C) check the information by asking questions?
D) _________________________
6. If your colleagues seem angry and tense, do you
A) ask about their problems?
B) tell them to pull themselves together?
C) feel the same emotions?
D) ________________________
7. What management style do you prefer?
A) I'm always firm with employees.
B) I try to think flexibly.
C) I'm always lenient.
D) ________________________
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Choose the necessary word and put it in the sentence.
IS IT EASY TO BE AN EXECUTIVE?
I am an _________ of a big firm. Many people think that an executive does nothing but gets high salary which he __________ himself. Believe me, it's not easy to occupy such _________. To be a __________ executive you should make _________ every hour. I'm _________ to paper work too. I have to coordinate the work of _________ and different __________ of industry. Also it is necessary _________ and _________ before the __________. The work of an executive has many _________, that's why I have more __________ than others, that's why I have a right _________ and _________ people. It's a great responsibility to be an executive.
____________________________________________________________
To be accustomed, administrator, authority, branches, careful and important decisions, competent, to delegate authority, an executive, to evaluate, to fire, functions, to set objectives, to hire, major departments, position
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What are the qualities of "the perfect boss" and "the perfect
manager"? Write them down and compare.
The perfect boss The perfect manager
1. _______________ 1. _________________
2. _______________ 2. _________________
3. _______________ 3. _________________
4. _______________ 4. _________________
5. _______________ 5. _________________
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Imagine that you are a manager and you need a new employee. Write an advertisement. You may start with following phrases:
1. We are looking for someone who is prepared to show initiative and to work under the supervision of the personal assistant of the vice president …
2. The company is looking for some one who enjoys contact with people outside the company …
3. The company is looking for somebody who is prepared to travel a lot and to be away from home sometimes at the weekends …
Imagine that you are a manager and you need a new employee. Write your own advertisement.
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Answer the following questions connected with choosing your career:
1. Have you already made up your mind about your future profession?
2. When did you determine your plans for the future?
3. Did anybody help you to make the choice?
4. What reasons helped you to choose this profession?
5. How do you prepare for your future profession?
6. What qualities are necessary for your profession?
7. What are the difficulties in your future profession?
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Read and translate the dialogue. Will Janet manage to get this position? Explain your point of view.
A JOB INTERVIEW
The Employer'soffice. There is a knock at the door.
Employer: Come in! Janet Nicholson, isn't it?
Janet: Yes, that's right.
Employer: Do sit down, Janet. Now – you're 22, and you've just finished the University and you've got good diploma. You are interested in economics, especially accounting and English. Why have you chosen accounting?
Janet: I thought I'd like to learn something more about activity of business and how transactions effect on the firm's financial condition.
Employer: Now you want to work with us as an accountant. Please, tell me a bit more about yourself.
Janet: Well, I wanted to go into journalism really, but it seems very difficult to get in.
Employer: Do you think you'd like working in an office?
Janet: I did three weeks during our practice last summer.
Employer: Do you think you would like routine work?
Janet: Yes I think.
Employer: Good. Isn't there anything you'd like to ask me?
Janet: You said "good salary" in the advertisement but you didn't actually say how much.
Employer: We were thinking of $150 for the first three months. And then if everything is satisfactory we'd raise it to $250 after that. I want to give you a written test now. Go to the room at the end of the corridor. If you pass that, I'll let you know.
Janet: Thank you. Goodbye.
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Read the text. Give examples of highly skilled, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled jobs. What are people who do these jobs skilled at? What are you skilled at?
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education should teach people how to think, not prepare them for a particular job. But the trouble with graduates, people who have just left university, is that their paper qualifications are good, however they don't have work experience. They don't know how business works. That's why a company can organize special training courses for such beginners in order to train them for a particular job.
For some jobs it is necessary to have a skill. A skill is the ability to do something well, especially because you have learned how to do it and practiced it. Jobs, and the people who do them, can be described as highly skilled (e.g. car designer), skilled (e.g. car production manager), semi- skilled (e.g. taxi driver) and unskilled (e.g. car cleaner). You can say that someone is skilled at customer care, or skilled in communicating, or good with people.
If you want to find a prestigious job, it isn't enough to be skilled at something. It is necessary to have some more qualities. Usually companies look for people who are:
♦ self-motivated – good at working on their own;
♦ systematic and organized – can work in a planned, orderly way;
♦ computer-literate – good with computers;
♦ numerate – good with numbers;
♦ motivated – very keen to do well in their jobs;
♦ team players – people who work well with other people.
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Imagine that you are looking for a job. You should come to an
interview. Be ready to answer the most typical questions.
1. Can you say a few words about yourself?
2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
3. We have a lot of applicants for this job. Why should we appoint you?
4. What is your most valuable experience?
5. How can you describe your personality?
6. Which is more important to you: status or money?
7. Why do want to get this job?
8. How long do you think you stay with us if we appoint you?
9. What are you most proud of having done in your life?
10. What was the worst problem you have had in your life and you have solved it?
11. What is your best quality?
12. What are your long-range goals?
13. What do you do in your spare time?
Answer the following questions:
1. What does curriculum vitae (CV) (BrE) or resume (AmE) mean?
2. Why is it necessary to have the curriculum vitae?
3. Have you got an up-to-date CV?
4. What is important to remember when writing your CV?
5. How long should the ideal CV be?
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Read the text. Do you agree/disagree with the advice in the text? Explain your opinion. What else can you advise?
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE curriculum vitae
♦ Make sure your skills, interests and work experience match the job exactly.
♦ Put your education and career in reverse order (the most resent first).
♦ Don't leave unexplained gaps in your career.
♦ Don't lie, or you may be caught out in the interview. Go back through your jobs and assignments to identify tasks, responsibilities and particularly accomplishments.
♦ Use positive language to talk about your achievements and skills.
♦ Give names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least two people who can give a reference, i.e. say that you were a good employee or student.
♦ Print onto one side of a single sheet of good-quality A4 paper.
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Compare the job advertisement and the curriculum vitae. Does the
curriculum vitae follow the advice in the previous text? How could it be improved? Would Steve Morgan be a good applicant for this position? Why do you think so?
| THE curriculum vitae | the job advertisement | |
| Steve Morgan Profile ♦ An innovative and highly experienced Development Researcher with proven managerial skills. Personal Details ♦ Male ♦ Date of birth: 30.05.74 Training and Qualifications ♦ 1984-1992 Stoke School ♦ 1992-1995 University of Exeter, BA in Sociology ♦ 1995-1997 London media School, Diploma in Film Studies Experience ♦ 2001-present Development Researcher/Programmer ♦ 1998-1999 Producer for the World Show ♦ 1997-1998 Researcher/producer, Sport TV Achievements ♦ Has successfully researched and developed several TV programmes for Open University education. Professional Qualities ♦ Skilful at developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. ♦ Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. ♦ Excellent communication skills. ♦ Good professional skills. Other skills and interests ♦ Speaks French and Spanish fluently, other interests include skiing. Reference Mr. J.D. Wilkins Sport TV PO Box 38 London | Programme Development Researcher Due to expansion in the Worldwide Channel for Students, opportunities have arisen for a number of senior positions. We are looking for an experienced Programme Development Researcher to develop and implementour new programme schedule for Language Students. If you are a creative and motivated researcher with a proven background in Programme Development, contact Jean for further details. |
Read the examples of curriculum vitae. Correct them if necessary.
Curriculum vitae 1
My name is Olga. I was born in 1982. I live with my parents. I've just graduated from the Industrial University. I'd like to get the position of a secretary. It is easy for me to communicate with different people and I'm used to red-tape.
Curriculum vitae 2
I'm Oleg Voronkov. This year I've finished State Industrial University. My speciality is connected with finance and credit. But I don't have any background. I know English and can work with computer. I'm ready to work that requires responsibility and making decisions. My hobby is playing football. I hope I'm suitable for this position.
Curriculum vitae 3
My name is Roman Pavlov. I'm 22. My speciality is an accountant. I've got driving license. I'm serious, polite and ambitious. I want to receive the position of an accountant.
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Use the following phrases and write your own curriculum vitae:
♦ your name, address and telephone number
♦ the title of the job
♦ your date of birth
♦ your marital status
♦ the name and address of present (or last) employer
♦ your hobbies and leisure interests
♦ the sports you play
♦ details of all the jobs you have had
♦ the languages you speak, read or write
♦ details of the examinations you passed at school
♦ details of training courses you have attended
♦ details of your achievements and responsibilities in your working career
♦ your suitability for the job advertised
♦ your reasons for applying for the job
♦ the time you are available for interview
♦ details of your present (or last) job
♦ your current (or last) salary
♦ the salary you would expect to receive
Imagine you are going to an interview to speak about your job. Check whether you are ready or not.
1. YOU COME TO AN INTERVIEW
1) in time
2) beforehand
3) a bit late
2. YOU DRESS FOR AN INTERVIEW
1) your favourite clothes
2) a formal costume
3) casually, as any other day
3. YOU SPEAK DURING YOUR INTERVIEW
1) as usually 4) quicker than usual
2) louder than usual 5) slower than usual
3) quieter than usual
4. YOU TELL
1) only the truth
2) lie when it’s necessary for you
5. YOU DIDN'T LIKE YOUR LAST BOSS AND NOW YOU ARE READY TO
1) praise him
2) criticize him
3) say what qualities you dislike in people
Read the text. Can you imagine the continuation of an interview? Will Mr. Sandler get a job? Explain your opinion.
AN INTERVIEW
A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open. Out of over 90 people who had applied for the post, they had chosen five and asked them to come for an interview. The first applicant, Mr. Sandler, walked into the interview room. He was smartly dressed, but it was clear that he was listening to a personal stereo. He sat down, took off his shoes and lit a cigarette. One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr. Sandler apologized. At that moment a telephone rang. Mr. Sandler took out his mobile phone from his pocket and began a conversation with a friend of his. After a minute or two the interviewers had enough and said they wanted to begin. 'Certainly, go ahead', said Mr. Sandler.
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Organize the role play. You need two managers and several
applicants. There is one vacancy in a big company. Act out the
interview.
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Analyze your interview. What did you use more often?
♦smile from time to time
♦different gestures
♦the same gesture all the time
♦laugh at your own jokes
♦smoke
♦mumble
♦talk with ease
♦bite your nails
♦ ______________________
♦ ______________________
♦ ______________________
Imagine that you are appointed to the position you've applied. Use
these words and ask questions about your new job and your duties.
to be in charge of – отвечать за
a full-time job – полная занятость
a part-time job – частичная занятость
short-term job – временная работа
job in one's special field – работа по специальности
to work overtime – работать сверхурочно
cash award = bonus = premium – денежная премия
lay-off – сокращение
benefits – льготы
probationary period – испытательный срок
to ask for raise – просить повышения зарплаты
net salary – "чистая" зарплата (за вычетом всех налогов)
regular pay – основная зарплата
top position – ведущая должность
managerial job – управленческая должность
administrative job – административная должность
job title – наименование должности
to fill a position – вступить в должность
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Imagine that you are appointed to the position you've applied. You are trying to remember all your new duties. Complete the following
sentences:
1. First of all I'm expected to _______________.
2. My colleagues expect me to ________________.
2. My immediate superior expects me to _________________.
3. The Vice-President of the company expects me to ____________.
4. The President of the company expects me to _________________.
Read the following statements and express your attitude to them.
1. The way people dress at work usually indicates how competent they are at their jobs.
2. People should be allowed to wear what they want because they work better in the clothes they feel most comfortable.
3. Firms where employees wear particular clothes should pay for these clothes.
4. Some people think that the way you dress affects your chances of promotion. Other people think that if a person is good at work, it doesn't matter what she/he wears.
5. People wearing unusual clothes at work give a bad impression to clients.
6. Men shouldn't be allowed to take off their jackets at work even in summer.
7. Dresses and suits are more appropriate for businesswomen than trousers and jeans.
8. Businesswomen should use perfume, jewelryand make up at work because it attracts attention to them.
9. Most suitable colours of a work costume are dark blue, grey and brown.
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Read the text and describe the tasks of an economist. Can you add
more tasks?
An economist is a very important profession because it helps people to decide many problems connected with management, use and control of money, goods and other resources. Knowledge of economic laws, theories and principles allows to avoid inflation and unemployment. Besides it helps to organize different types of business. It helps to find effective ways of increasing profit and minimizing costs.
What are the main tasks of a manager? Make a report about them.
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Read the texts about employment in Great Britain. What is the main idea of the texts?