Discuss these questions. Look at the typical answers and agree or disagree with them.

LEAD-IN

“ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. (Confucius)

Discuss these questions. Look at the typical answers and agree or disagree with them.

1. What would you enjoy about the job?

a) I enjoy working with people especially my co-workers, and the fact that I am able to help people.

b) I enjoy working in a pleasant atmosphere where it is calm and laid back.

c) I enjoy meeting different people and free dinner.

d) I have good relationships with my boss.

e) I also like that my bosses are very effective managers. They understand the importance of hiring good people and clearing the way so their team members can do what they do best with few obstacles.

f) I like to work independently from employers and the people I work with.

2. What would you dislike about the job?

a) I don’t like the environment where a lot of people just don’t care about honesty, hard work and integrity.

 b) I dislike that I work without an office, I’m bored, and I work with nasty co-workers.

 c) I feel I’m not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there is no room for advancement in the company.

 d) My boss lies, the managers don't take care of important issues, I cannot trust anyone.

e) I don’t like paperwork.

3. What are the most important things for you in your work?

a) I plan things out for the week and try to stick to it.

b) Meeting deadlines, dealing with last minute changes.

 c) Solving the puzzle and then using the solution to increase efficiency.

 d) I have to make decisions on spur of the moment.

e) I get to split my time between creative and organizational tasks.

 f) My job in particular gives me a lot of freedom to choose my own projects, instead of just doing whatever comes down from above.

 4. Out of the people you know, who has the job you would prefer to have? Why?

 5. If you could choose any job in the world, what would it be? Why?

VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING

Arrange these job aspects in order of their importance. Number them 1 – the most important to 12 – the least important. Explain your choice.

successful company pleasant colleagues            autonomy

job satisfaction     career development           communication

meeting people         excellent employer             earning a lot        

opportunities to learn new things        safety              team work

 

The most important aspect for me is the opportunities to learn new things. My company does IT service for many customers, and I have a lot of chances to approach new technologies. If my knowledge is out of date, how I can support them. I am very anxious to new things and that make my life enjoyable. I don't want to be left behind because the technology is changing every day, especially in IT field.

Match the adjectives used to describe the work with their definitions.

1. tough.         a) the work is interesting and gives you positive feelings

2. rewarding             b) the work is not interesting

3. dull             c) the work involves doing the same things again and again

4. routine        d) the work is difficult and makes you tired

Put these adjectives in the box into the correct columns.

uninteresting   monotonous   stimulating               satisfying        tiring stressful               boring             fascinating      repetitive        hard challenging     demanding      motivating      exciting

tough	rewarding	dull	routine
hard

 

Fill in the gaps with a word from the box.

rewarding       challenging      stimulating      stressful

satisfying        monotonous   motivating      boring

 

1. I work as a nurse and my job is difficult. I am very interested in what I do and enjoy rising to the challenges it presents. It's (1) challenging and (2) _____. It is also very (3)_____ when I see a patient's smiling face after I have helped him/her.

2. I work on a production line, I do the same thing every day; my job is (4) _____. Nothing unusual or out of the ordinary ever happens.

3. I usually get to work and already have a mountain of work. I have to think on my own a lot and use my own judgement. Sometimes I have sleepless nights because of my job. It's (5) _____. When I do something well and I know that I did a good job, it's very (6)_____.

4. I always want to get up in the morning and see what has to be done. As soon as I know what has to be done I always want to work and get down to business. It's (7)_____.

5. I never want to get to work. I daydream all of the time. My job is (8)_____.

Describe the job you’d like to get and the job you wouldn’t like to get.

VOCABULARY

1. accomplishment – достижение

2. advertisement/ads – объявление, реклама

3. application – заявление об устройстве на работу

4. background check – проверка анкетных данных

5. benefits package – социальный пакет

6. challenge – поставленная задача, которая предоставляет человеку возможность проявить свои лучшие качества, знание, умение, амбиции, желание, пойти на разумный (или даже неразумный) риск, чтобы добиться результата

7. challenging – многообещающий; трудный, но интересный

8. co-worker – коллега по работе

9. curriculum vitae (BE)/resume (AmE) – резюме

10. (to) deal with – решать проблемы, связанные с; справиться с

11. (to) deliver – справляться, выносить (решение)

12. (to) determine – определять; устанавливать; делать выбор

13. dull – скучный

14. (to) earn – зарабатывать

15. employee – служащий; работник по найму

16. employer – работодатель

17. environment – окружающая обстановка; условия работы

18. (to) fill out an application form – заполнять анкету

19. freelancer – нештатный работник, работающий не по найму, фрилансер

20. fringe benefits – дополнительные льготы

21.  (to) get down to business – приступить к делу, взяться за работу

22.  (to) get along with – ладить с (кем-либо)

23. (to) have good relationships with – иметь хорошие отношения с

24. (to) headhunt – подбор высококвалифицированных кадров

25. health insurance – медицинское страхование

26. (to) hire – нанимать в штат

27. hiring manager – специалист по комплектации штата

28. HR/personnel department – отдел кадров

29. in-house personnel – штатный персонал

30. issue – задача

31. job board – доска объявлений с предложениями работы

32. job satisfaction – удовлетворение от условий труда/работой

33. judgement – суждение; здравый смысл

34. letter of application – письмо-заявление о приеме на работу

35. (to) make a decision – принимать решение

36. (to) make redundant – увольнять по сокращению штатов

37. (to) meet deadline – своевременно выполнять; завершать работу в срок

38. overtime – плата за сверхурочную работу

39. perks – прибавки (к жалованью)

40. performance review – обзор эффективности работы

41. (to) plan out – запланировать

42. (to) promote – продвигать по службе; повысить в должности

43. recruitment process – процесс набора персонала

44. (to) resign – увольняться

45. (to) retire – уходить на пенсию/в отставку

46. rewarding – приносящий внутреннее удовлетворение; поощрительный

47. routine – монотонный

48. salary – оклад, жалованье, заработная плата (исчисляется на месячной или годовой основе; обычно применяется к оплате труда "белых воротничков" (служащих, научно-технического персонала и высококвалифицированных работников)

49. (to) sack – увольнять с работы

50. specialist recruitment agency – кадровый центр

51. (to) split time between – распределять время между

52. (to) stick to – придерживаться (чего-либо)

53. strengths – сильные стороны (характера)

54. submit – представлять документ на рассмотрение

55. tough – сложный; трудный

56. wages – заработная плата (сумма, выплачиваемая работодателем наемному работнику в зависимости от количества отработанного времени или выполненного объема работ; часто устанавливается на почасовой или понедельной основе; обычно применяется к оплате труда рабочих и неквалифицированных работников)

57. weaknesses слабые стороны (характера)

READING

TEXT 1.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

How does the recruitment process work? It depends on the company and what methods the company uses to find applicants for employment. Some companies work with a recruiterto find applicants, especially for higher level jobs. Other companies use social networking sites and LinkedIn to recruit, in addition to using traditional means like posting help wanted ads in newspapers and listing jobs on job boards. Many large companies may not actively recruit candidates, but do post open positions on their company website. There arealsoheadhunterswhoheadhunt people for very important jobs, persuading them to leave the organizations they already work for. This process is called headhunting.

The first step in finding a job is determining the type of employment that might best suit your interests, values and skills. There are a lot of Web sites designed to help job seekers research and prepare for various careers.

A job application is available to candidates if they wish to apply for a job. It is a vital part of the hiring process. Even though the potential employee might have submitted a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, he or she must fill out the employer's job application. This form provides employers with concise and relevant information regarding the applicant. The application becomes a legal document and is part of the employee's permanent file if hired for the company.

The application form is created by the company and asks the same questions to each potential employee. This allows the hiring manager to quickly glance down the form and determine which candidates are qualified and especially helpful. Companies have also the option to offer online job applications or other electronic forms via e-mail. Applicants with disabilities are given an equal opportunity to apply for jobs, and companies are obligated to accommodate their needs. There are still companies that allow for applications to be completed with pen. Once the application is completed, the company can begin the background check on the applicant, which can help the candidate become one step closer to securing the job. Potential employees can not only fill out job applications online, but they can also provide their signature, which completes the application process. When an applicant completes the form, it is a binding and authentic document.

Candidates also move through the interview process. They may be interviewed several times prior to receiving a job offer or a rejection notice. The job interview gives employers the chance to meet you and see if they like you enough to give you a job. Get it right and you could end up with a great job, get it wrong and you will have to live with unemployment. There are three main types of interview and when you are offered one they should tell you what to expect. One-to-one interview –you are interviewed by just one person (usually the boss!) and it’s a simple question and answer session. Panel interview – you’re interviewed by more than one person at a time. Competency interview – you’re tested on different situations e.g. “tell me about a time when you showed good teamwork”.

Here are the steps in the recruitment process, which will vary based upon the company's recruiting strategies. Do keep in mind that every company has its own recruiting strategy, so it's important to conduct a multi-faced job search and to be sure you're job hunting  where companies can find you.

Match the synonyms.

1. 1620254113207hiring process             a) resume
2. candidate                  b) post
3. to complete              c) hiring manager
4. position                    d) to employ
5. recruiter                   e) to fill out
6. curriculum vitae       f) applicant

7. to hire                                g) recruitment process

VOCABULARY AND SPEAKING

Figuring out your dream job

Here are some questions to figure out what your dream job really is:

1. When in your life do you feel truly happy?

2. What are your natural skills?

3. Who do you like to work with?

4. Do you prefer to work alone or in a team?

5. Where do you like to work?

6. What are you passionate about?

7. How much would you like to earn?

8. How many hours would you like to work?

9. Would you like to have a permanent/temporary/part-time/full-time job?

10. What adjectives are appropriate to describe your job?

11. What aspects are the most important in your work?

12. What kind of person should be your boss?

READING

TEXT 2.

How to Become a Freelancer

Becoming a  freelancer is a way to work at home and be independent without needing to start an actual business. You can operate under your own name and do not need to register as a business. This makes it possible to get started as a freelancer overnight without a lot of hassle and with the least amount of expense.

__________

A freelancer is someone who offers services for a fee. In general, a freelancer works independently with no expectation of a permanent or long-term relationship with a single employer.

_________

If you suddenly get laid off, you'll need to do something in order to keep an income stream coming in. The sooner you can do that, the less financial trouble you'll be in. While looking for jobs you can freelance and try to find work independently.

__________

Freelancers can be asked to do any kind of work you might imagine. Here are a few of the most popular types of freelance services:  freelance writer,  f reelance university lecturer,  freelance bookkeeper, freelance journalist. Basically, anything you might consider doing in your own business, you can do on a freelance basis under your own name.

__________

To freelance, you basically need to have something of value you can offer to potential clients. Most people draw on their employment experience and offer freelance services in areas in which they are especially talented. The following items are also useful if you want to freelance: a website to promote yourself;  a cell phone number on which prospects can reach you; a  business card; ideally, a business address; a portfolio of your best work; ideally, a few references.

__________

The answer partly depends on the type of freelance work you want to do. But here a few freelance job resources you might consider: Craigs List –  www.craigslist.org; Guru –  www.guru.com; ELance –  www.elance.com; VWorker (formerly Rent-a-Coder) –  www.vworker.com

Some freelance job sites are free – some charge a fee. In some cases, a freelance job site might offer both free and paid membership, but in such cases the jobs on which you can bid as a free member are usually very limited. Some freelancers join a union that can also provide job opportunities. You should also post a profile on social networks, such as LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com).

__________

If you freelance, you can usually set your own hours. You may be extremely busy one month and at a standstill the next month in your freelance practice. You can use the time to improve your website or investigate other ways you can market your freelance services. You will be able to work from home. You won't have to convince your employer it's a good idea to let you telecommute. Freelancing is also a great way to help keep your head above water if you suddenly find yourself unemployed. It can help you tide over until you find other work.

__________

Some people believe that being a freelancer means they won't get paid much and some employers who hire freelancers think they shouldn't have to pay much. That's because the competition is very tough and it is global – people from all around the world may offer the same services for less. As a freelancer you are not obligated to accept a job. If you don't like what's being offered, keep looking for something that pays a bit more. Unfortunately, a fair number of employers who use freelancers end up taking advantage of them by paying a substandard rate, not paying on time, etc.

Discuss in groups.

1. Is it a good/bad idea to become a freelancer? Why?

2. What are advantages and disadvantages of being a freelancer?

3. Would you like to freelance? Why?

WRITING

RESUME WRITING TIPS

    Writing a resume can be a daunting experience. The following is a list of tips compiled from the advice of employers, career counselors, and recent graduates whose resumes helped them land meaningful employment.

• Pay careful attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar and style.

• Proofread your resume carefully, using a dictionary and have several other people proofread it as well.
• Organize information in a logical way.
• Keep descriptions clear and to the point.
• Confine your information to one page.
• Use a simple, easy-to-read font.
• Use good-quality white or off-white bond paper.
• Include as much work experience as possible, even if it doesn’t obviously relate to the job you’re seeking.
• Tailor your information to the job you’re seeking.
• Seek help at your career services center.

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a summer position in either print or broadcast media which will utilize news and sports gathering skills.

 

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Completed Junior Year

Date of Graduation: April 20_ _

Major: Journalism    Minor: Psychology

Q.P.A. 3.49/4.0

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Reporting I, Reporting II, Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Copyreading/Editing, Layout/Design, Magazine Writing, Informative Writing.

 

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Associate Editor of The Advocate, Music Director of WUPJ, Vice-President of Time-Out for Christian Fellowship, Programming Board Member.

 

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Chi Lambda Tau Honorary Leadership Society, Dean’s List.

 

EXPERIENCE

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA Work-Study Position

August 20_ _ – April 20_ _                                            Career Services

 

Paul’s Pizza, Pittsburgh, PA                                            Summer Position

April 20_ _ – August 20_ _                                             Waitress

AM-PM Mini Mart, Johnstown, PA                                          Part-time Position

April 20_ _ – April 20_                                                             Cashier

 

REFERENCES

Thomas Martin, Coordinator of Journalism Department, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown,

Johnstown, PA 15904                                                (814) 555-9661

 

Mathew Mark John, Manager, Paul’s Pizza,

Pittsburgh, PA 15344                                                       (412) 555-6767

 

Justine Trigger

100 Gunway Street

Sherifftown NSW 2222

0000 000 000

(02) 1010 1010

[email protected]

28 October 2010

 

Chaz Pistol

HR Manager

Giorgio Designs

GPO Box 511

Sydney NSW 2000

 

Dear Mr Pistol

 

I wish to apply for the position of Bookkeeper, as advertised recently on the Giorgio Designs website.

 

I have been working as a bookkeeper for over almost two years for Alline Timber, having completed a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) by distance education while working in my previous job as Office Manager for Tribute Music Studios.

 

During my time as a bookkeeper for Alline, as well as during my previous experience in office administration, I have had to develop and maintain strong organizational and time management skills in order to efficiently manage company finances and accounts payable/receivable.

 

Throughout my employment history, I have learnt to juggle both financial and bookkeeping responsibilities with general administration and customer service tasks. This has also helped to develop my organizational skills and has strengthened my ability to multitask.

 

Working for small and medium-sized companies, I am proficient in using MYOB software for managing company payrolls, accounts and financial statements. I have also had extensive experience in using Microsoft Office and have a typing speed of 105 wpm.

 

I have been commended by employers for my sharp eye for detail, and in all of my jobs have identified areas where the company could save money and improve efficiency.

 

I am also interested in fashion and fashion photography and am an avid follower of fashion trends, making me an ideal match for your company. My interest in photography has developed my eye for detail, which I utilize in my day-to-day work.

 

My resume is attached and I look forward to being able to discuss the position with you further.

 

Kind Regards

 

[sign here]

 

Justine Trigger

 

6. Using the phrases in italic write your own letter of application.

SPEAKING

Questions

1. FairCom/your/What’s/at/job?
2. like/your/about/What/job/do/you?
3. challenging/job/What/find/your/do/about/you?
4. easier/What/have/found/your job/that/you/makes?

Answers

a) To be involved in different discussions regarding different projects. We need to understand the project requirements and how different they are from company to company.

b) I am the General Manager, responsible for the technical and business operations in South America.

c) To have a very good knowledge of the Brazilian market, including what are the main companies and what they do in their business. It’s critical to have deep technology knowledge and a good network of business contacts and associates.

d) What I enjoy most about my job is the opportunity to work with different customers on different projects and in different areas, all at the same time. With FairCom being a specialized database engineering company, most of our contacts are with tech leaders of projects of varying size and scope who demand specialized or high-performance solutions.

TEXTS FOR READING

Job interviewing can be an unnerving experience, but if you know how to handle some of the stickiest situations encountered in interviewing, you can be that much more confident. Here are 10 of the stickiest.

1.The Bad Interviewer. Not every professional who conducts job interviews with candidates knows how to conduct an interview effectively. In fact some are downright lousy at it. A bad interviewer might be unfocused, disinterested, unprepared. He or she might dominate the interview by doing all the talking or might ask inappropriate and illegal questions.

    The unfocused, unprepared interviewer probably hasn't read your resume and maybe can't even find a copy. This hapless soul doesn't even know what to ask you. Be sure to offer this disorganized interviewer a copy of your resume while asking, "May I take you through some highlights of my career?"

    While the bigmouth interviewer is holding forth, make as many mental notes as you can. Don't show your exasperation; instead be an attentive listener and hang on the interviewer's every word. Try to get a word in edgewise by leaning forward and opening your mouth slightly. If that doesn't work, even a nonstop talker will likely eventually ask if you have any questions. At that point, you can ask questions or describe your fit with the company and the position based on the mental notes you've been making.

2. The "Tell Me about Yourself" question. Of course, this question is not a question at all but a request for a command performance. It's the most commonly asked interview question, yet it frequently still rattles interviewees. The trick is to make your response a succinct summary of information that is specifically targeted to the job you're interviewing for. (Sell yourself!) For example: "My background to date has been centered around preparing myself to become the very best financial consultant I can become. Let me tell you specifically how I've prepared myself. I am an undergraduate student in finance and accounting at ___________ University. My past experience has been in retail and higher education. Both aspects have prepared me well for this career."

   The interviewer is not looking for your autobiography and probably is not interested in your personal life unless aspects of it are relevant to the job you're interviewing for.

3.The "Weakness" question. The conventional wisdom about responding to "What are your weaknesses?" used to be that the candidate should spin a weakness into a strength. For example: "I'm a perfectionist and don't believe anyone can do the job as well as I can, so I sometimes have a hard time delegating." That type of response has, however, worn out its welcome with interviewers. Other approaches include offering a weakness that is inconsequential to the job (such as being a poor speller and relying on spellcheck) or denying that you have any weaknesses that would stand in the way of your performing the job effectively. The former approach may work but be seen as shallow, while the latter sometimes lacks credibility. After all, everyone has a weakness.

4. The "Why should we hire you?" question. The unspoken part of this question is: "Why should we hire you above all the other candidates?" This is your chance to shine, to really make a sales pitch for yourself. Use your Unique Selling Proposition to describe what sets you apart from other candidates. The employer will make a significant investment in hiring and training you, so tell the interviewer that this investment will be justified. For example, you could say: "I sincerely believe that I'm the best person for the job. Like other candidates, I have the ability to do this job. But beyond that ability, I offer an additional quality that makes me the very best person for the job – my drive for excellence. Not just giving lip service to excellence, but putting every part of myself into achieving it. Throughout my career, I have consistently strived to become the very best I can become. The success I've attained in my management positions is the result of possessing the qualities you're looking for in an employee."

5. "Off-the-wall" questions, also known as "Wild Card" or "No-Right-Answer" questions. Occasionally you'll be asked an interview question that's just downright weird and certainly doesn't seem to have anything to do with the job – for example, a question like this: "If you were an ice-cream cone, what flavor would you be?" Interviewers often ask these oddball questions to see how quickly you can think on your feet and whether you can avoid becoming flustered. Others, unfortunately, ask them because they enjoy seeing interviewees squirm. Still others are amused by the range of creative – and not-so-creative – responses they receive.

    Don't let an off-the-wall question rattle you. Take a moment to gather your thoughts and respond the best way you can. There is rarely a wrong answer to this type of question, but quick-thinking candidates can turn the response into an opportunity to impress the employer. A response given by one of the students was a standout answer. The question was: "If you were a superhero, what would be your super powers, and why?" His response: "I think I would prefer to be a superhero like Batman, who doesn't have superpowers perse, but who relies on his intelligence and use of the right tools to get the job done."

6.   Illegal Questions: It's illegal to ask about age, marital status, children, childcare arrangements, and the like, but employers still do – or come up with subtle ways to ask, such as by inquiring about when you graduated from high school/college. It's best to address the concern behind the question rather than the question itself by saying something like: "There is nothing about my personal status that would get in the way of my doing a great job for your company." While it may also be tempting to point out the illegality of the question, doing so likely won't endear you to the interviewer.

7.    Salary Questions: Interviewers often ask early in the interview what salary you are looking for. If you ask for more than the employer is willing to pay (or occasionally undervalue yourself), the interviewer can eliminate you before spending a lot of time with you. That's why the best tactic for salary questions is to delay responding to them as long as possible – ideally until after the employer makes an offer. Try to deflect salary questions with a response like this: "I applied for this position because I am very interested in the job and your company, and I know I can make an immediate impact once on the job, but I'd like to table salary discussions until we are both sure I'm right for the job."

8. Questions about Being Terminated from a Previous Job. It's always uncomfortable to be asked your reasons for leaving a job from which you were terminated. Don't lie about it, but don't dwell on it either. You could explain that you and the company were not a good fit, hence your performance suffered. Or that you and your supervisor had differing viewpoints. Emphasize what you learned from the experience that will prevent you from repeating it and ensure that you will perform well in the future.

9. Questions about Reasons for Leaving a Current Job. This question is similar to the previous question, even if you haven't been fired. Responses about fit with the company and differing views from your supervisor can also work here, but remember never to trash a current employer. Always speak positively about past and present employers even if your experience has not been positive with them. Another good response in this situation is to say that you determined you had grown as much as you could in that job and you are ready for new challenges.

10. Questions about the Future. Interviewees are often asked, "Where do you see yourself in five (or 10) years?" Strike a delicate balance when responding to this kind of question, with just the right mix of honesty, ambition, and your desire to be working at this company long-term.

    Avoid responses such as starting your own business or running for Congress, which suggest that you don't plan to stay with the company.

    It's not totally inappropriate to mention the personal (marriage, family), but focus mainly on professional goals. Mention your career and company goals first, and tack on any mention of marriage and family at the end.

    Your response could be: "I'm here to let you know that I am the best person for the job. If in the future you feel I would be a candidate for a higher level position, I know I wouldn't be passed up." OR: "I hope to stay at the company and expect that in five years, I'll make a significant advance in the organization." OR: "I would like to become the very best ______________ your company has."

    One student being asked by the interviewer, "Where do you see yourself in five years?" said: "Celebrating the five-year anniversary of your asking me this question!" While the response probably made the interviewer laugh, it's probably not the best answer.

Как устроиться на работу

Удачно устроиться на работу – это залог перспективного и безбедного будущего, особенно для молодого поколения. Шанс устроиться на хорошую работу есть практически у каждого из нас, вне зависимости от пола, возраста и характера. Даже не имея опыта, можно найти хорошую должность с высокой заработной платой, самое главное верить в свои силы и стремиться достичь успеха!

Первым нашим шагом будет естественно поиск самой работы, на которую будем устраиваться. Поиск работы не должен сводиться к элементарному просмотру объявлений в газете или журнале. Ваш поиск должен состоять из ежедневного мониторинга Интернет объявлений, газетных предложений, “обзвонов” знакомых, обхода мест потенциальной работы, а также через обратный поиск – предложение своей кандидатуры в газетных объявлениях или на соответствующих сайтах.

Рекомендации по устройству на работу

· Никогда не занижайте/завышайте свои знания или умения.

· Лгать на собеседовании не хорошо, но иногда просто необходимо.

· Перед собеседованием, “почистите” Интернет на наличие непристойных и неудачных своих фотографий или видеозаписей, удалите лишнюю информацию о себе из социальных сетей.

· Требуйте от работодателей четких объяснений Ваших обязанностей.

· На собеседовании обязательно узнавайте о перспективах роста по карьерной лестнице.

· Старайтесь устроиться на работу только официально.

· Уверенность на собеседовании не будет никогда лишней.

· Продумайте вопросы и ответы на них, которые могут задаваться Вам на собеседовании. Отвечайте на них лаконично и грамотно.

· Будьте позитивны, это значительно увеличит Ваши шансы.

· Не рассказывайте о себе лишнего, только то, о чём спрашивает работодатель. Волнение – Ваш враг!

· Не акцентируйте внимание на интересе к заработной плате, но и не будьте безразличными в этом вопросе.

· Всегда знайте ответы на такие вопросы: “Почему принять в компанию, нужно именно Вас? Почему хотите работать у нас? Расскажите о Ваших достижениях! Почему уволились с прошлого места работы?”

· Нередко вопрос о принятии на работу определяют по умению разговаривать по телефону, поэтому будьте готовы к такому разговору.

Настоятельно рекомендуем верить в себя и тогда у Вас с легкостью получиться устроиться на отличную работу!

RESOURCES

http://video.about.com/jobsearch/How-to-Determine-Your-Dream-Job.htm

http://www.quintcareers.com/sticky_job_interview_situations.html

http://www.business.govt.nz/starting-and-stopping/business-structures/overview-of-structures#sole-traders

http://www.englishclub.com/esl-games/vocabulary/cloze-business-6.htm

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporation.asp#ixzz24wYKEd40

http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/cooljobs/a/dreamjob.htm

http://homebusiness.about.com/od/homebusinessprofiles/a/freelancer.htm

 

LEAD-IN

“ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. (Confucius)

Discuss these questions. Look at the typical answers and agree or disagree with them.

1. What would you enjoy about the job?

a) I enjoy working with people especially my co-workers, and the fact that I am able to help people.

b) I enjoy working in a pleasant atmosphere where it is calm and laid back.

c) I enjoy meeting different people and free dinner.

d) I have good relationships with my boss.

e) I also like that my bosses are very effective managers. They understand the importance of hiring good people and clearing the way so their team members can do what they do best with few obstacles.

f) I like to work independently from employers and the people I work with.

2. What would you dislike about the job?

a) I don’t like the environment where a lot of people just don’t care about honesty, hard work and integrity.

 b) I dislike that I work without an office, I’m bored, and I work with nasty co-workers.

 c) I feel I’m not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there is no room for advancement in the company.

 d) My boss lies, the managers don't take care of important issues, I cannot trust anyone.

e) I don’t like paperwork.

3. What are the most important things for you in your work?

a) I plan things out for the week and try to stick to it.

b) Meeting deadlines, dealing with last minute changes.

 c) Solving the puzzle and then using the solution to increase efficiency.

 d) I have to make decisions on spur of the moment.

e) I get to split my time between creative and organizational tasks.

 f) My job in particular gives me a lot of freedom to choose my own projects, instead of just doing whatever comes down from above.

 4. Out of the people you know, who has the job you would prefer to have? Why?

 5. If you could choose any job in the world, what would it be? Why?

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