1.1.1. Exercises

1.1.1.1. Underline the modal verbs and translate the sentences into Russian:

1. The applicant is to fill in a resume or an application form.

2. The forms can be laid out in various ways.

3. The CV should contain the following information...

4. It should give the names of two referees.

5. The referees may be contacted and asked some questions.

6. The applicant may name a doctor, a vicar, an old fami1y friend.

7. The firm may also contact the former or present employer of the applicant.

1.1.1.2. Read the following words and underline their roots:

applicant – application

printer – printed form – printing machine

lay-out of the letter

different – difference

information – informer – informative

impression – impressive

referee – reference

supervisor – supervision

trainer – trainee – traineeship – training courses

1.1.1.3. Underline the Participles and complete the sentences:

1. The information required is practically......................

2. The information given by the candidate will be very ...................

3. The resumes filled in will be sent to ...................

4. The referees mentioned may be asked ......................

5. The name mentioned isn't familiar to .........................

1.1.1.4. Write a few sentences expressing your opinion about:

the information given here

the CV quoted

the words used in the text

1.1.1.5. Complete the sentences as in the text:

1. When a person is eager to get a job he is often to fill in................

2. The forms can be laid out in different ways but..................

3. The information given by the candidate can be very helpful in assessing.................

4. It is important that the candidate....................

5. CVs should contain the following information.....................

6. CVs and application forms will require the name and address of at least..................

7. The referees may be contacted and asked..................

8. Normally the firm will ask for the names of present..................

1.1.1.6. Read the following words paying attention to the sounds:

birth church refer prefer occur sir girl first thirsty earth earn earnings

west work swim qualify qualification qualifying

swimming reading singing riding printing pointing trading going advertising

1.1.1.7. Read the following words paying attention to the stress.

,mathe'matics, 'politics, pho'netics, ,eco'nomics, bo'tanics

1.1.1.8. Say, what you know about Sussanna J. Patric, judging by her CV.

1.1.1.9. Answer the following questions:

1. What standard points did Sussanna miss in the CV?

2. Why do you think she chose those two referees?

1.2. About Interviews

Once the company has obtained the resumes and completed forms of the candidates, the next step is to compare them, This can be a lengthy process, trying to match the attributes of the applicants to the post. Some CVs and forms will be discounted straight away because, for example:

• they are badly written, perhaps they have poor spelling and are untidy

• the applicant's qualifications may be inadequate for the post

• the applicant may be too old or too young.

These applicants will be sent letters informing them that they were unsuccessful in their application. Of the CVs and application forms remaining, a «short» list will be drawn up. This is a list of the applicants seen as best suited for the post. Letters will be sent to those listed, inviting them for interview on a certain date. At the same time the company will usually send for references.

The interview is the major way the companies assess whether a candidate is suitable for a particular post, It allows the company to make a judgement on:

• the candidate's personality (will he fit into the company and be able to mix with the other staff?)

• the ability of the candidate to communicate

• whether the information on the CV or application form is correct.

It also gives the candidate the chance to find out more about the company, such as the working conditions, hours of work, pay and training.

Here are a few Do's and Don'ts for the interviewed:

1. Don't be late for the interview.

2. Be neatly dressed.

3. Listen to the questions asked attentively.

4. Don't be surprised by a few simple questions at the beginning such as, for example, how you travelled to the interview.

5. Answer all the questions to the point.

6. Don't be too laconic in your answers.

7. Don't be afraid of giving your own views and opinions.

8. Be calm and polite during the interview.

Good luck to you!