Vocabulary Notes

assessment – оцінка

peak job performance – головна робоча характеристика

rationale – принцип

explore – досліджувати

employee – службовець

a prospective employee – майбутній службовець

employer – роботодавець

applicant – претендент

Task 1. Read text 2 and translate it into Ukrainian.

Task 2. Answer the questions:

1. What are the psychological tests designed to?

2. Which factors are candidates evaluated on during the interview process?

3. What do the quantitative assessments involve?

4. What do the qualitative evaluation programs include?

5. What questions does the personal questionnaire ask?

6. What do qualitative questionnaire explore?

7. What more innovative methods of an employee assessment do you know?

Task 3. Speak on the methods of an employee assessment.

Text 3. Job Interview.

When you want to apply for a position in a company, you should prepare to be interviewed by an officer of the company. Before going there, write in a piece of paper your name, the date of your birthday, your current school or job, the name of the high school or university you attended, your home town, your marital status (marital state G. B.), children, your hobbies, your present occupation. If you can manage, get the information about the company you would like to join. For example, if you are going to have an interview at an international airline, you will make a better impression if you are familiar with the articles or prospects presenting the airline activity and its representatives. If you are well informed your confidence is up. You should be familiar with English / American terminology in your field. And you shouldn’t be nervous in an upcoming interview. Your best guide is your own common sense. Rely on it!

There are, however, some basic rules common to most interview:

• When greeting the representative of the company, wait until he moves to shake hands.

• You should also wait until he offers you a seat.

• During the interview you should avoid discussing the topics about your former employers or fellow workers. Don’t criticize them.

• Don’t discuss your personal, domestic or financial problems unless you are specially asked about them.

Task 1. Listen to text 3 and render it.

Task 2. Interview your partner about his/her experience:

1. Could you tell me when you graduated from high school?

2. When was that exactly?

3. I see. And what did you study there?

4. Well. Have you ever worked part time or during the summer?

5. Where was that?

6. And what did you do there exactly?

7. Are you working now?

8. When did you start your present position?

9. And what do you do there exactly?

10. How did you find out about this position?

11. What kind of work experience have you had?

12. What kind of salary do you expect?

Task 3. Learn and answer the question you may be asked during the interview.

1. Have you ever been to London?

2. How long have you been working for Blake and Son company?

3. What post did you hold in the company?

4. Where did you have your military service?

5. Have you travelled much?

6. When were you at the university?

7. Are you applying for post of secretary?

8. Have you written your curriculum vitae?

9. Can you send me your curriculum vitae?

10. What is your marital status?

11. Did you get the PhD ( Philosophy Doctor)?

12. What year did you get your BS (Bachelor of Science)?

13. What other companies have you worked for?

14. Did your studies at the university lead to a degree?

15. Can I give your name as a referee?

16. Could I have a quick word with you?

17. Who do you report to in your department?

18. Have you already sent a reference request to him?

19. What is your salary at the firm at present?

20. What is your expected salary?

21. Have you got a natural aptitude for this job?

22. Is he undependable and hard-working man?

23. How many people were selected as applicants for this job?

24. How many applicants were rejected?

25. What are you fringe benefits at your job?

26. How long was your probationary period at the post?

27. What were the terms of the contract signed by two firms?

28. Did the boss ask you to notify him in writing?

29. Do you need to get relocation expenses?

30. Did they pay bonuses at the firm?

31. Why are you interested in joining our company?

32. Why do you feel qualified for this job?

33. What do know about our company?

34. Do you enjoy working with others?

35. Are you willing to work overtime?

36. What can I do for you?

37. Tell some words about your experience.

38. Why should I hire you?

39. What are your three greatest strengths for the job?