- •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.
17. Learn sample interview questions. Practise answering them.
1. Do you have any experience in this type of work?
2. Why do you think you would like to work for this company?
3. What hours are available for work?
4. Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
5. Why do you think you can handle this job?
6. What are your future career plans?
7. What salary do you expect?
8. Have you had any serious illness or injury?
9. Do you prefer working with others or by yourself?
10. What hobbies do you have?
11. Are you willing to work anywhere the company sends you?
12. Are you willing to work overtime?
13. Tell me about yourself.
18. The following sentences are the answers to the questions you are going to ask.
1. I have lived in this area for about a year.
2. I love literature, classical music.
3. I play tennis when I have some free time.
4. I had two years of training at the plant.
5. I didn’t get a diploma, just a certificate.
6. I have just graduated from college.
7. I was lucky and got a job after my graduation.
8. I went through hard times.
9. I found a job right-away.
10. I am majoring in mathematics.
11. I am a drawing major.
19. Imagine you are being interviewed by a careers officer. Complete the conversation.
Career officer: Please take a seat.
You: …
Career officer: Now, what’s your name?
You: …
Career officer: Ah, yes. Now where did you go to college?
You: …
Career officer: What about qualifications …er…exam passes?
You: …
Career officer: What about subjects you studied at college … which were your favourite ones?
You: …
Career officer: And your best ones?
You: …
Career officer: And hobbies…what do you like doing in your spare time?
You: …
Career officer: What sort of job do you want to do?
You: …
Career officer: Why do you think you’d like doing that?
You: …
Career officer: Well, thank you very much.
20. What do you think is important in preparing for a job interview? Look at the suggestions below and then add five more.
You should find out about the organization you went to work for.
You need to think of some questions to ask.
Student independent study:
1) Mechanical engineers
The engineer typifies the twentieth century. He is making a vast contribution in design, engineering and promotion. In the organization and direction of large-scale enterprises we need his analytical frame of mind. We need his imagination.
He is either designing the product itself or inventing new products or testing the product, its components, and the materials in it; or analyzing its performance and making a mathematical analysis.
He may be engaged in the development of the new product, making drawings and specifications.
He may be concerning himself with the development of a new production process, or the adaptation of a current process to a new product.
He may be utilizing his engineering know-how in determining the best processes and equipment for the mass production of high-quality products.
He may be the project engineers in charge of the design and installation of a highly automatic conveyer system for handling different kinds of parts between various assembly stations.
He may be working on designing and developing tools, dies, jigs, assembly fixtures and welding fixtures for the production of an automobile body.
In the 20th century, the engineer had at his command many new sources of power. He works hard to develop better materials, especially new alloys for special purposes. He wants to make machinery automatic.