CAREER ADVANCEMENT
RESUMÉS & INTERVIEWS
Job advertisements
I. Translate
| 1. Считаете ли Вы себя активным участником коллектива, способным выполнять работу превосходным образом? | 1. |
| 2. | 2. I am an ideal candidate for this rewarding career opportunity. |
| 3. | 3. The mission is to target the youth market and achieve higher profitability and visibility. |
| 4. | 4. You will meet this challenging goal by performing market and competitive analysis, developing appropriate business strategies, establishing relations with new clients and supervising a team of marketing associates. |
| 5. | 5. Candidates must have an MBA from an accredited university, a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business administration, at least seven years of marketing/promotion experience including supervisory responsibilities, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. |
| 6. Предпочтение отдается кандидатам, свободно владеющим иностранным языком. | 6. |
| 7. Мы можем предложить подходящим кандидатам зарплату от 80 000 долларов, а также социальный пакет и существенные дополнительные льготы. | 7. |
| 8. | 8. Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
II. Comprehension
| 1. What does an Equal Opportunity Employer stand for? | 1. |
| 2. What position is advertised in the reading? | 2. |
| 3. What will the employee’s goal be? | 3. |
| 4. What qualifications are required? | 4. |
| 5. What will the employee’s salary be? | 5. |
Research a company
I. Comprehension
| 1. What is necessary to do before going to an interview? | 1. |
| 2. What is a company profile? | 2. |
| 3. What is Anita Lectrice? | 3. |
Review a resumé
I. Translate
| 1. | 1. Solicited new accounts totalling over $5 million in profits. |
| 2. Выполнял обязанности руководителя, что включало в себя принятие маркетинговых решений, ценообразование, прогнозирование и стратегическое планирование. | 2. |
| 3. | 3. Ensured cost-effective practices and acted as liaison with clients. |
| 4. | 4. Supervised department staff (25 full-time employees) |
II. Comprehension
| 1. What action words does Miles use in his resume? | 1. |
| 2. What is Miles’s present job? | 2. |
| 3. What does Miles tell about his personal life on his resume? | 3. |
III. Write your own resume for an American company.
Your cover letter
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| 1. | 1. I have an MBA and years of experience in supervisory capacities which have helped me to develop strong work ethic. |
| 2. | 2. I have an ambition to be a part of the senior management team. |
| 3. Я быстро приспосабливаюсь к новой обстановке и свободно общаюсь с носителями иностранных языков. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. My resumé will attest to my accomplishments and professional experience. |
II. Communicate
| 1. Если вы хотите, чтобы работодатель знал, что вы не испытываете трудностей при общении, какую фразу будет наиболее уместно использовать в резюме? | 1. |
III. Draft a covering letter to your resumé.
Interview errors
I. Translate
| 1. | 1. Well, your credentials are very impressive. |
| 2. | 2. Could you be more specific? |
| 3. | 3. We don’t share this opinion. |
II. Comprehension
| 1. Why should you maintain an eye contact while speaking or listening to the interviewer? | 1. |
| 2. What is unusual about Miles’s handshake? | 2. |
| 3. What is wrong with Miles’s answer “My motto is – be prepared”. | 3. |
| 4. Make a list of Mile’s errors during the interview. (6) | 4. - |
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Job interviews – the right way
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| 1. | 1. I’ve heard wonderful things about you from my associates. |
| 2. | 2. Can you tell me about the contributions you made there? |
| 3. Моим главным достижением стало повышение эффективности. | 3. |
| 4. | 4. Do you feel the need to keep superiors and subordinates informed of your every move? |
| 5. | 5. What would you say is your greatest weakness? |
| 6. | 6. How do you handle that? |
| 7. | 7. I try to put myself in the other person’s shoes. |
| 8. Они считают меня требовательным, своего рода перфекционистом, но справедливым. | 8. |
II. Comprehension
| 1. Does the interviewer make any small talk before the interview? | 1. |
| 2. If you are interviewing for a position in a company what should you focus on? | 2. |
| 3. How can you describe Miles’s attitude during this interview? | 3. |
Discuss benefits
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| 1. | 1. Does the company have a policy on freelancing? |
| 2. | 2. Where do you draw the line? |
| 3. | 3. The company offers a full range of health benefits, as well as stock options for employees. |
| 4. | 4. There is no pension program per se. But we offer a 401 (k) plan. |
| 5. Когда я смогу начать получать бонусы? | 5. |
| 6. Вы будете иметь право на бонусы с первого дня работы в нашей компании. | 6. |
| 7. | 7. Enrolment in the plan is quarterly. |
| 8. | 8. Can you tell me about your vacation policy? |
II. Comprehension
| 1. What is freelancing? | 1. |
| 2. What are relevant issues to raise during an interview? | 2. |
| 3. What do you mean by saying “I need a ballpark figure.” | 3. |
| 4. What kind of benefits does this company offer? | 4. |
The job offer
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| 1. Мы рады предложить Вам должность руководителя отдела маркетинга в нашей компании. | 1. |
| 2. | 2. Your salary is $82,000 plus bonus incentives, a performance based bonus structure will be established within a month. |
| 3. | 3. Your expense account and travel budget will be outlined in an itemized overall budget statement. |
| 4. В приложении к данному письму Вы найдете должностную инструкцию, стратегический план развития компании, программное заявление и предварительный порядок начисления бонусов для данной должности. | 4. |
II. Write a job offering letter.