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1 Looking for a Job — Basic Story
Are you looking for a job? More and more people are looking for work. Also, more people are changing jobs as
job markets change. How do you find out about new jobs? Besides the local newspaper, there are many places
to check for more information on possible jobs.
Public libraries in most towns and cities have information about jobs and different careers. This information
includes lists of local, state, and federal government job opportunities. The information tells you how to apply
for the jobs.
Government offices provide services in locating jobs. Federal, state, and local governments offer many civil
service job opportunities. Civil service jobs are jobs with the federal, state, or local government like forest
rangers, post office clerks, and highway workers.
Many businesses hire workers through employment agencies. Employment agencies handle both temporary
and permanent jobs. Many employment agencies list jobs in the want ad section of newspapers. You can also
find the names of employment agencies in the telephone directory. Employment agencies usually charge a fee.
Your friends and relatives who are working are another source to learn about jobs. They can tell you about job
openings where they are working or about other jobs.
2 civil service
a job with the government
3 employment agency
a place that helps people find jobs
4 hire
give someone a job; employ
5 job opening
when an employer needs to hire someone
6 telephone directory
a book with phone numbers
7 temporary
for a short period of time
