Job hunting after being fired can prove to be difficult. When you are fired from a job, one of the first things you may wonder is how you will get another job. Although being fired does make it slightly more difficult to convince a new employer to hire you, there are some key ways you can decrease the negative impact.

   Instructions:

1. Cool off. Chances are that you’re angry about being fired. If you jump right into job hunting, you risk entering an interview with a negative attitude or making a bad remark about your former employer, neither of which will win you any points. Instead, take a few days to relax before beginning your search.

2. Strengthen your resume. An updated resume that focuses on your accomplishments is necessary when beginning a new job search. Focus on how your actions at recent jobs have helped improve productivity or efficiency.

3. Network with former colleagues. By obtaining an interview through a connection with someone who knows you personally, you give yourself an advantage. Your skills and work ethic (理念) may not be questioned as thoroughly as they would be when applying for a job where no one knows you.

4. Provide good references who can validate your ability to do the job you are interviewing for. Having a list of former leaders or colleagues who are willing to prove for you helps offset (抵消) the negative feelings a potential employer may have when he sees you were fired.

5. Volunteer the information about your end during the job interview. Being up front and honest about the situation, without going into too much detail, shows the interviewer that you are willing to address a negative situation openly.

6. Maintain a positive attitude. Even though being fired isn’t the best situation in which to look for a new job, having a pleasant personality and staying confident about your abilities can help you overcome this hurdle.

Hunting for a job is a painful experience, which nearly everyone must endure at least once in a lifetime. Books are published and magazine articles are written on the subject, all trying to tell job seekers what they should do or avoid in order to win the game. They can’t calm the nervous applicant but they do offer some advice.

To begin with, it is not a good idea to be late. Job interviewers don’t think very highly of the candidate（应聘者）who arrives twenty minutes after the appointed time . The wise job seeker explores the place the day before. Next day he arrives early for the appointment.

What makes a good impression? Being on time does, then, appearance. It is essential for the candidate to be dressed properly and to look alive. It is also very important to look the interviewer in the eye because this “eye contact” gives a strong impression of sincerity and openness.

Many candidates waste a good part of the interview explaining why they want the job; the man or the woman on the other side of the desk is waiting to hear why the would-be employee would be good for the position and for the company.

It is a very difficult task to display oneself to possible employer: one must not be too humble, since it is essential to show one’s good points and experiences. However, bragging（说大话）doesn’t make a very good impression. One thing is certain: interview time is a time for honesty. The interviewer is trying to discover not only the professional worth but also the character of the man or the woman he is meeting. Therefore, he must rely on his observation of the applicant, her manners, what she says and how she says it.

While this examination is going on, the job seeker should remember that she too has a right to be curious. It is recommended that the applicant ask some serious questions about the job, the company, and its future. If the questions are intelligent, they will impress the interviewer favorably.

68. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to _____________.

A. offer tips on job seeking           B. warn applicants not to be nervous

C. analyze the thinking of interviewers  D. stress the difficulty of job seeking

69. Which of the following shows whether an applicant could benefit the company?

A. How early he/she is.              B. What he/she is wearing.

C. His/Her explanation for the job.     D. His/Her manners.

70. The underlined word “humble” probably means _____.

A. humorous                 B. modest              C. honest        D. talkative

71. Which of the following statements would the writer agree with?

A. Job seekers should be as early as possible.

B. Job seekers should be dressed as well as possible.

C. Interviewers pay a lot of attention to applications’ behaviors.

D. Interviewers encourage applicants to ask questions.

When hunting for a job in a weak economy, every detail counts. It’s no longer good enough to be a qualified applicant, so job clubs can be of much help.

What is a Job Club?  Job connection clubs are small groups of people across America who meet regularly to talk about job searching and career. These clubs support the success of all members. Looking for work chances is made easier when you’re not alone. Job clubs are rooted in the belief that each member has something valuable to contribute and that everyone will benefit from the advice and encouragement. http://www.ks5u.com/

Why start or join a job club?  Job searching can possibly be a lonely and discouraging process, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Becoming part of a local job club can offer valuable help. It may also bring a strong sense of confidence that gets you going in the right direction. When you know that your fellow members expect to hear regularly about your progress, you’re more likely to have a positive attitude towards the club meeting. To support your success, the club will provide practical suggestions, including specific (特定的) discussion topics to get you started and keep you encouraged along the way of overcoming the difficulties in a job hunt.

What are the topics of a job club?  While the form of club activities may be the same, the varied topics of discussion mean that no two meetings are exactly alike. You’ll deal with a number of matters ― where to find proper job directions and how to get your calls returned; preparing for interviews; effectively applying for the right opportunities to satisfy your desire; facing rejections bravely and turning failure into success.

Each member will update the group on his or her progress, and you’ll end each meeting with a suggestion from each member to carry out specific tasks during the week that follows. There’s no shortage of topics to talk about.       

45. The reason to start the job clubs is that they can _______.

   A. offer useful suggestions to job hunters

   B. meet their needs to get together freely

   C. attract many people with various topics

   D. provide a suitable job for every member

46. The advantage of job clubs is to make job hunters more _______.

   A. confident              B. qualified               C. local          D. valuable

47. Which of the following can be used to replace “facing rejections” in the passage?

     A. Defeating difficulties.                              B. Achieving success.                  

C. Accepting failures.                                  D. Losing face.

48. We can find this passage in the following EXCEPT in _______.

   A. a newspaper      B. a magazine             C. a news report           D. a guide book