Task 14. Y

Mega Video Store requires trainee manager

• Previous retail experience desirable but not essential

• Must be able to co-operate with other staff members and deal sympathetically with customers

• Post available from October

• Apply in writing by sending a CV and personal statement to

mega videq,

16, London road,

runford NE44 6AN

ou are going to compile a CV and to write a personal statement and an accompanying letter to send with your application for one of these jobs. Read the two advertisements and decide which job you would like to apply for.

Local Newspaper

requires

Trainee Reporter

Ability to write creatively essential

Position available from September

Send completed application form,

together with a personal statement to:

Morton Times,

23, High Road,

Clington NW12 3BD

1. Planning

Highlighting information Underline the most important information in the job advert. This will help you to focus on the necessary details to include in your writing.

• Discuss your CV, personal statement and accompanying letter with a partner.

• Decide how many paragraphs your statement will contain.

• Decide what each paragraph will focus on.

• Make a list of points to include in each paragraph.

• Decide what details to put in your accompanying letter.

2. Writing

Write your CV, statement and letter. Give them to your partner to read. Check each other's writing and correct any mistakes.

3. Checking

As you write, check that in your personal statement you have:

• used appropriate formal English.

• given reasons for your main interests.

• included other hobbies and interests.

• described your character and abilities.

Check that in your letter of application (your covering letter) you have:

• stated your reason for writing (said that you would like to apply).

• said where you found out about the job.

• said why you would like the job.

• said why you are qualified to do the job.

• referred to the starting date.

• mentioned what other documents you have enclosed.

• said you can provide more information if necessary.

• said when you would be available for interview.

• used the right ending.

 SPEAKING

3.5. A job interview

Task 1. Answer the questions:

• Have you ever been interviewed for a position? If you have, share your impressions with the group.

• How should an applicant behave at a job interview? Besides, think of what an applicant should wear (men and women) and how he/she should use their body language.

• How should an applicant prepare for the interview (if they should at all)?

• What questions should be asked at an interview? What questions can be expected?

Task 2. Preparing for the interview.

Interviews can be nerve-wracking and preparation is very important. You will be better equipped to answer questions and you will walk in to the interview feeling more confident. Here are some tips for preparing for an interview. Read the text below and fill in the gaps with suitable words. Often, more than one variant is correct. If you have any difficulty doing the exercise, consult the Internet or any other source giving information about job interviews.

If you have (1) __________ the interview stage, your CV and letter of application must have been (2) __________! The company now wants to know more about you. But there is still more work to do if you want to get that job! Make sure you have (3) _________ the company as thoroughly as possible - use the Internet, company reports, recruitment literature etc. (4) _________ yourself of why you applied to this company. Make a list of the skills, experience, and interests you can (5) _________ the organisation. Finally, try to (6) _________ the questions you will be expected to answer - imagine you are the interviewer!

Task 3. Interview tips.

How you look and behave at an interview can sometimes be even more important than what you say! There are lots of things you can do to make a good impression on interviewers. Here are some tips relating to your appearance and body language. For each one select the correct missing word from the options.

1. Make sure your clothes are clean, but _____wear obvious logos or designer names.

1. do

2. don't

3. must

2. Don't use _____ much deodorant or perfume!

1. to

2. too

3. two

3. Don't wear too much jewellery. Interviewers don't _____ like nose rings!

1. never

2. sometimes

3. usually

4. Wear _____ that are smart, but comfortable.

1. cloths

2. clothes

3. covers

5. Arrive well ____ the interview time.

1. before

2. after

3. later than

6. Make eye ______ with the interviewer when you are introduced.

1. contactation

2. contiction

3. contact

7. Give a firm handshake, and make sure you _____!

1. snarl

2. smile

3. snigger

8. Don't ____. This will distract the interviewer from what you're saying.

1. fidget

2. figgit

3. fijit

9. Don't appear over-confident, for example by leaning too far back in your chair, but do try to _____.

1. relax

2. relapse

3. collapse

 SPEAKING

Task 4. Search the Internet for more information about job interviews and make a poster ‘Job Interview Tips’ telling about general DOs and DON’Ts at an interview. Present your findings to the group.

 LISTENING