The next day Paul Lucas dialed Mrs. MacNeils's number.

Secre г ary: Dynateam Innovations. Personnel Department.

  Lucas:          Hello. Paul Lucas speaking. Could I talk to Mrs. MacNeil?

  secretary: Putting you through.

 

steno:       Stella MacNeil speaking.

Lucas:      Hello, Mrs. MacNeiL I am Paul Lucas. I got your

message. I'11 be happy to come to an interview next

Monday.                                          °

Stella:      That's fine, Paul. Please come to the reception on

the first floor. Our secretary will meet you there

and you'll be shown to ту office.

Lucas:     Thank you, Mrs. MacNeil. I'11 be there.

stella:      And don't forget to bring with you any certificates,

diplomas and references.

Lucas:     How many references до you need?

steno:      We usually ask for two. See you on Monday.

Good-bye.

 

 

Paul Lucas's interview lasted for nearly an hour and а half. Не was asked many questions concerning his education, previous experience, personal qualities, interests and reasons far changing jobs.

 

Here is an extract from а job interview.

steno: Paul, what kind of а work environment are you most comfortable in?

Paul:    1 like to work in а team. I am а real team player. Sense

of cooperation, of having common goals is very impor­

tant for те. And I also appreciate the existence of

opportunities for personal growth.

Stella: How до you work under pressure?

Paul:    1 can соре with such а situation I сап be positive and

professional in а demanding environment.

Stella: What two things are most important to you in your job?

Paul:    1 would say а fast-moving and professional environment

and а possibility of making ту own decisions. А

sense of responsibility is also very important for те.

  Stella:                    This job involves а lot of travelling. Are you willing to

travel?

Paul:    1 like travelling. it's а wonderful opportunity to meet people, to make new contacts. I'd like to see the world.

Stella: Does your family support your decision to move to Cleveland?

Paul:    Yes. Му wife is looking forward to moving to Cleveland. She wants to be closer to her sister who lives in Sheffield-Lake.

Stella:          Really, that's а very nice place. Му family used to live

there. When will you be ready to start?

Paul: If! get this position, I'll be available from September l.

Stella: And you, Paul. Do you have any questions?

Paul:     Yes, what's your policy regarding promotions?

Ste11a: Our current policy is to promote from within. We до not believe in parachuting. But, that does not mean that an outsider сап not get а job with us.

Paul:      Do you offer any perks?

Stella: Quite а few. In addition to the usual company cars and luncheon vouchers we are now offering prospective employees free membership of а dating agency. Our research has shown that employees who have succes­sful love lives are more productive than those who don't. But you don't need this perk, до you?

Paul:      No, I don't. Not this one.

Ste11a: Paul, Mr. Boden, the head of our export division would also like to have а world with you. Every candidate usually meets with те and the head of the department he would like to work in. Mr: Boden will be meeting you in 15 minutes. Good luck.

BUSINESS VOCABULARY

Analyst                                          аналитик

Annual ежегодный

Appointment                                  назначение, встреча

BA                               бакалавр искусств

Brand loyalty                                 верность торговой марке

Certificate                       сертификат

Contract of employment   трудовое соглашение

Cooperation                      сотрудничество

Сору                                    копия, экземпляр

Hard -                                             -на диске

Printed ~                                        -на листе бyмaги~

Curriculum vitae                        автобиография

- Date v.                                         проставить дату

Delay                                             задержка

Dial а number v.                             набрать номер

Diploma                                         диплом

Direct interface                               прямой контакт

Duties                               должностные обязанности

Employer                         работодатель

Enter key words v.                         ввести ключевые слова

Experience                        практический опыт

Free membership                  бесплатное членство

 In-company training     обучение на предприятии

Interview                            собеседование, интервью

Job                                           работа

- Full-time -                              ~полный рабочий день

Part-time -                                -неполный рабоций день

Market research            исследование рынка

MBA магистр делового администрирования

Motivating     умение дать стимул

Office офис, контора

Opening         открытие

Personnel department отдел кадров

Personnel manager        начальник отдела кадров, менеджер по персоналу

Planning                                   планирование

Process salary v.                      начислять зарплатy

Productive продуктивный

Promote v.     продвигать по службе

Promotion продвижение

Promotional               поощрительный, стимулирующий, связанный с   продвижением по службе

Reception                                 приемная стойка

Recruit v.                                                        набирать

- Reference                               рекомендация

Relocate v,                               переехать

- Resume                                  резюме, автобиография

sales coordinator                      координатор продаж

Sales performance                    уровень продаж

Sales team                  торговые представители

 Secretary                       секретарь

 selection Board   отборочная комиссия

Sign у.                          подписать

Team player человек, умеющий работать в коллективе

Update v.                                 обновить

(Upon) request                         (no) просьбе

Voucher                                   ваучер, гарантия, свидетельство

Web site                                   вэб сайт

Work environment          обстановка в рабочем коллективе

Work under pressure v.          работать в условиях етресса

 

 

Interview.                Review

 

l. Did Paul Lucas read an advertisement about an opening in Dynateam Innovations in а newspaper or hear in on the radio?

2. What key words did Paul Lucas type in to get information

on job opportunities?

3. Paul Lucas sent his resume by E-mail, did not he?

4. What position at Dynateam Innovations did he want to

get?

5. What information did Paul Lucas include in the section

`Summary' of his resume?

6. Did he get any special training?

7. What was Paul Lucas responsible for while working

for ACTRA, Inc.?

8. Paul's interests include parachuting and mountain biking,

don't they?

9_ Who interviewed Paul Lucas and where?

10. What kind of а work environment was Paul Lucas most

comfortable in?

 

Your own business

Do you feel nervous and uncomfortable when passing an interview?

How до you get ready for an interview?

What personal strengths до you point out during an interview? What would you say, if asked: "What you really want to до

in life?"

Would you welcome an opportunity to relocate?

 

· Write your own resume in English.

· Think of the questions that you would like to ask а prospective

employer during an interview.