- •Unit 1 recruitment
- •Vocabulary and speaking
- •2. Arrange these job aspects in order of their importance. Number them 1 – the most important to 12 – the least important. Explain your choice.
- •2. Match the adjectives used to describe the work with their definitions.
- •3. Put these adjectives in the box into the correct columns.
- •4. Fill in the gaps with a word from the box.
- •5. Describe the job you’d like to get and the job you wouldn’t like to get.
- •Vocabulary
- •1. Find the words in the text with the following meanings.
- •2. Read the text and do the tasks after it. Recruitment process
- •Insert the right preposition where necessary. Consult the text. Translate the expressions.
- •5. Match the verbs with their definitions.
- •6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in task 5.
- •7. Translate the text 1 into Russian.
- •Vocabulary and speaking
- •1. Complete the sentences which describe types of job/work with the words from the box.
- •2. Write about each person using words in task 1, and the words in brackets. What kind of job would you like to have?
- •3. Read the texts a, b, c in which wages, salary and benefits are described and do the task after.
- •4. Mark and Mike are talking about Mark's new job as a photocopier salesperson. Complete the conversations with the words in italic from texts a, b, c.
- •14. Complete the text. Choose adjectives from the box.
- •5. Read and answer the questions. Describe your dream job. How to determine your dream job
- •Figuring out your dream job
- •1. Match the following headings to each paragraph.
- •How to Become a Freelancer
- •2. Match the English phrases from the text 2 with their Russian equivalents.
- •3. Discuss in groups.
- •1. Read some tips how to write a resume, translate, and follow these rules while writing your own cv. Resume writing tips
- •Information that appears on most resumes
- •2. Complete the resume with the following words: Education, Activities, References available upon request, Objective, Work experience
- •9 Central Avenue
- •3. Answer the questions about the resume.
- •6. Read the letter of application and answer these questions.
- •1. Did you attend an interview? What sort of questions were you asked?
- •2. Replace the underlined phrases with correct forms of words and expressions from the box.
- •3. There are some tips to follow for a person who is preparing for a job interview. Read them and add some more to the list, using a modal verb should.
- •4. Put these words in order to make up questions. Find out an appropriate answer to them. Act out this interview.
- •6. Match English proverbs with their Russian equivalents.
- •Sticky Job Interview Situations and How to Handle Them
- •Why Can't Programmers.. Program?
- •Как устроиться на работу
2. Complete the resume with the following words: Education, Activities, References available upon request, Objective, Work experience
James Sharp
9 Central Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07869
(201) 555-1212
Sharkj13@hotmail.com
_________
A summer position in the Civil Engineering Field
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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA 15904
Major: Civil Engineering Technology
Anticipated Graduation: May 20_ _
GPA: 2.74
Courses taken to date: Calculus I and II, Communication I and II, Engineering Drawing, Physics I with Lab, General Chemistry with Lab, Engineering Technology Freshman Seminar
__________
Summer Handyman. Kise’s Trailer Park, Boswell, PA 12345
Responsible for mowing lawns, conducting general maintenance, operating a
weed eater and electric hedge clippers. June 20_ _- Present
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Intercollegiate Baseball
Student Tour Guide and Admissions Representative
Little League Baseball Coach
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3. Answer the questions about the resume.
1. What’s the name of the applicant?
2. Where does he live?
3. Does he want a permanent job?
4. What did he graduate from?
5. What qualifications does he have?
6. What kind of experience does he have?
7. What activities is he involved into?
4. Read the resume given below and write your own resume.
Anita L. Dime
dime@yahoo.com
Permanent Address: Campus Address:
777 Standard Street P.O. Box 1200, UPJ Box 112
Pittsburgh, PA 15555 Johnstown, PA 15907
(412) 555-8431 (814) 555-2692
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a summer position in either print or broadcast media which will utilize news and sports gathering skills.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Completed Junior Year
Date of Graduation: April 20_ _
Major: Journalism Minor: Psychology
Q.P.A. 3.49/4.0
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Reporting I, Reporting II, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Copyreading/Editing, Layout/Design, Magazine Writing, Informative Writing.
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Associate Editor of The Advocate, Music Director of WUPJ, Vice-President of Time-Out for Christian Fellowship, Programming Board Member.
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Chi Lambda Tau Honorary Leadership Society, Dean’s List.
EXPERIENCE
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Work-Study Position
August 20_ _ – April 20_ _ Career Services
Paul’s Pizza, Pittsburgh, PA Summer Position
April 20_ _ – August 20_ _ Waitress
AM-PM Mini Mart, Johnstown, PA Part-time Position
April 20_ _ – April 20_ Cashier
REFERENCES
Thomas Martin, Coordinator of Journalism Department, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown,
Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 555-9661
Mathew Mark John, Manager, Paul’s Pizza,
Pittsburgh, PA 15344 (412) 555-6767
5. Read the information about the letter of application.
The job application letter's purpose is to get the recipient to read your CV. It should be clear, concise and straight to the point. The application letter should be brief, no more than one page in length. It should be easy to read and flow through. It should include only the absolute necessary information. The job application letter is just as important as the CV itself. The resume should raise enough interest for them to want to interview you. The Interviewis where you will demonstrate your skills and abilities.