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Unit 13

Employment

Vocabulary

1. accept (v) [әk´sept] принять

2. accounts department (n) [ә´ka|nts] бухгалтерия

3. challenge (n) сложная задача

4. be in charge of (v) возглавлять; отвечать за

5. day off sick (n) больничный лист на день

6. dozen (n) [dšzn] дюжина

7. fill in (v) заполнить

8. flexible (adj) гибкий

9. be keen on doing / интересоваться, увлекаться

be keen to do smth (v)

10. lazy (adj) ленивый

11. look through (v) просматривать

12. offer (v) предлагать

13. previous (adj) [´pri:vıәs] предыдущий

14. prospect (n) [´prãspәkt] перспектива

15. promote (v) продвигать по службе

16. referee (n) [‚refә´ri:] арбитр; лицо, дающее

рекомендацию

reference (n) [´ref(ә)rәns] ссылка; рекомендация, отзыв

17. rely on (v) [rı´laı] полагаться на

18. reply (n) [rı´plaı] ответ

19. resign (v) [rı´zaın] отказаться от должности

20. retire (v) [rı´taıә] выйти на пенсию

21. be sacked (v) быть уволенным

22. satisfactory (adj) [‚sætıs´fæktәri] удовлетворительный

23. self-confidence (n) [´kãnfıdәns] уверенность в себе

24. stall (n) [sté:l] киоск, прилавок

25. take over (v) принять на себя руководство

делом

26. tidy (adj) [´taıdi] опрятный

27. be on top of one’s успешно справляться

work (v) с работой

28. trainee (n) [‚treı´ni:] стажер
13.1. Read the words, guess their meaning.

punctual [´pšŋkt∫|әl] to adapt [ә´dæpt] official [ә´fı∫l]

situation [‚sıt∫|´eı∫n] banking [´bæŋkıŋ] junior [´džu:nıә]

13.2. Use the words below to complete the text.

qualifications application experience interview section CV

Looking for a Job

I thought it would be quite easy to find a job when I left school, but it’s been really difficult. I look through the job (1) _____ in the local paper every week, but everybody seems to want people with lots of (2) _____ and I didn’t do very well at school. I’ve sent my (3) _____ to dozens of companies in the local area but nobody has got back to me. I must have filled in at least thirty (4) _____ forms and I’ve only had one reply. I went for an
(5) _____ last week but it didn’t go very well – they said they wanted someone with more (6) _____, but I’ve never had a job! Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever find anything.

13.3. Use the correct form of these verbs to complete the sentences.

offer go into send it off fill in find apply for

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1. 
   I left university six months ago and I still haven’t _____ a job. It’s more difficult than I thought it would be.
   
2. 
   I’ve _____ a part-time job. I hope I get it – it’s four afternoons a week.
   
3. 
   I’m really sure what I want to do when I leave school. I might _____ banking like my Dad.
   
4. 
   I’ve _____ an application and _____, so now I’ve just got to wait until I hear from them.
   
5. 
   I can’t believe it. They’ve _____ me that job in New York. They want me to start next month.
   

13.4. What do you think of these personal qualities? Mark them P (positive) or N (negative). Explain why.

1. 
   She’s very ambitious. I’m sure she’ll be very successful one day.
   
2. 
   He isn’t very reliable. He takes a day off sick every two weeks.
   
3. 
   She’s a bit lazy. She doesn’t do anything if she doesn’t have to.
   
4. 
   She’s very flexible. She can adapt to most situations.
   
5. 
   He hasn’t got much self-confidence. He worries about what people think of him.
   
6. 
   He’s very punctual. He’s never late for meetings.
   
7. 
   She’s always on top of her work. Her desk is always tidy.
   

13.5. Match the first parts of the sentences with the endings.

1. I wish he were more independent. He tends to rely on 2. I have to keep telling him what to do. He doesn’t really ever think 3. Whatever you ask him to do, he does it wrong. He doesn’t seem to have 4. He’s just so flexible. He’ll adapt 5. You have to tell him what to do and when to do it. He never seems to use 6. You can always depend on him for an honest opinion. He’s not afraid to speak

a) his initiative. b) much common sense. c) his mind. d) for himself. e) to any situation. f) other people too much.

13.6. Read the text and choose the headings for the parts A-E. One heading is extra.

1. 
   Moving up
   
2. 
   Hard times
   
3. 
   Getting a job
   
4. 
   Happier times
   
5. 
   High salary
   
6. 
   Leaving the company
   

The Career Ladder

A

When Paul left school he applied for a job in the accounts department of a local engineering company. They gave him a job as a trainee. He didn’t earn very much but they gave him a lot of training, and sent him on training courses.

B

Paul worked hard at the company and his prospects looked good. After his first year he got a pay rise, and after two years he was promoted. After six years he was in charge of the accounts department with five other employees under him.

C

By the time Paul was thirty, however, he decided he wanted a fresh challenge. He was keen to work abroad, so he resigned from the company and started looking for a new job with a bigger company. After a couple of months he managed to find a job with an international company, which involved a lot of foreign travel. He was very excited about the new job and at first he really enjoyed the traveling, but…

D

After about six months, Paul started to dislike the constant moving around, and after a year he hated it; he hated living in hotels, and never really made any friends in the new company. Unfortunately his work was not satisfactory either and finally he was sacked a year later. After that, Paul found things much more difficult. He was unemployed for over a year. He had to sell his car and move out of his new house. Things were looking bad and in the end he had to accept a part-time job on a fruit and vegetable stall in a market.

E

To his surprise, Paul loved the market. He made lots of friends and enjoyed working in the open air. After two years, he took over

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the stall. Two years later he opened a second stall, and after ten years he had fifteen stalls. Last year Paul retired at the age of 55, a very rich man.
13.7. In the text, find words in bold type which have a similar meaning to the following.

1. 
   told to leave the company
   
2. 
   out of work
   
3. 
   left the company
   
4. 
   was given a better position in the company
   
5. 
   future possibilities in a job
   
6. 
   stopped working for ever
   
7. 
   workers in a company
   
8. 
   wrote an official request for
   
9. 
   responsible for/the boss of
   
10. 
    a very junior person in a company
    
11. 
    working only some of the day or some of the week
    
12. 
    took control of
    
13. 
    it needs a lot of skill, energy and determination to deal with
    
14. 
    included as a necessary part of an activity or situation
    

13.8. Find the logical answer for each of the questions.

1. Why did they sack him? 2. Why did they promote him? 3. Why did he apply for the job? 4. Why did he retire? 5. Why did he resign? 6. Why did he go on the course?

a) Because he was nearly 65. b) Because he was late for work every day. c) Because he needed more training. d) Because he was out of work. e) Because he was the best person in the department. f) Because he didn’t like his boss.

13.9. Translate into English.

1. 
   Кажется, всем нужны высококвалифицированные работники, так что у меня мало шансов получить работу, поскольку у меня нет опыта.
   
2. 
   Если вы пройдете курсы повышения квалификации, вас назначат начальником бухгалтерии.
   
3. 
   Хорошо работать не значит сразу же получить повышение.
   
4. 
   Она была недостаточно гибкой, чтобы адаптироваться ко всем трудностям своей работы. Она решила, что подвергается слишком большому стрессу, и уволилась.
   
5. 
   Я хочу чего-то нового, что потребует от меня приложения всех моих сил и способностей. Поэтому я решил подать заявление о приеме на работу, связанную с заграничными командировками.
   
6. 
   Он начинал стажером, но через несколько лет сумел взять компанию под свой контроль и ушел на пенсию в 70 лет, будучи очень богатым и влиятельным человеком. Смог бы он этого добиться, если бы не был честолюбив и не работал усердно?
   

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Unit 14

A Job Interview. CV. A Letter of Application

Vocabulary

1. asset (n) [´æsәt] имущество,

ценное качество

2. average (adj) [´æv(ә)rıdž] средний

3. the Cambridge First [sә´tıfıkәt] сертификат FCE

Certificate (n)

4. take care of smb, smth (v) заботиться о

5. convenient (adj) [kәn´vi:әniәnt] удобный

6. current (adj) [´kšrәnt] текущий, нынешний

7. curriculum vitae (CV)/ [kә´rıkj|lәm ´vi:taı] биография

re;´sume;´ (n)

8. driving licence (n) [laısns] водительское

удостоверение

9. enclose (v) вкладывать (в письмо)

10. first aid (n) первая помощь

11. fluent (adj) [´flu:әnt] беглый (о речи)

12. fly (v) летать

13. hard-working (adj) трудолюбивый

14. hesitate (v) [´hezı‚teıt] сомневаться, колебаться

15. literate (adj) [´lıt(ә)rәt] грамотный

16. look forward to (v) с нетерпением ожидать

17. response (n) [rıs´pãns] ответ

18. responsible (adj) [rıs´pãnsәbl] ответственный

19. thorough (adj) [´θšrә] тщательный,

основательный

20. tour guide (n) гид
14.1. State the difference between the following:

1. 
   an employer / an employee
   
2. 
   an interviewer / an interviewee
   
3. 
   an application form / a CV
   
4. 
   experience / qualifications
   
5. 
   a salary / a bonus
   
6. 
   a company / a factory
   

14.2. Which is right?

1. 
   Most of our employees / employers have been with the company since we started last year.
   
2. 
   A good interviewer / intervieweeknows how to ask good questions tofind out about people.
   
3. 
   I’m afraid we need someone for this job with much more experience / qualifications.
   
4. 
   If we reach our sales targets, we will get a 20 percent salary / bonus.
   
5. 
   I must fill in the application form / CVfor that job at CoffeeCo. today.
   
6. 
   Children used to have to work in terrible conditions, in companies/factories and mines.
   

14.3. Discuss with a partner the following:

1. 
   What qualities make a good interviewer / engineer / scientist?
   
2. 
   What information should you include in a CV?
   
3. 
   What is a typical salary in Russia for an engineer? What about other countries you know well?
   
4. 
   Would you rather have a high salary and no bonus, or an average salary and possible bonuses?
   
5. 
   Have you ever been an interviewee? What questions were you asked?
   

14.4. Read the Letter of application and define each part of it. Compare it with A formal letter given below.

Letter of Application

Dear Ms Brown,

I am writing to apply for the position of Tour Guide with your company. I saw your advertisement in the Buenos Aires Daily Planet and I would like to be considered for the job.

I believe I am suitable for this post as I already have experience working with young people. I worked at a summer camp in the United States last summer. I was responsible for a group of six children, and my duties also included taking care of basic first aid. I found the job very rewarding and I would like to work with this age again. I feel that my experience would be an asset as a tour group leader.

In addition, I am hard-working and responsible. I passed my high school diploma with a distinction, and have recently passed the Cambridge First Certificate, so you can see that I have the language skills needed for this job. I speak Spanish fluently and have a good working knowledge of French.
I have a clean driving licence and have always been interested in British culture.

I would like to work for your company as it would give me an opportunity to develop my English skills further.

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I am enclosing a copy of my CV with this letter. I would be available for an interview at any time convenient to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours,

Cesar Villaraga

Cesar Villaraga



14.5. Before you write your own letter of application, study the following:

Structure and useful phrases in a letter of application

Introduction Qualifications and experience Personal qualities and addition-nal skills Say why you want the job End the letter

I am writing in response to the job which I saw advertised in the _____ . I would like to be considered for the position of _____ . I heard about this position through my careers officer at school. I am writing to apply for a place on your work training scheme. I believe that I have all the necessary skills and qualifications for this post. I believe that I would be suitable for this post. I have two years’ experience working in this field. I have had considerable experience working with _____ . I have been a qualified _____ for three years. I am a fully qualified _____ . I have passed the _____ (licence). I have taken the course in Excel. I graduated from university with a Grade Point Average of 4,5 (6.0 scale). I am currently studying on a Master’s Degree Programme at _____ (name of the University). I enjoy working in a team. I enjoy the challenge of meeting targets. I am patient and thorough in my work. I am able to carry out most tasks in French. I am fluent in German. I am computer literate. I have a good working knowledge of Excel. I would like the opportunity to learn more about _____ . I would like the opportunity to work for a large, international company like _____ . This job would offer me more experience in my chosen field. You will find a copy of my CV enclosed. I would be happy to attend an interview at a time convenient to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

14.6. Learn how to write your Curriculum vitae (CV).

Your curriculum vitae (CV) should be:

1. 
   Word processed
   
2. 
   Laser printed on good quality paper
   
3. 
   No longer than two pages of A4 paper
   

Your CV should include the following:

1. Personal details

The employer wants to know who you are and how to contact you (essential information only).

2. Education

3. Work experience

Don’t just describe the job – stress what you achieved and what you learnt.

4. Positions of responsibility

If you do not have a lot of work experience, this section will show employers your potential.

5. Skills

Be positive about your ability – never undersell your experience.

6. Interests

Stress any significant achievements related to your interests.

7. Referees

Current students and recent graduates should choose an academic referee and a personal one (this could be an employer).

CV /Re;ґsume;ґ/

Put your most recent education first. Don’t go far back in time or leave any gaps. Put your most recent experience first. Give more detail about more relevant experience. Miss this section out if you haven’t had a position of responsibility. Don’t just list your interests – add a few details. Give two referees.

Personal details Melanie Henderson 99 Newlands Park London SE 30 8U Date of birth 30.05 1978 Education 2000 – present Degree in French and film studies, University of London Specialist subjects: British cinema 1995 – 2000 Royal Latin School, Aylesbury 4 A Levels: French (B), (German) (C), English (B), History (B), Art (A), Maths (B), Economics (B) Work experience 2003 Information officer Futuroscope, France Responsible for dealing with enquiries in a busy office, responding to 2,000 enquiries a week. This demonstrated my ability to retain a professional approach and a sense of humour while working under pressure. 2002 Customer Services Assistant Provided support for customer enquiries. Dealing with customers’ complaints demonstrated my ability to remain calm under pressure. Explaining complex issues simply and clearly helped me to develop my communication skills. Positions of responsibility In my final year at school, I helped organize a careers fair for all final year students. Skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheet Working knowledge of French and Italian Current clean driving license. Interests Travel: I have traveled extensively and independently in Europe. Music: I play the guitar in a semi-professional band and played at student clubs. Referees Hamish Roberts Richard Gayle (Tutor at University of London) (Customer Services 17 Woodland Avenue Manager/DAT) Oxford 31 Pleasant Street OX11 7GGR London SE18 3LSR

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