- •Applying for a job
- •I. Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •II. Read the following international words correctly and define their meaning.
- •III. Define the meaning of the following words and the part of speech they belong to.
- •IV. Read and translate the text below, say what its main points are. Applying for a job
- •V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •VI. Insert the proper prepositions.
- •VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •VIII. Act out the dialogues a and b. Make up your own dialogues concerning job search.
- •In a minute or so.
- •IX. Read the following information and say what general rules of composing a resume are. Consult the Vocabulary notes.
- •X. Study the sample of resume and prepare your own resume.
- •XI. Imagine that you are interviewed by the representative of the company. Please answer his questions.
- •XII. Act out the situation In a Job Interview: the interviewer makes up a list of questions, the applicant(s) writes a resume and prepares to be interviewed (see exercise XI).
- •XIII. Scan the text. What are the main factors of job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction? job satisfaction
- •XIV. Read the text and complete the sentences with the appropriate words and phrases given in the box. Filling a vacancy
- •XV. Speak on the topic “Applying for a Job” using the communicative scheme below.
V. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
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1) to make a good impression on someone |
a) возможность продемонстрировать мастерство |
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2) career objective |
b) произвести хорошее впечатление на кого-либо |
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3) to shake hands |
c) принято избегать обсуждения |
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4) opportunity to demonstrate skills |
d) желаемая должность |
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5) it is common to avoid discussing |
e) кандидатура, подходящая на определенную должность |
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6) company you are going to work in |
f) немедленно проверить профессиональное мастерство претендента |
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7) some rules of behaviour |
g) некоторые правила поведения |
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8) suitable person for a particular job |
h) пожать руку |
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9) to check applicant’s professional skills immediately |
i) компания, в которой вы собираетесь работать |
VI. Insert the proper prepositions.
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19: of (5) on (2) in (4) within (1) for (2) about (3) from (2) |
1. The happiness … any person largely depends … having suitable job.
2. One may learn … a job vacancy … a newspaper, … a friend, … the employment agency.
3. To apply … a job you are interested …, it is necessary to convince the prospective employer … your ability to do this job well.
4. To make a good impression … the interviewer it is important to find some information … the company you are going to work … .
5. Interviewers are usually interested … qualifications … the candidate and the reasons … applying … that job.
6. The conclusion … the candidate is made … the first ten minutes … the interview.
VII. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
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background, resume, panel, emphasize, contain, prospective, applicant |
To apply for a job the first thing you should do is to prepare a curriculum vitae.
A resume should include a summary of essential facts from your biography.
You should point out your strong points in your resume.
A well-composed resume will make the potential employer understand what abilities make you a suitable person for a particular job.
A «deep-end» interview gives to a candidate the opportunity to demonstrate his skills and apply his knowledge.
A board interview is the one where applicant is interviewed by a panel of interviewers.
VIII. Act out the dialogues a and b. Make up your own dialogues concerning job search.
A
Secretary: Hello, Mr Newman’s office.
Mrs Lewis: Hello. My name is Natasha Lewis. Could I contact the Personnel Manager?
Secretary: I’ll find out if he is in. Hang on a moment.
Mrs Lewis: All right.
Mr Sanders: Joe Sanders, Personnel Manager. Good morning.
Mrs Lewis: Hello, Mr Sanders. I’d like to apply for the position of a laboratory assistant at the Certification Department with your company.
Mr Sanders: Please leave your resume to my secretary. Do you have any job experience, Mrs Lewis?
Mrs Lewis: Yes, laboratory assistant at the University.
Mr Sanders: Good. I’ll study your resume and schedule an interview with you next week.
Mrs Lewis: Thank you, Mr Sanders.
Mr Sanders: Good-bye.
B
Secretary: Hello, Mr Affleck’s office.
Mr Voit: I’d like to speak to Mr Affleck.
Secretary: One moment. Hold the line, please. I’ll see if he is in.