A Chronological Resume

Anna Quinn

14 Cherry Street

Saginaw, MI 48606

517-738-5996

Job Objective: Marketing Researcher

Work Experience;

2001-2004, Marketing Researcher,

Saginaw Plastics Co., Saginaw, Michigan

• Developed and administered surveys to consumers and distributors of firm's products

• Collected and interpreted data from salespeople

1999-2001, Sales Department Assistant,

Polonia Chemicals, Inc., Clare, Michigan

• Prepared scheduling of product promotions

• Represented firm at trade shows and conventions

• Monitored advertising, pricing and promotions of competitors

/997-1999, Billing Clerk,

Polonia Chemicals, Inc., Clare, Michigan

- Handled billing and other correspondence with customers

Education:

B.S., Central Michigan University, 2001

Mathematics major, Dean's List of Honor Students A.A.S., Delta College, 1997

Marketing major

Grammar Revision Времена (Tenses) • Герундий (The Gerund)

Ex. 32. a) Open the brackets using the verbs in the correct tense, b) Do you think (he applicant will get the job?

Job Interview

A.: Hello, I'm Plolnikov.

В.: Good morning, Mr. Plotnikov. Do sit down, I'm John Smith, the compa­ny's personnel manager. I'll be interviewing you. First of all, how you ... (to learn) about our company?

A.: I... (to read) your ad. in the paper. I'm interested in applying for the posi­tion of accountant you advertised.

В.: I see. But why you ... (to feel) you are suited to this particular job? What kind of training have you got?

A.: 1... (to graduate) from the Finance Academy in Moscow. Here is an official transcript of my record. In general, I'm familiar with the required qualifica­tions, I think I meet them.

B. You are a holder of a degree with a major in economics, aren't you?

A. Yes, 1 have a master's degree in accounting.

B. That sounds good. What kind of experience have you got? Our job re­ quires a strong background in taxalion.

A, Since graduation 1... (to work) for a foreign trade firm herein Russia, Last year I... (to be promoted). It ...(to he) when I defended my thesis.

B. I see. Do you get along well wilh your colleagues? Do you think you can work in a transnational company?

A. I'm friendly, cooperative, tolerant, punctual. I think, I'm reliable.

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В.: Oh, good. That's about all I want to know.

A.: If 1 may, I also have some questions.

В.: Yes, I'm all attention.

A.: What exactly are the duties? Is there overtime? What fringe benefits you... (to offer)'? Does your company provide lite insurance? Do you sign con­tracts with your employees?

В.: Oh, I see you ... (to be) very serious about changing your job. I'll ask my assistant to answer all these questions in detail for you. But before that, what do you expect from the position you are going to take up in our company?

A.: A good salary, opportunity for advancement, wider professional contacts. I want to gain international experience in accounting.

В.: Well, Mr. Plotnikov, we'll let you know our decision as soon as we ... (to see) all the applicants.