1985-87 University of Madrid:

PhD in Systems Engineering

1980-85 University of Zaragoza:

BSc in Computer Studies

1979-80 military service

1976-79 Senior High School in Santander

High School Graduation Certificate

EMPLOYMENT

1992 - Topdown Systems, UK: Client Consultant

(promoted to Senior Software Development

Engineer, July 1994)

1989-92 Imprimerie Ledoux, Paris: Control Systems

Supervisor

1988-89 Franco-Italian Bank, Milan: Systems

Analyst

1987-88 I took a year off.

current salary: equivalent to $48,000 plus car and

bonuses

PERSONAL

languages: Spanish (native)

French, English (fluent, spoken/written)

Italian (fluent)

REFEREES

Mrs Helen Tomlinson

Manager, Industrial Clients Department

Topdown Systems Ltd

37, Medomslay Road

Consett, County Durham DU11 5AE,

England

(names of other referees will be supplied on request)

1. Translate into Russian and make up sentences of your own:

Applying for a position:

• I would like to apply for a position of ... advertised in this month’s edition of ...

• I am writing to you concerning your advertisement on 12 May in The Guardian for a ...

• I am answering your advertisement for the post of ... appeared in yesterday’s Times.

• I am replying to the advertisement of 18 June for a ... which you placed in The Export Journal.

• I graduated from college (university) with a diploma (degree) in (subject and class).

• At present I am employed by (name of firm) where I deal (I am concerned) with (description of work) and I have been there for (number of years), since (date).

• Ten years (many years) of experience have qualified me to work for a company like yours.

• Five years of experience as a (name of post) have qualified me to seek employment at a company like yours.

• I would be greatful if you could send me an application form.

• Please can you send me an application form and any other relevant details?

• Thank you for your letter of (date) and the application form for the post of (title).

• I am enclosing my c.v. for the position of ...

• The enclosed c.v. is for the above post.

• In 19... I was offered a chance to join (name of company) where there was an opportunity for me to gain more experience in ...

• I was offered promotion (a chance to advance) by (name of company) in (date).

• While I was at (name of company) I took responsibility for (title).

• During my time at (name of company) I worked at several (description) schemes which were very successful.

• At (name of company) my duties included (description). This gave me more experience in ... which was very valuable when I moved to (name of company).

• I am particularly interested in the position you offer me I know my previous experience and academic background would be valuable in this area of (engineering, teaching, etc.).

• This position would require someone who has had extensive experience of (area of work) which I gained at (college and companies).

• I am sure I would be successful in this post as I have now gained the experience and skills that are required.

• Please let me know if there are any other details you need. I look forward to hearing from you.

• I hope I hear from you in due course. I will be able to give you more detailed information at an interview.

Offering a position:

• We are pleased to inform you that you were successful in your interview for (title) which you attended on (date).

• Thank you for seeing us on (date).we are prepared to offer you the position of … which you applied for.

• I am pleased to tell you that we are offering you the post of (title) which we discussed at your interview on (date).

• The selection board have approved of your appointment as (title).

• As we discussed in your interview your duties will include …

• Working hours are from 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday and overtime will be paid at time-and-a-half rates.

• Two weeks’ notice of termination of employment is required by both you and the company.

• Enclosed with the letter you will find full details of your conditions and terms of employment.

• If there are any questions concerning the enclosed conditions, please contact me immediately (as soon as possible).

• Return the enclosed Contract of Employment, signed, with your letter of acceptance.

• Your Contract of Employment is attached to this letter. Please will you sign one copy and return it with a note confirming you have accepted the position.

Confirming the acception of the post:

• Thank you for your letter of … offering me the position of … I look forward to seeing you at (time) on (date), and enclose one signed copy of the Contract of Employment.

• I am returning a signed copy of my Contract of Employment which you sent me with your letter of … I confirm that I will be able to commence with you on (date) at (time) and look forward to seeing you then.

• Thank you for offering me the position of … in your company. I accept the conditions and look forward to meeting you at (time)