17. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box, then continue r

the talk: .»■

boss, valuable, graduated, specialize,

engineering, to set up, company, job

-How long have you been in ...7

-About ten years. Just after I ..., I went to work for a small company in my native town.

-So you haven’t always been your own ... ?

-No, I worked there for about three years, but then the ... got into trouble and closed down. I had to find a new ..., and decided ... a business of my own. Now we have thirty employees and ... in building of green houses, and it’s those projects that are the most... to

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17. ;Role-playing exercise.

Some companies are no longer satisfied with traditional job interviews. Instead, they evaluate candidates by putting them through psychological tests, role-play, simulated decision-making exercises, brainteasers (головоломки).

You are a Human Resources specialist and are conducting a white- collar testing to select a new employee. From the following words choose those qualities which you would base your decision on. Add some more ideas of your own if you need.

□	flexible	□	independent
□	creative	□	resourceful
□	entrepreneurial	□	motivated
□	competent	□	reliable
□	knowledgeable	□	trustworthy
□	willing	□	hardworking
□	enthusiastic	□	cooperative
□	well-presented	□	broadminded
□	energetic	□	determined
□	good natured	□	imaginative
□	people-oriented	□	cheerful
□	articulate	□	self-confident
□	ambitious	□	shy
□	sociable

17. True or false?

• Education is by far the most important part of any job interview in an - English speaking country.

• Most employers are more impressed by extensive work experience than by university degree.

• Employers are more interested in how well you accomplished your tasks than in what college you graduated from.

• Qualifications include the English course you have.

• It’s less important to mention the number of hours you spend to improve your English skills than skills directly applicable to the job.

• If past job skills were not exactly the same as what you will need on the new job, don’t speak about them.

17. Look at the Top Tips for Job Interviews and complete the sentences using the words in the box:

experience long-term goals promotion prospects qualifications references strengths weaknesses

Top Tips for Job Interviews

1. Make a list of your - it’s important to talk about what

you are good at.

2. Make a list of your - interviewers sometimes ask what

you are not good at.

3. Prepare to talk about your past - you can talk about

things you have done which relate to this job.

4. Make sure you know what relevant you have -

certificates, diplomas and degrees are important.

5. Think of two past employers to write you good - the

interviewers will need to know about what past employers thought of your work.

6. Show that you are interested in - it’s impressive to

show interest in getting better jobs in the company in the future.

7. Be clear about your - interviewers sometimes ask what

your five-year plan is.