4) Discuss the following questions in pairs or in small groups:

1. What do you think about your English lessons? Speak about your English classes at university?

2. What would you improve in your English classes?

3. Would you like to read/speak/write/listen more?

Task 6.

Job Advertisement

Exercise1. Look at these job advertisements. Make notes on each advertisement specifying the title of the post, the type of the company, the responsibilities described, the type of person required, the business skills required, the pay and benefits.

1. A market leader in technology consultancy, requires an experienced JAVASCRIPT FRONTEND DEVELOPER to develop responsive designs for exciting new projects. The successful candidate will possess good overall Frontend and WEb Development experience, and have utilised the latest Javascript MVC frameworks such as Angular.js, Backbone.js and Ember.js. Responsibilities Adding functionality to Front End UX/UI applications Ensuring that applications work efficiently and effectively across browsers and devices Working directly with UX/UI team members who are responsible for wireframes and information architecture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver creative digital solutions Test both the application code and usability features Work on bug fixing and improving application performance Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies Skills & Experience 4+ years relevant software development experience building web applications Expert in designing and building robust, modular, well-abstracted and maintainable JavaScript Solid JavaScript experience ideally with one or more MVC frameworks (e.g. Angular.js, Backbone.js, Ember.js) and building AJAX based responsive web applications Proven experience of utilising APIs to achieve impactful data visualisation and user experience Have previously used JavaScript build tools Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS (HTML5 and CSS3 preferred)

2.

Assistant to Finance Director

Foxtree is an IT company supplying software to the engineering sector. The ideal candidate will be both flexible and ambitious with a proven track record in preparing budgets, preferably in the IT industry. Although you will report to the Finance Director, you will be also responsible for assisting the Chief Executive when she travels abroad. An excellent remuneration package is available including profit-related bonus, company car, and negotiable salary. If you are looking for a challenging career with excellent prospects for rapid career progress, send your full CV to:

3. Web Designer

Creative Niche - Toronto, ON

Our client, located in Toronto is currently seeking a Web Designer to join their team. This position reports directly into the Manager of Creative, Digital.  The function of this role will be to create professional online/mobile designs that will help support and promote our client’s brands.  Accountabilities/ Responsibilities  Design graphics and page layouts for ongoing site and content updates Ad media design and production Provide production support on medium and large-scale projects Maintain and adhere to site design standards and content templates Deliver solutions within existing constraints and limitations Work collaboratively with project teams to meet business goals Accountable for accuracy, project deadlines, and contributing to project completion Convey knowledge of current web trends, user experience and the project process Support and exhibit departmental core values; positive, flexible, enthusiastic and professional Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications:  Related post-secondary education or commensurate experience 3 - 4+ years of relevant experience in a busy, demanding studio environment Design portfolio that clearly demonstrates required skills and experience Excellent knowledge of current web trends, image optimization and production best practices Excellent skills in design, layout and typography Proficiency using industry standard tools including; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Dreamweaver, and Flash as well as Adobe Acrobat. Beneficial but not mandatory to be proficient in front-end web production using HTML and CSS Highly organized and accountable self-starter who is able to juggle multiple priorities Strong attention to detail and time management Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills We appreciate your interest but due to time constraints we can only contact candidates in consideration. Creative Niche is dedicated to matching outstanding communication, design and interactive professionals with the right companies. If you are not contacted for the current role(s) for which you have applied, please be confident that your application will be electronically filed for future searches.

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Exercise2. Complete the following sentences with a suitable word.

essential ▪ remuneration ▪ require ▪ training ▪ competitive advantage ▪ negotiable ▪ pressure

1. Though we have stated what we are willing to pay a suitable candidate, the salary is in fact …. 2. Experience and qualifications are … for this job and the candidate should have worked for at least three years with a reputable company. 3. One great … to this job is that there is an opportunity for on-the-job … . 4. We … a dynamic, hard-working and motivated person who can work under … . 5. An excellent … package is available including profit-related bonus, company car, and … salary.

Exercise 3. Replace the words in italics in the job advertisement with the adjectives below. There are two extra adjectives.

ambitious ▪ assertive ▪ bossy ▪ serious ▪ organized ▪ reliable ▪creative
Trainee Manager
We are currently interviewing for a Trainee Manager at a famous high street store. The successful candidate will be someone who wants to achieve and is able to make decisions confidently. You will demonstrate that you are someone who can plan carefully and can approach problems in a new and original way where necessary. Your team of ten will need you to lead and inspire rather than simply be someone who tells everyone what to do.

Exercise 4. Complete the job advertisement with prepositions from the box. There are two extra prepositions.

	to ▪ for ▪ in ▪ of ▪ for ▪ about ▪ of
Freelance Journalist
A financial news website is looking … a freelance journalist with a knowledge … economics and the stock markets. You will be responsible … investigating the latest trends and investment opportunities for a highly-specialized readership. You will report … an editor and there are long-term prospects … a full-time permanent position.

Task 7.