2. Police Officer giving a public speech to be flexible

Cabinet Minister answering multi-line phones to be strict

Teacher running for an elected office to be practical

HR Coordinator resolving disputes to be highly-motivated

Tax lawyer recruiting employees to have communication skills

Social Worker investigating crimes to be detail-oriented

Judge advising on tax issues to have strong analytical skills

Exercise 8

Working in groups decide what is important/vital in a job for you.

Model : It’s important for me to have a company car.

Chance of promotion Generous expenses Good holidays

Excellent fringe benefits Health insurance Good pension

Comfortable working conditions Traveling Interesting work

Discount on company goods Company car Good pay

3. Exercise 9

4. Name the professions/occupations/positions where people do the following things.

Model : Teachers have to make decisions in stressful situations.

to analyze situations to work under pressure

to make decisions in stressful situations to travel to multiple locations to make unpopular decisions to negotiate contracts

to compromise to interview applicant

to lie to people to sign documents

to obey orders to take risks

to file motions to examine witnesses

to represent clients in court to give arguments

Exercise 10

Three job ads have their sentences mixed up. Reconstruct the original ads.

1.Summit Polymers, a supplier to the automotive industry, currently has an opportunity for a Human Resources Coordinator. A relevant degree is required, and at least three years experience within a mainstream financial environment. Large international organization seeks experienced export area manager to expand in Russia.

2. Russian speaking export manager, London, salary up to 25k+car.The successful candidate will have a broad economic background and a particular interest in European financial markets and economies, with an emphasis on the UK and Germany. Duties include daily communication with manufacturing, maintaining employment records, and responding to unemployment claims.

3.The Economic Research Department of Mitsubishi Bank invites applications for the post of Economist to work within a small professional team based in the City of London. Fluent Russian and previous experience in export sales important. This position is responsible for recruiting, testing and interviewing hourly personnel at Summit’s East Plant. Strong computer skills are a must.

Exercise 11

Read through the job ads and make a list of all the words and expressions used to describe:

1. The job requirements

2. The job responsibilities

3. The benefits offered by the job

POLICE OFFICER

Western Michigan University's Public Safety Department is seeking a Police Officer to ensure the safety of our university community. Duties include traffic enforcement, event security, initial investigation of complaints and related documentation. Knowledge of criminal laws, vehicle codebooks and statutes is required. Must have one year Michigan residency. We offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits including paid retirement, health insurance, paid vacation and tuition discount for employee and spouse/dependent (s). Drug screen and background check required.

Please apply by May 29, 2008. Applications may be obtained by calling

(616) 387-3620.

BRANCH MANAGER TRAINEE

Car Temps USA, a rapidly growing company, is looking for an individual to enter our Kalamazoo based management training program. The candidate must possess the following: good communication skills, high energy level, good driving record, drive and desire to be a winner. A college degree is preferred. For the person we select we are pleased to offer a competitive base salary and excellent health benefits.

As a Branch manager you can look forward to the following:

-Income potential in excess of $40,000 annually

-Company car

-Pension plan and much, much more!

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in starting your career path with our extremely successful firm, then we would like to hear from you. Please call (616)373-5967 from 9:00am to 5:30pm to arrange a confidential interview or you may fax your resume to: (616)373-570 or mail to: Car Temps USA, 628 Maple Hill Dr., Kalamazoo, MI 49009, Car Temps USA Rent-A-Car. A Division of ANC Rental Corporation.

Exercise 12

Speaking. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reasons.

Model: I agree with the statement because…

1. Candidates who often change jobs have valuable experience.

2. A good salary is the best way to motivate people to do their job.

Exercise 13

Speaking. Describe your parents' jobs. Mention their duties, conditions of work, working hours, required skills. Do they work in shifts or are they on flex(i)time? Is their job a nine-to-five job/a job with regular hours/a job with irregular hours? etc.

Exercise 14

Writing. Write a job description without giving the name of a job. Ask other students to guess the job or the position.

Exercise 15

Writing. Fill in the blanks with a word from the list below. Use each word once only.

a) as enclose position in to consider with answering

Dear Sir,

With reference (1)..........your advertisement in today's "Morning News", I am interested (2).........applying for the (3).........of a secretary with your company.

I am at present working (4)..........a clerk in the accounts office at TW Industries. My duties include typing, dealing (5).........correspondence and (6)………..the telephone.

I (7)........my application form.

I hope that you will (8)..........my application.

Yours faithfully, John Brown.

b) Write your letter of application using exercise 11, 12 and part a) as a modal.