Thema 3: Mein Arbeitsalltag

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In first year German, you learned how to say what you are studying and where you work (Ich arbeite bei Walmart.) Now you will learn how to talk more expansively about deinen Beruf (your profession) and your plans for the future. By the end of this Thema, you will be able to talk about why you have chosen your field of study, your future career plans, and your dream job. You will also be able to write your Lebenslauf (C.V.) and practice a job interview.

Here is an overview of the learning objectives for each Lektion of the Thema Mein Arbeitsalltag. At the end of each lesson, you will be able to…

3.1 Mein Unialltag

1. talk about daily routine
2. talk about your course of study
3. talk about your class schedule, study habits, and goals

3.2 Meine Arbeit – heute und morgen

1. talk about student jobs and internships
2. talk about typical professions
3. talk about your reasons for your chosen field of study

3.3 Mein nächster Arbeitsplatz

1. talk about typical work places
2. talk about industry types
3. talk about salary and social contributions

3.4 Die Arbeitssuche

read job listings to identify a position with your specifications by

1. identifying key elements in the job description
2. identifying the required qualifications
3. identifying the benefits meaningful to you

3.5 Mein Traumjob

1. describe your dream job
2. read job listings and compare with dream job
3. detail the necessary steps to obtain your dream job