- •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
Talking points
1. Do you think you'd be up to a job interview? Why (not)?
2. Do you think it would be easy for the interviewers to bring out your character? Why (not)?
3. What problems do you think you would have in an interview in a foreign country? Why?
4. What should you change about yourself to be able to do well in such an interview?
5. Do you think it is possible to make this change?
6. How would you go about it?
7. How would you feel if the question of drugs came up?
8. Would you be upset if they didn't take you on and didn't tell you why?
9. Would it be easier or more difficult for you to go on looking for a job after they didn't take you on? Why?
10. How are job-getting techniques in Russia different from those in other countries?
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
Articulate and well presented, Paul Sutherland is an excellent candidate for the post of Director of Software Development. He _ ____ (want) to leave his present employer, a small computer company, because he ______ (feel) that he ______ (not use) his knowledge of software engineering to the full. He _______ (look for) a more challenging position where his field of specialisation can be exploited in a more stimulating environment. He ______ (realise) that our company ______ (grow) rapidly, and that he would be expected to contribute to that growth. He is familiar with our existing range of software and regularly ______ (read) our publications.
Although at present he _______ (live) in the south, he ______ (say) that he is willing to go wherever we _______ (decide) to send him. He occasionally ______(travel) to various European countries for trade fairs and exhibitions and ______ (enjoy) meeting people of different nationalities. At the moment he ______ (attend) a training course at the Goethe Institute in order to perfect his German.
Hararewes
Personnel Manager 27th January 2002
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
So tell me what experience you have?
In your resume you write that you know 3 languages. How fluent are you?
What qualifications do you have that give you advantage over other candidates?
What are your career goals?
What would you say your strong points and weaknesses are?
Why did you decide to apply to our company?
What is your idea of a successful business person/professional?
How ambitious are you?
Are there any questions that you’d like to ask me?
Tell me about yourself.
What are your salary requirements?
Are you willing to work overtime?
Why'd you leave your last job?
What didn't you like about your last job?
What have you done that illustrates your leadership skills?
Why did you choose this particular field of work?
What do you want doing five years from now?
How did your education prepare for this job? Etc.
Possible Questions and Statements by Someone Looking for a Job.
I can speak and write English and German, but I'm afraid my German is not so strong.
I know this business very well. I have a lot of experience managing teams of workers.
I want to establish myself with a good company and keep moving ahead.
I work well with others, but sometimes I am too impatient when I want to put an idea into practice. I'll do my best to eliminate my weaknesses.
The company has a great reputation. I like the opportunity for advancement it gives me.
Someone who knows how to get things done and relates well with others.
Could you tell me about your benefits package? (Would you mind touching the subject of...)
Is there room for advancement?
What is the starting salary for this position?
How high would my salary be?
If I understand you correctly,…
That sounds reasonable.
What I was getting at is...
Would you mind going through it again? /Could you elaborate on it?
What exactly are the duties of someone in the position?
Pardon me for interrupting you.
May I take you to mean that...? The pay was too low.
I'm looking for a better opportunity.
I felt I wasn't getting anywhere there.
I was laid off.
I was fired.
I didn't get along with my boss. Ex.12. Listening Comprehension.
You'll hear part of a seminar for job-seekers. Listen to the recording and tick only the advice and information that the speakers actually give.