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There are many good reasons for using the want ads in your job search. The following suggestions will help you use want ads effectively:

·Remember that want ads are only one of the methods you may use. Save time to use other methods.

·Reading all the want ads you will learn useful general information.

·Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.

·Analyze ads, which are of interest to you.

·Determine your qualifications for that job.

·Act quickly, effectively and stay cheerful!

Задание 3. Прочитайте и обсудите образцы объявлений о вакансиях. Ка-

кие из объявлений вам не следует принимать во внимание? Почему?

Read and discuss sample want ads. Which of them do you think you should ignore? Why?

Do you want to earn big $$$?

$1,000 EVERY WEEK!

For life! Work at home, Simple, safe, guaranteed!

Write P. O. Box 1234, Dept. 524, Palm Lakes, 22334

Задание 4. Прочитайте объявления о вакансиях. Read the job advertisements. Answer the questions.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

THE TREASURE HOUSES OF ENGLAND AND EUROPE tourism is the most exciting new concept of this season. It provides exclusive facilities for corporate leisure and entertainment in the most beautiful and interesting places all over Europe.

We are looking for a creative, energetic and outgoing person to market luxury travel packages to the corporate travel industry worldwide. You must have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, experience of working in the leisure or corporate travel sector, to enjoy international travel and contact.

Ideally, you are 25—37 years old, and fluent in English. Attractive salary, car, and bonus.

Please send resumes or apply to:

World-Executive Search, Box No 1234, Condale Ave, London SW1 2DX

1. Would you like to get this job? Why? Give your reasons.

Задание 5. Подберите к определениям в части А прилагательные из части В. Match the definitions in A with the correct adjectives or phrases in B.

Задание 6. Опишите человека, который вам нравится (или не нравится). Write a short description of someone you like (or dislike) in your personal or professional life.

Model: My boss is very energetic. She works about 12 hours a day. She is a patient woman, and always has time to talk to us if we have a problem.

UNIT 12

THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE

В этом разделе изучается документация, необходимая при устройстве на работу. Study section describing hiring/ employment of personnel.

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Задание 1. Прочитайте и догадайтесь о значении слов.

Position, personnel, office, agency, a consulting firm, resume, personal, qualifications, interview.

Задание 2. Будьте внимательны: personal / personnel. Personal means «belonging to a particular person». Personnel means «people employed in a company».

Вставьте пропущенные слова:

1.Does your Manager have a … assistant?

2.We were not able to offer some services because we lacked trained ….

Задание 3. Запомните следующие синонимы.

Resume — резюме, автобиография

CV (curriculum vitae) — автобиография

Data Sheet — автобиография Record Sheet — автобиография

Cover Letter — сопроводительное письмо

A Letter of Application — сопроводительное письмо A Letter of Interest — сопроводительное письмо

Задание 4. Прочитайте и переведите информацию. Read and translate: When a person looks for a job, he or she will carefully study advertisements in

newspapers and magazines. On finding what he is looking for he applies for the job. Usually an applicant sends the Cover Letter (a Letter of Application, a Letter of Interest) and the Resume (Curriculum Vitae (C-V) by airmail. A good Resume (C. V.) and a Cover Letter are neat, wellorganized and easy to read. Most are about one or two pages long.

The layouts of business and private letters are more or less common in all countries.

There are 13 parts in a letter:

1.Letterhead – заголовок; название и адрес компании отправителя;

2.Sender`s (return) address: – адрес отправителя;

3.Street Addressномер дома, улица, квартира

4.City, State/Province Zip/Postal Code-город, почтовый код

5.Date – число, дата;

6.Inside address (i. e. the recipient's name and address – имя и адрес по-

лучателя);

7.Opening salutation – приветствие;

8.Body of the letter – текст письма;

9.Closing salutation – заключительные формулы вежливости;

10.Signature – подпись отправителя;

11.Enclosures (Encl.) – указания на приложения;

12.Postscript – постскриптум, т. е. приписка к окончательному письму;

13.Notation of copies sent (cc) – уведомление о наличии копий

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Useful phrases and vocabulary

With reference to your advertisement in… - На ваше объявление в…

I would like to apply for the position of… - Я бы хотел претендовать на должность… I am writing to apply for the position of… - Я претендую на должность…

I feel I am well qualified for the position because… - Я полагаю, что моя

квалификация соответствует должности…

I would be happy to give you more details and can be contacted at any time – Я бу-

ду рад предоставить Вам дополнительные сведения и встретиться в любое время. I would be happy to come for an interview at any time convenient to you.

Я буду рад прийти на собеседование в любое удобное для Вас время.

I enclose a copy of my CV. Прилагаю копию анкеты

A full CV is attached. Подробное резюме прилагается.

В английском письменном деловом этикете существует несколько форм

расположения всех частей письма, из которых наиболее употребительной является блочная форма (FULL BLOCK STYLE). Например:

Образец написания письма (заявления) A letter of application

[Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Recipient Name] [Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]

As a Voronezh State University of Architecture and Construction Engineering senior who will be graduating in June, I am answering your ad because I believe I can offer your firm an unusual mix of abilities, talents, and enthusiasm. For instance:

•My double major (Economics / Business administration) demonstrates my willingness to assume more than the typical level of responsibility and to achieve in a challenging environment.

•Through my coursework, I acquired in-depth computer proficiency and a profound belief in the importance of effective communication in today managing revenues, time, and employees.

•To finance my education, I planned, launched, and operated a highly successful catering business. I gained hands–on experience in properly managing revenues, time, and employees.

As you can see, I am goal-oriented, driven, and not afraid of hard workqualifications vital to anyone who will be a productive staff member for your firm, as I would like to be.

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I look forward to hearing from you so that we may schedule an interview. Sincerely.

[Your Name]

Enclosure

Образец 2 Example 2

12 Maple Street Surrey UK Tel/fsx

Ms. John Newman

15 Seabridge Road Liverpool

Dear Ms. Newman,

I would like to apply for the position of a Senior Sales Manager advertised in The Economist in February 2008.

My work experience has familiarized me with many of the challenges of the sales domain. I am sure that this, together with my education and my understanding of the needs and expectations of IT market, would be extremely relevant to the position.

Moreover, my fluent English and proficient Russian would be very helpful in developing the business in these countries.

As you will notice on my enclosed resume, the position you are offering involves the issues I have been in charge of for these years.

I would be pleased to come for an interview at any time convenient to you. I look forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely, Alevtina Kaspirova Enc: 2

При оформлении на работу предлагается заполнить анкету. Для прочтения и заполнения анкеты используется определенная лексика.

Задание 5. Прочитайте слова и постарайтесь их запомнить.

1.affiliation – принадлежность

2.application form – анкета

3.body (of legislation) – законодательство

4.colour (v.) (fig.) - (зд.) оказаться под воздействием чеголибо,

5.competency – компетенция, компетентность, способность, умение

6.counteract – противодействовать

7.despite – несмотря на

8.discriminatory – дискриминационный, избирательный

9.employment legislation – трудовое законодательство

10.fallible – не исключающий ошибки, ненадежный

11.guideline – руководство, нормы

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12.interfere with – препятствовать, мешать

13.protect – защищать, отстаивать

14.remain popular – сохранять свою популярность, пользоваться попу-

лярностью, оставаться популярным

15.seek – искать, пытаться найти

16.sophistication – изощренность, усложнение, усложненность

17.third – party screening – отбор, осуществляемый третьей стороной

Задание 6. Заполните анкету. Fill out the application form.

Анкета для поступающего на работу (Заявление для стажера)

Application for a graduate trainee scheme

The information you provide here will help us select candidates for the interview stage. We are looking for evidence of your experience and ability in these areas which may have been acquired during your time at school or university.

Leader skills (e. g. Have you ever taken responsibility for organizing an event?)

…………………………………………………………………………………..

Ability to think and plan strategically (e. g. On what basis did you select your course at university?)

…………………………………………………………………………………

Analytical skills (e. g. Tell us how you approach a problem.)

…………………………………………………………………………………

Communication skills (e. g. Dealing with difficult people, resolving disputes.)

…………………………………………………………………………………

Public speaking (e. g. Have you ever given a presentation to a group of people?)

…………………………………………………………………………………

Ability to work as part of a team (e. g. Please tell us about any groups you have belonged to and what role you played within them.)

………………………………………………………………………………….

Задание 7. Прочитайте и запомните слова:

1.ability – способность, умение

2.acquire – приобретать

3.analytical skills – аналитические навыки

4.approach (v.) – подходить

5.candidate selection – отбор кандидатов

6.dispute (s.) – спор

7.evidence – доказательство

8.leadership skills – навыки руководителя presentation презентация

9.resolve a dispute – разрешить спор

10.strategic thinking – стратегическое мышление

11.take responsibility for smth. – брать на себя ответственность за что-л.

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Задание 8. Прочитайте и обсудите рекомендации для соискателя по написанию резюме. Переведите текст. Read and discuss the text.

The Resume

A Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an objective written summary of your personal, educational, and experience qualifications. It packages your assets in the form of a convincing advertisement, which sells you for a specific job. A resume is a kind of written sales presentation. An effective resume creates a favorable impression of you while presenting your abilities and experience.

The basic requirements for a good resume are:

·brevity: one page is preferable, but not more than two pages;

·top quality paper;

·perfect spelling and grammar;

·no typographical errors;

·attractive layout.

Your personal data sheet contains most, of the information you need to prepare a resume. Now you have to select and arrange that information in the way that best relates your background to the work you seek. Every resume is an individualized presentation of your qualifications for a particular job. It means that you may prepare a few different resumes, depending on the types of jobs you are applying for. You can choose from among four types of resumes:

·Chronological resume lists work experience or education in reverse chronological order. It describes responsibilities and accomplishments associated with each job or educational experiences.

·Functional resume lists functional skills and experience separately from employment history.

·Combination (functional/chronological) resume draws on the best features of the chronological and functional resumes. It highlights an applicant's capabilities and includes a complete job history.

·Targeted resume emphasizes capabilities and accomplishments relating to the specific job applied for. Work experience is briefly listed in a separate section. Resumes provided for graduate school admission highlight your skills, professional experience, accomplishments, and academic history in much the same way as «job» resumes.

The most popular with the recruiters nowadays is the combination resume, which includes:

Example 1. Образец написания резюме:

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Spreadsheet (Lotus 1-2-3)

(Include years of experience, or describe your level of knowledge.)

7. Licenses and certificates

(Лицензии и сертификаты)

List licenses or certificates you hold that are pertinent to the job you are seeking. Include the year you obtained each license or certificate.

8. Interests ((Интересы)

Particular sports, arts, Skiing, climbing, computers. reading.

9. Activities (Деятельность в свободное время)

Community activities Member, Students Society, Voronezh that you regularly par-

ticipate in.

* The trend in resumes today is to omit personal data, such as birth date, marital status, religion, nationality.

To strengthen your resume you may use action verbs

Задание 9. Прочитайте информацию о сведениях, которые не следует

включать в резюме.

Knowing what to exclude from your resume is as important as knowing what to include. Here is a list of details to exclude from your resume:

·height, weight, hair or eye colour;

·comments about your family, spouse, or children;

·your photograph (unless=you are applying for model ing or acting job);

·• travel restrictions;

·preferences for work schedule, days off, or overtime;

·salary demands or expectations.

The trend in resumes today is to omit personal data, such as birth date, marital status, religion, nationality.

Very few people have good resumes. If English is not your native language or if you come from another country, it can be even more difficult to know the right things to do. Some special suggestions will help you write a perfect resume:

1.Adapt your resume to the information you have gathered about the employer and the job you want.

2.Use action verbs, they will bring your resume to life.

3.Avoid the pronoun «I». Describe your skills and capabilities by using as many specific words as possible.

4.Highlight your accomplishments and achievements.

5.Keep it simple and clear: two pages at most.

6.Be truthful. Don't exaggerate or misrepresent yourself. Remember that employers check the information.

7.Don't mention salary. |

8.Avoid long sentences. Use the minimum number of words and phrases but

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