заработная плата выпускников экономических факультетов выше, чем у выпускников факультетов бизнеса. 6. Наймодатели часто ищут работников с хорошими математическими навыками, умением работать с текстовыми редакторами, редакторами таблиц, статистическими программами. 7. Знание языков программирования является большим преимуществом. 8. Студенты-экономисты имеют право подавать заявления о приеме на работу в государственном секторе. 9. Для работы в государственной организации требуются те же навыки, что и для работы в бизнесе.

Exercise 72. Discuss the following questions with the group or write a short essay on the topic you liked the most.

1.It is better to start working as early as you can to have working experience. It is not important what your first job would be.

2.Russian economy does not need pure economists. It needs specialists in applied economics, such as accounting, marketing or management.

3.It is better to start working in a western firm, because they respect young people and have a corporate culture.

4.It is important to work in the start positions.

Text B. Looking for a Job

When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or position in the "NEED HELP" section of a newspaper. People who are interested can apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or covering letter (in the USA — cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV (in the USA — resume) containing details of their education and experience.

A company may also ask candidates to complete a standard application form. The company's Human Resources department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend an interview. Another

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way for a company to hire is by using the services of a recruitment agency, which provides a list of suitable candidates.

The CV (curriculum vitae) is presenting your education, skills and experience to the employer. CV demonstrates the suitability of an applicant for the job. As well as providing an insight into previous qualifications and experience, it should show the employer the skills and qualities the applicant has, that will match the position being applied for. In compiling CV the applicant has one objective only — to get an interview in order to get the j ob.

A CV must be accurate, interesting and up-to-date. It must be presentable so that it makes the best impression possible and gets noticed.

It should be relevant — targeted to the needs of each particular position. In your CV you need to bring together details of your qualifications, details of the job itself, details of the qualifications and skills required, evidence from your personal profile that matches the employers" criteria. This information will help you to prioritize the detail that should be

included in your CV.

The CV must be accurate, brief and clear. Describe your skills and achievements as positively as possible. Applicants" skills and qualities that are most often sought by employers are listed below.

Communication is an ability to communicate orally, in writing or via computer communication system.

Team work means working well with others in order to achieve a common objective.

Leadership is a skill and quality of being able to motivate and encourage others, being a leader.

Initiative is an ability to see opportunities and to set and achieve

goals.

Problem solving is thinking things through in a logical way in order to determine key issues. Creative thinking is useful.

Flexibility and adaptability are abilities to handle changes and adapt to new situations.

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Commitment means having energy and enthusiasm in pursuing projects.

Interpersonal skills are abilities to relate well to others and to establish good working relationships.

Numeracy is competence and understanding of numerical data, statistics and graphs.

Additionally, employers like to see that applicants have some business awareness — having an insight into what is happening in industry or commerce and the impact this could have on the organization.

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3.Companies Human Resources department...

4.The company's Human Resources department...

5.The company may also use...

6.CV must be...

7.Communication is...

8.Team work is means ...

9.Initiative is...

Exercise 75. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Коммуникативность — это способность общаться устно, письменно или через компьютер. 2. Гибкость и адаптивность являются важными качествами для бизнесмена. 3. Способность работать в команде означает умение работать с другими для достижения общей цели. 4. Способность к количественному мышлению является важным навыком для работы с цифровыми данными, статистическими данными и графиками. 5. Наймодатели хотят видеть в кандидате работника, осведомленного в сфере, в которой он собирается работать. 6. Компания может также попросить кандидата заполнить стандартное заявление (форму). 7. Отдел кадров компании подбирает наиболее подходящие кандидатуры и подготавливает окончательный список кандидатов, которые будут приглашены на интервью. 8. Резюме представляет информацию о вашем образовании, умении и опыте работы. 9. Компания также может нанимать сотрудников через фирму, занимающуюся подбором персонала (рекрутинговую компанию).

Exercise 76. Discuss in the group.

1.Is it easy to find a job for an economics student?

2.What skills are attractive for employers in Russia?

3.What work experience is important for employers in your

city?

4.What jobs can you have after one year of studies at the faculty of economics?

5.What summer jobs are available in your city?

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