Task 3.Read and translate the text: “PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW”.
You are to make a resume to prepare for a job interview. By reading it your potential employer can see what abilities qualify you for a job. Therefore your resume should reflect your professional experience, what kind of position you want. You should tell about your experience, which will let you to do that job. Your resume will lead to job interview. Before going to the interview, try to get information about the company or the work you would like to get into. You will make a better impression when you are familiar with articles about that company.
There are some basic rules common to the most interviews.
1. When greeting the representative of the company, wait until he moves to shake hands. You should also wait until he offers you a seat.
2. The most common questions are: Why are you interested in joining our company? Why do you feel qualified for this job? What do you know about the company? Do you enjoy working with others? Are you willing to work overtime? Tell me about your experience. What can I do for you?
3. In discussing your previous job avoid criticizing your former employers. Don’t discuss your personal or financial problems.
4. You can state the salary you want, but not until the employer has introduced the subject.
Word list
job interview – собеседование при приеме на работу
ability – возможность, способность
qualify – квалифицировать
position – позиция
to get information – получить/достать информацию
to make an impression – произвести впечатление
to be familiar with – быть знакомым
common – общий
representative – представитель
to offer – предлагать
to be interested in – быть заинтересованным в …
to join the company – поступить на работу в компанию
to work overtime – работать сверхурочно
to discuss – обсуждать
previous job – предыдущая работа
to avoid – избегать
former employer – бывший работодатель
to state the salary – устанавливать сумму жалования
to shake hands – пожать руку
financial problems – финансовые трудности
Task 4. Answer the questions :
1 .Why it is necessary to make a resume?
2. What must you do (know) to make a better impression?
3. What are the basic rules common to most interviews?