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Job Advertisement Analysis

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📋 Part 1: Job Advertisement Investigation

Read both job advertisements below carefully. Choose ONE to analyse in detail.

ADVERTISEMENT A: Cinema Assistant

Regal Cinemas - Auckland Central

Join our family-like team! We're looking for enthusiastic cinema assistants to provide excellent customer service in our busy multiplex. You'll be selling tickets, serving food and drinks, and keeping our cinema clean and welcoming.

What we're looking for: Friendly personality, weekend availability essential, must be flexible with shifts, able to work in a fast-paced environment, reliable and punctual.

What we offer: Competitive rates, staff movie discounts, on-the-job training provided.

Hours: Part-time, including evenings and weekends

Apply: Email your CV to jobs@regalcinemas.co.nz by 15/03/2024

ADVERTISEMENT B: Sports Shop Assistant

SportZone Hamilton - Casual Position

$22.70 per hour - Are you passionate about sports and fitness? We need a sports shop assistant to help customers, organise stock, and process sales.

Requirements: Previous retail experience preferred, knowledge of sports equipment helpful, must be available 20+ hours per week, physically able to lift up to 20kg, excellent communication skills.

Position details: Casual employment, flexible roster, training provided, uniform supplied, staff discount 20%.

Location: SportZone Hamilton, Te Rapa

To apply: Complete application form at www.sportzone.co.nz/careers. Applications close 20/03/2024.

1. Which advertisement did you choose to analyse?

Advertisement A: Cinema Assistant

Advertisement B: Sports Shop Assistant

2. Complete the information table for your chosen advertisement:
Job title: _________________________________
Employer: _________________________________
Pay rate: _________________________________
Hours/Employment type: _________________________________
Location: _________________________________
Application closing date: _________________________________

🔍 Part 2: Reading Between the Lines

3. List TWO expectations the employer clearly states about applicants:
4. Identify TWO possible hidden signals or missing information. For each one, quote the exact wording and explain what it might suggest using the sentence starter provided:

Hidden signal 1:

Quote: "_________________________________________________"

This might suggest ___________________________________________

Hidden signal 2:

Quote: "_________________________________________________"

This might suggest ___________________________________________

5. Write THREE questions you should ask this employer before applying for or accepting this role:

⚖️ Part 3: Making Informed Decisions

6. Compare the two advertisements. Which role would you investigate further and why? Use evidence from the advertisements to support your answer:
7. Exit Assessment: For future job hunting, write one example of each category you should look for:

One essential detail: ________________________________

One stated expectation: ______________________________

One possible hidden signal: ___________________________

One informed question to ask an employer:

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