29. Make some statements.

1. Mr. Bunk, responsible, Miss Claus

2. Miss Holles, persistent, hardworking, Miss Green

3. Mr. Trump, punctual, careful at work, Mr. Reeds

30. Translate the text and answer the question in the end An Interview for a Job

Three girls have just been interviewed for a job, but only one will be chosen by the interviewers. During the interview they were asked a lot of questions, and then they were told to type out some business letters. They were also asked to send some messages by telex and telefax, and use a computer. Here are some notes the interviewers made while the applicants were answering their questions.

Sheila Simpson. Age 26. Married. Two children. Had two years' experience of work as a secretary with Byrd & Co. Ltd. Gave up the job when her second child was born. Doesn't mind if we make inquiries about her at her former place of work. Is fluent in French and German.

Alice Campbell. Age 28. Divorced. No children. Has a job as shop assistant in a department store, but isn't satisfied with it for two reasons:

1. finds it unpleasant to deal with some of the customers;

2. lives a long way from the store.

Lucy Davies. Age 19. Unmarried. No working experience. Was taught to type and operate a computer at school. An excellent figure and a lovely face! Could be a fashion model, but prefers a secretarial job as a start for her business career. Doesn't mind answering personal questions.

Which of them would you give the job to? Why?

31. Fill in the chart with the following arguments. Think of some more.

What is better?
It’s better to work for a large firm.	It’s better to work for a small firm.

1. Simplicity of organization.

2. It has its own training center.

3. It has specialized staff and equipment.

4. People have opportunity to succeed.

5. Everything is very stable.

6. The firm does not need large markets.

7. The firm is more adaptable.

8. There is possibility of promotion in the future.

32. Choose two reasons you consider are the most important when deciding the career. Explain why.

• long-term career prospects

• personal satisfaction

• well-paid

• opportunity to travel

• using your initiative

• chance to meet a lot of people

33. Read, translate and fill in the blanks with the words given below. The Employment Service

Mike, Mary and Linda are sitting in the reception room at an………. service. They are all looking for work.

Mike is looking for a job as…………. of an apartment building. He can paint walls He can fix motors. And he can repair locks.

Mary is looking for a job as…………. She can sing. She can dance. And she can act.

Linda is looking for a job as………. She can type. And she can ………well on the telephone.

Good luck, Mike! Good luck, Mary! Good luck, Linda! We hope you can find the jobs you are looking for.

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speak, actress, secretary, employment, superintendant