4. Complete the following sentences and translate them into Russian:

1. If you want to apply for a job______________________________________.

2. It’s not enough to evaluate the job market__________________________.

3. The letter you compose should not only contain all the information but__________________________________________________________.

4. Try to show enthusiasm but_______________________________________.

5. If you letter stands out and compels attention_________________________.

6. A specimen of an applicant’s handwriting may_______________________.

7. Make an effort to sound businesslike________________________________.

8. You will have to compete against__________________________________.

9. You won’t be invited for an interview unless________________________.

10. If you compose your CV effectively_______________________________.

4. Partial translation.

A.

1. There are several ways of (поиска работы).

2. First you should (изучить рынок вакансий).

3. Then (оценить) your own chances.

4. You should (принять во внимание) your strengths and weaknesses and (продумать) your motivations and ambitions.

5. You have to (составить резюме) and a covering letter.

6. The covering letter must (представлять вас).

7. Companies invite (кандидатов на должность) for an interview.

B.

Harry is a sales person. He saw a job (в колонке вакансий) in one of the national papers. The (подал заявление), his (резюме) and (сопроводительное письмо), explaining why he wanted the job and why he was the right person for it. Harry did not hear anything for six weeks, so he phoned the company. They told him that they had received a lot of (заявление). After looking at (резюме) of (кандидатов), the company (отобрала) 3-4 of them and then (взяли на работу) someone. Harry is still (ищет) a job.

VI. Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

ECONOMY ECONOMIC (0)

E MPLOYMENT ___________________ (1)

H IGH ___________________ (2)

D IFFICULTY ____________________ (3)

D EPRESS ____________________ (4)

A DVERTISE ____________________ (5)

A DVISE ___________________ (6)

A PPLY ___________________ (7)

I NTERVIEW ____________________ (8)

A PPEAR ____________________ (9)

S UCCESS ____________________ (10)

Finding a job

In today's world of 0 __________ hardship, finding a job is difficult. 1______________ has reached a record high, and even 2 ____________qualified people are finding it 3 ______________ to find work. Despite this 4 _______________ news, there are certain things a person can do. Firstly, it is important to read the job 5 ______________ in as many newspapers as possible. Secondly, it is 6 ______________ to write letters to companies enclosing a copy of your CV. If your 7 ______________ is successful, it is imperative to impress the 8 _____________. A smart 9 _____________ is essential along with some knowledge of the company. Above all, keep trying and you are sure to be 10 ____________.