- •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.
X. Study the sample of resume and prepare your own resume.
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NAME: |
Alex Morozov |
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NATIONALITY: |
Russian |
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DATE OF BIRTH: |
1. 11. 1988 |
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MARITAL STATUS: |
Single |
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CURRENT ADRESS: |
342 West 175th Street, Apartment 4H, New York, NJ 10033, Tel. (212) 535-94-49 |
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OBJECTIVE: |
A position of Marketing Manager |
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WORK EXPERIENCE: |
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2008 – 2009 |
Blue Wave Beauty Products company. Russia. Moscow, Russia Position: Assistant Manager at Marketing Department. Duties: carried out market research of the perfume and cosmetics; instructed the representatives of the company in marketing strategies and techniques. |
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2010 – now |
Blue Wave Beauty Products company. USA. New York, USA Position: Marketing Analyst at Market Research Department. Duties: carried out market research; developed effective marketing strategies; made up business planning; planned pre and post-sales promotion activities. |
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EDUCATION: |
Kemerovo State University the Faculty of Economics Marketing Department 2005 – 2010 |
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INTERESTS: |
Market Research Human resource management |
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REFERENCES: |
Professor M. Abramov Academician D. Mikhalkov |
XI. Imagine that you are interviewed by the representative of the company. Please answer his questions.
Why are you interested in joining our company?
What is your professional experience?
What do you know about our company?
What kind of position do you want?
Why do you feel qualified for this job?
What is your marital status?
What are your main strong points for this job?
Will you agree to begin with a part-time job?
What is your objective? What kind of position do you want in the future?
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
Job satisfaction is important in life of a modern man. Almost every adult person spends a lot of time at his work place. So, it is very important to be content with one’s position.
There are some factors which influence job satisfaction. If a company gives an opportunity of professional growth, an employee may take some interesting training programs or courses, have job-related travels. Having brainy boss and agreeable colleagues is also a great luck. Earning plenty of money makes a person socially independent (on parents, other people’s help, circumstances etc.)
The status of the company also plays significant role. Many young specialists would like to work in a large prestigious company because there are more chances to be promoted.
Of course, different people prefer different jobs: some like to work on a computer, others want to be a part of a team or, alternatively, to be independent in their professional life. But in any case an employee needs to be praised for the good job by his superiors.
Job dissatisfaction makes any person extremely unhappy. For example, low wage makes him socially unprotected. Hostile working environment causes job inefficiency and, on the other hand, stress situations that harm health. In this case, even a highly qualified specialist may become a bad employee.
After graduation from the University everybody wants to find satisfactory position in an organization with a good status. One of the most significant things for everyone is to have financial independence because University education gives opportunity to earn much. It matters if the job is interesting or not because many people hate boring and monotonous work. Some people enjoy making decisions on their own. Everyone needs knowledge to be useful for the benefit of business. Besides, it is important to be part of a team and, at the same time, to have real chances of promotion in a company.
A manager or director should take serious care of the main aspects of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the company.