What should you do to find a job?
get an invitation for an interview
make an appointment with an employment agency counselor
read the classified ads, think what kind of job you want
analyze your skills, personality traits and accomplishments
get ready for the interview
find out what employment agency you can use
find out as much as you can about the company
Ex. 1.4. Translate the sentences into Russian.
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2.1. Read and translate the task DOs and DONTs for job seekers.
Choose 5 the most suitable for you as an applicant for job expressions from each part; complete the list of expressions according to your own experience. Dont forget to learn some new vocabulary before.
To prolong
To hang around -
To assume
To owe smth for -
Dignity
Inferiority
To maintain poise
To get along with -
Flexibility -
To cringe
To muffle
To hedge
DOs and DON'Ts for Job Seekers
DOs
DOlearn ahead of the time about the company and its product.
Do your homework.
DO apply for a job in person.
DO let as many people as possible know you are job hunting.
DO stress your qualification for the job opening.
DO recount experience you have had which would fit you for the job.
DO talk and think as far as possible about the future rather than the past.
DO indicate, where possible, your stability, attendance record and good safety experience.
DO assume an air of confidence.
DO approach the employer with respectful dignity.
DO try to be optimistic in your attitude.
DO maintain your poise and self-control.
DO try to overcome nervousness and shortness of breath.
DO hold yourself erect.
DO answer questions honestly and with straightforwardness.
DO have a good resume.
DO know the importance of getting along with people.
DO recognize your limitations.
DO make plenty of applications.
DO indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn.
DO be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.
DON'Ts
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DONTkeep stressing your need for a job.
DON'T discuss past experience which has no application to the job.
DON'T apologize for your age.
DON'T be untidy in appearance.
DON'T display cocksureness."
DON'T cringe or beg for consideration.
DON'T speak with muffled voice or indistinctly.
DON'T be one of those who can do anything.
DON'T hedge in answering questions.
DON'T express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview.
DON'T hesitate to fill out applications, give references, take physical examination or tests on request.
DON'T hang around, prolonging the interview, when it should be over.
DON'T go to an interview without a record of your former work connection.
DON'T arrive late and breathless for an interview.
DON'T be a know it all or a person who can't take instructions.
DON'T isolate yourself from contacts that might help you find a job.
DON'T feel that the world owes you for a living.
DON'T make claims if you cannot deliver on the job.
DON'T display a feeling of inferiority.
Ex. 2.2. Study the names and the positions of the employees in the left column and their activities in the right column. Think if employees activities suit their held positions.
| Names | Job Titles | Activities |
| Mr. Black | Clerk | Prepare invoices Write reports |
| Miss Quest and Mr. Sikorski | Computer operators | Write computer programs Operate the computer |
| Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Gibbs | Typists | Write reports Type letters |
| Miss Frost | Receptionist | Answer inquiries Welcome visitors |
| Mr. Sommer | Accountant | Monitor cash flow Prepare regular financial statements |
| Mrs. Bee and Miss Shriver | Secretaries | Operate the computer Write telexes, faxes, letters Welcome visitors Answer telephone |
| Mr. Luckins | Manager | Meet clients Write telexes Answer inquiries Write reports |
Ex. 2.3. From the list of adjectives given below choose one that perfectly characterizes the following persons / positions:
a) yourself
b) secretary
c) accountant
d) trade agent
e) director
| 1) active | 9) extroverted |
| 2) attentive | 10) independent |
| 3) constructive | 11) methodical |
| 4) cooperative | 12) realistic |
| 5) creative | 13) sincere |
| 6) diplomatic | 14) systematic |
| 7) disciplined | 15) tactful |
| 8) energetic | 16) skillful |
3.1. Read and translate the text So, you are looking for a job. Dont forget to learn new vocabulary on the text before reading.
Vocabulary
to face the sack-
press release
to look smart
annual report
in a nutshell ,
to give up- ,
tip -
to conform to the companys new image
to fit in -
concise -
key questions
to follow the companys policy-
weakness
strengths
to undermine companys discipline -
in-depth -
to make a good impression
to sue
human rights -
employment agency
to size up own chances
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to be consistent with the level of skills -
on behalf of..
in general outline
to be misled by
