11. Answer the questions to the text about a resume.

1. What is the purpose of a resume?

2. What are effective resumes?

3. What is the length of effective resumes?

4. What should a useful resume include?

5. How should a resume be reproduced?

12. Richard Anderson decides to apply for one of the posts. Study his resume below. Answer the questions.

1. What does he start his resume with?

2. What is his objective?

3. Why do you think the employment history section of his resume start with the most recent events?

4. Does he have any computer proficiencies?

5. Where did he receive his education?

6. Does he give any references?

7. What other sections can be added to his resume?

8. What kind of resume is it? Is it a chronological (the standard-type) resume or an accomplishment resume?

Richard Anderson,

1234, West 67 Street,

Carlisle, MA 01741,

(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Seeking for a full time and permanent position of mechanical engineering where product development, electronic manufacturing and packing are important.

Computer Skills: Proficient with

- MS Office

- AutoCAD

- PLM Arena

- Adobe Suite

- Internet

Work Summary:

Some Electronic Industries, USA

Worked as Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for repairing electronic home machines.

- Responsible for preparing budget on machines and services.

- Used such ways to give new life to the sets such as Radio, TV, handy

cams, calculators, computers, video games and many more.

- Responsible for providing home services and taking new orders.

- Responsible for other duties as assigned.

JLC Design, Utica, NY

Mechanical Engineering

Responsibilities:

- Did designs of products and concepts.

- Responsible for designing of plastic part in concept development,

presentation preparation and product strategy etc.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

MS Mechanical Engineering, New York University, NY

Other Skills: Soft-spoken, reading and familiar with other languages such as English, Japanese and French.

References:

Available upon request.

13. Using the example from the upper exercise, write down your own resume.

14. Read the text and answer the questions.Translate the underlined words and phrases into Ukrainian.

Preparing for job interviews is probably the most important aspect. Do this right and you will breeze through it, go unprepared and you will fail miserably. Preparing for a job interview means getting your mind right and feeling confident. Remember you are the best person for the job. You just have to show them that.

Firstly, do some research on the company and its products, know who their customers are, and what the company’s objective is. Once you have this information, then make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don’t know what it is you are selling.

Next thing to prepare is your physical appearance. You have to dress right for job interviews. Don’t wear anything too flashy. Neat and clean are more important than the latest fashion. The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. If you are not comfortable with a shirt and tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job will require you to dress this way. It is important that you feel comfortable. The last thing you have to do is to be worried about your appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous and you will quickly lose confidence.

Finally, work out what you need to take with you. A copy of your résumé, originals (and copies) of your qualification papers, copies of references, samples of your work (if applicable) and anything else that they may want to see. Again make sure everything is well-organized and neatly presented. Don’t take a pile of paperwork that you have to look through for ten minutes to find something, that will give them the impression that you are disorganized. If you can make your prospective employers get a good impression of you and your working potential that meets their requirements, then, you will get the job.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

2. According to the passage, what should you know about the company first?

3. What should you do and not do about your dressing?

4. If you feel nervous, what will you lose during the interview?

5. What do you have to take with you for the interview?