- •Unit 1 written business communication
- •1. Read the text:
- •2.Answer the questions. Give your reasons :
- •3. Read the text:
- •4. Analyze the letters. Improve the style:
- •5.Study the following: Layout of a Letter
- •6.Write a bad news letter and a good news letter following a block style.
- •7.Write a bad news letter and a good news letter following a modified block style.
- •Unit 2 how to find a job?
- •1. Read the text:
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •3. Look through the following advertisements. Say :
- •4. Use the words to complete the advertisments: Salary temporary training applicant requires experience rates leave apply position
- •5.Look through your local press. Analyze job advertisements. Unit 3 a cover letter
- •1. Read the text:
- •2. Answer the following questions. Give your reasons :
- •3. Ask your group mate about the information you must present in your cover letter. Begin your questions with : Could you tell me…?, What can you tell me about…?, Why should I…?
- •4. Analyze the following cover letter. As you study the letter, note the four components of the cover letter:
- •5. Study the following cover letter and answer the questions:
- •6. Study the following cover letter. Add everything that has been omitted :
- •7.Write a cover letter for any job opening advertised in your local
- •Unit 4 preparing effective resume types of resume
- •1.Read the text:
- •2. Answer the question:
- •3. Read the text: Types of Resumes
- •4.Agree or disagree with following statements. Support your answer by the facts from the above text. Use the phrases: It goes without saying…, One can’t deny…, I don’t think…, It is not right to …
- •5.Compare the suggested resumes. State the type of each of them. Say what qualities they are focused on.
- •Nataliay Rudenko
- •16, Fort Road
- •Ward Gantney
- •Include necessary information
- •1. Read the text:
- •2. Answer the following questions. Prove your opinion. Use the phrases: I’d like to draw your attention to the fact that…; One can’t deny the fact that…; As to …:
- •3. Prepare a resume that you could use now to apply for a variety of
- •5. Before you prepare a personal resume, complete, in writing, the
- •1. Read the text :
- •2.Answer the questions. Give your reasons :
- •3. Read the text : The structure of an interview
- •4. Answer the questions :
- •5. Look through the following questions. Divide them into groups. Give detailed answers:
- •6.Start the conversation with the Head of Personnel Department of a large company conducting the interview.
- •7.Imaging you are conducting an interview/participating as an interviewee. Dramatize a situation together with your group-mattes. Unit 7 test
- •1.Choose the right answer:
- •2. Write a Cover letter and a Resume to fit for the advertised position. Unit 8 organization of the conference
- •1.Memorise the following words and word-combinations:
- •2.Read the text and answer the questions which are given below:
- •First circular
- •3.Replace the words and phrases in italics with suitable expressions from the text:
- •4.Answer the following questions. Use the phrases: As to …; Frankly speaking…;
- •6.Fill in the gaps with the words given in the box:
- •Format, word division, word processing software, font, to margin, round brackets, to save, to process, margin, abbreviated.
- •8.Speak abut students’ conferences held in your University. Give information about:
- •1.Study the content and composition of a personal invitation to a conference:
- •2.Compare the following answers. Say:
- •3.Write a letter to the Organizing Committee accepting an invitation to participate in a conference. Use the Phrases:
- •4.Study the letter declining the invitation. Say:
- •5. Complete the letters given below declining the invitation. Use the suggested phrases and sentences:
- •6.Write letters taking into account the situations suggested:
- •Unit 10 abstruct writing
- •Improving design and technological reliability of electrical tool manufacturing
- •2.Classify the phrases given below into two groups:
- •Introducing the subject of the study;
- •3.Read the following abstracts. State what grammatical structures are characteristic for scientific abstracts:
- •4.Make up sentences using the structures given below. Use the model:
- •5.Write an abstract of your paper. Use the phrases: The subject and the methods used
- •The results obtained
- •1.Study the following form:
- •2.Chose the kind of participation and the type of report at the conference:
- •3.Read and dramatize the dialogue: Dialogue
- •4.Note how Prof. Derby expresses his appreciation of Dr. Rensky’s participation in the conference. Study other ways of expressing appreciation.
- •5.React to the following statements using expressions of Task 5:
- •6.React to the following situations using the phrases you have studied:
- •7.Read and dramatize the dialogue: Dialogue
- •8. Note how registrar makes a suggestion. Study more ways of making a suggestion/giving advice and possible replies:
- •9.Complete the following dialogues using the phrases given above:
- •10.Paraphrase the sentences using the verb to suggest:
- •I suggest that you should contact the Chairman.
- •I suggest your contacting the Chairman.
- •Unit 12 prsenting a report
- •1.Read the text. Note what pieces of advice are given to beginner.
- •Some useful advice to a speaker
- •2.Study some additional tips. Paraphrase them using the verbs should, ought to, are to, shouldn’t, oughtn’t to:
- •3.Which of the recommendations are more important from your point of view. Range them in order of their importance. Add any other recommendation.
- •4.Study the following recommendations to the introductory part of a report. Use them to introduce your report:
- •Presenting the theme of the report:
- •6.Complete the presentation introduction with the words from the list:
- •7.Study how parts of the report are connected. Pay attention to the use of linking words:
- •8.Complete the paragraph with the following words:
- •In addition second also however whereas first
- •9.Write the number of each phrase used in presentation under the correct heading.
- •Unit 13 report descussion
- •1.Read the dialogue. Analyze the phrases given in italics. What role do they play in the discussion?
- •Dialogue
- •Clarification, exactly, particular, clear, precisely, specific
- •Answer, exact, simply, need, precise, concerned
- •4. Ask and answer questions for details. Use one of the following phrases:
- •5.Memorise the following expressions :
- •Unit 14 test
- •1.Write an abstract to the proposed article.
- •3.Write an acceptance (rejecting ) letter answering the invitation: technology in engineering conference
- •45, Broughton Street, Brighton
- •Telephone: 121-441-2577; e-mail: techinfo@apac.Br
- •Additional reading written business communication
- •A cover letter
- •2.Build interest in your qualifications and desire for an interview.
- •3.Ask for action.
- •Resume writing
- •1.You will have to answer the following questions before you can decide what kind of job you wish to apply for. Use the material of the previous exercises :
- •Complete the following self-assessment exercise. It will help you
- •Additional writing tips to improve your resume
- •1. Read the text :
- •Job interview
- •1. Read and discuss the text : How to behave during an interview
- •2. Read and discuss the text : Prepare for the specific interview situation
- •3. Which of the above listed reasons should you avoid first of all? Why? Give your reasons.
- •4. Read the following and say why it is important to be properly dressed. Say if there is anything in common in men’s and women’s dresses.
- •Dress Tips for Women
- •Dress Tips for Men
- •Presenting a report
- •1.Read the text paying special attention to its structure. Identify the main compositional parts.
- •2.Study various ways of:
- •3.Use one of the following expressions to replace each of the expressions in italics in the introduction:
- •I’m diligent sections go through
- •In more depth my purpose is divide
- •4.The following phrases may help you:
- •Literature
Unit 2 how to find a job?
1. Read the text:
It’s not always easy to find a job. The best way to get information about available job is to read various advertisements. You can find them in papers, magazines, and journals. Some firms and enterprises advertise over radio or TV. Nowadays Internet is a popular source of information for those looking for a job.
External advertising is a good source for attracting candidates, but for job ads to bring results, there are two issues to address: the media to be used, and the construction of the ad. The selection of the best medium – be it the local paper, a national daily or a technical journal – depends on the types of positions to be filled. The local newspaper is usually the best source of blue-collar jobs, clerical employees, and lower-level administrative employees. The advantage of this medium is that the job ads are more likely to be read by those seeking local employment, and therefore the ad should land in the right hands. The drawback of using the local press is that it tends not to be read by professional and technical people seeking vacancies.
For specialized employees, advertisements can be placed in trade and professional journals. These reach a specific population with a minimum waste and a minimum standard of applicant can be guaranteed. However, one drawback to advertising in this type of trade paper is the relatively infrequent publication which may require advertising copy six weeks before appearance of ad.
National press offers another way of targeting middle and senior management personnel. One significant advantage of using national papers is that they reach large numbers of readers. However, the major drawback to national advertising is the cost.
2. Answer the questions:
What does the selection of the best medium depend on?
In what cases should we use the local medium?
In what cases should we use the national medium?
What are the advantages and drawbacks of the local and national
medium advertisement?
What should we use for specialized employees search?
What kind of medium should we use to hire middle and senior
personnel?
What are the most popular local newspapers in your region?
What are the most popular national newspapers in your region?
3. Look through the following advertisements. Say :
what information about the future work is presented;
what are requirements to the future employee;
what knowledge and skills are expected;
what other in formation is necessary to present;
could you apply for this job.
Example 1
Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for stainless materials, special alloys, and ceramic resistance materials. As part of the strategic expansion plan, we are looking for long-term oriented, energetic and highly self-motivated persons to join us:
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Job Responsibilities:
develop new production schemes;
Requirements:
Master degree in Production Engineering;
a minimum of 3 years experience with Machine-Building Enterprise;
good interpersonal skills, service-minded and able to meet tight timeliness;
decision-making abilities;
good computer literacy.
ACCOUNTANT
Job Responsibilities:
prepare monthly accounts and balance sheets;
maintain fixed asset register.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Accounting;
a minimum of 5 years experience in general accounting;
good interpersonal and analytical skills;
good knowledge of national and international accounting system;
good computer literacy.
PORTAL SYSTEM ANALYST
Job Responsibilities:
support and enhance critical Internet web applications.
net development.
Requirements:
Specialist or Master degree in IT related fields;
1 year+ related work experience;
good interpersonal and analytical skills;
portal experience is a big plus.
We offer an attractive package commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Please send your Application Letter and
Resume to:
Sandvik Limited
Human Resources Department
43, Frunze Street
Lugansk, 91000
Example 2
Interplast Limited has vacancies for the following positions:
Designer
male/female, age over 25 years;
Bachelor/ Specialist/Master degree in Design or related field;
creativity and understanding of commercial design;
ability to use computer for design purpose;
experience will be an advantage.
Production Manager
vocational certificate with 5-10 years direct experience;
Bachelor degree in Engineering;
computer literate in basic software;
good interpersonal skills.
Production Engineer
Bachelor degree in Engineering;
experience is not necessary, eager to learn and able to work in production line.
Financial Officer
Specialist degree in Accounting, Finance;
1-year+ experience in related field;
computer literate;
good interpersonal skills.
An attractive salary and opportunity for career advancement will be offered to the right candidate. Interested persons, please send your letter of application and Resume to:
Bogdan Shevchenko
Interplast Limited
109 Lugovaya Str.
Lugansk, 91053