Exercise 3 Mark the sentences True / False. Correct the false sentences.

1. A job search, like charity, begins at home.

2. Let as many people as possible know that you are available to assist.

3. It is a good idea to give the people you know copies of your diploma.

4. Volunteer work, like temporary work, is a way of earning money.

5. The more people you meet, the greater the possibility that someone will help you with your dream job.

6. If you attend job fairs you can meet and interview with human resources directors.

7. You should conduct a direct mail campaign.

8. It’s a good idea to work for a company you are interested in on a voluntary basis.

Exercise 4 Mark the variant that is not mentioned in the text.

1. The job sources are

a) friends b) neighbors c) fellow students d) relatives

2. Job-hunting includes

a) volunteer work b) meeting friends c) conducting mail campaign

b) d) attending job fairs

3. Volunteer work can help you to

a) save money b) meet a lot of people c) find a dream job

b) d) improve skills

4. At job fairs people

a) interview with different companies b) present (?) their resumes

c) are dressed professionally d) make presentations

5. Direct personal campaign involves

a) work-study b) mailing c) job fairs d) volunteer work

 

Exercise 5 Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Найбільш зручне джерело різноманітних робіт – це ваші родичі, друзі і сусіди.

2. Дайте людям, яких ви знаєте, копії свого резюме.

3. Вони можуть прискорити процес прийняття рішення.

4. Для вас може бути вигідно попрацювати без заробітної плати.

5. Суспільна (на добровільних засадах) робота може також дати вам можливість покращити де-які навички.

6. Ярмарок вакансій може зекономити (зберегти) вам і час і гроші.

7. Ваше резюме буде невід’ємною частиною безпосередньої особистої кампанії.

8. Гарною ідеєю буде зайнятися (залучитися в) своєю особистою програмою дослідження робіт.

 

Exercise 6 Read the dialogue.

At the job fair

Job-hunter: Hello, I’m Alice Davidson.

Company representative: Nice to meet you, Ms. Davidson. Do you know anything about our company?

Job-hunter: Surely. Your company has been in the world market since 1991 and it has a good reputation in our country as well as abroad.

Company representative: That’s true. What position are you applying for?

Job-hunter: I’ve got a Bachelor’s degree in Law.

Company representative: I see. Do you have any work experience?

Job-hunter: No, but I’m ready to assist on a voluntary basis to get some experience and improve my skills.

Company representative: Could you mention your strengths, please?

Job-hunter: I’m responsible and neat (исполнительный).

Company representative: OK. And weaknesses?

Job-hunter: Oh! May be stubborn at times.

Company representative: Sometimes it can be a positive feature! Have you any questions?

Job-hunter: No, but I would be the happiest person if I work for your company.

Company representative: Leave your resume and we’ll contact you in a week.

Job-hunter: Thanks. Good bye.

Company representative: It was nice to meet you. Bye.

 

Exercise 7 Imagine that one of your friends is looking for a job.

What would you recommend him or her? Don't forget to use speech patterns:

I think you should..; You'd better..; To my mind..; As a matter of fact..; It is necessary... (You can use the given tips).

1. Write a good resume.

2. Dress officially.

3. Get information about the companies you are applying to.

4. Be ready to speak about your strengths and weaknesses.

5. Think of a few questions for the person you are talking to at the career fair.Here are some ideas to get you started.

· Where are you from? Where did you go to college? (People love talking about themselves!)

· How did you get started at this company?

· What’s your favorite thing about this company?

· What types of entry-level candidates are you looking for?

6. Give short positive answers.

Exercise 8 Be ready to speak up about the process of job seeking:

v job sources;

v volunteer work;

v job fairs;

v personal campaign.

UNIT 2

Exercise 1 Read the article and try to guess the meaning of the words print in italics. Consult your dictionary if necessary.

 

Applying for a job

There was time when job seekers could simply visit a potential employer and be interviewed, but that time has long since passed. In this complex world where distance, time, and sheer numbers discour­age personal involvement, the resume and letter of application have become the most essential ingredient in both the job search and hiring process.

Due to rapid development of business activities and creation of joint stock companies in our country, there increases the necessity of knowing how to make these documents in English, as the English language has become the language of business communication.

A strong resume is one of your best bets for getting a potential employer's attention. The success of your job campaign is completely dependent on the effectiveness of your resume. A good resume results in interviews; an inferior one is simply discarded.

Resume is a summary of ID data, objectives of an applicant, education, employment, professional skills and occupations. It must have a page size. The main idea of any resume is to create a favorable impression on a potential employer.As such, your resume must represent you in the clearest, most forceful manner.

Nowadays employers receive hundreds of resumes each day. If a resume is more than two pages long, it will be immediately rejected, as will those that appear cluttered and don't invite easy reading. Spelling or grammatical mistakes are never tolerat­ed. So your resume must show immediately that you have the ability to organize information and present it in a clear, concise manner. You must instantly communicate to the reader that you know where you are going with your career, and that you have just the right background to make you a valuable staff addition.

Curriculum Vitae differs from resume by its size and higher position that is applied for.