- •Unit I negotiating the job market Ex.1. Read the text and do the assignments that follow.
- •A) Translate the words and word combinations in bold type into Russian. B) Answer the questions.
- •Ex.2. Translate into Russian. University career services
- •Ex.3. Use an appropriate word or phrase from the box to complete each sentence. For example, though, whereas, in addition, similarly
- •Ex.4. Read the text and do the assignments that follow. Graduate employment
- •Ex.7. Fill in the words. Career (n) — career (a) — make / have a career
- •Ex.8. Fill in the words. Qualify (V) — qualification (n) — qualified(a) overqualified (a)-- underqualified (a) — unqualified (a)
- •Ex.9. Fill in the words. Employer — employee; interviewer — interviewee; examiner — examinee; trainer — trainee
- •Ex.10.Put one of the following words in each space in the sentences below.
- •Ex.11. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
- •A) human b) personnel c) personal
- •Ex.13. Here is a list of words and expressions connected with work. Divide them into the following categories:
- •Ex.14. Fill in the gaps with the words from 1) and 2) to learn about unemployment benefit.
- •Qualify, get by, report, fire, look for
- •Besides, that’s why, secondly, so
- •Ex.15. Fill in the words. Commute, salary, prospects, promotion, retire, pension, ambitious, perks, increments, commission choosing the right job
- •Ex.16. Complete the following passage about the role of search firms in recruiting, using topical words.
- •Which of the job-titles would best describe the following?
- •Ex.18. Look at these job advertisements. Change them so that a man or a woman should feel equally free to apply.
- •Ex.19. Compare the meanings of the words in each group. Consult the dictionary if necessary. Use the words in sentences of your own.
- •Ex.20. Translate into English.
- •Talking points:
- •How would you go about looking for a job in Russia?Unit II job applications
- •Letters of application (covering letters)
- •Ex.1. Here is an example of a letter of application. Notice how it is laid out.
- •Ex.2. Read the following letter of application and replace the underlined sentences with more appropriate ones from ex.1.
- •Ex.3.Which of these endings to job application letters are most (least) effective? Why? Which encourage the reader to look favourably on the application?
- •Ex.4.What kind of letters do employers like to receive? Tick what you think correct.
- •Read this letter. Do you think the writer will get the job? Why? Note down what you think is right and what is wrong with j. Henderson’s letter.
- •Ex.5. Complete the extract from the letter of application below, using an expression from a) in the correct form and a preposition from b).
- •To believe, to collaborate, to result, to report, to benefit, to apply, to work, to be, responsible, to be involved, to succeed;
- •From, in (4), to, on, for (2), with.
- •Ex.6. Translate into English.
- •Curriculum vitae
- •Ex.7. Read the newspaper article about curriculum vitaes and answer questions 1-15 by choosing from the sections of the article (a-f).You may choose any of the sections more than once. Which section:
- •Story of your life
- •Ex.8. Give the layout of a standard cv by referring to the above article. Ex.9. Put the parts of the text in the right order. Begin with 1. Application forms
- •Ex.10. Fill in the words. Refer, referred, referring (V), reference (n)
- •Referee(s) x6, applicant(‘s) x5, employees, employers, report on, quote, job description, assessment, reference referees and the references they give
- •Ex.12. Open the brackets to use topical words and phrases.
- •Informal letter
- •Ex.15. Translate into English.
- •Ex.16. Fill in the blanks with topical words.
- •Ex.17.Render into English.
- •Ex.1. Read the text and answer the questions.
- •Interview technique What to wear
- •Arriving for interviews
- •Talking shop
- •Leaving the interview
- •Ex.2.Refer to the text and make a list of important dOs and don'Ts.
- •Be up to, bring out, call in, come up,get by, go on, look over, take on
- •Ex.4. Fill in the words.
- •Interview(V) — interview (n) — interviewer-- interviewee
- •Ex.5. Replace the words and expressions in italics with words which are similar in meaning, in the correct form.
- •Ex.6. Read and answer the questions. Job benefits
- •Ex.7.True or false? If false, correct it.
- •Job seekers ill-suited for interviews
- •Ex.8. Render into English. Собеседование
- •Ex.9. Read the text and answer the questions. Fit for hiring? it's mind over matter
- •Talking points
- •Ex.10.This is part of a report that a personnel manager wrote after interviewing a candidate for the position of Director of Software Development. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
- •Interview assessment
- •Ex.11. Here is a list of phrases generally used in business interviews to help you role-play interviews for a job. Questions frequently asked by interviewers
- •Possible Questions and Statements by Someone Looking for a Job.
- •Application form
- •The interview
- •Hard times
- •Happier times
- •Ex.15. Put the words in the blanks. What do the phrases in italics mean? Can you think of other contexts where they might be used? Work, job, trade, earn
- •Ex.16. Write a composition on this topic.
- •Additional reading
- •University arranges jobs for students
- •Focus words
- •Increment
- •Vocation
Ex.4.What kind of letters do employers like to receive? Tick what you think correct.
correctly spelled
containing your life history
friendly
detailing relevant experience
detailing your failures
detailing your qualifications
long and chatty
short and to the point
Read this letter. Do you think the writer will get the job? Why? Note down what you think is right and what is wrong with j. Henderson’s letter.
James Henderson Kings rd, 18 Birmingham Trans Europe Tours Bridge street Cambridge Dear P. Bradley I was reading a magazine the other day - I think it was the February edition of sunshine holidays, and I saw your advertisement for travel couriers, and I thought I'd really like a job like that. You see, I've got a degree in modern languages from bristol university, and I speak lots of languages - french german spanish and just a little bit of greek too. I've been to all sorts of places in europe. Last year me and my friend Paul went camping in France and Italy, and we saw the museums and all the places like that. I think I'd be really good at showing people round these places, well I'd really like the chance to try anyway. I'm not doing anything at the moment, so I could come and see you anytime. Just give me a ring - 381229. I'm looking forward to meeting you. Yours JamesHenderson
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Ex.5. Complete the extract from the letter of application below, using an expression from a) in the correct form and a preposition from b).
To believe, to collaborate, to result, to report, to benefit, to apply, to work, to be, responsible, to be involved, to succeed;
From, in (4), to, on, for (2), with.
I am writing to _______the position of Senior Computer Programmer. As you can see in my enclosed curriculum vitae, I already hold the position of Team Manager where I _______ three programmers who ________ me directly.
As an additional part of my job I have to ________ other Team Managers from different divisions of the company. I have recently ________ a major research and development project where my team was asked to ________ a new network application for the company's accounts department. During this project we _______ solving a number of complex technical problems. This programme is now in the final stages and once complete will _______ considerable savings in both cost and time. While I am happy in my present position, I would welcome the challenge of managing a bigger team. I firmly _______ the value of teamwork and power sharing which I know are important elements in the working environment of your company. Moreover, I feel sure that on both a personal and professional level I would be able to ______ the opportunity of working for a company with such a well-established international reputation.
Ex.6. Translate into English.
Университетские отделы профориентации взаимодействуют с работодателем в организации производственных стажировок, проведении различных специализированных мероприятий, таких как презентации компаний, ярмарки вакансий с приглашением большого количества работодателей.
Новой интересной формой профориентационной деятельности стал «День карьеры», проводимый одновременно с праздником того или иного факультета. Приглашаются компании, чей профиль отвечает специальностям факультета; это очень важно, так как, по столичной статистике, только 60% выпускников находят работу по специальности.
Например, служба занятости МГУ выступила консультантом в проведении межрегиональной программы трудоустройства молодых специалистов - "Graduate Recruitment Program". В качестве работодателя была представлена компания «Unilever» - производитель всем нам хорошо знакомых торговых марок - Rama, Calve, Lipton и т.д. В этой программе приняли участие девять московских и пять петербургских вузов. Прошли четыре презентации (две в Москве и две в Санкт-Петербурге), требования к кандидатам были следующими: высшее образование, полученное в элитном вузе, свободный английский язык, хорошие коммуникативные навыки, причем особое внимание обращалось на выпускников естественных факультетов. Конкурс оказался достаточно высоким - более 50 человек на место, но и бонусы тоже были высоки: достойная зарплата, дальнейшее обучение по индивидуальному плану и возможность карьерного роста вплоть до генерального директора компании. Итог: 6 кандидатов получили предложение работать помощником менеджера в одном из отделов компании, причем трое - из МГУ.