- •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.
3. How are your job hunting skills quiz.
1. Don’t ask questions during an interview. You don’t want to see pushy.
a. True
b. False
2. Research the company before you go for an interview. This includes reading news items, company history, and biographical information of key personnel.
a. True
b. False
3. Don’t bring copies of your résumé to an interview. The employer obviously already has seen it, otherwise you wouldn’t have been asked to interview.
a. True
b. False
4. A thank-you note to the hiring manager following the interview is always appropriate, whether done via e-mail or standard mail.
a. True
b. False
5. Don’t prepare answers for any interview questions so you don’t sound rehearsed.
a. True
b. False
6. Your résumé needs to include every job in your work history. Employers like to hire thorough employees.
a. True
b. False
7. You don’t need a career objective at the top of your résumé.
a. True
b. False
8. You should search for your own name online to see what information employers can see about you.
a. True
b. False
9. If you have a contact at the company you’re interested in applying to, you shouldn’t bug them by asking for a referral.
a. True
b. False
10. If your phone rings or vibrates during an interview, it’s OK to see who’s calling as long as you don’t answer.
a. True
b. False