- •Unit 2: My future speciality. Job hunting
- •1. Read the text and say what mechanical engineers do.
- •2. Match the following words and word-combinations with their translation.
- •3. Match the following words with their synonyms.
- •5. Translate into English.
- •6. Answer the following questions.
- •7. Make up sentences about a mechanical engineer using the following phrases:
- •8. Complete the following sentences and use them in the speech of your own.
- •1. Read the text and say if it is difficult to find a job.
- •3. Answer the questions to the text.
- •5. Match these important words you should know when you are looking for a job with their definitions.
- •6. Look at the words above. Choose one word for each blank.
- •7. Match the words and expressions in the box with the headings below.
- •8. Read the following dialogue. Check your understanding with the multiple choice comprehension quiz given below. Having a Hard Time Finding a Job
- •9. Read the text and say what the main features of a resume are.
- •11. Answer the questions to the text about a resume.
- •12. Richard Anderson decides to apply for one of the posts. Study his resume below. Answer the questions.
- •1234, West 67 Street,
- •13. Using the example from the upper exercise, write down your own resume.
- •14. Read the text and answer the questions.Translate the underlined words and phrases into Ukrainian.
- •15. Complete the conversation. Use the following words:
- •16. Match the following job interview questions with the correct answers.
- •17. Learn sample interview questions. Practise answering them.
- •18. The following sentences are the answers to the questions you are going to ask.
- •19. Imagine you are being interviewed by a careers officer. Complete the conversation.
- •20. What do you think is important in preparing for a job interview? Look at the suggestions below and then add five more.
- •1) Mechanical engineers
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •2) Engineering profession
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •III. Read the text and answer the following questions.
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •II. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you? Explain why.
- •4) Application documents
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •III. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you to remember? Explain why.
- •1. Future speciality quiz.
- •2. Job hunting quiz.
- •3. How are your job hunting skills quiz.
15. Complete the conversation. Use the following words:
- application; - fringe benefits; - interview; - qualifications; - personal details; |
- candidates; - experience; - interviewers; - short list; - salary; |
- job offer; - job title; - job description; - curriculum vitae; - job advertisement. |
George: Good news about your new job, Tony.
Tony: Yes. I saw a (1) … in the newspaper. The (2) … seemed just right for me.
George: What about the money?
Tony: The (3) … was good too. So I sent in a letter of (4) … along with my (5) … Three weeks later they said I was on their (6) … of six (7) … for the job. They asked me to go for an (8) … There were four (9) …, and they asked hundreds of questions.
George: What about?
Tony: Well, first they checked my (10) … – age, family, education, and that sort of thing. Then they asked about my (11) … from college. And they wanted to know about my work (12) … – what jobs I’ve done in the last three years.
George: Did they offer you the job immediately?
Tony: No, they made a formal written (13) …
George: So, what exactly is your new (14) …
Tony: Assistant Sales Manager.
George: Sounds good. Do you get any nice (15) … with the job?
Tony: Well, a car of course, and the holidays are good.
16. Match the following job interview questions with the correct answers.
1. Would you like something to drink?
2. Could you tell me something about yourself?
3. What kind of work do you like to do?
4. What are your skills?
5. Why do you want to work for this company?
6. What salary do you want?
7. Can you tell me about your work experience?
a) I want to work for a company that has been here a long time. I’m a customer of your company and I think you give excellent service. I know this company will be here for a long time. I hope there will be opportunities for me to be promoted.
b) No, thank you.
c) I have a lot of experience with computers. I can use Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. I can type 50 words per minute. I am good at math and enjoy working with numbers.
d) In my country, I worked as an automobile body repairman at a garage. I worked there for 5 years. I repaired many different kinds of cars, and I used many different tools. I am good with my hands. I think my last experience will help me with a job here.
e) I come from Hong Kong. I graduated from the Mountain High School there. I came to San Francisco in 2003. I’ve been working at the Han Gift Shop since 2005. I’ve been studying English as a Second Language and office training at City College of San Francisco. I really enjoy working with people and working with computers.
f) I’ve heard the usual salary for this position is between $12 and $15 per hour. I think that would be OK.
g) I really enjoy working with people. That’s why I want to work as a customer service representative in a store like yours. I have a lot of experience in customer service. I like helping the customers and talking to them. I am very friendly.