- •Unit 2: My future speciality. Job hunting
- •1. Read the text and say what mechanical engineers do.
- •2. Match the following words and word-combinations with their translation.
- •3. Match the following words with their synonyms.
- •5. Translate into English.
- •6. Answer the following questions.
- •7. Make up sentences about a mechanical engineer using the following phrases:
- •8. Complete the following sentences and use them in the speech of your own.
- •1. Read the text and say if it is difficult to find a job.
- •3. Answer the questions to the text.
- •5. Match these important words you should know when you are looking for a job with their definitions.
- •6. Look at the words above. Choose one word for each blank.
- •7. Match the words and expressions in the box with the headings below.
- •8. Read the following dialogue. Check your understanding with the multiple choice comprehension quiz given below. Having a Hard Time Finding a Job
- •9. Read the text and say what the main features of a resume are.
- •11. Answer the questions to the text about a resume.
- •12. Richard Anderson decides to apply for one of the posts. Study his resume below. Answer the questions.
- •1234, West 67 Street,
- •13. Using the example from the upper exercise, write down your own resume.
- •14. Read the text and answer the questions.Translate the underlined words and phrases into Ukrainian.
- •15. Complete the conversation. Use the following words:
- •16. Match the following job interview questions with the correct answers.
- •17. Learn sample interview questions. Practise answering them.
- •18. The following sentences are the answers to the questions you are going to ask.
- •19. Imagine you are being interviewed by a careers officer. Complete the conversation.
- •20. What do you think is important in preparing for a job interview? Look at the suggestions below and then add five more.
- •1) Mechanical engineers
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •2) Engineering profession
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •III. Read the text and answer the following questions.
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •II. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you? Explain why.
- •4) Application documents
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
- •III. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you to remember? Explain why.
- •1. Future speciality quiz.
- •2. Job hunting quiz.
- •3. How are your job hunting skills quiz.
I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
II. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you? Explain why.
4) Application documents
You can usually expect the potential employer or recruitment consultant to peruse your application for about half a minute before they make a decision as to whether or not you are an interesting candidate for the position and should be invited for an interview. You do not really have much time in which to impress the reader that you are the right person for the job. Well thought-out and written application documents can seldom win you the job, but they can give you that important chance to be invited for an interview.
Application documents include:
– Application letters
– CVs and references
– Degrees, Diplomas and other certification
A good starting point is to write a CV that is adapted to the position you are applying for, and then to write a letter of application that reinforces points you wish to emphasise (any other documents required for a particular application should be specified in the advertisement). A good rule is that a CV should contain everything that you have achieved, while the application letter should describe what you have learnt from everything that you have achieved.
I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.
II. Find the following words and word-combinations in English in the text.
- чекати, очікувати; - можливий роботодавець; - консультант з набору кадрів; - приймати рішення; - кандидат на посаду; |
- бути запрошеним на співбесіду; - написати резюме; - написати лист-прохання; - містити (мати) в собі; вміщувати.
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III. Match the following words and make up word-combinations. Translate them into Ukrainian.
1. potential 2. recruitment 3. interesting 4. right 5. application 6. important 7. starting 8. particular |
a) documents b) application c) candidate d) chance e) person f) point g) consultant h) employer |
5) Job Interviewing Dos and Don’ts
DOs – Do research on the company so you will be prepared to answer any questions about its history or business. – Do practice interviewing before the actual interview. Enlist a friend for help. – Do dress appropriately. – Do bring extra copies of your resume. – Do arrive early. Preferably 10 to 15 minutes prior to the interview start time. – Do greet the interviewer by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name. – Do shake hands firmly. – Do make eye contact with your interviewer. – Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. – Do be aware of body language. Maintain good posture and look enthusiastic. – Do give qualitative answers to questions. – Do ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question. – Do emphasize your strengths. – Do ask questions. This will display your interest in the position. – Do be honest. – Do listen carefully. – Do close the interview positively. Don’t forget to let him or her know that you look forward to hearing from the company soon. – Do get business cards from each person you interviewed with. – Do write a thank-you letter to your interviewer(s) promptly. |
DON’Ts – Don’t be late. – Don’t chew gum or smoke during the interview. – Don’t wear heavy perfume or cologne. – Don’t dress casual. – Don’t have a limp or clammy handshake. – Don’t tell jokes during the interview. – Don’t be soft-spoken. Confidence is key. – Don’t answer questions with a «yes» or «no». Give examples. – Don’t rely only on your resume or cover letter to do the selling for you. – Don’t bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems. – Don’t answer your cell phone. Turn it off. – Don’t make negative comments about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers. – Don’t interrupt the interviewer. – Don’t falsify your answers to interview questions. – Don’t be discouraged if no definite offer is made at the end of the interview.
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