- •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
Application form
1 Photocopy it and practise filling in the copy first.
2 Write your final version neatly and clearly.
3 Use a separate sheet for any extra information you want to give.
4 Personnel officers read application forms very carefully.
5 Use words that show you want to be successful.
6 Mention any unusual hobbies or jobs.
The interview
7 Be confident.
8 Avoid answering questions about your leisure interests.
9 Do some research into the company's competitors.
10 Ask the interviewer to explain what his or her company does.
11 Expect to be surprised.
12 You may have to have lunch with the interviewer.
13 The interviewer may insult you.
14 Remain calm whatever happens.
15 Arrange to participate in some mock interviews beforehand.
16 Tell the interviewer that you are sensitive and clever.
'CREATIVE JOB SEARCHING'
17 This technique is better than applying for jobs in the conventional way.
18 Get in touch with employees working in companies in your chosen field.
19 You will get a job if you are persistent enough.
20 If you're personally known to a company you stand a better chance.
Talking points:
Which of the advice given do you disagree with?
From your own experience, what other advice would you give to job-seekers?
If you were looking for an employee, what qualities would you be looking for?
How many job interviews have you been involved in? Describe one of them.
Ex.13. Render into English.
КАК ПОЛУЧИТЬ ХОРОШУЮ РАБОТУ
Несколько советов молодым специалистам.
Освободитесь от стереотипа «выпускник вуза не востребован на рынке труда». Востребован! Всего лишь нужно проявить достаточное количество усилий и желания. Известно, например, что работу часто находят через знакомых. Расспросите своих друзей. Кто и как устроился? Нет ли вакансий в компании?
Рассчитывайте на свои собственные силы. Трудоустройство есть обмен своего образования, умений, навыков, а также практического опыта на достойную зарплату и социальные гарантии. Поэтому первое, что необходимо сделать, - это заявить о себе на рынке труда. Подготовьте резюме (информационный листок о своих данных), разошлите его потенциальным покупателям этой информации - компаниям, кадровым агентствам, службам занятости, дайте объявления в газетах. Это так называемый пассивный метод продаж: «мы провели рекламную кампанию и ждем звонков от покупателей». Будьте готовы к тому, что кадровые агентства в основном занимаются специалистами с солидным опытом работы. В Москве насчитывается более 260 таких агентств, и выпускники вузов занимают менее 1 % в заказах, выполняемых ими. Не так много западных рекрутинговых агентств работают с молодыми специалистами (ЕМDS, Кеllу Services), деятельность таких агентств направлена в основном на штучный отбор кандидатов для крупных корпораций. И тем не менее шанс всегда есть. Не упускайте его!
Используйте активный метод трудоустройства. Такой способ поиска работы называют «прямым контактом с работодателем». Составьте список компаний, где вам хотелось бы работать. Обзвоните выбранные компании. Постарайтесь выйти на менеджера по персоналу. Расскажите ему кратко о себе. Узнайте, есть ли интерес у компании к таким специалистам, как вы. По договоренности вышлите менеджеру резюме. Перезвоните и поинтересуйтесь его мнением. В случае заинтересованности договоритесь о собеседовании. Не отчаивайтесь, если вам отказали. Поиск работы - процесс вероятностный. Нужно, чтобы и вакансия была, и требования совпали...
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Ex.14. Replace the words and expressions in italics with words which are similar in meaning, in the correct form.
THE CAREER LADDER.
Getting a job
When Paul left school he wrote an official request for a job in the accounting department of a local engineering company. They gave him a job as a a very junior person in a company. He didn't earn very much but they gave him a lot of organised help and advice with learning the job, and sent him on training courses.
Moving up
Paul worked hard at the company and his future possibilities in the job looked good. After his first year he got a good more money, and after two years he was given a higher position with more money and responsibility.
After six years' he was in responsible for / the boss of the accounts department with five other workers in the company under his responsibility/authority.
Leaving the company
By the time Paul was 30, however, he decided he wanted a new exciting situation. He was keen to work abroad, so he officially told the company he was leaving his job; (you can also say 'he quit the company') and started looking for a new job with a bigger company. After a couple of months he managed to find a job with an international company which involved (included) a lot of foreign travel. He was very excited about the new job and at first he really enjoyed the travelling, but...