HE DOESN'T HAVE TO APPLY TO EVERY COMPANY TO GET A JOB

 The sentence “He doesn’t have to apply to every company to get a job” means that it is not necessary for him to send applications to all the companies to find work.

The expression “don’t/doesn’t have to” is used to talk about something that is not necessary or not required.

This topic helps you learn how to use modals of necessity (must, mustn’t, have to, don’t have to) and talk about job applications, plans, and advice in the present, past, or future.

Examples:

• He doesn’t have to apply to every company to get a job.

• You don’t have to wear formal clothes for the interview.

• They have to send their CVs before Friday.

• I will apply to three companies next week.

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🧩 GRAMMAR

1. “Have to / Don’t have to”

We use have to to say something is necessary.
We use don’t/doesn’t have to to say something is not necessary.

Structure:
✅ Subject + have/has to + verb
❌ Subject + don’t/doesn’t have to + verb

Examples:

• He has to prepare for the interview. (necessary)

• He doesn’t have to apply to every company. (not necessary)

• You have to be polite at work.

• You don’t have to work on Sundays.

Questions:
❓ Does he have to send many applications?
❓ Do I have to take an exam?

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2. Other Modals

Must = something very important or necessary.

• You must bring your CV.

Mustn’t = something not allowed or forbidden.

• You mustn’t lie in your job interview.

Should / Shouldn’t = to give advice.

• You should apply to companies that match your skills.

• You shouldn’t give up easily.

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3. Future Intentions

We can use will or going to to talk about plans.

• He’s going to apply next week.

• I think I’ll get a job soon.

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🧠 VOCABULARY (10 words)

1. Apply – to ask for a job or position by sending a CV or form.

2. Company – a business organization that employs people.

3. Job – regular work for which you receive money.

4. Interview – a formal meeting to talk about a job.

5. CV (Curriculum Vitae) – a document that shows your experience and education.

6. Experience – knowledge or skill from doing something.

7. Position – a job or role in a company.

8. Offer – a proposal to give someone a job.

9. Hire – to give someone a job in a company.

10. Career – a person’s professional life or work path.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He doesn’t have to apply to every company.

• You have to prepare your CV.

• She must study before the interview.

• We don’t have to go today.

• They are going to send their applications tomorrow.

• I think I will get a job soon.

• You should practice answering interview questions.

• He mustn’t be late to the interview.

• We don’t have to wear uniforms.

• I have to work hard to get the job I want.

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🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• He has to write a good CV.

• I have to prepare for my interview.

• They are going to apply next week.

Negative:

• He doesn’t have to apply to every company.

• I don’t have to work on weekends.

• We didn’t have to take an exam last year.

Questions:

• Does he have to send many applications?

• Do you have to wear formal clothes?

• Will you apply to more companies?

Answers:

• No, he doesn’t have to.

• Yes, I have to dress formally.

• Yes, I will apply to two more companies.

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🎭 CONVERSATION

Carla: Hey, Mark! How’s your job search going?
Mark: It’s going well. I sent my CV to two companies last week.
Carla: Only two? Don’t you think you should apply to more?
Mark: Maybe, but I don’t have to apply to every company. I just want to work in a good one.
Carla: That makes sense. What kind of job are you looking for?
Mark: I want to work as a graphic designer. I think I’ll get an interview soon.
Carla: That’s great! You should prepare for the questions they might ask.
Mark: Yes, I’m going to practice this weekend. Thanks for the advice!
Carla: You’re welcome! Good luck, Mark!

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📖 READING

A Smart Job Seeker

Lucas is looking for a job after graduation. He knows he doesn’t have to apply to every company in the city. Instead, he chooses a few that match his skills.

Every morning, he checks job websites and sends his CV to one or two companies. He writes a personal message for each one. He believes quality is more important than quantity.

Last week, one company called him for an interview. Lucas felt nervous but confident. He dressed neatly and arrived on time. The manager said, “We are impressed with your work.”

Now, Lucas is waiting for their final decision. He thinks he will get the job because he prepared well.

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Questions

1. Why doesn’t Lucas apply to every company?

2. What does Lucas do every morning?

3. How many companies called him for an interview?

4. How did Lucas feel before the interview?

5. Why does Lucas think he will get the job?

Answers

1. Because he chooses only companies that match his skills.

2. He checks job websites and sends his CV.

3. One company called him for an interview.

4. He felt nervous but confident.

5. Because he prepared well for the interview.