1Деловое общение по теме “ Get a job”
Job hunting
Put in the missing words given below:
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TST Systems was looking for candidates for the position of Commercial Director. Three applicants came for an interview after they had submitted their Resumes. The third and the most successful was Mr Klimenko. Here is the interview with him.
Good morning, sir. Good morning. Come in. Mr Klimenko, isn’t it? Please take a seat. You will have to excuse me a moment while I finish signing these letters. Meanwhile please fill in the application form… There, that’ll do. Now I can concentrate on you, Mr Klimenko. Tell me, how …1 were you in your last job with Alpha?
Five years. I am only leaving …2 the firm is moving to Sevastopol, but I think a change will do me good.
What …3 you know about our company? Have you got any …4 for me? I know that this is a very promising company, so I’d like you to inform me what will be the major focus of efforts in the next few years?
We plan to expand our activities with English-speaking countries, mainly England, to buy …5 and technologies from there and run training programs here. We need a team of …6 people to make our company …7 in the world market.
Well, first of all to be …9 for our contacts with …10 partners. You will need to skillfully negotiate for and buy equipment. The job will involve much travelling. There is likely to be a trade fair in London soon, which we hope you will be able to go to.
Yes, I see. So tell me what are your three …11 strengths? I think …12 are: reliability, loyalty and energy. OK. Do you work …13 under pressure? Yes. I am accustomed to working under pressure. Are you a leader, an …14 by nature?
Yes, I think so. All right. Now, Mr Klimenko, I am quite prepared to offer you a job with us. You have excellent …15 from your previous job. You’ll start on $450 and if you do well we’ll review it after three months. The hours are from nine to five thirty, with an hour for lunch and a …16 holiday. Does that suit you? Any questions?
What about travel? Where will I go and for what length of time? Mostly to England for not …17 than a month. All right. When do you …18 me to start, sir? In a week, if possible. I am afraid I can’t …19 working till the 10th October. No problem. We’ll be seeing you on the 10th then? Yes, certainly. Thank you …20 much. Goodbye. Goodbye. | Доброе утро, сэр. Доброе утро. Входите. Вы м-р Клименко, не так ли? Садитесь, пожалуйста. Подождите, пока я не закончу подписывать эти письма. Тем временем заполните, пожалуйста, эту анкету… Ну, теперь все, и я могу заняться Вами, м-р Клименко. Скажите, как долго Вы работали в фирме Альфа? Пять лет. Я ухожу только потому, что наша фирма переезжает в Севастополь, но думаю, что перемена пойдет мне на пользу. Что вы знаете о нашей фирме? У вас есть какие – либо вопросы ко мне? Полагаю, что Ваша фирма имеет большие перспективы. Я хотел бы узнать от Вас, на чем вы собираетесь сосредоточить свои усилия в ближайшие годы? Мы планируем развернуть деятельность в англоязычных странах, в основном в Англии, закупать там оборудование, технологии, а также организовывать здесь обучение специалистов. Нам нужна сильная творческая команда, чтобы наша фирма со временем сала конкурентоспособной на мировом рынке. За что я буду отвечать, и какие у меня будут обязанности в первый год работы? В первую очередь Вы будете отвечать за наши контакты с английскими партнерами. Нужно будет вести с ними переговоры, и закупать оборудование. Вам необходимо будет много путешествовать. Кстати, вскоре в Лондоне состоится ярмарка и, возможно, у Вас будет шанс туда поехать. Да. Понимаю. Итак, назовите свои три основных достоинства? Думаю, что это: надежность, лояльность и энергия. Ладно. Вы хорошо переносите повседневные нагрузки? Да. Я привык напряженно работать. Вы по натуре лидер, предприниматель? Думаю, что да. Хорошо. Теперь, м-р Клименко, я готов предложить Вам работать с нами. У Вас отличные отзывы с предыдущей работы. Думаю, что мы начнем с 450 долларов, а если Вы себя хорошо покажете, то через 3 месяца мы пересмотрим Вашу зарплату. Мы работаем с девяти до половины шестого с часовым перерывом на обед и двухнедельным отпуском. Вас это устраивает? Вопросы есть? Как насчёт командировок, их продолжительность, куда? В основном в Англию, и не дольше, чем на месяц. Хорошо. Когда Вы хотите, чтобы я начал работать? По возможности через неделю. Боюсь, что я могу начать только с 10 октября. Это не важно. Итак, увидимся десятого? Да, конечно. Большое спасибо. До свидания. До свидания. |
How to get job:
Do learn ahead of time about the company and its product. It will be your homework.
Do apply for a job in person.
Do let as many people as possible know you are «job hinting».
Do stress your qualification for the job opening.
Do mention any experience you have which is relevant to the job.
Do talk and thing as much as possible about the future rather that the past.
Do indicate, where possible, your stability, attendance record and good safety experience.
Do assume an air of confidence.
Do approach the employer with respectful dignity.
Do try be optimistic in your attitude.
Do maintain your poise and self-control.
Do try to overcome nervousness and shortness breath.
Do answer questions honestly.
Do have a good resume.
Do know the importance of getting along with people.
Do recognize your limitations.
Do make plenty of applications.
Do indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn.
Do be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.
Resume
Резюме (resume) – так называется письменная сводка Ваших личных, образовательных и профессиональных данных. Оно как бы письменно представляет «товар», предлагаемый будущему работодателю. Резюме должно быть достаточно подробным, но кратким (обычно не превышать одной страницы) и иметь «товарный» вид. Форма его достаточна произвольна. Например:
John H.Mill
38 Park Avenue, Ap. 50
New York, N.Y. 11298
Tel. (312) 493-8332
E-mail: john[email protected]
| OBJECTIVE
SUMMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE 1998-2010
1990-1998
EDUCATION (1990-1994)
PERSONAL
REFERENCES | A position as a bookkeeper.
12 years of experience in all routine work in this field. Perfect knowledge of computers and statistics.
Compiled financial reports, balance sheets and production planning forecasts.
FRISCO DOCKS, Inc. San Francisco, California. Deputy Chief of Planning, Commerce Dpt. In charge of account books, statements, new ideas in planning.
SAKHA Co, Ltd. New York. Accountant. Prepared accounts and balance sheets.
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS London, Great Britain, Bachelor (Ec.)
Arrived in the United States January, 1990. British subject. Married, one child.
Available upon request. |
Read the resume and make your own using the given one:
Translate the dialogue “Applying for a job”:
The Browns are not very rich. Apparently they sometimes can't make both ends meet. So Mary decided to send a letter of application to one of the companies. She wants to start working again. In the evening she decided to tell John about her decision.
M.: Listen, darling. I decided to apply for that job I told you about. Do you remember?
J.: Yes. I remember. What was it? A furniture factory?
M.: No, interior designing company. Rather like the place I worked at when we lived in Glasgow.
J.: Oh, yes, of course. I remember now. Do you feel optimistic about it?
M.: Well, I wouldn't say I exactly feel optimistic, but at least my training and experience have given me a chance. Maybe I'll get short-listed. But the interview — that's difficult.
J.: Why, for goodness sake? You are not scared of interviews, are you?
M.: No. But I don't feel at-my best at interviews. I feel off balance when they start asking me questions.
J.: Oh, I shouldn't worry too much about it if I were you. The job is absolutely made for you. I don't think they'll get many applicants with similar qualifications.
M.: Well. We'll see.
J.: By the way, what's the pay like?
M.: The pay is good. Nearly twice what I used to get in Glasgow.
J.: We'll get a big difference if you get the job. We'll be loaded!
M.: I don't know about loaded. We need twice as much to be loaded!
J.: Is the money the main reason for your applying?
M.: One of the reasons. Probably not the main one.
J.: What was that then?
M.: Well, I don't know. I'd like to put a few ideas into practice. Do you remember Bill: my boss in Glasgow?
J.: Yes. Why?
М: Не was very understanding and pleasant to work for, but it took him so long to come round to a new idea. By the time he decided to try it out it was no longer new.
J.: That didn't suit you.
M.: It didn't really bother me, but I still have a couple of things that I want to put into practice.
J.: Good for you. I hope you fed them everything about your qualifications and experience in your application?
M.: Yes, of course. But one mustn't sound too good, you know. So I tried to be factual and emphasize the most important points.
J.: I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
M.: Thanks, I need it.
Words:
apparently — очевидно, видимо
applicant — кандидат
apply for a job — подавать заявление о приеме на работу (на вакантную должность)
to be loaded — разг. завалиться деньгами
to be scared — быть напуганным, бояться
to emphasize— подчеркивать, придавать особое значение
experience — опыт
factual —. реальный
to feed (fed; fed) — зд. предоставлять информацию; букв.
«скормить»
to feel at one's best — чувствовать себя "на коне"
to feel anticipative — испытывать радостное предвкушение
to feel apprehensive — испытывать дурные предчувствия
to feel off balance — чувствовать себя неуверенно
to feel optimistic — чувствовать оптимизм, надеяться на что-то
for goodness sake — ради всего святого; ради бога
to get short-listed — попасть в число кандидатов для окончательного выбора
interior design — дизайн интерьеров
interview — собеседование
to keep one's finger's crossed — скрещивать пальцы (на удачу)
letter of application — письмо-заявление о приеме на работу
main — главный
to make both ends meet — сводить концы с концами
pay — зарплата
to put into practice — осуществлять, проводить в жизнь
qualifications — квалификация
reason — причина
to submit an application — подавать заявление
training — образование, подготовка
to try smth. out — проверять что-то на практике
twice — вдвойне, дважды
A job interview
Дополните диалог глаголами can, may, must в положительной и отрицательной форме:
Alice: Good morning. I am about the ad (объявление).
Manager: Which ad?
Alice: This one. «Secretary urgently required» («Срочно требуются секретари»).
Manager: Oh, good morning. We do need (нам действительно нужен) a secretary. Please sit down. What’s your name?
Alice: Alice Middleton.
Manager: _______1 you spell it, please?
Alice: A-l-i-c-e M-i doubled l-e-t-o-n.
Manager: How old are you, Miss Middleton?
Alice: I’m twenty.
Manager: Is this your first job?
Alice: Yes.
Manager: What foreign languages _______2 you speak?
Alice: Italian and Spanish.
Manager: That’s good. _______3 you speak German?
Alice: No, I’m afraid I _______4. But I _______5 read it, a little.
Manager: _______6 you operate a computer?
Alice: Sure. I have a computer at home.
Manager: _______7 you start tomorrow morning? We_______8 wait, you see. There is a lot of work for a secretary here.
Alice: Tomorrow? O.K. But________9 I ask you a question?
Manager: Sure. Go ahead.
Alice: I’d like to ask you about my pay.
Manager: Oh, your pay is $ 500 a week. Is that O.K?
Alice: Oh, thank you.
Manager: You________10 be at the office 5 or 10 minutes to 9. Goodbye, Miss Middleton. See you tomorrow.
Alice: Goodbye. Thank you.
Read the dialogue “A job vacancy” and translate:
Victor was watching TV when the telephone rang. It was his American friend Nick Jones.
| Nick: Victor: Nick:
Victor:
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Victor:
Nick:
Victor:
Nick: Victor: Nick:
Victor: | Victor, I hope I’m not calling too late. No, Nick. I was watching television. How are you? I am fine. I’m calling you at such a late hour because there is good news for you. An hour ago, I spoke to a friend of mine. He’s on the board of directors at "A & B Instrument Company". They have an immediate opening for a software programmer. They are looking for a specialist in this field. I told my friend about you. He wants to know if you can come tomorrow for an interview. You shouldn't miss this opportunity. Nick, you are absolutely right. I agree with you completely. I realize that I should see the interviewer. But what about my job at the gas station? Oh, come on. Don't tell them where you are going. Just tell your supervisor you have some personal business to attend to. Promise him to make up the time. That makes sense, Nick. But I'm a bit afraid because of my poor English. Stop worrying about it. All you have to do is to explain your previous experience. You can do it perfectly well. You have to show your experience but not English stylistic subtleties. Even a few grammatical errors won’t harm you. I’m sure you'll feel at ease with the interviewer. I hope so. But I’m still confused about the use of English. Never the less I’ve made up my mind. I'm going to see the interviewer. Okay. Would you write down the address? All right. I’m listening. 620 Broadway, 25th floor. Ask for personnel. Don’t leave home without your resume. Good luck. Thank you, Nick. |
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Make your job work for you
Your job can be a step in the direction of the rest of your life. How you feel about it, what you do with it or what it does to you helps you to decide where you go from there. If you want to get the most out of it, if you want it to lead you down the path of success, there are certain things you should do. Here are some suggestions:
Don’t let the salary be your main reason for taking the job. Sometimes a lower paying job with the right company and the right contacts can do a lot more for you than a higher salary. Decide what is the lowest pay with which you can be satisfied. Then decide what other things can be important. How much training and/or experience can you get on this job? Some companies give their new employees priceless training. On-the-job experience can be very valuable to you when you apply for your next job. It gives you the practical experience that no school can offer. This can lead to a much higher salary later. What chances are there for advancement within the company? Sometimes accepting a lower paying job gives you a chance to show your boss how capable you are and how valuable you can be to the company. This will pay off later.
Another very important item for you to think about when you apply for the job is the type of contacts you can make. Just as a smart student chooses professors rather than just courses, a smart employee tries to meet and become friendly with the people who help him or her move ahead, cither in this company or on the next job. Even if you can’t do that, however, just having the opportunity to meet and develop skills that may move you ahead much faster on your next job. Learning about the job from other people, or learning what it takes to move ahead in a company by observing other people, is an extremely valuable skill.
Ok, so now you have the job and you want to make an impression – you want people to notice you. What can you do to become a valuable employee? Do a little bit more and do it well. It really isn’t that hard to be successful in your life. It’s too bad, but many people try to do as little as they can on the job. Take advantage of that – do just a little bit more. This is not to suggest that you should allow anyone to take advantage of you. However, it is suggested that you do your work faithfully and competently and to the best of your ability at all times. There is a saying: “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” One way to be noticed in a company is to suggest little things that can improve the routine way that things are done. You must be careful here, however. Sometimes a way of doing things has been established that has been carefully thought through and has advantages that you don’t realize. The wrong suggestion can hurt you as much as the right suggestion can help you.
Do remember that other employees can be helpful to you. You should at least try not to score points by being critical of a fellow employee who is also doing his or her or her best job. Ambition, jealousy, and personality differences are encountered on any job, but the more friends you make and the fewer enemies, the better position you are in. There are times when you will need the help kind of your fellow employees. It is then that your prior actions can result in the kind of back-stabbing that hurts.
There is another important point to be made. Sometimes you may realize that you made a mistake by taking this job. Don’t feel married to it. If it will help your career, quit it and look for another. This is the time when the friends you have made, the reputation you have earned on the job and the experience and training you have gotten will be most helpful. No job is ever a waste of time because if you have given it your best, you have learned something from it. Take all this with you to your next job and continue to move up from there.
First, of course, you have to get the job. When you do, though, it’s up to you to become a valuable employee. Good luck!
Give the Russian equivalents:
To get the most out of the job, a job with the right company, priceless training, on-the-job experience, chances for advancement, a capable employee, to move ahead, valuable skills, to fell married to the job, fellow employees.
Give the English equivalents:
Путь к успеху, низкооплачиваемая работа, высокая зарплата, ценный опыт, способный, продвижение, иметь возможность, умный служащий, произвести впечатление, перехитрить вас, зарабатывать баллы, честолюбие, нуждаться в помощи, зависть, потеря времени, продолжать, меньшее количество врагов, совершил ошибку, бросить, искать, уважая других людей, мышеловка, поговорка.
Read the dialogue “What makes a successful person?” and translate it into Russian:
| Tom: Dan: Tom: Dan: Tom: Dan:
Tom:
Dan:
Tom:
Dan:
Tom: Dan: Tom: Dan: Tom: Dan:
Tom: Dan: Tom: | Hi, Dan! Hello, Tom! How are you? Fine, thanks. And you? Me too. You look happy. What are you dreaming about? I'm dreaming about how to achieve success in the future. What about you? As for me, I don't care about the future. What is the point of thinking about it. I am young. I just want to go for a walk with my friends, doing what I want and have a good time. I can't think about the future until I have some personal achievements. What do you think is the most important thing for achieving success in life? In my opinion to reach success needs such things as money, someone's support and good luck, of course. I'm absolutely against your idea. As for me, I think the most important things are health, talent, personal qualities, hard working and education. Most people succeeded by their efforts alone. I'd like to become a self-made man. What traits of character should you develop to become successful? I should be sociable, independent, responsible, friendly and creative. What traits of character would you like to get rid of? I don't want to be shy, rude or unfriendly. Could you advice me? I'd like to be successful, too. I'd love to. Look here! We are all born equal. But after that we are on our own. Nobody is going to hand you success on a plate. If you want to do well, you will have to make it on your own: your own energy, your own head, your own ambitions. If, at first, you don't succeed, try, try and try again. That's very helpful! I'd like to follow it. Good luck! Bye! |
About the job
Заполните пропуски в диалоге предложенными фразами.
Nothing to boast of.
Bye!
None too bright.
Let’s hope for the best.
Glad to see you!
Nothing.
How do you do?
I think we should go somewhere together.
I wish you success.
With great pleasure.
Give our regards to your family!
Pleased to meet you.
Everything is fine.
Good afternoon!
It’s very good to hear that.
How’s life treating you?
Thanks a lot.
What’s wrong?
Good afternoon, Steve!
(1), George! (2)
As usual. (3)
And how are you getting on, Steve?
(4), could be better.
So, anything’s wrong with you?
(5). It’s about my job.
It’s a pity. (6).
Hello, guys!
Oh, Jim! Hi! (7). We haven’t seen you for ages.
Me too! Let me introduce a colleague of mine. This is Fred Johnson. We both work at the Cable & Wireless Company. (8). How do you do? (9). What’s new, Jim? How’s your family? (10). My wife and kids are visiting our relatives in Scotland now. And I’ve just come back from Edinburgh. Our company has a new office there and they need a new manager of the engineering service department. (11), Jim. Steve has some problems with his job. Oh, really? (12). I think I should find another job. Our leadership is going to retrench the staff of workers because of the current financial situation in the country. Don’t worry. If you want, you may try to contact our head of HR Department and leave your personal contact data. I'm sure you'll fit for this position. (13). I’ll try to do my best. (14), Steve. I know, you have a great experience in the field of communications. I’m afraid, but Fred and I must be going now. (15), guys. (16). We hope to see you soon. (17). All the best. Good-bye! (18).
Переведите диалог на русский язык.
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