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| advise | ► advice | confirm | ||
| apply | acknowledge | |||
| assess | interview |
2. There is a mistake in each sentence. Write the correct sentence at the end.
► My old boss said he would be my reference. ______ referee ______
1) They said they'd contact to me. ___________________________
2) Is she applying a job? __________________________________
3) Have you got a work permission? _________________________
4) The company is based on Tokyo. _________________________
5) He gave me some good advices. _________________________
6) She gave me feedback after the interview. __________________
7) I have to confirmate it in writing. - ______________________
8) If you apply for a job, it's quite a long processment. __________
3. Replace the underlined words with a more formal word or phrase with the same meaning.
► We will contact you as soon as possible. ____shall_____\
1) Has the company asked for references?_____________
2) They offered me the job on Thursday. _____________
3) I went for an interview last week. _____________
4) If you need more information, please contact me. _____________
5) We're going to give him the job, depending on satisfactory references._____________
4. Complete the sentences with a single word.
►You can't use this visa any longer - it's not _____ valid ______
1) I work in lots of places, but I'm _________________ in Bristol.
2) She was angry because they didn't _____________ that they had received her letter.
3) He offered me the job on the phone, but I haven't had written ______________ yet.
4) They said they would____________________ me by phone when they've made a decision.
5) You don't need to ask for confirmation; they will reply _________
6) They interviewed four other __________ for the job as well as me.
7) Val wrote to the company for a job, but there are no ___________ at the moment.
8) I hope they'll ________________ me feedback after the interview.
9) He wants to ____________ for the job, but he still has to fill in the ______________ form.
10) You have to do tests and have several interviews; it's quite a long ________________.
5. ABOUT YOU. Write answers to the questions, or ask another student.
1) What jobs have you applied for in the past? __________________
2) How many interviews have you had?__________________________ _______________________
3) Have any interviewers given you feedback after the interview?..... __
4) How many times have you been the successful candidate? ______
5) Who were your referees? ________________________________
6) Have you ever had to get a work permit? If so, where? _________
B WRITING A CV
1. Before you start. List three things you need to include in a CV.
2. Reading. Read the sections of a CV (A-H) and match them with the headings (1-8).
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1) Personal statement □
2) Personal details □
3) Work experience □
4) Languages □
5) Interests □
6) Other information □
7) Referees □
8) Education and qualifications □
A Czech (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (good)
B Theo Johnson, Head of Postgraduate Studies, London Business School
Sarah Lewis, Marketing Director, International Enterprises
C 1998 - 99 London Business School - Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing
1994 - 98 University of Economics, Prague -graduated in Business Studies
D I am a hard-working and enthusiastic sales andmarketing graduate, who is looking for a challenging position with an international company.
E Travel, swimming, running, reading, cinema, classical music
F Name Frantisek Svoboda
Address 220 Belsize Gardens,London SW22RT
Telephone 070 2268 2331
E-mail [email protected]
Nationality Czech
Date of birth 17th April 1976
G I spent a year travelling in the United States and Latin America between my postgraduate studies and my current job. I also worked for two summers at a summer camp for children in the US. I ran the London Marathon in 2000 and 2001
H 2000 - date Marketing executive, JB Market Consulting, London
1999 - 2000 Marketing trainee International Enterprises, London
3. Vocabulary. Complete (1-5) with the words in italics.
1) Courses or exams lead to _______________________________.
2) _________________ is what you have done in your life or work.
3) A ____________ is a person who has passed a university course.
4) A _________________ is a person learning a job.
5) ___________________ is interested and excited.
4. Speaking. Work in pairs. Look at these 'rules' for writing a CV. Which ones do you agree with? Why?
Make sure your CV is well-organized.
Include a lot of detail - a good CV is long.
List your education and work experience in reverse order - start with your most recent job.
Include additional information that you think could help your application, e.g. travel experience or voluntary work.
Don't send a covering letter - no one reads it.
5. Work in pairs. Look at the job advertisement. Discuss what qualifications and experience applicants need for this job. Do you think Frantisek Svoboda has the right qualifications and experience to apply for the job?
International Marketing Manager
Lopez Garcia is a Spanish-owned investment company currently looking for a marketing professional to join our London office. The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- marketing our services to clients in the UK
- helping to develop the company's marketing plan
- travelling to Spain and Mexico for meetings with clients
- managing a team of ten people.
You need to have a marketing qualification and at least three years' experience. You must be enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible. Ability to speak Spanish is essential.
Apply in writing, with CV, to:Jaime Aranda, Human Resources Manager, [email protected]
6. Writing. Write your CV for a job of your choice (say what it is). Use your own details and add qualifications and work experience which you hope to get in the future. Decide on the best order of the sections in Exercise 2.
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Get real
Work in pairs. Find some adverts for jobs like the one in Exercise 5. Look in newspapers or on the Internet. Choose an advert for a job you would like to do. Give your advert and CV to your partner and take theirs. Suggest ways your partner could adapt their CV to fit the job advert.
Unit 7
