МІНІСТЕРСТВО ОСВІТИ І НАУКИ, МОЛОДІ ТА СПОРТУ УКРАЇНИ
Івано-Франківський національний технічний університет нафти і газу
Т. О. Літовка, І. І. Озарко
ДІЛОВА АНГЛІЙСЬКА МОВА
JOB HUNTING
НАВЧАЛЬНИЙ ПОСІБНИК
Івано-Франківськ
2012
УДК 811.111
ББК 81.432.1
Л 64
Рецензенти:
Кушнерик В.І. – доктор філологічних наук, професор, декан факультету іноземних мов, завідувач кафедри іноземних мов для природничих факультетів Чернівецького національного університету імені Юрія Федьковича.
Бистров Я.В. – кандидат філологічних наук, доцент, завідувач кафедри англійської філології Прикарпатського національного університету імені Василя Стефаника.
Тимків Н.М. – кандидат педагогічних наук, доцент кафедри англійської мови Івано-Франківського національного технічного університету нафти і газу.
Рекомендовано Міністерством освіти і науки, молоді та спорту України як навчальний посібник для студентів вищих навчальних закладів
(лист № 1/11-12010 від 20.07.2012р. )
Літовка Т. О., Озарко І. І.
Л 64 Ділова англійська мова. Job Hunting.: навчальний
посібник. – Івано-Франківськ: ІФНТУНГ, 2012.- 132с.
ISBN: 978-966-694-178-0
Автори посібника ставлять за мету навчання студентів англійському діловому спілкуванню, необхідному під час працевлаштування і проходження співбесіди з потенційним роботодавцем в усній і письмовій формах.
Даний посібник з ділової англійської мови призначений для студентів, що навчаються у вищих навчальних закладах за напрямом підготовки 6.030601 – «Менеджмент», а також він може бути використаний при підготовці здобувачів другої вищої освіти за освітньо-кваліфікаційним рівнем «магістр», спеціальність 8.15010002 – «Державне управління» .
УДК 811.111
ББК
81.432.1 © Літовка Т.О., Озарко І.І
ISBN:
978-966-694-178-0 © ІФНТУНГ, 2012
CONTENTS
Introduction …………………………………………………5
Chapter 1
Text 1. A Quick Start and Realistic Expectations
Are Crucial to a Successful Job Search…………..………6
Exercises……………………………………………..………... 9
Chapter 2
Text 2. How to Make a Good First Impression….………15
Exercises……………………………………………………….18
Chapter 3
Text 3. The Cover Letter…Your First Chance
to Make a Lasting Impression………………..…………… 23
Exercises……………………………………………………….28
Chapter 4
Text 4. The Résumé - A Balance Sheet of Your Credentials………………………………………….………….32
Exercises.....................................................................................37
Chapter 5
Text 5. When in Doubt…Play by the Rules……………...42
Exercises……………………………………………………….46
Chapter 6
Text 6. Recruiting the Right Employment Agency……..50
Exercises……………………………………………………….54
Chapter 7
Text 7. The Phone Only Rings for Successful
Candidates……………………………………….........,,,….….59
Exercises………………………………………….……………62
Chapter 8
Text 8. The Interview - Your Tryout for
the Team…………………………..……………………………66
Exercises………………………………….……………………71
Chapter 9
Text 9. Good Questions are More Impressive Than the Right Answers……………………………..….………………75
Exercises……………………………………………………….78
Chapter 10
Text 10. Beware of Powerful Silent
Interviewers................................................................................83
Exercises……………………………………………………….85
Extra Practice………………………………………………..93
List of reference books…………………………………....132
Introduction
“JOB HUNTING” is designed to help intermediate and upper-intermediate learners of Business English improve their vocabulary dealing with applying for a job, taking an interview etc. It is for the people before they start work as well as for those already working and need English in their job or want to make a career wherever else.
The book consists of 10 chapters introducing thematic texts for reading, translating and discussing, and a series of exercises based on the vocabulary to be used in each chapter. Some of the exercises are designed for writing and/or discussing about yourself or your own organization, or the one you would like to work for. Each chapter covers different business situations which a novice can find useful and practice a wide range of business skills.
At the back of the book you will see an Extra Practice section giving examples of idioms used to describe various business dilemmas, pair and group activities. Here you will be given information to act upon or about the role you will have to play.
CHAPTER 1
Here is a list of some well-known job titles or professions Check their general meanings in a dictionary. Describe what function these people perform: boss, advisor, research worker, receptionist, clerk, secretary, executive, skilled worker, unskilled worker, personnel officer, manager, vet, hairdresser, dentist, firefighter, engineer, priest, mechanic, plumber, tailor/dressmaker, economist, public relations officer, lawyer.
TEXT 1
A Quick Start and Realistic Expectations Are Critical To A Successful Job Search
On your mark . . . Get set. . . Go.
Like a sprinter, you need to be off like a shot the moment you find out your services are no longer needed. Any delay in starting your job search could result in lost opportunities. Time is of the essence when you're out of work.
But mistakenly, too many executives take time off before they commence an active search, sometimes to go sailing for the summer or skiing for the winter. Some people need to sit back and reflect. Others negotiate lucrative severance packages and have the confidence they can find a job at will. Then there are the ones who are just confused and apprehensive because looking for a job is a new and frightening experience.
Whatever the reason, you need to be keenly aware that taking time off not only removes you from the market, it also raises concerns for potential employers. Putting off the search sends a signal that you lack a sense of urgency in one of the most important aspects of your life. The employer then has to wonder if you would react the same way when a critical part has to go out the next day to avoid shutting down a customer's plant.
False and delayed starts also raise questions about your commitment, focus, and aggressiveness. Employers love to hire people who demonstrate their desire to work. The greater the gap on your resume between your last day of work and the time you apply for a position, the more likely you will have to answer in-depth questions concerning your activities during the period of unemployment. And by the way, bragging about a huge severance package does little to justify taking time off, particularly during the summer months.
If you are shy about getting your search on the road, seek the help of professional recruiters, self-help groups, or friends and associates who have been through similar experiences. Remember, you are not alone in your quest to find a job, so make every effort to keep your spirits high and your attitude positive. Be aggressive and don't just sit back and expect things to happen. Severance pay runs out faster than you think, and the more time you spend jobless, the more your confidence will wane. In addition, potential employers will begin to wonder why others haven't picked up on your talents.
Now ... For all you top dogs who have earned six figures for many years, get ready for a slice of reality. You are now on the other side of the desk. The companies you are soliciting have functioned in the past without your help and knowledge.
Don't forget. .. You are the one trying to make the team.
In a tough market, the key words are flexible and realistic. You must be flexible and willing to consider positions that are lower in stature and may require sacrifices, such as relocating or even forfeiting a fancy title. More important, you must be realistic with your compensation and expectations for your new job. Setting your sights too high will limit your objectivity. You may even pass up a good opportunity because you think something better might be on the horizon.
A case in point: Jonathan, a forty-five-year-old marketing executive, was a key player in a $500M company that was purchased by a $5 billion conglomerate. The consolidation of the companies resulted in the elimination of his position as VP of product planning. For the first time in twenty-one years, this father of three college students was faced with the task of finding a job.
Shortly after he was laid off, a $75M telecommunications client I represented interviewed Jonathan for a top marketing position. Throughout the meeting, it was clear to both me and the hiring company that Jonathan felt the position of VP of marketing in this smaller company was beneath him. Eventually, he turned down a generous offer from this company. The compensation package was only 15 percent less than his former salary. My client proceeded to fill the position with an equally qualified person at a significantly lower salary. Jonathan continued on his quest for the perfect job.
Six months later, almost to the day, 1 received a distressed call from Jonathan inquiring if the marketing position was still available. After hearing the bad news, Jonathan asked if I knew of any other opportunities in his field. Jonathan admitted, "I shouldn't have passed up the opportunity at the telecommunications company," but he had been reluctant to accept a low offer so early in his search. Several months later, Jonathan landed an assignment as a product manager but for 30 percent less than the first offer he received almost a year earlier.
Jonathan fell prey to the most deadly mistake that high fliers make after losing touch with the job market for many years. He misjudged the value of his talents and misread the market.
Industries are constantly changing and technology alters the needs for specific expertise. Nuclear engineering was one of the most sought-after disciplines in the late seventies. Software professionals were in strong demand throughout the eighties. Environmental engineering may be a growing field in the years ahead. Times change.
Whatever the case, make sure you sit down and set your job search strategy by becoming fully cognizant of the changing market conditions in your target industries.
Regardless of how extensive your education, or how deep your talents and experience, be realistic and recognize that every potential employer doesn't have the need or financial resources to pay for each and every one of your skills. Realistic expectations will keep you on the road to that new job provided you don't get detoured by your ego and pride.
Don't be insulted by the first offer you get. Remember, your negotiating base for future jobs is significantly strengthened if you are gainfully employed. That first offer may be the only one you receive.