Practice

All tests must be done in written form

TEST I

In order to fulfill Test I successfully you should learn Part I thoroughly.

I. Congratulations! You’ve found out your Personality Type and now share your opinion in written form, please. Among others your report should include answers to the questions like:

• Do you agree or disagree with the test results? Why?

• Are you similar to the famous person of your type?

• Did you choose the right profession according to the test?

Will you take into account recommendations as to your strong and weak points while job searching?

II. Write down your own resume and be ready to answer some additional questions orally.

III. Write down your own CV and be ready to answer the question about the

difference between Resume and CV orally.

IV. Having studied all the information about Business Letters in Job Searching draw up your own Covering Letter.

V. Getting acquainted with all types of Rec Letters write down 3 Recommendations:

• as if you were a boss and your ex-colleague applies for a new position in another firm;

• as if you were a tutor of an academic group and your student needs recommendation to be accepted in a prestige company on a summer practical training;

• as if you were a law-abiding citizen asked to give a neighbor’s recommendation whose dog had bitten a man.

Take any of your fellow-students as a model. Be ready to answer several basic questions orally.

VI. Preparation for an interview is essential. Name the main points you’ve memorized.

VII. Imagine you are going to be interviewed in a company you dream about. Prepare yourself for the interview giving answers to the most common questions.

1. What is your greatest strength? What are your weaknesses?

2. What are your professional career goals?

3. Are you ready to have business trip?

4. Have you been responsible for making hiring decisions?

5. Can you delegate responsibility? Give an example.

6. Do you have any questions about the company or the job?

7. How do you work under pressure or tight deadlines? Give example.

8. How do you feel about working for a team? Do you prefer to work independently?

9. How do you behave in tense situations?

10. Why do you want to work for this company?

11. What kind of work do you enjoy the most?

12. How would you describe the ideal job for you?

13. What kind of work would you like to be doing in 5 or 10 years? (What are your long term goals?)

14. Do you plan to continue your education?

15. What training have you had that qualifies you for this position?

16. Why did you select your profession?

17. Could you tell me what you know about our company?

18. What salary would you like to start with?

19. What do you feel determines an individual’s progress in a good company?

20. Which position in our company would you choose if you were entirely free to do so?

21. What are your special skills or abilities?

22. How do you feel about working overtime?

23. If you are the person we select when could you begin working for us?

24. Describe yourself as a person.

25. Did you ever make any suggestions to management in a former job?

26. Why should we hire you?

27. How do you feel about relocating?

28. How would you define leadership? Success?

29. What is your philosophy of business?

30. Where can we apply to get references?

TEST II

In order to fulfill Test II successfully you should learn Part II thoroughly.