Добавил:
ivanov666
Опубликованный материал нарушает ваши авторские права? Сообщите нам.
Вуз:
Предмет:
Файл:Английский язык для магистров в сфере государственного и муниципального управления = English for masters in state and municipal management. Практикум.pdf
51
Work experience
1985 – 1988 Local paper round every morning (E)
1989 Voluntary work in local experimental
5
State when
laboratory (Desford Chemical Services)
1990 Bar work, waitressing etc. (F) at the Open
Golf Tournament and Wimbledon (G )
Sept 1992 Casual work with Desford Chemical
6
This sounds weak –
Services;
Feb 1993 three/four days per week; general
assistance in the laboratories.
7
Never use ect.
School prefect
8
Captain of school netball team
University representative in netball
9
What about the area
Mr J Smith
Head of Biology
Desford Community High School
Desford
Worcestershire WO4 5 TD
Msr F Sanders
Manageress
Blackfriars Café
Desford
WorcestershireWO4 4FT
1991Waitressing at the Blackfriars Café, Desford
Activities at school and college (H )
College entertainments officer 1990 – 1991 (I)
Secretary of college section of Friends of the Earth
Interests
Keep fit, reading, travel (J) socialising (K)
References
be more specific.
Too trivial
code?
10 So what?
11 Irrelevant by now.
Ex. 2 Read the corrected version of the same CV. Improvements are
noted in the boxes on the right.
Curriculum vitae
Personal details
Name Angela Nadia Other
Address 14 Newton Street
Bold used selectively.
Your name is obviously
important, so you must
make sure it stands out.
52
Desford
Worcestershire WO4 21Z
Telephone (0256) 456 789
Date of birth 1 January 1971
Much better – date
written out in full.
Nationality British
Languages Conversational French
Computer Literacy Wordperfect, Lotus 1-2-3
EDUCATION
1982 – 1989 Desford Community High School, Desford
‘0’ levels English Language Mathematics History
English Literature Biology French
Technical Drawing Chemistry
‘A’ levels Mathematics Chemistry Biology
1982 – 1992 University of Sussex
Degree Biological Sciences Class II (ii)
“Conversational” and
“fluent” are the only
words to use about
languages
Marketable extracurricular skills are
made more prominent
Education and
qualifications listed
together. Keep strictly
chronological.
WORK HISTORY
Sep 1992 –
Feb 1993 Desford Chemical Services – Assistant
Summer 1991 Blackfriars Café, Desford – Waitress
Summer 1990 Open Golf Tournament, Birkdale –
Waitress
College Position Entertainment Officer
>Accountable for a budget of £15,000
> Requires to prepare accounts/reports
Summer 1989 Desford Chemical Services –
Volunteer
INTERESTS Aerobics, netball, cinema, theater, reading
REFERENCES Available on request
Ex. 3 Write your own CV. Pay attention to the layout and features mentioned above
Positive expansion on
achievement. It’s vital
to highlight student
activities.
Space not wasted by
names and addresses.
You should mention
references if they are
very impressive.
53
Letter of application
Letter of application can be as important as the CV in that it often provides the
first direct contact between the candidate and an employer. If this letter is not well
written and presented, it will make a poor impression.
The letter of application normally contains four paragraphs in which you should:
1. confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job
2. say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of
the company
3. show that you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant
skills and experience
4. indicate your willingness to attend an interview(and possibly say when you
would be free to attend)
Ex. 4 Skim through the letter and see what information the applicant is conveying about herself
14, Newton Road
Densfield
Worcestershire
WO4 6YH
Tel: (01256) 456789
Ms A Winter
Personnel Manager
Lib Publishing Ltd
45 Book Street
London W1B 4BK
Ref.: Editorial Assistant vacancy
Dear Ms Winter
I am writing to apply for position of Editorial Assistant that you advertised in
The Guardian on 8 May 2020, as I believe it offers the career challenge, which I am
seeking.
As you will see from my enclosed Curriculum Vitae, I graduated from the
University of Sussex last year and since then I have had a successful year working in
a scientific environment with a local chemical services firm.
I would like to highlight the following skills, which I believe would add value to
your organisation:
Organisational skill – developed in my current job with Desford Chemical
Services.
Accounting skill – developed in my role as University Entertainments Officer
where I prepared annual reports and accounts and was responsible for a budget of
£15,000 per annum.
54
responsive reliable
determined tactful
confident
persuasive
tidy self-assertive
energetic enthusiastic
flexible
convincing
Interpersonal skill – developed through working in a team environment in my
current role and through a number of holiday vacation positions.
I have a keen interest in scientific publishing and would appreciate the
opportunity of an interview to discuss why I believe I am a good match for your
requirements.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Angela Nadia Other
Ex. 5 Here are some lines from the letters of applications of different candidates. Choose the most appropriate and convincing sentence in each group and give reasons for your choice.
1.a) I am familiar with this type of work.
b) I am totally knowledgeable about this type of work.
c) I know this type of work.
2.a) I am quite interested in this kind of work.
b) I have a genuine interest in this kind of work.
c) I am incredibly keen on and interested in this type of work.
3.a) I feel sure my studies recommend me for the job.
b) I hope I am right for this sort of work.
c) I am sure I am the best person for the job.
4.a) I can make decision when it is really necessary.
b) I always make the best decision.
c) I am not afraid to make decision if necessary.
5.a) I am well-liked by everybody.
b) I can maintain friendly relationship with people.
c)
I am a friendly person.
Ex. 6 Suppose you are writing a letter to apply for a job. Pick five
adjectives that best describe you. Then write five sentences – similar to those in
Ex 2 – that describe your qualities.
Ex 7 Here are some fragments from letters of application. What are they
about? Work in pairs to match numbers and letters.
a. highlighting main skills, training and experience
b. reference to the vacancy
c. wish to meet the advertiser in person
1. I noted with interest your advertisement for body-guard positions …
55
2. I enjoy difficult work and this makes the advertised opening extremely
attractive for me.
3. I have also acquired field work experience while accompanying …
4. If you think that my experience and qualifications are suitable, I will be
available for an interview from I July to August …
5. I am writing to see if you have any vacancies for summer camp work.
6. I feel working as an interpreter abroad would provide me the opportunity of
using my skills…
7. I would like to apply for the position of tour escort as advertised on January
nd
in Beautiful Romania…
22
8.
I am answering your advertisement of 7 April in the Free World…
9. I have been a sales executive since my graduation. That is why I would really
welcome the change brought about by this position…
10. Should you wish to discuss matters further, I would welcome the
opportunity to meet you…
11. My career objectives coincide with the more demanding position advertised,
as…
Ex. 8 Rearrange the following paragraphs in the correct order to make up
a letter of application
1. At the moment I am working part-time as an independent agent for Romanian
and German importers of Chinese textiles and chemical products. I find the relevant
Chinese factories for the buyers, negotiate for them and translate their contracts into
Chinese, Romanian or English.
2. I would appreciate it if you would consider meeting or speaking with me
within the next two months about the possibility of my working for your company.
3. I am writing in order to enquire about the possibility of an opening in your
company. My goal is to find a position in an international company and I would be
interested in either research and development or marketing and sales.
4. Please find enclosed my CV containing further details of my education
background experience.
5. I am particularly interested in finding a position that would offer me
management training, and that would involve my knowledge of chemical processes
and my foreign language skill.
6. My long experience of actively participating in committee meetings as a
representative of my student unit has given me good presentation skill, as I am able to
present ideas clearly and concisely to an audience.
7. The liaison work I have been doing has been challenging. I have learnt a great
deal about the cultural differences in conducting business with Asian and European
clients.
8. I see my strong points as my ability to lead teams and manage tasks groups,
take the initiative, solve problem, make decisions and open and maintain friendly
56
CONSTRUCT Ltd.
relationships with people from all walks of life. I have limitless energy and I am
willing to work hard to achieve all the goals of any task I am set.
Ex 9 Write your own Letter of application. Look at the following
advertisement for a job. Think carefully about the qualities needed for such a
position and write a letter to cover your CV applying for the vacancy.
Multi-national company providing expertise, human resources and equipment
or the construction industry requires
Trainee Manager
Applications are accepted from recent graduates of
Engineering or Business Studies with some background
in construction engineering, retailing or company management.
Applicants should be willing to work in teams and travel
when necessary and should be able to meet deadlines.
Please enclose a current CV and letter of application
addressed to Mr. Stephen White, Human Resources Manager,
Construct (Romania) Ltd., 40 Calea Victoriei, Bucharest.
Preparing for the job interview
Ex. 10 Here are some assumptions about job interviews, some correct,
some not. In part B the statements contradict the ones in part A. Decide which
of them are real tips for success in an interview situation.
Part A.
1. While waiting in the office I should just sit and wait to be called.
2. I can predict and prepare for 80 % of the questions the interviewer will ask
me. Preparation will help me do well.
3. If the interviewer asks me if I have any negative points or weaknesses I
should indicate that I have none.
4. It is perfectly acceptable to call the employer within two weeks of submitting
my job application materials to ask when I might expect to hear about the final
decision. They often fail to do that.
5. The most important time of the interview is the last five minutes, when I will
be discussing salary , asking about hiring decision and closing the interview.
6. I should keep my answers as short as possible , so the interviewer will have
time to ask more questions.
7. I can also ask questions regarding the organisation of the company.
8. I should say that I am looking for a job which can offer me greater challenge
and more opportunities for using my skills.
9.
Most employers issue invitations to interview by phone.
57
Part B.
1. My job interview begins as soon as I walk through the office door. As I might
be under observation all the time I could ask the secretary some friendly questions
about the organisation , in case they ask her some questions about me.
2. The interviewer is the only one who can ask questions.
3. Be tactful by turning a possible negative situation into a positive one. For
example, ‘I often neglect my family because I often work too late’.
4. I should mind how I look and sit. What the interviewer thinks about me in the
first minutes will set the tone of the interview.
5. I cannot prepare for the interview because:
a. I do not know if I get an interview.
b. I do not know what the interviewer will ask.
c. Actually, once I am invited to the interview, I almost have a job.
6. Once I submit my application papers for a job, the proper thing to do is to
wait until I hear from the employer.
7. The interviewer is looking for thoughtful answers that indicate some depth on
my part. So I should go from general responses to specific that indicate some depth of
knowledge and interest.
8. I asked why I am leaving my job I should criticise my colleagues or say I find
my present job boring and low-paid.
9. Invitations to interviews normally come by letter or telegram.
Ex. 11 What would you say in each of the situations below. Choose a,b, or c.
1. You are coming into the office and you meet Jack Smith, the interviewer.
a. Hi, it’s good to meet you.
b. Hello, my name is …
c. Good morning Mr. Smith.
2. The interviewer invites you to sit down:
1. Thank you.
2. That’s great.
3. No thanks, I’d rather stand
3. You want the interviewer to stop talking and clear up a point.
a. wait a minute, I don’t quite understand.
b. Right…I see. Sorry, could you tell me… I’m not sure I’ve got it…
c. Now, let me ask you something…
4. You are asked what sort of books you read:
a. Oh, anything.
b. Historical novels and thrillers!
c. I read historical novels and thrillers and I also write poems when I feel
lonely.
5. You are leaving:
a. I'll be waiting for an answer .
58
You attend the interview
b. I look forward to hearing from you.
c. I can't wait to get an answer.
Ex. 12 Which of the tips in Ex. 1 did the two candidates below ignore?
1. A 19-year-old Romanian was fretting restlessly in the secretary's office of a
Romanian firm nervously biting his nails. He was waiting for his first job interview.
When his turn came however, the secretary merely said: The interview is off. WHY?
2. It was his first Christmas in Jamestown and Dan was happy. He had received
ten confirmation calls to the 60 CVs he had sent to would-be employers. All callers
had hung up with “We’ll keep in touch after Christmas”. Dan, a formerly successful
Romanian engineer in his mid-40 is still waiting for his first job interview. WHY?
Ex. 13 The following steps form an ideal chain in the process of applying for
a job. Which of them do you think you could skip in reality?
You identify what you
do well and enjoy doing
You read an advertisement for
a job that interests you
You network, make suitable
contacts in your field of interest
You write an application form and a job-spec
(job specification = fuller details of the post)
You complete an application form / write an application
letter and a C.V.
You receive a letter saying that
you have been shortlisted (i.e.
selected for interview)
You receive a letter saying that you have
not been shortlisted (i.e. you have not
been invited for interview)
You receive a letter
offering you a job
You write a letter accepting the offer of
a job (or declining the job)
You receive a letter telling you the
position has been filled
59
Ex. 14 Read the advertisement and the information about three applicants
for the post. Decide which of the three applicants should get the job.
Advertisement:
STAFF NURSE
A dedicated, committed staff nurse is required to work as part of a small team of
doctors, psychologists and nurses in a newly established women’s geriatric unit at St.
Peter’s Hospital, Crewe.
Experience in this kind of work is less important than an imaginative approach,
the ability to learn quickly, a commitment to hard work, the ability to work as part of
team and great patience.
Salary: £ 7,500 - £8,350 p.a.
Apply to: Personnel, St. Peter’s Hospital, Crewe.
Applicants:
PETER SYMONDS
Peter, 23, appears to be very bright and critical. He went to York University at
the age of 18 to study Chemistry, but he dropped out after a year and spent 18 months
working in a small children’s home, where he was given quite a lot of responsibility.
Peter then did his nursing training in London, finishing last year, since when he has
been working in a children’s ward.
He recently got married, and his wife is now pregnant. He’s looking for a bigger
flat.
JOANNE BLAKE
Joanne, 22, was a very bright student at school, finishing with A-level passes in
Geography, English and Biology. She went straight to Nursing School and has just
finished her course.
She’s interested in this job although she would prefer, in the long term, to work
with children.
While on the nursing course she met a young doctor. They are now engaged.
BRIGID GRIFFITHS
Brigid, 27, has been a nurse for the last eight years; it has been her only job. She
has had some experience with geriatric medicine. She is Canadian. She has been
living in England for just over a year. In Canada she completed her secondary school
education as an average student.
She seems very strong-willed and possibly quick-tempered.
6.2 Grammar work
Passive Voice
( to be told )
60
Ex.1 Rewrite these sentences in the passive.
Example: They owe a lot of money to the bank.
A lot of money is owed to the bank.
1. They have proved that there is no life on the moon.
2. You can buy videos like this one anywhere.
3. Someone has to write the history of the European Community one day.
4. Someone may have already written the history of the European Community.
5. When we arrived home, we found that someone had broken one of our
windows.
6. They have sold their car to pay their debts.
7. They hold a meeting in the village hall once a week.
Ex.2 Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words provided.
Example: The manager always welcomes new employees.
New employees are always welcomed by the manager.
1. They're building a new supermarket near the church.
A new supermarket...................
2. They fought the battle in 1623.
The battle...................
3. Someone was cleaning the windows while I was there.
The windows. ...................
4. Someone has moved my desk!
My desk ...................
5. They are taking the refugees to a camp outside the village.
The refugees. ...................
6. Someone had signed all the documents before I arrived.
All the documents ...................
7. They were questioning us and searching our vehicle at the same time.
We ...................and our vehicle ...................
8. They will post our letters when the ship arrives at the next port of call.
Our letters. ...................
9. They are opening the case again because they're not satisfied with the verdict.
The case ...................
Ex. 3 Put the verbs in the correct form.
1. I’ve collected all the documents that................... (need) for the house sale.
Can you take them to the lawyer's office to .................... (sign)?
2. Look, this is a secret. Come into the garden where we ..................(not /
overhear).
3. If you hadn't been so late for work, you ...................(sack).