Task V. Practise using the Language reference.

 

Read and translate the sentences.

 

I started my career in retail as a sales assistant, but now I own a shop.

He started his career as a lawyer then became a novelist.

He applied for a job with Investment Bank.

He was interviewed by two directors.

I've applied for a job as a secretary with a salary of £20,000 a year.

We get our wages on Friday afternoon.

A wageis usually paid weekly for a job that needs physical strength or skill, for example a builder's job or a job in a factory.

A salaryis usually paid monthly, especially to professional employees or people working in an office.

'I've just been made redundant' 'Well, at least you weren't fired.'

He was promoted to the general manager.

 

Read and translate the text.

CV (a curriculum vitae or resume) is a summary of your experience and qualifications. The employer quickly sees your education, training and background. Like the letter of application, the resume (CV or summary) should make the employer interested in you. It is essential if you are applying for a new job or for promotion within your company, or even to register as a delegate at a conference. Some information might be givenin your CV, some in your letter of application, and perhaps some on a Supplementary Information Sheet (giving information relevant to the particular job you are applying for).

 

Read and translate the checklist (инструкция).

 

A CV (Resume, Summary)

 

1.  Study the job and learn everything about the job requirements.

2. State your career interest.

3. Summarize your education. List degrees you have received and the institutions you have attended.

4. Summarize your work experience. Give the name and location of the company, give your duties, state the aspects of yourjob which are important for the position you are applying for.

5. List your education and experience in reverse chronological order, that is begin to list with the most recent.

6. "References" refers to people who will give a recommendation of your character and ability. Always get an individual permission before you use him or her as a reference.

7. Use sentence fragments in a CV. Use the verbs of action and limit the use of personal pronouns and articles.

8. If you have had many different kinds of jobs, focus on the skills you have but not on the job history. List your work experience under the headings - "Administration", "Technical Skills'" etc

9.  Type your CV. Limit yourself to one page. Do not us abbreviations.

10. Make up a list of words you use in a letter of application and a CV.

Remember you will need the words later to speak on the topic or complete the papers to get a job.

Read and translate the text.

 

A letter of application

Remember this letter is the first direct contact between a candidate and an employer. The letter should be well written and presented. It usually has 3 paragraphs in which you should;

- state your wish to apply and say what you have learned about the job;

- say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of the company;

- show how you can help the company with your skills and experience;

- indicate your wish to attend an interview (and possibly state when you would be free to attend).

Thus, to write the letter well you should use the checklist.

1. Remember your goal to get a personal interview.

2. Study the job description or an advertisement carefully. Find out as much as you can about the company and the employer.

3. Focus on your reader. Write to a person, not to a company.

4. Use the first paragraph to state the job and to express your interest in it. Use a positive, confident tone.

5. Use the second paragraph to describe your experience, qualification and present Situation.

6.Finish by asking for an interview. Give the details necessary for the employer to contact you easily.

7. Check your letter carefully.

 

Study the sample of resume.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE
Name:	John Phillip Hunt
Address:	24 Mulberry Rd Brixton LONDON SW14 SHU
Telephone:	0181-592284; mobile 07905339242
Email:	jpJ-iunt@compuserve,com
Nationality:	British
Date of birth:	22 May 1983
Marital Status:	Single
Education/Qualifications: 2005-2006   2001-2005   1994-2001	University of Bristol: MSc in Management King's College, London: BA (hons.) Russian and German, class 2:1 Burford Community College, Oxford Rd, Burford, Oxon. 9 GCSEs (English, Mathematics, Physics, History, Technology, German, Russian, French, Music) 4 A levels: German (A), Russian (B), History (B), English (C)
Work Experience: September 2003-June 2004   July-August 2002     March 2000     June 1998	10 months working in Personnel Department of the Max-Plank-Institut fur Informatik in Saarbrucken, Germany 6 weeks teaching English to foreign students at Swan School of English, Oxford 1 week's 'shadowing' experience to Assistant Marketing Manager, EAA Technology (Environmental Energy), Didcot 2 weeks’ work experience at Marks and Spencer. Oxford
Skills:	Computer literate; clean driving licence
Referees:	Dr Michael Edwards {Arts Faculty) King's College London EC12 4HR   Dr Elaine Grigson (Management Research Centre) University of Bristol Bristol BS81TH