2.3 Read the text Finding a Job and fill in the blanks with the words given in the box. Finding a job
accepted applications interview job ads recruit selected resume offered |
Esther Garcia graduated from university with a degree in petroleum companies. But finding her first job was very hard. She searched all the ___1___ in the newspapers and on the internet. She made lots of ___2___to different companies. She also sent her ___3___ to all the big petroleum companies. But most companies didn't even invite her for ___4___ . It seemed that they only wanted to ___5___ people with job experience. After several months, the British Petroleum Company in London ___6___Esther a place on a three-month graduate trainee scheme. At the end of the three months, Esther was the only person out of the ten trainees to be ___7___ for a permanent job. Of course, Esther was very happy to be ___8___.
2.4. Read the text Styles of Interviewing and translate the words given in the brackets into English.
Styles of interviewing
The two styles of interviewing used by companies today are the traditional job interview and the behavioral interview.
1) The traditional job interview uses broad-based questions such as, "why do you want to (1. работать на эту компанию)," and "tell me about your (2. сильные и слабые стороны)." Interviewing success of failure are more often based on the (3. способность) of the job-seeker to communicate than on the truthfulness or content of their answers. (4. работодатели) are looking for the answer to three questions: does the job-seeker have the (5. навыки) and abilities to perform the job; does the job-seeker possess the enthusiasm and work ethic that the employer expects; and will the job-seeker be a team player and fit into the organization.
2) The behavioral job interview is based on the theory that past performance is the best indicator of future (6. поведение), and uses questions that probe specific past behaviors, such as: "tell me about a time where you confronted an unexpected problem," "tell me about an (7. опыт) when you failed to (8. достигать цели)," and "give me a specific example of a time when you managed several projects at once." Job-seekers need (9. готовиться) for these interviews by recalling scenarios that fit the various types of behavioral interviewing questions. Expect interviewers to have several follow-up questions and probe for details that explore (10. все аспекты) of a given situation or experience. Recent college grads with (11. маленький опыт работы) should focus on class projects and group situations that might lend themselves to these types of questions. Hobbies and volunteer work also might provide examples you could use. Job-seekers should frame their answers based on a four-part outline: (1) describe the situation, (2) discuss the actions you took, (3) relate the outcomes, and (4) specify what you learned from it.
(from http://www.quintcareers.com/job_interviews.html)
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READING
3.1 Read the information given below and answer the question How comfortable are you with the etiquette of job-hunting?
Certain rules or protocols should guide a job-seeker’s conduct. Some people call these rules good manners, but more refer to them as business etiquette. By adhering to proper etiquette, a job-seeker can gain a perceptual edge over other job-seekers that can lead to a job offer.
3.2 Read Job-Hunting Etiquette Quiz and choose T/F. Find the meanings of the unknown words in the dictionary.
JOB-HUNTING ETIQUETTE QUIZ
1. When greeting someone for the first time, a cupped handshake (in which your left hand covers the normal handshake) is a good way to show my sincerity and interest.
True
False
At an interview or meeting, it is generally necessary for a man to stand only when a woman walks into the room.
True
False
At job fairs -- and other professional settings -- when I receive a business card from someone, I should take the time to really read the card before sticking it in my pocket or briefcase.
True
False
I should always turn off (or silence) my cell phone before heading into any interview or business meeting.
True
False
After a job interview, regardless of whether I am still interested in the job or not, I should always follow-up with a thank you note.
True
False
A few days after a job interview, I begin calling the employer every day to see when a hiring decision will be made.
True
False
When introducing myself at job fairs or other business settings, I should avoid saying anything except my name until the other person responds in kind.
True
False
When I know a company I am interviewing with is having a casual day on the day I am interviewing, it is best to dress down for the interview.
True
False
I have a great sense of humor, so it’s perfectly fine to have a humorous greeting on my voicemail (or answering machine) when job-hunting.
True
False
When at meetings at which people are wearing name tags, the best place to put your name tag is on your right chest/shoulder area.
True
False
When I place telephone calls to potential employers, I use a clear and confident voice and always first identify who I am and why I am calling.
True
False
At job and career fairs it’s okay for me to walk up to a group of people engaged in conversation and interrupt by introducing myself.
True
False
When talking on the phone with a potential employer or other business contact, it’s okay for me to put them on hold while I answer another phone call.
True
False
I always avoid asking questions at an interview because it is rude to interrupt the interviewer by asking questions.
True
False