alright in there?” ____

b) “Fine, thank you.” ____
c) “Cup of tea?” ____
d) “Oh, yes, if you’re having one.” ____
e) “Well, I might.” ____
f) “Have you got the turkey on?” ____
g) “Do you want a hand?” ____
h) “No, no, thank you.” ____

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JOB ADVERTISEMENTS

Have you ever looked for job ads?

Where did you find them?
What information should a job ad include?
-name of the company?
-job description?
-salary?
-working hours?
-qualifications required?
-skills required?
-benefits?

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Application or presentation letter /cover letter

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Examples and layout:

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1- This application letter has its different parts all jumbled. Organise them and rewrite
the letter.

I feel I would be suitable for this job because I went to a vocational school Yours sincerely,
where I took a course in computing and I can surf the web quite easily.

Av. da Boavista, 214 This letter of application is in reference to the computer trained
4100-131 Porto secretaries positions (req. #346779) that you have posted on your
Portugal website. I was excited to learn that you are expanding your staff and
(+351) 967582340 would like to be considered as a candidate for one of those positions.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you. Dear Mr. Tabor

As a person, I am patient, punctual and I think I am responsible, get

on very well with people and I like making new friends.

Maria João Gonçalves

I am 25 years old and I come from Oporto in the north of
Portugal. I studied English for seven years at school, so I can
speak English well. I have already been to England, where I
attended a summer course. April 12, 2019

I also have work experience which can be useful in doing this type of work.
After leaving school, I first worked as a secretary for a big company where
I had to use my computer skills. At present I am working as a computer
operator for a small company, but my contract comes to an end in six weeks
and I would particularly like to join your company for that opportunity it
would give me to improve my oral English. I know that English is very
important for any type of job these days.

Mr. James Tabor

Recruiting director Maria João Gonçalves
20 Stamford Road, Manchester
CB2 2RU, UK

2- Now, choose one of the ads you’ve studied in class or one that you may find online and
answer it by writing an application letter.

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What is a curriculum vitae?

A curriculum vitae, often shortened to CV, is a Latin term meaning “course of life.” A CV is a
detailed professional document highlighting a person’s experience and accomplishments.
Employers often require a CV when considering applications. This document shares an
overview of your career history, education, relevant awards and honors, scholarships, grants,
research, projects and publications.
A CV may also include professional references, as well as coursework, fieldwork, hobbies and
interests relevant to your profession. You might also choose to add a personal profile that lists
your skills and positive attributes to ensure employers have a well-rounded view of your
personality and achievements.

What to include on a CV

Your CV should include the following:

• Contact information. Include your full name, address, phone number and email
address.
• Academic history / Education. List all schooling from high school through
postdoctoral (if applicable). Include the title of the degree you earned, the year you
graduated and the name of the school.
• Professional/work experience. Include the organization where you worked, the job
title, the dates you were employed and a summary of your experience and
achievements.
• Qualifications and skills. List a combination of hard and soft skills you’ve developed
throughout your career.
• Awards and honors. For each award, add the name, year received, the organization
that gave you the award and any pertinent details (such as how often it’s presented).
• Publications and presentations. For publications, provide a full citation including
your co-authors, date, summary, volume, page, DOI number. For presentations,
provide the title, date and venue where you presented.
• Professional associations. List the organization’s name, location or chapter and the
dates of active membership.
• Grants and scholarships. Provide the name of the grant or scholarship, date awarded
and the institution that provided the award.

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• Licenses and certifications. Include the name of the license or certificate, the date
you earned it and the institution that awarded it.

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Three CV format types

All three types of CVs should include the above information. The primary difference between
formats is the order of these elements.

1. Chronological
This is the most common type of CV. For a chronological CV, list your academic history and
professional experience first after your contact information. This type of CV focuses largely
on your academic and professional experience.
A chronological CV is best if you have consistent employment within the same industry, and
your work experience displays advancement within your field.

2. Functional
This CV format places more emphasis on your skills, awards and honors. If you are writing a
functional CV, you should place your relevant skills near the top under your contact
information. In a functional CV, you will allocate more space to your qualifications, skills,
awards and honors and less space to your professional experience.
A functional CV may be the right choice if you have recently graduated and are entering the
job market for the first time, have multiple gaps in employment or you’re changing careers.

3. Combination
This CV type is a hybrid of the chronological and functional formats and allows adequate
space for details about both your professional and educational history, as well as your skills
and accomplishments. The elements you place first depend on your experience, career goals
and what you believe is most relevant to the types of positions you’re seeking.
For example, if you’re hoping to earn a teaching position at a university and you’ve spent the
past ten years as an educator, you should list your professional background first.

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Now complete the cv with your own details or fill in an Europass template in English.
Here is the link to Europass: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae

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Bibliografia e Fontes

FIALHO, Joaquim; SILVA, Carlos Alberto da; SARAGOÇA, José. Formação Profissional Práticas
organizacionais, políticas públicas e estratégias de ação. Edições Sílabo.

MELO, José Gustavo da Silva. Educação de jovens e adultos Análise da didática e da intervenção
pedagógica na modalidade EJA.

PIRES, Ana Márcia; GUEDES, Ana Sousa. Inglês - Ensino Profissional - Nível 3 módulos 7/8/9. Porto
Editora

PIRES, Ana Márcia; GUEDES, Ana Sousa; BENTES, Lúcia My choices - módulos 7/8/9. Porto Editora

GONÇALVES, Maria Emília. New frontiers 3 módulos 7/8/9. Areal Editores

Sites Consultados
https://carlosferreira.jimdofree.com
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org
https://en.islcollective.com
www.allthingstopics.com
www.youtube.com
www.indeed.com
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae

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