7. Read and translate the letter.
Dear Mr Svoboda,
Thank you for your application of June 20 for the post of Marketing Manager. We would like to invite you for the interview at 18.00 on Thursday July 12.
Please come to the reception on the ground floor at our address and ask for me, and I will meet you.
Please bring with you any certificates, diplomas, or references that you have. Meanwhile would you phone me (tel.: 020 376 78) to confirm that you will be able to attend the interview.
Yours sincerely,
J
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Arana., Human Resources Manager.
8. Here are the questions most often asked by employers during interviews when hiring college graduates. Answer them to produce a favorable impression.
Tell me about yourself.
Describe your present job.
Why do you want to leave the current job?
What do you think your strengths and weaknesses are?
What has been your most valuable experience?
What are your long and short-term goals? What are the ways of achieving them?
How would you describe your personality?
We have a lot of applicants for this job, why should we appoint you?
What do you expect doing five years from now?
What rewards do you expect in your business career?
Which you consider more important, money or the type of job you do?
How has your university education prepared you for a career in business?
Why did you choose to enter your university or college?
Why did you select your major field of study?
Do you have plans to continue your education?
Why do you seek a job in this company?
What criteria have you used to select a company you would like to work for?
What information do you have about our company?
What would be an ideal job for you on graduation?
How, in your opinion, can you make a contribution to our company?
What kind of work atmosphere do you feel most comfortable?
Enumerate the things that are most important in your job.
What is your attitude to relocation?
Well you be willing to travel if necessary?
Will you be willing to spend at least 6 months training on site?
9. You are the Human Resources Manager. Take an interview from an applicant. Would you hire him/her? Why?
GRAMMAR REVIEW
10. Open the brackets using the verbs in Present Perfect.
He told me his name but I (forget) it.
She (start) a new job and she likes it.
I (meet) a lot of people in the last few days.
Everything is going well. We (not/have) any problems so far.
We (never/meet) Mr Young and I'm eager to get acquainted with him.
I (never/be) to any English speaking country. But I do hope I'll see many of them with my own eyes.
They (not/start) preparations for the holidays. I'm afraid they're going to have some problems.
11. Complete the dialogues.
1 – Where is Jim?
– He's on holiday. He has gone to …
2 – Has Jane returned from holiday?
– She's back home now. She's been to...
3 – Is Sally here?
– No, she's gone out. She'll be back in about...
4 – Who is that woman by the door?
– I don't know. I have never …
5 – Are you going to the bank?
– No, I've already...