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Note: gear – сделать что-либо для конкретного случая

asset – именно тот, кто нужен

Text B (part 2) How to write a CV

When applying for a job you’ll be in competition with a number of other candidates. So your CV is important – interviewers will decide whether or not to see you on the strength of what you have written. Don’t just think of it as a list of facts; it should sum up your personal, educational and career history, as well as being an indication of your strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few suggestions:

Presentation

• Always type your CV. Use a good typewriter or word processor.

If a CV is hand-written, it goes into the wastepaper basket.

• Use good quality paper. Don’t give the impression this is just another photocopy.

• Never send a CV without a covering letter explaining which vacancy you’re applying for. If you’re writing “on spec.”, send a short letter explaining what kind of post you’re looking for.

• Don’t fax a CV unless you’re asked to. It’s a confidential document.

Content

• Write a list of important headings. These should include your name, date of birth, your address (and your e-mail address, if you have one), phone number (at work and at home), your work record and so on.

• Start with your most recent job and work backwards.

• Don’t leave out any vital information. If you spent a year or two traveling, say so. Years that are unaccounted for will seem suspicious.

• Don’t include any negative information, such as exam failures or lost jobs. Be positive about yourself, but don’t lie or you will undermine yourself from the start.

• Don’t ask for your CV to be returned; many companies keep CVs on file for future reference.

Note: “on spec”. – на авось

work backwards – прежние места работы

Curriculum Vitae (жизнеописание)

Name – имя

Surname – фамилия

Date of birth – дата рождения

Place of birth – место рождения

Tel. No – номер телефона

Address – адрес

Marital status – семейное положение

Education – образование

Languages – языки

Practical skills – практические навыки

Employment experience – опыт работы

Interests – увлечения, интересы

The sample of Curriculum Vitae

Name: Vera Petrovna Izmailova

Address: 42, Zhulebinskiy b-rd 899, 101145 Moscow, Russia

Home tel. number: 1060644

Mobile: 8900250470

E-mail:

Date of birth: 24.02.1986

Education:

University: 2003-2008 Plekhanov Russian Economic Academy,

International Business School; will graduate with Bachelor

Degree in Economics.

School: 1993-2003 Moscow school 1738, 14 Lermontovsky p-kt

2001 summer Flowergate School for studying English,

Canterbury, England.

Practical skills: computer literate

Work experience: 2003 summer Meat Marketing Company, worked as a secretary.

Interests: music, piano, art, traveling, volleyball

Sample of Cover Letter.

Borgfelder Strasse 11

Hamburg 20537

Germany

(0049) 40-33 23 09

12 March 2000

Dear Sir \ Madam,

I have heard about your organization from a friend, and am writing to apply for work with you this summer. I am interested in any jobs you may have, either as a tour guide, a sports coach or possibly restaurant work.

I am a twenty-year-old student (date of birth 12-th July, 1979), in my third year of a four year language course at Hamburg University. I speak three languages fluently (German, English and Spanish) and have had a full driving license for a year. I have no experience as a tour guide but have worked in various restaurants in Hamburg, and I am good at working with people. I am also a member of a university tennis team, and have been working as a tennis coach with children aged 12-14 for the last three years,

Please note that my university course finishes on 10-th June, so I will be available from then. If you want to phone me, you can contact me at home after six o’clock. Unfortunately I don’t have a fax number or e-mail address.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Iris Hauptmann

a) Write your CV and a covering letter. Try to follow all the recommendations given above. Use the expressions: I’m writing to apply

Please note

Look forward

Yours faithfully (sincerely)

b) Write an application for a job.

An application for a job.

Work Canada is an organization helping young people (aged 18-27) to find work within the tourist industry in Canada. Jobs include hotel and restaurant work, child day care, sports instructors, activity leaders, tour guides for foreign visitors, etc.

WORK CANADA APPLICATION FORM

First name …………Iris………….. Last name …………Hauptmann…………

male female (tick)

Address…………………………….. Postcode ………………………………...

City/Country ……………………………………………………………………

Tel (include town & country code) (home) …………………………………….

Tel (work) ……………………………….. Fax ……………………………….

e-mail ………………………………..

Best time to reach me is ………………………………………

Date of birth ……28.6.79…….

Earliest travel date (year / month) ………………………………………………

Driving license yes no learning

Languages spoken ……German…………………………………………………

Present occupation or studies …………………………………………………...

Which of these work areas interests you? (tick at least one box)

hotel restaurant child care tour guide sports instructor activity leader

Describe any relevant experience you have …………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………...

…………………………………………………………………………………..

How did you hear about Work Canada?

newspaper website personal recommendation other …………

Interview 1

Applicant: Yeah, the traffic was terrible, and the weather, it took me ages to get here, and then I couldn’t find the car park! I’ll just put my umbrella in the corner here, shall I? Anyway, I’m really sorry I’m late.

Interviewer: Well, I’m glad you got here in the end. Now, we should probably get going as fast as we can, because I’ve got another interview at 12.00. I think the most important question I can ask is “Why do you want to work for us?”

A: Well, I’m a bit bored where I’m working at the moment, so I’d really like a change. I mean, I’ve been there for nearly a year now. I don’t know if I’ll like it more here, but it’s a bigger company, and the salary’s a lot better than the job I’ve got. Also, I like the idea of flextime, because I find it really hard to get up in the morning!

I: And what would you say your main strengths and weaknesses are?

A: Strengths? A sense of humor. And weaknesses? Well, everybody says I’m really disorganized, but I don’t think I am. I’m sometimes a bit late, you know, for meetings and deadlines, but I usually survive! I think I’m reliable – I always do what I say I’m going to do, eventually.

I: Why do you think you’d be good at this job?

A: Oh … hmm? That’s a difficult question. Well, I’ve got the right qualifications, I’m interested, and I like a challenge. I’m quite independent, too.

I: And where do you want to be in five year’s time?

A: Australia, I hope! I mean I’m planning to stay in Britain for a year or two, but to be honest I really want to move somewhere hot and sunny. And after a couple of years I’ll probably feel like another change.

I: OK. And what about your free time? What sort of thing do you do?

A: Um, well, I like to keep my weekends completely free – I hate having, having to work at the weekend, because I go walking. I try to get up to Scotland whenever I can. And I play a lot of sport, tennis, squash, things like that, you know…

Interview 2

Applicant: A bit of cinema, a bit of reading, you know… I don’t really have very much free time, really. In my current job I quite often have to work on Saturdays and Sundays, or late at night when the computers can be turned off – we sometimes can’t do much during the day because everyone’s using their machines.

Interviewer: OK, great. Perhaps we can turn to this job now. First of all, why do you want to work for us?

A: I think because yours is the biggest company in the field. I’m really interested in modern communications, and the biggest company should offer the biggest opportunities.

I: And what are your strengths and weaknesses?

A: Weaknesses? I haven’t got any! And strengths? Ambition. I really want to do well, and I’m flexible and reliable.

I: Why do you think you’d be good at this job?

A: Oh, um, why would I be good? I don’t know really… I just think I’d be good at it, I mean, I know a lot about systems support, and this seems to be the perfect job for me.

I: Where do you want to be in five year’s time?

A: I want to progress within the organization – I’d like more responsibility, and more money too, if possible!

I: Speaking of money, could I ask you a few details about your current salary and extras?

A: Yes, sure. Well, I’m earning 19.000 at the moment, but then I get some over time on top of that, so I suppose altogether it comes to more like twenty-two. And I’m a member of the company pension scheme which is good for the future…

Dos and Don’ts For Job Seekers

Choose the most interesting for you dos and don’ts and try to remember them

• DO learn ahead of 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 straightforwadness.

• 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 flexibility and readiness to learn.

• DO be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.

• DON’T keep stressing your need for a job.

• DON’T discuss past experience which has no application to the job situation.

• DON’T apologize for your age.

• DON’T be untidy in appearance.

• DON’T display “cocksuredness”.

• DON’T cringer 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 go on an interview without a record of your former work connection.

• DON’T arrive late and breathless for an interview.

• DON’T be “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.

Compulsory vocabulary.

Work (general)

What is your occupation? – Чем Вы занимаетесь?

What is your trade (profession)? – Какая у Вас профессия?

What do you do for a living? – Чем вы занимаетесь?

What is your regular business? – Чем Вы постоянно занимаетесь?

What company do you work for? – В какой фирме (компании) вы работаете?

I entered upon office a year ago. – Я вступил в должность год тому назад.

Who is in charge of your department? – Кто заведует Вашим отделом?

Are there any workers wanted in this factory? – Нужны ли рабочие на этом заводе?

Have you a big personnel (staff)? – У Вас большой штат?

He has been promoted. – Он получил повышение.

He’s a place hunter. – Он карьерист.

I work as … - Я работаю в качестве …

I am on full time. – Я работаю на ставку.

I am on half pay. – Я работаю на полставки.

From 9 to 5. – С 9 до 5.

We have a seven-hour shift at our work. – У нас на заводе семи часовой рабочий день

I’m on duty now. – Я сейчас на работе (на дежурстве).

I have a full (short, part) time job. – Я работаю полный (короткий\неполный) день.

I shall be commissioned to N. – Я поеду в командировку в Н.

I’m on vacation now. – У меня сейчас каникулы.

I have this day off. – Этот день у меня свободный.

It’s time for a break. – Пора сделать перерыв.

Discharge (увольнение)

To leave the job. – Уволиться.

He was discharged (fired, layed off). – Его уволили.

It’s time for him to retire. – Ему пора на отдых.

He is taking early retirement. – Он уходит на пенсию раньше времени.

She was made redundant. – Ее уволили по сокращению штатов.

She claimed for unfair dismissal. – Она подала жалобу в связи с несправедливым увольнением.

Today I handed in my resignation. – Сегодня я подал заявление по собственному желанию.

Out of work. (без работы)

I’m looking (hunting, on the looking) for a job. – Я ищу работу (место).

To give up one’s work. – Бросить работу.

I am out of work now. – Я сейчас без работы.

I am between jobs. – Я временно не работаю.