b) that employs less than a hundred people? с) that employs six, or less people?

17. Would you prefer a job that

a)has set working hours every day?

b)has shift work?

Ex. 14. Answer the following questions:

1.Is career an important part in your life?

2.What's your idea of an ideal job?

3.What are some good jobs to have and why?

4.What are the worst jobs and why?

5.What job would you like to get after you graduate from the University? (What career would you like to follow ... ?)

6.What business are your parents in?

7.How long has your father been in his trade?

8.Does he hold any important post?

9.Is there a lot of stress connected with his work?

10.Do you think his present career is the right one for him?

11.Would he continue working at his present job even if he won or inherited a lot of money? And you?

12.Would you agree to get married and not to work?

Ex. 12. Read the text and speak on the problems of employment in Britain and those in your country

Finding a Job in Britain

There are more part-time jobs in Britain than in any other European country. Ninety per cent of part-time jobs are done by women. A part-time worker is paid less per hour than a full-time worker.

In 1994, for the first time in history, more women that men had jobs. Over 200, 000 part-time jobs were created in 1993 and most of them went to women. At the same time, 100, 000 full-time jobs disappeared in Britain and it was mostly men who lost their jobs.

Many women with children take part-time jobs. Some of these women may want to work full-time, but cannot do so because it is difficult for them to find someone to look after their children. In Britain there are very few nurseries for young children. Partners often have to look after the children while women work part-time in the early morning or in the evening. It is more difficult for single mothers to take on even part-time work because they must earn enough to pay someone to look after their children.

There are now fewer jobs for unskilled people in Britain. In 1977, 88 per cent of men without qualifications had jobs; in 1991, only 67 per cent of men

without qualifications had jobs. If there is any unskilled work, it is offered to women because, despite laws for equal pay, women are still paid less than men.

People in Britain who are unemployed sign on every two weeks and claim their Unemployment Benefit. When people say that they are "on the dole", it means that they are receiving Unemployment Benefit.

Some people cannot claim this money, even though they do not go out to work: single parents, for example. Instead of receiving Unemployment Benefit, they receive Income Support. People on Income Support receive less money that those on Unemployment Benefit. Between 1991 and 1994, the number of people receiving Income Support rose from 4,1 million to 5,6 million, or ten per cent of all Britons. Many experts know that people on Unemployment Benefit or Income Support do not have enough money to live on.

Vocabulary:

wage – зарплата рабочих salary – зарплата служащих fee – гонорар

applicant – кандидат (for job) to demand – требовать

to deal with – иметь дело с to cope with –

promotion – повышение (в должности); реклама considerate – заботливый, внимательный

to apply for – подавать заявление (о приеме на работу) to dare to (do smth) – посметь

worth-while – стоящий bowler-hat – котелок to appoint – назначать

to claim – требовать, претендовать Unemployment Benefit – пособие по безработице Income Support – денежное пособие

alienation – отчуждение

restrictive –ограниченный, сдержанный servey – опрос

extrinsic – внешний intrinsic – внутренний

Ex. 13. Writing a resume.

What is it? A resume is a brief out line of your personal details, employment history, education, skills, interests and referees.

You resume should be no longer than two to three pages depending on your experience. If you have just left school, two pages is an absolute maximum, and if you can fit it on one page it is even better. If you have been in the workforce for ten years or had a variety of jobs, you could go up to three pages, but remember to be brief and concise.

Some golden rules for resume writing:

 direct your information in terms of benefits to employers – not the benefits

you want

explain long breaks in employment continuity

avoid going into excessive detail about education and personal details

underline, capitalis, centre or bold print for headings to emphasise information

do not cram your resume. It gives it a cluttered look and turns people off

leave plenty of white space on each page

Resume

Name:________________________________________________________

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Date of

Birth:___________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________

Telefone:______________________________________________________

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Education:_____________________________________________________

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Achievements:__________________________________________________

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Employment:___________________________________________________

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Interests and

Activities:____________________________________________

Personal:______________________________________________________

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References:____________________________________________________

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