Dialogue

You have read an advertisement of a summer job for international students. It is a job of a … in the United States. Telephone the manager of the ‘Summer Jobs for International Students in the USA’, Moscow office.

• Introduce yourself and say why you are calling

• Give necessary personal information

• Find out what qualifications and skills are required for the job

• Ask about the responsibilities, hours and salary

• Ask if you need to send your CV

• Find out the date of your arrival, type of accommodation

Dialogue

You are a manager of the ‘Summer Jobs for Students’ project in the USA, Moscow office. An applicant from Russia calls the office to apply for one of the jobs advertised.

• Answer the phone and greet the applicant

• Find out the applicant’s full name, age and other personal information

• Find out why the applicant would like to do this job

• Say what the qualifications and skills are required for the job

• Specify the personal qualities necessary for the job

• Tell him/her about the duties, working hours and salary

• Ask to send you his/her CV

• Inform the applicant about the starting date of the project

Dialogue

You are a Personnel Manager in a research institute. An undergraduate student has come for an interview for the position of Laboratory Technician in one of the laboratories of the institute. Talk to him/her.

• Introduce yourself and offer him/her to take a seat

• Ask for his/her CV and if he/she has any previous experience

• Tell about the training and qualifications that are required

• Ask about the candidate’s skills and personal qualities

• Ask for the references from the university professors or previous employers

• Tell about the duties, working hours, salary and benefits/perks

• Say if the candidate gets the job

Dialogue

You are applying for a job as a laboratory technician in one of the laboratories of your university/research institute. Talk to the Personnel Manager.

• Introduce yourself and explain why you would like to get this job

• Specify your job experience and qualifications

• Tell about your skills and personal qualities

• Ask about the responsibilities, working hours and salary

• Find out what the prospects in this job would be

• Agree to do the job

Dialogue

You are working part-time for a large computer company. You are in charge of arranging job interviews with the Personnel Officer. Talk to one of the applicants.

• Answer the phone and greet the caller

• Ask about the applicant’s personal details and qualifications

• Find out if he/she has necessary job experience and skills

• Suggest the date and time for the interview

• Give the address of the company

• Find out if he\she knows how to get there

• Say good- bye

Dialogue

You are a 2-year student. You have read an advertisement of internship programmes. Telephone the company to make an appointment for an interview.

• Introduce yourself and give the reason for your call

• Explain why you would like to join the programme

• Describe your personal qualities

• Specify your qualifications and skills, etc

• Give necessary personal information

• Agree to come for an interview and confirm the date and the time

• Find out the company’s address and how to get there if necessary

• Say good- bye