GT Reading Test 14 Section 2

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Section 2: Questions 15-27

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 15-27 which are based on the text below.

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GT Reading: Mistakes when applying for a job & HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (H&S Certificate)

There are many mistakes that people make when writing their resume (CV) or completing a job application. Here are some of the most common and most serious.

The biggest problem is perhaps listing the duties for which you were responsible in a past position: all this tells your potential employers is what you were supposed lớn vì thế. They vì thế not necessarily know the specific skills you used in executing them, nor vì thế they know what results you achieved - both of which are essential. In short, they won’t know if you were the best, the worst, or just average in your position.

The more concrete information you can include, the better. As far as possible, provide measurements of what you accomplished. If any innovations you introduced saved the organization money, how much did they save? If you found a way of increasing productivity, by what percentage did you increase it?

Writing what you are trying lớn achieve in life - your objective - is a waste of space. It tells the employer what you are interested in. Do you really think that employers care what you want? No, they are interested in what they want! Instead, use that space for a career summary. A good one is brief - three lớn four sentences long. A good one will make the person reviewing your application want lớn read further.

Many resumes list ‘hard’ job-specific skills, almost lớn the exclusion of transferable, or ‘soft’, skills. However, your ability lớn negotiate effectively, for example, can be just as important as your technical skills.

All information you give should be relevant, ví carefully consider the job for which you are applying. If you are applying for a job that is somewhat different than thở your current job, it is up lớn you lớn draw a connection for the resume reviewer, ví that they will understand how your skills will fit in their organization. The person who reviews your paperwork will not be a mind reader.

If you are modest about the skills you can offer, or the results you have achieved, a resume reader may take what you write literally, and be left with a low opinion of your ability: you need lớn say exactly how good you are. On the other hand, of course, never stretch the truth or lie.

Complete the sentences below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the text for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 15-20 on your answer sheet.

15.  It is a mistake lớn specify your ........................... in past positions.
16.  Do not include a mô tả tìm kiếm of your ........................... in life.
17.  Include soft skills such as an ability lớn ........................... successfully.
18.  Think hard about the position ví you can ensure that the information in your application is ........................... .
19.  Make the ........................... between your abilities and the job you are applying for clear.
20.  Do not be too ........................... about what you can vì thế.

Who should register for this course?
The H&S Certificate is aimed at people who work as supervisors within the construction industry (whether or not that is part of their job title), who are required lớn ensure that activities under their control are undertaken safely.

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Course duration
Option 1 - Conversion Course (for those who have a PHS Certificate - see below): 10 days, either one day a week or two weeks full-time.

Option 2 - Full Course (for all others): 15 days, either one day a week or three weeks full-time.

For both options, the written exam and practical assessment take half a day.

About the course
The course provides thorough preparation for the H&S Certificate, which is an award in health and safety specifically designed for the construction industry. It combines theory with practice, ensuring that those who gain the certificate are capable of managing health and safety throughout each stage of the construction process, from planning and design lớn use and finally demolition.

You may already be one step towards gaining an H&S Certificate
The PHS (Principles of Health and Safety) Certificate can be taken separately or as part of the H&S Certificate. If you gained this qualification no more than thở five years before entering for the H&S Certificate, it will be recognised as contributing lớn your Certificate without the need lớn repeat that unit of the course.

Course content
The H&S Certificate is divided into three units. Unit 1 covers the principles of health and safety (and is identical lớn the PHS Certificate), Unit 2 covers the identification and control of hazards, and Unit 3 giao dịch with practical applications of health and safety.

How is the course assessed?
Candidates take written examinations for Units 1 and 2. Unit 3 is assessed by a practical examination testing the ability lớn identify health and safety issues in a construction workplace. Unit 3 needs lớn be taken within 14 days of a written examination.

A full certificate is issued on successful completion of all three units.

Funding
Candidates from non-EU countries may be eligible for a small number of grants. These cover the cost of tuition, but not examination fees. For details, please tương tác the Registrar.

Enquiries
For further information please tương tác our administration office.

Answer the questions below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.

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Write your answers in boxes 21-27 on your answer sheet.

21.  Which position is the Certificate intended for?
22.  How many days must a student without a PHS Certificate study?
23.  What is the last stage of the construction process that is covered by the course?
24.  For how long does a PHS Certificate count towards the H&S Certificate?
25.  What vì thế students learn lớn identify and giảm giá with in Unit 2?
26.  What type of examination is used for Unit 3?
27.  What will a grant pay for?