VOA慢速英语:Using the Internet and Social Media to Search for a Job

短语讲解：

1. In America, one reason right now is the slow recovery in job growth after the recession.

right now此刻, 目前
例句：I have no time right now to discuss your problems.
此刻我没有时间讨论你的问题。

2. But other reasons involve changes in the needs of the American and global economies.

involve in使参与〔陷入, 牵扯到〕
例句：Don't involve me in your quarrel.
不要把我卷进你们的争吵中。

3. In big developing economies like India and China, high turnover rates mean workers often move from job to job.

developing economies 发展中国家
例句：China and India are big developing economies.
中国和印度是大的发展中国家。

4. These days, many job seekers go online to connect with employers.

connect with 与…联系
例句：Please connect with him soon.
请立即与他联系。

5. But in many cases they simply apply for a job title and list their work experience.

apply for 申请
例句：He will apply for the job today.
他今天申请担任那职务。

6. This really is a talent economy, and we're stuck with most job seekers presenting themselves in a job title mode.

stick with 跟着…
例句：Stick with me until we get out of the crowd.
在我们走出人群前, 不要离开我。

7. They should think harder about the skills they really need to help their organization reach its goals.

think about考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：should like to think about your suggestion before I give a definite reply.
我想先考虑一下你的建议, 然后给你一个明确的答复。
reach one’s goal 达到目的，实现目标
例句：My aunt told me that we should reach our goals by grasping all these opportunities.
舅妈说，我们应该把握住这些机会来实现自己的目标。

8. Ben Kirshner says when his company is searching for candidates for new positions, it first looks within.

search for搜索, 搜寻
例句：After he felt better, he searched for work at the various mills.
他感到好些后, 就在各工厂找工作。

9. Seventy-five percent typically come from word of mouth.

word of mouth 言传，口口相传
例句：These stories were transmitted by word of mouth.
这些故事以口头的方式流传开来。

10. So pay attention to what you put on the Internet and what others put online about you.

pay attention to注意，关心
例句：Please pay attention to these questions.
请注意这些问题。