5. Exercises
Constructing a poster
To make an interesting poster for your project, answer the following questions and prepare your own poster. Take A4 sheet of paper.
What goals should I keep in mind as I construct my poster?
How much information can I include on my poster?
What kind of information should I include about what (how, why) I did?
How will the wording of my ideas on my poster be different from my research paper?
Once I have decided what to include, how do I actually design my poster?
How should I lay out my poster?
How much space should I devote to each section?
How much white space should I leave on my poster?
Should I use graphics?
How can I make sure that my poster is easy to read?
How should I prepare for my presentation?
Should I read from my poster?
2. Imagine your poster with an upside-down triangle centered from the top to the bottom. Discuss the following questions.
The poster includes four areas.
Where is the Main focus area? What can be included in this area?
What is the secondary emphasis? What is included in this area?
Where is the Supporting area? What can be included in this area?
What is the Final Info area? What is included in this area?
3. Design a poster presentation «My future and ME! »
Additional resources
1. www.aas.duke.edu- Poster Presentation of Research Work (Dept. of Chemical and Process Engineering University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
Unit 6 job interviewing
Job Interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. The primary purpose of the job interview is to assess the candidate's suitability for the job, although the candidate will also be assessing the corporate culture and demands of the job on offer.
PURPOSE: to prepare for an interview, to discuss in detail every item listed on one's resume and to avoid being nervous, practice answering difficult questions.
OBJECTIVE: students practice in preparing for future interviewing in different foreign companies.
1. Lead-in
Scan this site : http://www.superjob.ru\test .
Let’s do one test and see what you are!!!
2. Job Hunting
There are three main factors which are very essential in job hunting:
1. WHAT arguments (аргумент) are relevant to any job (career) hunting (search).
I CAN DO aims to convince a prospective employer that you’re competent to do the job. This competence (компетентность; квалификация) has two dimensions: technical competence – ability to do technical work or to learn to do the work; and interpersonal competence – ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
I WANT TO DO aims to convince a prospective employer that you not only want to do the specific kind of work this employer would have you do.
I WILL DO aims to convince a prospective employer that you are a person of good character.
2. WHERE to find job vacancies:
3. GENERATE a bibliography of resources useful in your field of specialization, including the name and Internet address for each site\ magazines: JP, Oil & Gas Journal, as well as a summary of what is available.
Ex. 1 Some resources to help you in your job and ad research. Look through the below mentioned websites and find the vacancies concerning your specialty and give a full description of this vacancy. Use the plan below.
1. Job title |
6. Region |
11. Languages |
2. Position type |
7. Responsibilities
|
12. Required experience (competencies)
|
3. Location |
8. Requirements |
13. Salary |
4. Company |
9. Qualifications |
14. Required personal capabilities |
5. Industry |
10. Education
|
15 Additions (gender; age; mail address; E-mail) |
1. hekazan.hh.ru\vacancy (HEADHUNTER) |
2. heheadhunter.com.ua\employer |
3. http://www.citi.ru\vac. |
4. http://www.cornerstone.ru\es\esvacancies |
5. http://www.oborudka.ru |
6. http://www.checkpoint.kz\en\hot |
7. http://www.ancor.ru\candidate\vacancies |
8. http://www.rabota.ru\agency |
9. http://www.e-xecutive.ru\print\vacancies |
10. http://avia.delo-m.ru |
11. http://www.oil-gas.ru\jobs\vac |
12. http://rabota.westsib.ru |
13. http://www.careerclub.ru\personnel |
14. http://www.sfinga.ru\mypages\message |
15. http://www.neftegaz.ru\kadr\viewvac |
16. http://www.careers.slb.com |
17. http://www.MonsterRussia.ru |
18. http://www.manaspetroleum.com |
19. http://www.it-hot.otts.ru |
20. http://www. eoil.ru |
21. http://www.atlasofscience.org |
22. http://www.hge.pu.ru |
23. http://msk.job.nuclear.ru |
Ex. 2 Job vacancy example. Work in pairs. Discuss all the points according to the plan above (pg. 72)
Hot
Vacancies http://forum.eylence.az May
30 2007, 01:34 PM
Universal
McCann A
leading media agency in Azerbaijan is looking for young
professionals!
Position:
Research
Manager
Responsibilities: Research
Manager is responsible for: Organization
of media, market and consumer researches Building
strong relations with research companies Interpreting
research results Preparation
of evaluation reports and presentations.
Requirements: Strong
analytical skills (mathematical and economic background will be an
advantage) Minimum
one year of related experience Advanced
knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint Good
command of Azeri, English and Russian Proactive
and decision maker Team
player University
degree in Economics or Mathematics
Applicants
should send their CV to e-mail job@universalmccann-az.com
or fax to: 497 39 77
3. Interview success plan is a step-by-step plan that helps you:
Identify the requirements of the job that you're interv15iewing for.
Review interview questions and identify the question you'll most likely be asked.
Build a series of practice job interviews
Develop answers for both expected and unexpected interview questions
Highlights the keys to interview success
Step
1
The Job
Step 2 Potential Interview Questions
Step 3 Interview Answers
Step 4 Inappropriate Questions
Step 5 Interview Day Preparation
Step 6 Interview Plan
Step 7 Interview Wrap
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_interview)
4. Dos and Don’ts
Interviewing skills are crucial when trying to obtain employment. If the interview doesn't go well, then an employer may be inclined to hire someone else. To hone up on your job interviewing techniques, keep the following dos and don'ts in mind.
Dos
Do research on the company so you will be prepared to answer any questions about its history or business.
Do practice interviewing before the actual interview. Enlist a friend for help.
Do dress appropriately.
Do bring extra copies of your resume.
Do arrive early. Preferably 10 to 15 minutes prior to the interview start time.
Do greet the interviewer by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name.
Do shake hands firmly.
Do make eye contact with your interviewer.
Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.
Do be aware of body language. Maintain good posture and look enthusiastic.
Do give qualitative answers to questions.
Do ask for clarification if you don't understand a question.
Do emphasize your strengths.
Do ask questions. This will display your interest in the position.
Do be honest.
Do listen carefully.
Do close the interview positively. Don't forget to let him or her know that you look forward to hearing from the company soon.
Do get business cards from each person you interviewed with.
Do write a thank-you letter to your interviewer(s) promptly.
Don'ts
Don't be late.
Don't chew gum or smoke during the interview.
Don't wear heavy perfume or cologne.
Don't dress casual.
Don't have a limp or clammy handshake.
Don't tell jokes during the interview.
Don't be soft-spoken. Confidence is key.
Don't answer questions with a "yes" or "no." Give examples.
Don't rely only on your resume or cover letter to do the selling for you.
Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems.
Don't answer your cell phone. Turn it off.
Don't make negative comments about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers.
Don't interrupt the interviewer.
Don't falsify your answers to interview questions.
Don't be discouraged if no definite offer is made at the end of the interview.
While your resume will get you the job interview, the interview is what will get you the job. Make sure your interviewing skills are impressive.