Exercise 4. (a)

Here are some job advertisements (объявлений о приеме на работу). One of the ads is a joke. Read and find it. Choose one of them and write an application letter.

Construction and erection organization is looking for someone with at least 3 years’ experience in Construction preferably in Russia and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills. Fluent English would be an advantage. Please contact Anna Peterson on 0628549137

Management consulting firm is seeking a Training manager.

Workplace location – Russia

Key duties – to design, develop, and carry out general training programs for Russia based personnel with particular emphasis on IT and team building related training.

The job involves substantial travelling in America (e.g. to visit branch offices and carry out training programs).

Please contact Igor Smirnov, tel.095812346

A baby-sitter, sportive, friendly, skilful with children. Knowledge of English and French necessary. Tom Smith, tel. 074920467

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Mary

Please, contact us on 2527894

Petroleum Industry Electrical Association seeks a service manager. Our businesses all require common skills: adaptability, service attitude and responsiveness. They also require a high level of professionalism. For this reason, your training is an integral part of our business strategy. Prefers: fluency in English. A valid driving license necessary. If you pass the test, and you are equally convincing, you will be likely to receive a prompt offer to join. Please contact our HR specialist. Tel: +44 7593 412955 E-mail: +44 7593 360576

Native Russian teacher

Wanted for a city centre language school

• Teacher’s qualifications necessary

• 2 years experience

• Friendly manner is equally important

• Knowledge of English and/or German necessary

• Attractive salary

• Excellent opportunity

Email CV l.school@mail.ru

Call 416758 for interview

Private teacher for a 10-year handicapped child

• Nursing experience

• Clean driving license

• Child psychology knowledge necessary

Contact Alfred Martin on

071 68409

Bon appétit ltd

We are looking for a heavy eater

• No experience necessary

• Must enjoy eating

• Must have healthy appetite

• Tablespoon provided

• Work hours: all day long

Call 49586730 for interview

(b)

What are the questions most commonly asked by applicant? Decide whether you agree or disagree?

1. How many people are employed this year?

2. Does your company hire people of all nationalities?

3. What is the background of the company’s Chief Executive Officer/Personnel Manager?

4. How much does your company invest in R&D? How many people currently work in R&D?

5. How much does your company invest in Information Technology?

6. What is your company’s revenue?

7. What is the company’s market value (рыночная стоимость)?

8. How fast is the company growing?

(c) Write an application letter (письмо, прилагаемое к резюме, где претендент сообщает работодателю об источнике получения информации о вакансии, перечисляет причины, почему он претендует на данное место работы). Use the information below:

Sergey Kononov 45, Pomorskaya St Arkhangelsk April 23, 2011 Mr. Paul Harris Managing Director Mercury Trade Company 12 Park Rd Glasgow Dear Mr. Harris, Your advertisement for a Sales Manager in last week’s issue of the «International Journal» interests me very much. As I mentioned during our phone conversation I would very much like to have the opportunity to work for you. I hope you will consider me for the position. I have been working as an economist for several companies for 3 years. I have analyzed sales figures and produced relevant reports and charts. Now I think I want a change and learn something different than my present work. As you can see from my enclosed resume I have several qualifications for selling. My previous work abroad gave me a lot of experience working in a multinational team, which I suppose will be important in the context of this job. Please let me know if there is any possibility to work for your company. I may be reached by telephone at 8911465789. Thank you to your attention to my letter. Yours sincerely Sergey Kononov Sergey Kononov

(d)