2. Translate the following words and word combinations into Ukrainian.
applying for a job; job application; complete an application form; to apply for; job-hunting; job interview; job fair; to offer somebody a job with; part-time job; to fire; screening interview; case interview; reference; experimental period; subordinate; job offer (offer of employment); job search agent; job-seeker; job skills; low-wage job; a position; vacancy; to be appointed to a position; previous job; probationary period; recruit employees; hire new stuff; advertise a job; appointments section; recruitment agency; job openings; full-time employment; flexible work option;
3. Translate the following words and word combinations into English.
пошук роботи; вакансія; займана посада; тимчасове призначення; заповнити бланк заяви; набирати співробітників; кадрове агентство; попереднє місце роботи; вимоги; звільняти; супровідний лист; випробувальний термін; досвідчений; з широким кругозором; заповзятливий; винахідливий; стажування; роботодавець; працівник; підлеглий; зарплата; заробляти; співбесіда; професійні навички; рекомендації; резюме; заповнювати анкету.
4. Describe the pictures using the topical vocabulary.
5. What is the difference between these words?
job market / job club / job fair
employer / employee / employment
interview / interviewer / interviewee
supervisor / superior / superintendent
job-hunting / job searching / job-seeking
salary / wage / earning
6. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
experience long-term goals promotion prospects qualifications references strengths weaknesses |
1. Make a list of your ______ – it’s important to talk about what you are good at.
2. Make a list of your _____ interviewers sometimes ask what you are not good at.
3. Prepare to talk about your past _____ – you can talk about things you have done which relate to this job.
4. Make sure you know what relevant ______ you have – certificates, diplomas and degrees are important.
5. Think of two past employers to write you good ______ – the interviewers will need to know about what past employers thought of your work.
6. Show that you are interested in ______ – it's impressive to show interest in getting better jobs in the company in the future.
7. Be clear about your ______ – interviewers sometimes ask what your five-year plan is.
7. Read the dialogue and act it out.
Mr. Kristand has an interview for a job.
Mr. Lorenz has put out an advertisement to recruit salesmen and saleswomen. He received 500 applications. Mr. Kristand is one of the applicants who have been called for interview for job of salesman. Mr. Lorenz and Mr. Kiko are interviewing the candidates for the job.
Mr. Kristand: Good morning. Mr. Lorenz. I am Frank Kristand.
Mr. Lorenz: How do you do Mr. Kristand? This is my colleague Mr. Kiko.
Mr. Kristand: Good morning, Sir.
Mr. Lorenz: Mr. Kristand, we have here your application for a salesman jobs. Can you tell us something about yourself?
Mr. Kristand: I am a graduate. I am twenty-one years old. In my B.A., I had commerce as subject.
Mr. Kiko: Do you have any previous experience in sales?
Mr. Kristand: This is my first regular job Sir. I was a student before this. But I do have a little experience in sales.
Mr. Lorenz: If it was your first job would you get the experience in sales?
Mr. Kristand: During my summer vacation, I used to work as a part time door-to-door salesman for a lady who embroidered table linen at home. I went from door to door selling her handiwork. I earned a small commission on the goods that I sold.
Mr. Kiko: That was enterprising of you Mr. Kristand Hodn’t that door to door selling interfered with your studies?
Mr. Kristand: Not really Sir. I did this work during my holidays when I had little else to do.
Mr. Lorenz: Why did you decide to take a job as a salesman?
Mr. Kristand: I think that a salesman’s job is an exciting and interesting one. It is a challenge and one would feel a great satisfaction in achieving the targets set.
Mr. Kiko: What made you apply to our company for a job? What do you know about our company?
Mr. Kristand: I know that your company was established in 1930 and is well known as a marketing organization for various electrical products like lighting systems, refrigerators, coolers air – conditioners and electric motors.
Mr. Lorenz: What do you know about lighting systems Mr. Kristand?
Mr. Kristand: I know that there are three main brands of lighting systems in the market already and that you have introduced a new brand. I am not a science graduate, but I am willing to learn whatever is necessary to sell your products.
Mr. Lorenz: Well, it was nice meeting you Mr. Kristand. We’ll be writing to you shortly to let you know result of the interview for job. Thank you for coming, good bye.