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Vocabulary and Speech Exercises

IV. Work individually or with your group-mate to answer these questions:

1.What did the business owners begin to realize in the 1970’s?

2.What are the functions of every Human Resource Department?

3.Why is planning of human resources important?

4.Where can a company manager look for candidates?

5.What is the process of selection candidates based on?

6.Why is training and retraining of employees needed?

7.How can employees be evaluated?

V. Mark the following as true or false. Correct the false sentences:

1.American business owners don’t recognize people as one of the most important business resources.

2.Company HRD is mainly in charge of financing.

3.Every HR manager should know what skills all the company jobs require.

4.Company management doesn’t involve appraising employee performance.

5.The only way to hire qualified staff is through advertising.

6.Many business owners choose employees on the basis of a standard application or resume.

7.The most important step in the hiring process is to interview each candidate.

8.Very few business owners spend money on training and retraining their employees.

VI. Match these words with the dictionary definitions:

VII. What does a HRD manager do first? What does he do next?

Number the activities in the correct order:

–retrains workers;

–estimates the number and the kinds of workers needed;

–looks for the required workers among the company staff;

–selects the candidates;

–develops job descriptions and job specifications;

–estimates the supply of workers with required skills;

–interviews the candidates;

–develops a performance appraisal system;

–advertises in newspapers;

–calls at employment agencies;

–studies the application forms of candidates.

VIII. Complete the following sentences using suitable words and word combinations from the word-box:

develop, selecting, recruiting, resume, application form, estimation, retraining, interviewed, training

1.The main functions of HRD are ... and ... employees.

2.Planning involves ... of the number of employees that will be needed.

3.To ... a job description a company manager should know the requirements of all the jobs in his company.

4.The Personnel Manager usually chooses candidates on the basis of a standard ... .

5.Applicants are often asked to write a ... , which is a summary of education and experience.

6.To clarify candidates’qualification they are usually ... .

7.Many companies devote considerable resources to ... and ... because it has a direct effect on company profits.

IX. Fill in the prepositions where necessary:

1.It is very important to match the job specification ... an actual person.

2.The Personnel Manager may look ... employees ... people already working ... the company.

3.Prior to interviews all candidates are asked to fill ... standard application forms.

4.Interviews are held to fill ... any missing information.

5.What do many companies devote their resources ... ?

6.Businessmen are invited to invest money ... sport.

7.The Personnel Manager can get ... selection when he has a certain number of applications.

8.What company do you work ... ?

X. Describe the HRD functions:

–planning;

–recruiting and selecting.

Task II. Read Text B to know the coaching staff of a swimming club in Canada.

Text B

Recruiting Coaching Staff for a Swimming Club

Remember:

ensure v – обеспечивать efficiently adv – эффективно define v – определять entire a – полный, весь outline n – набросок appoint v – назначать

support v – вспомогательный access n – доступ appearance n – внешний вид reliable a – надежный

step in v – заменить кого-либо overall a – общий

handle v – справляться work-load n – нагрузка recognize v – осознавать

strive (strove, striven) for v – стремиться к

excellence n – превосходство permit v – разрешать

workshop n – практическое занятие

The coach is the key to a successful club. To ensure that the club functions efficiently, areas of responsibility should be carefully defined. Very often a club will begin with just one coach who is responsible for running the entire programme. As the club develops responsibilities for different parts of the programme can be divided and the size of the coaching staff can be increased. Add extra coaches only when they are really needed. Remember:

–a club can successfully operate with minimum staff and facilities;

–a well-established club doesn’t happen overnight, it develops over several years.

From this outline it should be possible to see how a coaching staff can be built up.

Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for establishing the club programme, including decisions about such aspects as the number of coaches required, types and sizes of groups, pool time, meet schedules, equipment, and shortand long-term goals. When appointing coaching staff it is important to consider how long they will stay with the programme. It is wise to establish a permanent coaching staff. Too many changes slow down the growth of the club and progress of its swimmers.

The Head Coach must act as a coordinator of all support staff. The coach should work closely with the club Executive in such areas as scheduling, home and away meets and budgeting.

The Head Coach is responsible for coordination of swimming groups. He/she usually coaches the top group.

It is up to the Head Coach to ensure that all staff have the opportunity to develop their coaching skills by retraining and having access to the latest information sources. Time should be spent discussing ideas and coaching techniques to chose the best programme possible.

Finally, the Head Coach should show leadership, set standards in personal appearance, behaviour and discipline.

The Head-Assistant Coach. The Head-Assiatant Coach must be a reliable, full-time coach capable of “stepping in” in the absence of the Head Coach. This coach usually has the responsibility of coaching

the number two group. The Head-Assiatant Coach must have a good understanding of the overall organization and philosophy of the club.

The Head Age-Group Coach. The Head Age-Group Coach is responsible for the development of the clubAge-Group Programme.This programme should be planned so that age-groupers fit into the senior programme and are able to handle the work-load, programme intensity and coaching style of senior groups. He/she selects assistant coaches for the programme and should have outstanding ability to motivate as well as good technical knowledge.

It should be remembered that both employer and employee should sign a contract. This ensures that both parties recognize that they have an obligation to carry out their responsibilities. Details concerning salary, holidays, pension/dental/medical/ benefit plans and sick pay should be negotiated and written down.

It should be remembered that what one GETS is usually directly related to what one GIVES. Recognition motivates coaches to strive for the highest possible standards and results: excellence is a product of ambition.

Whenever possible coaches should be permitted to attend international meets at which their swimmers are competing. Salaries should be made attractive with “fringe benefits” and bonuses 1 where possible. Opportunities should be provided for the staff to attend seminars, workshops and any events which will contribute to their coaching knowledge and professional development. Opportunities for the above activities should be provided locally and nationally. The Head-Coach should keep well-informed about all developments in every area of the sport.

Notes:

1 “fringe benefits” and bonuses – дополнительные льготы и премии.

Vocabulary and Speech Exercises

XI. Answer the following questions to discuss the text in detail. Refer to the text if necessary:

1.How can the efficient functioning of a swimming club be ensured?

2.When are extra coaches needed?

3.Why should contracts be signed?

4.How should coaches be encouraged to work well?

5.How can coaches be well-informed in every area of swimming?

XII. Choose the phrase which best completes each sentence:

1.The Head Coach ...

a)is responsible for choosing the club programme;

b)is responsible for coaching age-groups;

c)is responsible for coaches appearance.

2.The Head-Assistant Coach ...

a)is a part-time coach who coaches the number two group;

b)is a full-time coach who coaches the top group;

c)is a full-time coach who coaches the number two group.

3.The Head-Age Group Coach ...

a)ensures the coaching of senior groups;

b)plans the club age-group programmes;

c)selects the coaching style for senior groups.

XIII. Make a list of international words used in the text. Learn their meaning and pronunciation.

XIV. Name the words which mean the following:

XV. Say, what you have learned about the responsibilities of:

–the Head Coach;

–the Head-Assistant Coach;

–the HeadAge-Group Coach.

Task III. Read Text C to find out what information a resume can give about an applicant. Make a list of new words and expressions while reading it.

Text C

Writing a Resume

Applicant’s resume is his calling card. The way it looks and reads is a reflection of the applicant. So it should be attractive and well written and look professional.

It has only seconds to make an impression. It should be simple, written in short phrases. Only the facts relevant to the objective should be listed. But in the attempt to be brief an applicant shouldn’t leave out any information that shows that he is qualified for the job.

The opening section of a resume should show at a glance who the applicant is, how to reach him and what kind of job he is interested in.

His resume should state in one or two short, clear phrases the job or career objective. To be selected an applicant should:

–summarize his strongest qualifications and say when he will be available;

–describe his education, work experience, activities and achievements;

–note any awards he has received;

–list anything else that might make him attractive to employers, for example, if he speaks, reads and/or writes foreign languages;

–noteusefulworkskillssuchasoperatingacomputer,wordprocessor or other equipment;

–not forget to give the names of three to five people who can confirm his abilities and personal characteristics.

Comprehension and Speech Exercises

XVI. Work in two groups:

Group A. Name the arguments for writing a resume.

Group B. Name the arguments against writing a resume. Consult the text if necessary.

XVII. Make up a plan of the text.

XVIII. Make a summary of the text. Give your attitude to selecting employees on the basis of a resume.

XIX. Study the composition and wording of a Sample Resume:

Vladimir M. Petrov

Full-time soccer coach, “Smena” Soccer Club, Minsk Mailing address:

Kozlova str., 10–34 Minsk, 200034 Belarus

Office: +375-17-262-4548

Home: +375-17-232-4734

Profile. For 10 years have been involved in soccer as a player, coach, and referee.

Possess high energy level and excellent communication skills, ability to analyze needs and take decisions. Fluent English.

Work experience:

1999–present Full-time soccer coach, “Smena” Soccer Club, Minsk. Led the team to two successful seasons in 1999, 2000.

Other activities: Captain, University soccer team.

Personal information:

Birth date: September 30, 1974.

Marital status: Single.

References: Furnished upon request.

XX. Oneofthemostimportantsectionsofaresumeisabriefdescription of previous job responsibilities. Start each description with an action verb, for example, “Coached the First League team to the regional playoffs”.

Study a list of good action verbs:

Choose the necessary action verbs to describe your imaginary responsibilities as in the model:

Model: a training practice schedule / a college ice-hockey team. Developed a training practice schedule for a college icehockey team.

1)a course on the psychology of coaching / a college of physical education;

2)training practices / a secondary school volleyball team;

3)scouting / an opponent team;

4)technical abilities / under match conditions;

5)players’individual strength / training camp;

6)a system of training children / a primary school;

7)a new World, European record / international competitions;

8)a group of athletes / international youth competitions;

9)a new exerciser / an international exhibition of sports equipment;

10)a programme of physical fitness training / a summer sports camp.

XXI. Read the advertisement from “The Toronto Star” and list the skills and education the ideal candidates for the job should have:

GYM ATTENDANT

A manufacturer located in Concord is seeking a full-time attendantforitsemployeefitness centre(hoursofoperation11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.). Candidate should be familiar with fitness training regimen and injury prevention techniques. Background in physical education or related field is desirable.

Corma Inc. 10 Mc Clearly Court

Concord, Ontario L4K 223 Fax: (905) 738-4744

Imaginethatyou’reresponsibleforrecruitingstaffforanewswimming club which is to be opened in your town. Send an advertisement to your local newspaper. Use the above ad as an example and consult Text B if necessary.