- •Unit I negotiating the job market Ex.1. Read the text and do the assignments that follow.
- •A) Translate the words and word combinations in bold type into Russian. B) Answer the questions.
- •Ex.2. Translate into Russian. University career services
- •Ex.3. Use an appropriate word or phrase from the box to complete each sentence. For example, though, whereas, in addition, similarly
- •Ex.4. Read the text and do the assignments that follow. Graduate employment
- •Ex.7. Fill in the words. Career (n) — career (a) — make / have a career
- •Ex.8. Fill in the words. Qualify (V) — qualification (n) — qualified(a) overqualified (a)-- underqualified (a) — unqualified (a)
- •Ex.9. Fill in the words. Employer — employee; interviewer — interviewee; examiner — examinee; trainer — trainee
- •Ex.10.Put one of the following words in each space in the sentences below.
- •Ex.11. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
- •A) human b) personnel c) personal
- •Ex.13. Here is a list of words and expressions connected with work. Divide them into the following categories:
- •Ex.14. Fill in the gaps with the words from 1) and 2) to learn about unemployment benefit.
- •Qualify, get by, report, fire, look for
- •Besides, that’s why, secondly, so
- •Ex.15. Fill in the words. Commute, salary, prospects, promotion, retire, pension, ambitious, perks, increments, commission choosing the right job
- •Ex.16. Complete the following passage about the role of search firms in recruiting, using topical words.
- •Which of the job-titles would best describe the following?
- •Ex.18. Look at these job advertisements. Change them so that a man or a woman should feel equally free to apply.
- •Ex.19. Compare the meanings of the words in each group. Consult the dictionary if necessary. Use the words in sentences of your own.
- •Ex.20. Translate into English.
- •Talking points:
- •How would you go about looking for a job in Russia?Unit II job applications
- •Letters of application (covering letters)
- •Ex.1. Here is an example of a letter of application. Notice how it is laid out.
- •Ex.2. Read the following letter of application and replace the underlined sentences with more appropriate ones from ex.1.
- •Ex.3.Which of these endings to job application letters are most (least) effective? Why? Which encourage the reader to look favourably on the application?
- •Ex.4.What kind of letters do employers like to receive? Tick what you think correct.
- •Read this letter. Do you think the writer will get the job? Why? Note down what you think is right and what is wrong with j. Henderson’s letter.
- •Ex.5. Complete the extract from the letter of application below, using an expression from a) in the correct form and a preposition from b).
- •To believe, to collaborate, to result, to report, to benefit, to apply, to work, to be, responsible, to be involved, to succeed;
- •From, in (4), to, on, for (2), with.
- •Ex.6. Translate into English.
- •Curriculum vitae
- •Ex.7. Read the newspaper article about curriculum vitaes and answer questions 1-15 by choosing from the sections of the article (a-f).You may choose any of the sections more than once. Which section:
- •Story of your life
- •Ex.8. Give the layout of a standard cv by referring to the above article. Ex.9. Put the parts of the text in the right order. Begin with 1. Application forms
- •Ex.10. Fill in the words. Refer, referred, referring (V), reference (n)
- •Referee(s) x6, applicant(‘s) x5, employees, employers, report on, quote, job description, assessment, reference referees and the references they give
- •Ex.12. Open the brackets to use topical words and phrases.
- •Informal letter
- •Ex.15. Translate into English.
- •Ex.16. Fill in the blanks with topical words.
- •Ex.17.Render into English.
- •Ex.1. Read the text and answer the questions.
- •Interview technique What to wear
- •Arriving for interviews
- •Talking shop
- •Leaving the interview
- •Ex.2.Refer to the text and make a list of important dOs and don'Ts.
- •Be up to, bring out, call in, come up,get by, go on, look over, take on
- •Ex.4. Fill in the words.
- •Interview(V) — interview (n) — interviewer-- interviewee
- •Ex.5. Replace the words and expressions in italics with words which are similar in meaning, in the correct form.
- •Ex.6. Read and answer the questions. Job benefits
- •Ex.7.True or false? If false, correct it.
- •Job seekers ill-suited for interviews
- •Ex.8. Render into English. Собеседование
- •Ex.9. Read the text and answer the questions. Fit for hiring? it's mind over matter
- •Talking points
- •Ex.10.This is part of a report that a personnel manager wrote after interviewing a candidate for the position of Director of Software Development. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
- •Interview assessment
- •Ex.11. Here is a list of phrases generally used in business interviews to help you role-play interviews for a job. Questions frequently asked by interviewers
- •Possible Questions and Statements by Someone Looking for a Job.
- •Application form
- •The interview
- •Hard times
- •Happier times
- •Ex.15. Put the words in the blanks. What do the phrases in italics mean? Can you think of other contexts where they might be used? Work, job, trade, earn
- •Ex.16. Write a composition on this topic.
- •Additional reading
- •University arranges jobs for students
- •Focus words
- •Increment
- •Vocation
Leaving the interview
At the end of the interview the interviewer will usually thank you for coming, and will say that the company will be getting in touch to let you know whether or not you have the job. This is your cue to leave, and you should not linger on after it. As you get to your feet, you should thank the interviewer for agreeing to see you and make a final remark about how much you would enjoy being a part of the company.
Try to put your hand forward to shake hands before the interviewer does; this is a positive, assertive gesture. As you leave the room, don't just walk out and close the door behind you, but turn round and offer them one last smile before you leave.
Why is an interview necessary on top of the application?
What is the most important thing to remember when you go into a job interview?
What might you be asked during an interview?
What can you ask during an interview?
Why can the interviewer say "Don't call us, we'll call you?"
Ex.2.Refer to the text and make a list of important dOs and don'Ts.
Model: Do be smartly but soberly dressed, don't overdress.
Don’t slouch or mumble when you speak.
Ex.3.Fill in the phrasal verbs.
Be up to, bring out, call in, come up,get by, go on, look over, take on
When you go in for an interview, they ___ you ___, for the way you're dressed and the way you act tells them something about you. With their questions, they try to ___ your character. It ___you to make a good impression. During the interview the question of drugs can ___, and it can be very unpleasant. You can't ___ on good looks alone, you've got to be good at the work they need. They don't have to give any reason for not ___ you ___. If your application isn't any good, you won't be ___ for an interview. So you'll have to ___ looking for a job.
Ex.4. Fill in the words.
Interview(V) — interview (n) — interviewer-- interviewee
The next step after sending in an application for a job is the _____.
When a journalist _____ you it's not for a job.
But in both kinds of _____ they try to bring out your character, the good and the bad.
_____ people is an art, and only few people do it well.
Even then, being _____ is usually no fun, because the _____ always tries to bring out something bad in the _____ and the _____ tries not to tell the _____ certain things in order to make a good impression and get the job.
_____ try to catch the _____ out by asking them trick questions.
Ex.5. Replace the words and expressions in italics with words which are similar in meaning, in the correct form.
There were hundreds of people who sent letters of application for the post of General Manager in one of our department stores. Our Human Resources Department couldn't possibly study all the documents containing education and employment history which we received. They had to call on the services of a search firm to help them compile a short list of the most suitable people to meet with to talk about their experience and qualifications. We were looking for someone with good communication and organisational abilities. Furthermore this is a job that requires someone who is capable of decision-making and can get the people who work under him / her to reach their objectives.
Ex.6. Read and answer the questions. Job benefits
One of the ways for employers to attract and keep employees is through good job benefits. No, not free travel and holidays or food orders! A good medical insurance policy covering even the members of the family and a good pension are important but usually the only benefits.
Besides benefits there are sometimes other good things that come with the job. They are called perks and may include such things as free parking and use of a company car. Business people also usually get what is known as an expense account from the company. The money from this expense account can be used for company parties, conferences, or other such work-connected expenses.
What kind of benefits can one get with his/her job?
What is a perk?
What benefits and perks would you like to have from your job? Why?
Do you think they are a good idea? Why (not)?