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ACTIVITY 2

Read the description of some jobs below in pair. Then match what personality trait
matches with the job. You can have more than one trait for each description. Use the
personality traits in activity 1.

1 Public relations specialist

PR specialists are in charge of getting the word out on a timely schedule.
They’re constantly meeting with people and making phone calls in order to
promote their company or brand to the public, which includes consumers,
investors and reporters.

2 Human resources specialist

Human resources specialists recruit, place and guide employees through HR

procedures. In order to do that effectively, they must develop strong
relationships with most everyone they meet. In addition, they consult with
employers to find gaps in employment, interview applicants, refer job
candidates and organize new-employee orientation.

3 Event planner
Event planners are in charge of orchestrating and handling every last detail of
events, ceremonies and professional meetings. This requires a lot of

conversations. They first meet with clients to discuss requirements and budgets,
and then begin to arrange locations, transportation and other details. The
planner is in continual communication with the client and vendors to make sure
everything falls into place in a timely manner.

Advertising sales representative
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Ad sales reps spend the majority of their days on the phone with clients in order

to sell advertising, marketing and media spots. A key to their success?
Developing solid relationships with their clients, which, of course, means having
lots of conversations.

5 Customer service representative

A valuable part of every industry, customer service reps are constantly fielding
questions and concerns from customers, either over the phone or face-to-face,
and sometimes even through email or live chat. Customer service reps are
expected to have all the answers and be able to communicate clearly.

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Sources: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/jobs-for-people

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