Vocabulary Exercises

Exercise 1. Transform the sentences according to the model.

M o d e l: I'm accustomed to setting objectives.- I'm used to setting objectives.

1. We are accustomed to having unlimited liability.

2. He is accustomed to delegating authority.

3. They are accustomed to firing and hiring people.

4. She is accustomed to working as a head of the department.

5. You are accustomed to working under pressure.

6. The executive is accustomed to making decisions.

Exercise 2. Change the modal verbs according to the model.

M o d e l: We ought to set objectives this month.- We should set objectives this month.

1. They ought to talk about the functions of an executive.

2. A manager ought to make careful decisions.

3. An executive ought to be very competent.

4. A vice president ought to decide on hiring, firing, vacation, hours.

5. The board of directors ought to plan objectives and changes.

6. They ought to have a meeting with a head of the department.

Exercise 3. Your executive is a very tough man. What should his staff do to please him?

For ideas:

to be creative - быть с творческим отношением к делу

to be well-organized - быть хорошо организованным

to keep fit - держать себя в форме

to be punctual - быть пунктуальным

to be enthusiastic - быть энтузиастом

to obey the rules - подчиняться правилам

Exercise 4. Answer the questions.

1. What working position is the best for you?

2. Are you accustomed to working under pressure?

3. Are you accustomed to a red-tape job?

4. Do you want to be an executive or an administrator of the big company? What should you do for it?

5. What qualities do you need to be an executive of the company?

6. What does it mean to be a competent manager?

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Where and how to hire an employee?

An employer has several options to consider when he wants to hire a new employee. First of all, he may look within his own company. But if he can't find anybody suitable for the position he will have to look outside the company. If there is a personnel office in the company, he can ask them to help him to find a qualified applicant. The employer can also use another valuable sources, for example, employment agencies, consulting firms, placement offices and professional societies. He can also advertise in a newspaper or in a magazine and request candidates to send in resumes.

The employer has two sets of qualifications to consider if he wants to choose from among the applicants. He must consider both professional qualifications and personal characteristics. A candidate's education, experience and skills are included in his professional qualifications. These can be listed on a resume. Personal characteristics, or personality traits must be evaluated through interviews.

Active Vocabulary

an option выбор

an employer наниматель, работодатель

an employee служащий, работающий по найму

to consider рассматривать, принимать во внимание

to be suitable

for the position соответствовать должности

personnel office отдел кадров

an applicant кандидат на должность

valuable source ценный источник

employment agency агентство по найму

consulting firm консультационная фирма

to advertise помещать объявления, рекламировать

resume резюме

two sets of qualifications два вида характеристик

experience (рабочий) опыт

to evaluate through

interviews оценивать через интервью