- •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
Ex.2. Read the following letter of application and replace the underlined sentences with more appropriate ones from ex.1.
4 New Street Birmingham, B3 3EL 13th February 2002
Brown and Mason Ltd, 4 Broad Street, Leeds LS14 1ND Dear Mr Brown and Mr Mason, I fell upon your advertisement for the post of personal secretary in yesterday's Pullman's Gazette and would like to be examined for the post. I am 22, and since I left school six years ago I have worked in three different places, first as a junior clerk on general office duties and then as a shorthand typist for three years. For the last year, I have been taking an intensive secretarial training course in commercial practice. I feel that I just correspond to the type of person you are looking for. You will find in this letter a full list of details about my education and experience. I shall be glad to send you the name of two people who know me well and who could give out their own impressions about my work. I should be glad to come and see you whenever you feel like it. Yours sincerely, Eva Marshall Eva Marshall |
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?
Dear Sirs,
Referring to your advertisement in the Cambridge Evening News on Monday 9th September I wish to apply for the job of a commercial banker.
. . .
In order to improve my English skills I would like to work for about two years in England and I think the position as a junior commercial banker would fit with my imagination. I am ready for further discussions. Give me a ring or write to me.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________________
Dear Sirs,
I would like to apply for the post of International Corporate Finance Manager, advertised in last Tuesday's Daily Telegraph.
. . .
I have a good knowledge of English and German, and I am learning Spanish.
I enclose my curriculum vitae and will be available for interview any day after September 1. My present position is subject to one month's notice.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________________
Dear Sir or Madam,
I should like to apply for the post of assistant manager in your Sales Development Department, Far East, advertised recently in the Financial Times.
. . .
Besides my mother tongue, German, I can also speak English and Japanese fairly well.
If you feel that my qualifications meet your requirements, I shall be pleased to come for an interview.
Please find enclosed a curriculum vitae, educational reports and certificates of training.
Yours faithfully,
_____________________________________
Dear Mr Barnwell,
I am a 24 year-old girl and I am interested in your advertisement for the job of secretary/receptionist advertised in yesterday's newspaper.
. . .
I can type and take shorthand, I enjoy contact with people and I am a willing and responsible person.
I am very interested in the job you are offering and reckon myself to be the right person for it.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Yours sincerely,
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