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6) Pharmaceutical chemists are developing new drugs to fight cancer,
control allergies, and even grow hair on baldheads.
7) Rapid development of chemical industry will make it possible to create
many new goods, machines, plastics, polymers, it will help to
understand many new phenomena.
8) In your study you will learn many things about substances, compounds,
materials, chemical and physical changes, chemical properties,
reactions and many other interesting and important things.
9) Chemists, scientists who study chemistry, examine the properties and
composition of matter and the interactions between substances.
Chemistry is closely related to physics and to biology. As is true for other
sciences, mathematics is an essential tool for the study of chemistry.
10) Many Great Russian chemists made a great contribution to the world
science. Among them, the outstanding Russian chemists M. V. Lomonosov,
D. I. Mendeleyev, A. M. Butlerov, Academician N. N. Semenov and many
others. Everyone now understands the importance of chemistry.
23. Comment upon the following statements using the following opening
phrases: I think that, To my mind, In my opinion, I believe, For all I
know.
The results of the research only become completely scientific when they are
published.
Primary scientific papers are not meant to be final statements of
indisputable truths.
Everything we know is only some kind of approximation to the complete
truth.
Science and technology are growing at a rapid pace today.
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UNIT 2. RECRUITMENT/HEAD-HUNTING:
APPLICATION PROCESS, BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
1. Practice the reading of the following words and check the meaning
of the ones you don’t know.
Job application process, the touch of confidence, to be more alert
and invigorated, requirement, income per month, demanding, submission,
consideration, hiring manager, confident, undercut yourself, relevant
information, department, professional reference, cover letter, employment,
communication, recruit, qualification.
2. Give the initial forms of the following words.
Acquired, qualities, recommended, beneficial, activities, simply,
recruiters, employment, requirements, coverage, unofficial, email, typing.
3. State what parts of speech the following italicized words belong to.
1) Knowing what you don’t want to do is just as important and knowing
what you do want to do.
2) Having an idea about which of your skills will be tapped, and which
you will be able to develop, is key to deciding on a worthwhile job.
3) Consider your salary and benefit requirements.
4) This information can come in handy when writing your cover letter and
in an interview situation.
5) The unofficial rule is one resume page per ten years of experience.
6) Be sure to include dates of employment, the company name, your title,
and a brief description of your activities.
7) Be sure to note this contact's name, and address all future
communication to this person, by name.
8) These demonstrate that you took the time to research the information
and are not simply mass-emailing every employer you can find.
9) Speaking to recruiters or hiring managers may be beneficial as well, as
they are familiar with the qualities and qualifications employers are
looking for.
10) Checking on the status of your application shows your interest in the
position and ensures that your application materials have made it to the
appropriate person.
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4. Check if you remember the following verbs.
a) To steamline, to consider, to utilize, to acknowledge, to develop, to
require, to read up, to find out, to submit, to list, to be aware, to attend,
to include, to research, to review, to provide, to update, to recommend, to
deliver, to arrive, to attach, to follow, to ensure, to demand, to put off.
b) To get on, to talk, to learn, to change, to gather, to prepare, to work, to
explore, to pay (attention), to avoid.
c) To rule, to show up, to choose, to park, to get, to improve, to be aleart,
to be aware, to invigorate, to be confident, to communicate, to note, to
convince, to wrap up, to add.
d) To shake, to exchange, to invest, to hold, to contact, to expect, to hear
(back), to remain, to miss (the main points), to stress (attention), to
depend, to email, to control, to dedicate.
5. Study the meaning of the following word combinations.
1) to take into consideration …
2) to gather information as much as possible …
3) require a certain amount of income per month …
4) to come in handy when writing …
5) outline your education and work history …
6) to include dates of employment, the company name, your title …
7) to include a brief description of your activities …
8) to list all the skills you have acquired through the years …
9) to point out things that are missing, or items that could be rephrased …
10) to make contact one week after application submission …
6. Find in text A English equivalents to the given Russian word combinations.
Заявление о приеме на работу, быть ключевым для выбора стоящей
работы, медицинское страхование, концентрироваться на рабочих
местах, премии, сопроводительное письмо, настоятельно рекомендовать,
актуальное и традиционное резюме, определенные проекты, контактная
информация, трудовой стаж, неофициальное правило, соответствующие
навыки, при необходимости, офисное оборудование, операционные
системы, работодатель, заполнить заявление, адресовать письмо
определенному контактному лицу, собственные ценности, обновленная
контактная информация, рекомендуется.
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7. Read and translate text A into Russian. Make a short summary of text A
using the following phrases.
- The subject of the text is …
- The author of the text says that …
- He points out that …
- Next the author emphasizes the idea that …
- The author goes on saying that …
- The text ends with …
- The author concludes that …
TEXT A. HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB6
Decide what kind of job you want. In order to streamline the job
application process, examine what your needs and desires are for
employment. You can narrow down your options by taking a few things
into consideration:
– Consider the career field. Whether you are transitioning from another
field or are looking to make a lateral move, it is important to find work
that is both challenging and rewarding for you. Knowing what you don’t
want to do is just as important and knowing what you do want to do.
– Consider the skills required for a particular position. Feeling like your
skills are being well utilized and acknowledged is key for satisfaction at a
job. Having an idea about which of your skills will be tapped, and which
you will be able to develop, is key to deciding on a worthwhile job.
– Consider your salary and benefit requirements. Be honest and realistic
about your bottom line. If you need health coverage and require a
certain amount of income per month, it is best to home in on jobs that
fulfill those requirements.
Do your research. Before you begin sending out resumes and cover
letters en masse, look into the companies you are applying for. Get a sense
of the company’s personality and values by reading its mission statement.
This information can come in handy when writing your cover letter and in
an interview situation. Read up on new products or services the company is
providing. This information is often located in the company’s “news”
section. This section can also be a source of information on community
activities the company is involved in. Review the jobs or careers section of
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the company website for insight into job openings. You may find more
options for employment in other departments or locations.
Write a resume. Even if the job you want doesn’t require the
submission of a traditional resume, having an up-to-date resume is highly
recommended. Resumes not only outline your education and work history,
but they can also point to specific projects you’ve worked on or awards
you’ve won. Information to include on your resume should entail:
– Your current contact information, including your full name, phone
number, mailing address, and email address.
– Your educational background. List the colleges you have attended
(beginning with your most recent), the year you attended, and any degrees
or certificates earned. You may opt to include your course of study.
– Your employment history for the past few years. The unofficial rule is
one resume page per ten years of experience. Be aware that large gaps
in employment, or multiple jobs within a short amount of time, will be
something you may be asked about in an interview. Be sure to include
dates of employment, the company name, your title, and a brief
description of your activities.
– Your relevant skills. This is your opportunity to list all the skills you have
acquired through the years. Knowledge of office equipment, familiarity
with computer operating systems, software programs (such as Microsoft
Office Suite or Adobe Creative Suite), typing speed, database experience,
and other relevant information should be included in your resume.
Contact the employer to ask about the application process. You will
likely have your call routed to the hiring or human resources manager. If
they have openings, they may ask you to either come in to fill out an
application or that you send them your resume and cover letter by mail or email. Be sure to note this contact's name, and address all future
communication to this person, by name.
Write the cover letter, if necessary. Make sure it is specific to both
the company and the job. If possible, address the contact letter to a specific
contact person. These demonstrate that you took the time to research the
information and are not simply mass-emailing every employer you can find.
Consider discussing the following topics in your cover letter:
– How the company’s personality and mission align with your own values.
– How your background makes you a valuable asset to the role and to the company.
– What it is you hope to gain from working in this role.
– What unique talents would you bring to this position?
– What specifically interests you about this position?
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Get a second (or third) opinion. Ask friends or family members to
review your resume and cover letter for typos. They may be able to point
out things that are missing, or items that could be rephrased. If possible, get
advice from someone working in the field you are applying for. Speaking to
recruiters or hiring managers may be beneficial as well, as they are familiar
with the qualities and qualifications employers are looking for.
Locate references. Though you may not have to provide a list of
references right away, it is wise to tap people early to ask whether they
would consider being a professional reference for you. It is recommended
that you secure at least three references. At least two of these references
should be people whom you have worked with and who can speak to your
job performance. Be sure you have your references' updated contact
information, including mailing and email addresses, phone number, current
title, and current company.
Apply. Once you have fine-tuned your resume and cover letter, it is
time to begin the application process. Applications are typically submitted
in one of three ways:
– In person. Bring a packet containing all your materials to the prospective
employer's workplace. It is recommended that you ask ahead of time for
the best time to deliver your materials. When you arrive, ask to speak to
the hiring manager and try to hand your materials to them personally.
This allows the hiring manager to put a face to the name. It is
recommended that you dress professionally and present yourself well.
– Online. Online applications vary – some may ask you to fill in fields, while
others may require that you attach PDFs of your cover letter and resume.
Some companies request that you email your materials to their Human
Resources department. It is important to follow directions - if they ask that
you send your resume in the body of the email, do not send an attachment!
– By mail. If requested, be sure to include the name of the hiring or HR
manager on all of the correspondence. Ensure that you have the proper
postage for the weight of your application packet.
Follow up. Checking on the status of your application shows your
interest in the position and ensures that your application materials have made
it to the appropriate person. Calling right away can seem demanding and off-
putting. Follow these suggestions for reaching out: pay attention to job “close
date.” Most jobs posted online will have a posted closing date. Calling the
hiring manager before this date can make you seem overly eager and
desperate. If there is no close date, a good rule of thumb is to make contact
one week after application submission. When you do call or email the hiring
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or HR manager, try to make the tone of you communication friendly. Avoid
demanding comments like, “I haven't been contacted yet.” Instead, ask
questions such as “Have any decisions been made yet?” or “Can you tell me
a little more about the hiring time frame?” Asking if you might contact them
again in one week if no word has been given is a polite way to be proactive.
8. Translate into Russian and make up your own sentences with
the following words and word combinations.
To narrow down, to make a lateral move, challenging and rewarding job,
a particular position, to have an idea about, a worthwhile job, benefit
requirements, certain amount of income, a source of information, more
options for employment, to talk in depth about, to have an up-to-date resume,
multiple jobs, relevant information, operating systems, to review your
resume, to apply for, the list of references, application process, the
prospective employer, to follow the directions, to prepare for the job
interview, the office environment, employment history, thought-provoking
questions, the hiring process.
9. Answer the following questions.
1) How can one make the job application process easier?
2) What impression do you try to make in the application letter?
3) What should you consider while preparing the cover letter?
4) Should the application letter be handwritten, typed, or laser-printed?
5) Do you always tell the absolute truth in the application letters?
6) What information is considered to be essential in the application letter?
7) What are the three ways for submitting the application?
8) What is the unofficial rule for the CV?
9) Is it necessary to provide the references? How many should be provided?
10) What are the suggestions to follow up your application?
10. Using the information from text A and your own ideas prepare
a presentation on how to … .
– to apply for a job;
– to write a letter of application.
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11. Fill in the blanks below with the following words7: Applicant,
application, application for, apply, candidate, curriculum vitae or CV
(GB) or resume (US), employment agencie, interview, job description,
job vacancies, references, short-listed.
In order to reply to an advertisement is to (3) __________ for a job.
(You become a (4) __________ or an (5) __________ ).
If your qualifications and abilities match the (10) __________, you
might be (11) __________, i.e. selected to attend an (12) __________ .
Mishka is looking for work read the (1) __________ advertised in
newspapers by companies and (2) __________ . Mike writes an (6)
__________ , or fills in the company’s (7) __________, and sends it, along with
his (8) __________ and a covering letter. Moses often has to give the names
of two people who are prepared to write (9) __________ for him.
12. Discuss the following situation8: you will be leaving the company as
soon as their contract allows; in what order should the company carry
out the following steps?
– either hire a job agency (or for a senior post, a firm of headhunters), or
advertise the vacancy
– establish whether there is an internal candidate who could be promoted
(or moved sideways) to the job
– examine the job description for the post, to see whether it needs to be
changed (or indeed, whether the post needs to be filled)
– follow up the references of candidates who seem interesting
– invite the short-listed candidates for an interview
– receive applications, curricula vitae and covering letters, and make a
preliminary selection (a short list)
– try to discover why the person has resigned
– write to all the other candidates to inform them that they have been
unsuccessful.
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English for Business Studies Student's book by Ian MacKenzie. 2005.
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English for Business Studies Student's book by Ian MacKenzie. 2005.
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13. Answer the question “What principles of nature can be applied almost
to any field of knowledge?” – begin your answer with: I think; I
believe; I consider; For all I know; I should say that.
14. Translate the questions and make up a dialogue.
1) Расскажите о себе и о своей будующей профессии.
2) Почему Вы выбрали эту профессию?
3) Чем Вас привлекает Ваша будущая профессия?
4) Довольны ли Вы, что выбрали эту профессию?
5) Кому бы Вы могли порекомендовать свою будущую профессию?
6) Нужны ли какие-то особые качества человеку, который решил
стать специалистом в этой области?
7) Сложно ли было освоить Вашу профессию?
8) Какое образование нужно получить для этого?
9) Как Вы думаете, нужны ли какие-то особые качества человеку,
который решил стать специалистом в этой области?
15. Study the meaning of the following words and word combinations.
1) the most drawn-out and intimidating ways …
2) to get on an employer’s good side …
3) to give a distinct edge …
4) looking into their future goals and plans …
5) a good long-term investment …
6) to talk in depth about the industry, the organization, and the position …
7) to change employment history or qualifications …
8) to be supremely knowledgeable about …
9) to be prepared with thought-provoking questions …
16. Work in groups to carry out an interview. Prepare questions on the
candidate’s experience, character and qualifications.
Situation: you are the chair of the Chemical Company. You have
exactly five minutes to find out whether the candidate you are
interviewing is the right person for the job.
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17. Read text B and write out the words or word-combinations that can
help you to prepare for the retelling. Look through text B and say what
the main points are. What other points are worth being mentioned?
TEXT B. PREPARE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW9
A job interview is one of the most drawn-out and intimidating ways
of making first impression. Nevertheless, it’s also your opportunity to get
on an employer’s good side, which can give you a distinct edge over even
those applicants whose credentials are better than yours. To prepare for a
job interview, use these pointers.
Research the company's profile and background. Start by looking into
their future goals and plans. Conducting the interview with this in mind will
make you seem like a good long-term investment. You should also be ready to
talk in depth about the industry, the organization, and the position you are
applying for.
- Learn your interviewer’s name and job position before going to the
interview. You may need to call the company to find out.
- Talk to current employees. Show initiative while getting a feel for the
office environment. Learn as much as you can about the company from
people who work there.
- Know as much about the company as possible. You can't change your
employment history or your qualifications, but you can work harder than
every other applicant by being supremely knowledgeable about the
company. Use the company's website, annual report, newspaper/business
magazine articles to gather as much information as possible.
Think of questions to ask your interviewer. Participating actively during
the interview gives a good impression of your level of interest in the job. It's a
good idea to come prepared with at least three thought-provoking questions to
ask your interviewer. (Avoid asking anything that could be easily answered
through a quick Internet search, or you will simply come across as lazy.)
- Ask questions that reflect your interest in future prospects. “Which are new
markets the company is planning to explore in next couple of years?” or “What
are the chances for professional growth in this job opportunity?” Both show
that you want to be on the same page as the people you’ll be working for.
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