Prilozhenie 1 - Getting A Job - Unit 1 - Materialy V Pomoshch
Prilozhenie 1 - Getting A Job - Unit 1 - Materialy V Pomoshch
Prilozhenie 1 - Getting A Job - Unit 1 - Materialy V Pomoshch
GETTING A JOB
Task 1: In the life of any person there is a moment when he must take a very
important decision – to find a job which will bring satisfaction and money
simultaneously. And what is an ideal job for you? Choose the answers and
give your reasons.
Vocabulary:
Comprehension questions:
Task 3: Read these advertisements and then fill in the missing information in
the table.
A B A MARKETING TRAINEE
Salary £12,000 £12,000 per annum
Hours
Holidays Staff benefits include: six weeks’ annual holiday, free
Other lunches, bonus payment after 12 months and flextime
benefits working a 35-hour week. If you are available to start in
early September, please write with a full C.V. to:
Pamela Beaty, Human Resources
Task 4: This draft letter of application is not suitable. Rewrite it using some of
the expressions from the Useful language box, and making any other
necessary changes.
Hello
I saw your ad in our local paper last week, so I want to apply for the job of Communications
Assistant.
I know I am the person you’re looking for. I just got various A-levels from school, and all my
friends say they love chatting with me.
So write soon, and tell me when you want me to come for an interview.
Regards
Useful language
Dear Sir or Madam,
With reference to your advertisement in …
I would like to apply for the position of …
I feel I am well qualified for the position because …
I would be happy to give you more details and can be contacted at any time.
I would be happy to come for an interview at any time convenient to you.
I enclose a copy of my CV.
A full CV is attached.
TEXT 2: RESUME
Vocabulary:
Comprehension questions:
Task 5: Look at the CV (curriculum vitae). Put the headings from the box in
the correct place in the CV.
Task 6: Write your Curriculum Vitae (CV) according to the formula set out
below. Try to keep all the information on one A4 page.
(It is usual to include two referees – two professional people who know you
and who can give you a character reference.)
Task 7: When they apply for a job, people usually send a covering letter
together with their CV. In this letter, they give further information to explain
why they think they are suitable for the job. Carol Avery is applying for the
post of Sales Manager. Complete Carol’s covering letter (sent as an e-mail)
with items from the box.
a) As you will see from my CV
b) I am very interested in the post you are offering
c) I look forward to hearing
d) I would like to apply for the position
e) In addition
f) Please let me know
g) When I was with Melrose Computers
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Dear Ms Poulson
…d…1 of Sales Manager advertised in The Chester on 7 September.
……..2, I have worked as Assistant Human Resources Manager for four years. I
am responsible for training for new staff, and also for organizing problem-solving
courses for senior staff.
…….3, I have managed a number of projects for our overseas subsidiaries. This
included a training project for local sales staff in Hong Kong.
…….4, I also gained a lot of experience in sales.
…….5, because I would like to be involved in both telesales and direct sales. I
would also like to use my skills as a trainer in a more challenging environment.
…….6 if there are any other details you need.
…….7 from you.
Yours sincerely
Carol Avery
Task 8: Write a covering letter. Use items from the box in task 7 and useful
language given below.
Task 9:
A. Read the first part of a letter of reference.
In most of the lines 1 and 8, there is one extra word, which does not fit.
Some of the lines, however, are correct.
If a line is correct, put a tick (√) next to it.
If there is an extra word in the line, write that word next to it.
Dear Ms Eastwood
Thank you for your letter of the 2nd February about Marcel Lacour’s 1…√….
an application for the job of Deputy Director. 2…an…
Marcel is worked with us three years as Office Manager. Then he 3……...
worked for two years in the same position in the our Paris subsidiary. 4………
He has a degree in Accountancy and Management, and he is currently 5………
doing part-time MBA. His knowledge of languages includes any 6………
French, English, Greek and Polish. This makes him a very suitable for 7………
work in a European of organization. 8………
B. Now match these sentence halves to write the second part of the letter
of reference.
1. He is an excellent manager, a) is a good team
very dedicated to the staff leader.
2. He is hard-working, and gets b) for this post.
3. He motivates the staff and c) his work and is a creative
4. He is good at dealing with and flexible person.
problems, and is very good at d) negotiating solutions.
5. Marcel is completely reliable e) meets his deadlines.
and always f) and to the quality of his
6. He has a very positive work.
attitude to g) very good results.
7. I highly recommend him
Yours sincerely
Julian Ash
Director
Task 10: So you chose a job ad, sent your resume to the company and they
invited you to the interview. Are you nervous? Now try to imagine that you
are a director of a company. What kind of person would you employ? Tick
the most essential features and give your reasons. Add your own variants.
Select 3 traits of character which you consider to be the most important and
say if you possess them.
Introductions
When you meet the interviewer, remember that first impressions are lasting
impressions. Be positive and enthusiastic! This is the time to sell yourself!
Aim to:
Relax, smile, and look confident as you enter the room
Shake hands firmly if the interviewer offers his or her hand,
and
introduce yourself
Wait until the interviewer invites you to sit down
Make eye contact – naturally
Be yourself!
If the interviewer initiates small talk about the weather, your journey or a
topical issue, be responsible – this is part of the interview and the initial
impression you make.
The Interview
Aim to:
Listen carefully to the question
Take a second or two to compose your thoughts before you
answer
Ask for clarification if you need to – be sure you really
understand
what the interviewer is asking
Speak clearly, minimize jargon, eliminate slang
Watch the ‘landings’ – notice how your words impact the
interviewer
and his or her body language
Try to vary your examples – though it is okay (and sometimes
efficient) to use the same example to illustrate different competence
Task 11: Read the passage below about how to prepare for a job interview.
In each line 1-6 there is one wrong word.
For each line, write the correct word in the space provided.
Task 12: Decide which of these interview tips are more for interviewers and
which are more for candidates.
Be completely honest at all times.
Try to help the candidate to relax.
Always wear your best clothes.
Do not ask a lot of questions to which people can answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Listen carefully and make a lot of notes.
Arrive half an hour early for the interview.
Ask a difficult question at the beginning of the interview.
Get an expensive haircut.
Comprehension questions:
Task 13:
Situation: Your colleague applied for a new job but was turned down. Why did it
happen?
Use: produce unfavourable impression; be not properly dressed; look untidy; badly
shaven; dirty boots; long hair; wear too bright colours; wrinkled trousers; not a
fresh shirt; have no professional look; be late for the interview; keep the boss
waiting; not punctual; not take one's career seriously; have no self-control; sound
not confident enough; speak poor English; hesitate in answering questions; not
have enough experience; have poor professional skills.
Model:
A: My colleague applied for a new job, but was turned down.
B: Why? What happened?
A: I'm afraid it was his own fault. To begin with, he was late for the interview and
kept the boss waiting. Besides ...
Task 14: Match the job interview questions 1 to 5 with their answers a) to e).
1. How many jobs have you had since a) I now have more responsibility and
leaving university? work longer hours.
2. Why have you changed jobs so often? b) Well, I lead the sales team. I’m also
chairperson of a local business
association.
3. What have you done that shows c) I wanted to earn more money.
leadership?
4. In what ways has your job changed d) Well, the boss in my last company
since you joined the company? wasn’t easy to work with.
5. Have you ever worked with a e) I’ve worked for six companies.
difficult person?
A. What are your strengths and interests? What kinds of people do you
work well with?
Task 16:
A. Read some more interviews
(I=Interviewer, C=Candidate)
1 I What is your current job?
C I’m an assistant Production Manager at Nomad Productions and I’ve
been there for five years.
I What have you done that shows initiative?
C Well, I had to react quickly in a critical situation when the Production
Manager was ill. It was difficult at first, but I really learnt to make
quick decisions.
I What part of the job do you least enjoy?
C One thing I really don’t like is checking all the minor details. I’m more
interested in coordinating a team and sorting out problems.
2 I I’d like to ask you about your work experience. What did you learn
from your last job?
C I learned to sell machines, and I improved my computer skills.
Skills What are you good at? People say that I am good at …
Do you have any special skills? My main strengths are …
Task 17: A person who works in the Personnel Department is explaining how
they select candidates in her company. Put the items in the correct order to
give a general description of the recruitment process.