2. Describe the responsibilities.

3. Do you think that the advertised jobs are attractive?

4. What professional qualifications, skills and personal characteristics should people in these jobs have?

5. Arrange conversations as in the Model, use the suggested adveriiial modifiers of time (обстоятельства времени).

Model: A: If I were an economist/a receptionist of the company (It I got

ihejob) 1 would ....

B: How often do you think you would do tills? C: I think...

(often, quite often, not very often, seldom, very seldom, every day/week, once/twice/ two times a week, now and again, from time to time, on Fridays, regularly, occasion­ally, sometimes)

a) - assess your interests and abilities;

• decide what job to look for;

• explore (study) the job market;

• visit job centres;

• talk to friends;

• read advertisements about vacancies;

- write and send out С Vs; — try to gain an interview.

b) — write your resume accurately;

• plan and organise your resume carefully;

• make youi resume good-looking;

• think about what your possible employer would want to know about you and write about it;

• write about your experience and skills in detail;

• give basic information about yourself;

• describe your education in detail;

• mention your previous employment (if any);

• do not forget to write about your interests.

Ex. 2. Translate into English using for + smb + to do.

1. Вам необходимо быть здесь завтра б 5 часов.

2. Ему легко это сделать.

Brown & Company Moscow office seeks a full-time Economist

Major responsibilities;

• Study the relationships in business;

• Study government decisions regarding the use of resources;

• Analyse trends in inflation and unemployment;

• Collect statistics on economic growth;

• Advise managers on economic issues and economic environment;

• Advise companies on taxation.

Requirements:

Age: 25-31) Ability to work under pressure

H igher education Fluent English

At least 2 years' experience Ability to travel

in public finance Enthusiastic cheerful personality

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Unit 4

McKinsey & Company is a leading international management

consulting firm which offers advice on strategic, organisational,

Technological and operating issues

McKinsey & Company Moscow office seeks a full-time Receptionist

Major responsibilities:

Courteously and professionally greet and assist visitors, handle all incoming and interoffice calls, correspondence. Maintain relations with courier, taxi, food delivery companies; handle invoices.

The ideal candidate would have the following profile:

Higher linguistic education preferable.

At least two years of professional experience in a similar position with a Western company.

Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude; ability to work ef­fectively in a team and under pressure.

Strong speaking and writing skills both in English and Russian. Computer literacy.