Vocabulary:

1. To seek work – искать работу

2. Tofaceaproblem– столкнуться с проблемой

3. Up-to-date– самый последний, новейший

4. Topossessskills– владеть навыками(уметь делать)

5. Aleaflet– листовка

6. Restrictyourself– ограничивать себя

7. Casual(clothesforcasualwear) – простая, повседневная одежда

8. Get advertised – рекламировать

9. To make a good impression – произвести хорошее впечатление

10. Common sense – здравый смысл

2. Match the verbs on the left with the words on the right:

1. get a) tips

2. seek b) an interview

3. give c) work

4. outline d) the range of skills

5. check e) newspapers

6. make f) a list of organizations

7. have g) a vacancy

8. wear h) the right clothes

9. think i) questions

3. Answer the questions.

1. What problems does a person seeking work face?

2. What must he do first?

3. What aspects should he/ she emphasize in his/her CV?

4. Where can he/she find a information on vacancies?

5. How to be successful at the interview?

Notes. Your CV should be:

• word-processed

• laser printed on good quality paper

• no longer than two pages of A4 paper

You should include:

1. Personal details

The employer wants to know who you are and how to contact you (essential information only).

2. Education

3. Work experience Don't just describe the job - stress what you achieved and what you learnt.

4. Positions of responsibility

If you do not have a lot of work experience, this section will show employers your potential.

Skills Be positive about your ability – never undersell your experience

5. Interests Stress any significant achievements related to your interests.

6. Referees

• Current students and recent graduates should choose an academic referee.

• Get your referees' permission first and tell them what you are applying for and what you would like them to stress in a reference.

4. Look at the Curriculum Vitae and following the guidelines write your own CV.

1. Personal Details Put your most recent studies –first

Melanie Henderson Date of birth 3.11.1978

Address 99 Newlands Park London SE30 8UJ Tel: 0171 25650

2. Education

Don't go too -far back in time or leave any gaps.

1997-present Degree in French and Film Studies, University of London Degree performance to date: 2.1 Specialist subjects: British Cinema, The Narrative Technique 1992-1997 Royal Latin School, Aylesbury 4 A Levels: French (B), German (C), English (B), Film studies (A) 7 GCSEs: French (A), German (A), English (A), History (B), Art (A), Maths (B), Economics (B)

3. Work experience

Put your most recent experience – first.

1999 Information Officer, Futuroscope, France Responsible for dealing with enquiries in a busy office, responding to 2,000 enquiries a week. This demonstrated my ability to retain a professional approach and a sense of humour while working under pressure. 1998 Customer Services Assistant Provided support for customer enquiries. Dealing with customers' complaints demonstrated the ability to remain calm under pressure. Explaining complex issues simply and clearly helped colleagues to develop their communication skill.