Reading check exercises

1. Consult a dictionary and practice the pronunciation of the following words. Pay attention to the stress.

Curriculum vitae, qualifications, work experience, prospective employer, to apply, tedious repetition, dialing codes, date of birth, although, attendance, qualifications, stronger, training courses, together with, voluntary work, chronological, obvious, driving, typing, spare time, referee, direct experience, thoroughly, highlighted, these are quicker, easier.

2. Answer the following questions.

1. Why should one take great care when preparing the CV?

2. What information one should give in ‘Personal details’ ?

3. What kind of information is suitable for the part ‘Education’?

4. What data should be included in the part ‘Work experience’?

5. What skills and personal interests will you mention in your CV?

6. Who are referees?

7.What recommendations for a winning CV are the most important for you?

3. Explain what is meant by:

curriculum vitae, the vital first impression, prospective employer, tedious repetition, to highlight, referee, spare time, term time address, the qualifications you gained, shuffle the order of your CV, the name of the training body, voluntary work, headings highlighted in bold, to be up to date.

4. Retell the text.

Vocabulary and grammar work

1. Complete the following Application For Employment form as you want to work at the Texan Publishers InC. Application for employment

All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex or age.

Name_____________________________________________________________

last first middle

Residence __________________________________________________________

street address

_ __________________________________________________________________ city state zip code

Social security number_______________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE HERE - OFFICE USE ONLY

Date of interview ________________ position_________________________

Salary $ _______ Interviewed by _________________________________

Hire_____________________ Dept. __________________________________

Special notes ___________________________________________________

To be completed if & when employed

Date of birth _______________ Marital status _____ __________

Maiden name if applicable _______________________________

E mployment data:

Referred by ___________________ Salary desired __________________

Application for position of______________________________________

full time/ part time / summer / temporary / other

ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME AS REQUIRED? YES / NO

PERSONAL DATA:

If you are not a U.S. citizen, what is your Alien Registration or Visa Classification Form Number?_....................................._

Have you ever been convicted of any violation of law other than minor traffic violation? …………………. If yes, indicate disposition. …………………………….

MEDICAL HISTORY:

Do you have any medical problem that would prevent you from performing the job you applied for? Yes No

_________________________________________________________________

If yes, please explain

EDUCATION:

NAME AND ADDRESS : High School /College or University/ Graduate School _________________________________________________(Other)_________PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

Are you now employed? ___________________

If so, may we inquire of your present employer? Present or last employment ________________

Company/address_................................................................................... ____________________________________________

Telephone

Position/title Immediate Supervisor ______________________

From: Month Year__ Starting Salary $_______ per

To: Month Year ___ Final Salary $________ per

Reason for leaving _____________________________

Describe major duties_

Signature of Applicant…………………_

Date_............................_

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