- •Устройство на работу
- •1. Answer the following questions.
- •3. Name:
- •4. What are these people?
- •5. Name as many professions as you can.
- •6. Name some professions you consider to be interesting. Which qualities make a good manager, etc.?
- •7. The Chamber of Commerce is an organisation for business people. Listen to six new members. Number the business cards in the order people speak.
- •8. Helen Marsden and Robin Seaton talk about their jobs. Before you listen, decide what their duties are. Then listen and check your answers.
- •9. Listen again and complete the notes below.
- •Grammar Review
- •10. Look at the business cards again. Who is each question for?
- •Meet Thomas Kingsley
- •Grammar Review
- •21. A) Read the text. Whose opinion do you share?
- •Is it possible to be successful in an unsuccessful company?
- •22. Read the text. Which way of looking for a job do you usually use? Why? So you are looking for a new position...
- •23. Work in pairs. How many different ways can a company recruit applicants to fill a job vacancy?
- •24. Read the magazine article about recruiting staff. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each recruitment method? The right person for the right job
- •25. Read the article again and answer the questions.
- •Grammar Review
- •26. Look at the graphs a-h below. They show how a company has recruited its staff over a three-year period.
- •27. How would you recruit people for his/her own job?
- •28. Read the text and complete the table.
- •29. Read the advertisement below. What would be its attractions – what might be its drawbacks?
- •30. Read the two advertisements below and answer the questions.
- •31. Look at the job advertisement below. Listen to a conversation in which Fiona Scott is telling a friend about the advertisement and complete the missing information.
- •32. How would you advertise the following vacancies?
- •33. Do the questionnaire as a discussion activity.
- •34. Read the text to check your answers in the exercise above.
- •35. Study the following resumes carefully to see how information is presented.
- •36. Define the type of the following resumes.
- •37. Use the information below to arrange Paul Goodman’s resume.
- •38. Where do you think each of the following headings should be placed?
- •39. Draft your resume.
- •41. Fill out the application form.
- •42. Sum up what the text says about differences between a resume and a cover letter. How Letters of Application Differ From Resumes
- •44. Read the text and the letters of application. Match the paragraphs of the letters with the information of the text. Format of a letter of application
- •45. Below you will find details from a letter of application. Look at the outline of the letter on the left and indicate where the information below should go.
- •46. Read the letter and answer the questions.
- •47. Almudena Ribera is a secretary in Madrid. She is looking for work in Britain. Read the advertisement and answer the questions.
- •48. Match the phrases below with Almudena's notes.
- •49. You see the following advertisement in a national newspaper. Write a plan of your application letter in reply to it.
- •50. Imagine you want to apply for the job … Draft an application letter, following these guidelines:
- •Dressing for success
- •Interviewing someone for a job
- •54. For each direct question below, tick the correct indirect question.
- •55. You are interviewing someone for a job. How would you find out politely the following information?
- •56. A) Read the text below. What questions was Boris asked?
- •The Job Interview
- •57. You are interviewing someone for a job. How would you find out the following information?
- •58. Look at this resume. If you were interviewing Kevin Willis for the job, what questions would you ask him about his career history?
- •60. As a candidate, would you prefer to be interviewed by a woman, a man or a board?
- •Making a Selection
- •62. Discuss these points.
- •63. Read the following dialogues. Then name the stages of an interview.
- •Job Hunting
- •An Interview
- •An Interview for a job
- •64. Look at the following chart. Then read the questions below. In which section of the interview would each question appear?
- •65. A) Read the text below which advises candidates how to answer difficult interview questions.
- •Attending interviews
- •1. What don’t you like about your current position?
- •2. Where does your employer think you are today?
- •4. What are your weaknesses?
- •72. You are a Human Resources Manager. Write a report on the applicant (see exercise 66).
- •73. Translate the text below.
- •74. Here is an answer to a job application letter.
- •75. Read this page of Fibretech’s conditions of employment. Then complete the sentences choosing the correct option.
- •Exam section
- •1. What are the most important things for you in your work? Arrange these aspects in order of importance and add some more things you think are important:
- •2. Complete the diagram with vocabulary from the unit.
- •3. Match the following words with the correct meaning.
- •4. Match the verbs with the nouns.
- •6. Choose the best word to complete the sentences.
- •Complete the table below.
- •8. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words from the table above.
- •9. Complete the following passage.
- •10. Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. You can use the prepositions more than once.
- •14. Read the following interview with Margi Bogart, Product Marketing Manager at Mindsteps. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or present progressive tense. MindstepsTm
- •15. Complete the sentences below. Use your own words.
- •Appendix 1 Trades and Jobs
- •Building Строительство
- •Professions Профессии
- •Samples of Recommendation Letters
42. Sum up what the text says about differences between a resume and a cover letter. How Letters of Application Differ From Resumes
When applying for a job, enclose a copy of your resume with your letter of application (or cover letter). Although the two documents have similarities, they are different in several ways:
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A resume is adapted to a position, while the letter is adapted to the needs of a particular company.
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The resume summarizes all of your qualifications, while the letter shows how your qualifications can help the organization meet its needs, how you differ from other applicants, and that you have some knowledge of the company.
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Business resumes can be two to three pages for experienced applicants, but a letter of application should be only one page.
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Resumes use short, parallel phrases and sentence fragments, whereas letters use complete sentences in well-written paragraphs.
Since a resume doesn't have to be adapted to a specific company, most job applicants find it easier to write their resume first and then write a specific letter of application after they've done some more research.
To obtain the name of the person who should receive the letter, check the ad, call the company, and ask for a person in the department where you want to work. An advantage of calling is that you can find out what title a person prefers and get current information on who is in.
43. There are two types of letters of application you may write. One is an answer to a specific advertisement, and the other is a letter of inquiry to an employer who has not advertised. Define the type of these letters of application.
Sample 1
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3333 Imperial Way K-10004 Freetown Fredonia |
Mr Charles Fox European Sales Office ACME Atlantic Ltd London EC2 4AC |
13 May 20__ |
Dear Mr Fox I wish to apply for one of the positions described in your advertisement ‘Work in Bermuda’ in this week’s Daily Planet. I am 25 years old and a Fredonian citizen. I am at present working for Fredonian Enterprises, and as you know, we have been doing business with ACME Atlantic for a number of years. My recent work has involved working in a team in the export department of my firm and I have developed confidence and skill in dealing with foreign buyers on the telephone and in writing, mainly using English.
My Fredonian is fluent, I speak and write reasonable good English and I can also handle business correspondence in German and Italian. As you will see from my enclosed CV, my qualifications are good, and I think you will agree that my experience and language skills will help me to make a valuable contribution to your firm and you will find that I am an enthusiastic and resourceful employee. I am available for interview at any time except for June 12th to 21st. My daytime phone number is 287 8889 extension 333. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Jean Muster Jean Muster |
Sample 2
Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to enquire about the possibility of employment with your company. I can offer a variety of skills from practical to clerical, any role would suit at present time. I enclose my CV for your attention. For the past two years I have been engaged in casual (случайный, непостоянный) voluntary work at Queens Medical Center. This has kept me busy and has led to meeting new people. A position at your company, however, would allow me to resume (возобновить) a working role. I am adaptable, reliable and willing to retrain. From packing to office work, my past experience may be useful to you, given the opportunity. If there is a position available at this time, I can be contacted on 768-34-190 in the afternoon and would be more than willing to come down for an interview. If not, then would you please keep my details to hand for the near future.
Yours faithfully, M.Smith Michael Smith |
Sample 3
Ms. Tony Gonzalez 101 Forest Hill Dr., Apt. 102 Management Recruiting Administrator Peoria, IL 60192 Northern Accounting Company January 20, 2006 P.O. Box 190 Aurora, IL 60507 Dear Ms. Gonzalez, In October of 2005 I had the pleasure of meeting you at a job fair. The information I received was very helpful. Since that time I have done some research, and found that Northern Accounting Company is a very stable and well respected company. I would like to be considered for a position to utilize my skills and to prove that I would be a desirable asset for Northern Accounting Company. In May 2006, I will graduate from college with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting. My hands on education has included general accounting practice, completion of Federal and Corporate tax returns, creation of templates utilizing Lotus 1-2-3, and preparation of consolidated financial statements for business combinations. I have accumulated over 400 hours of laboratory work in a team environment and I would like to become a part of your team. I feel my work experience with past employers has allowed for the development of confidence, leadership, and the ability to verbally communicate with people. I am confident in my ability to make a positive contribution to Northern Accounting Company. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss that possibility and my qualifications at your convenience. I can be reached at the above address or at (808) 858-1878. I look forward to your reply. Thank you for your time and for providing useful information. Sincerely, Jerry L. Page Jr. Enclosure: Resume |
Sample 4
Mr. Howard Peterson Jackson Industries 62-15 W. 58th Avenue Astoria, N.Y. 11160 Dear Mr. Peterson I am responding to your advertisement in today's New York Times for an Office Manager. As I read the requirements, I am struck with how similar they are to my background and skills. Your Requirement My Qualification Bachelors in Business Bachelors in Business From С W. Post, 1990 10 years experience managing diverse 7 years as Office Manager, office; manufacturing setting Gaetano International – Widget Division, Brooklyn, N.Y 6 years Assistant Office Manager, ABC Manufacturing Hempstead, L.I. Bi-lingual I speak Spanish, French and Portuguese I am motivated self-starter with excellent inter-personal skills. I enjoy working in a manufacturing setting and feel I have the knowledge and background to be a rude asset to you. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. I look forward to sharing with you how I feel I might fit into your organization. I will be in touch with you early next week to discuss the possibility of arranging for an interview. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 516-555-1212. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting with you. Sincerely, Laura Hernandez |