Tips for a job hunter.
DO let as many people as possible know you are “job hunting”.
DO make plenty of applications.
DO know the importance of getting along with people.
DO apply for a job in person.
DO learn ahead of time about the company and its product.
DO be well-groomed and appropriately dressed when you go to an interview with an employer.
DO stress your qualification for job opening.
DO recount experience you have had which would fit you for the job.
DO try to be optimistic and overcome nervousness and shortness of breath.
DO answer the questions honestly.
DO indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn.
DON’T isolate yourself from contacts that may help you find a job.
DON’T discuss past experience which has no application to the job.
DON’T hesitate to fill out applications, give references, take physical examination or tests on request.
DON’T go to an interview without a record of your former work connection.
DON’T arrive late and breathless for an interview.
DON’T be one of those who can do everything.
DON’T apologize for your age.
DON’T express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview.
5. Read the interview below . Who are the speakers? What questions are the most difficult to answer in your opinion?
A: - Good morning, sir.
B: - Good morning. You are Mr Klimenko, aren’t you? Please come in and take a seat. Tell me how long were you in your last job?
A: - Five years. I am only leaving because the firm is moving to Sevastopol, but I think a change will do me good.
B: - What do you know about our company?
A: - I know that this is a very promising company and you are planning to expand your activity on English-speaking countries, mainly on England, buy new technologies and equipment and run training programmes there.
B: - You are right. And we need active and professional people to be responsible for the contacts with English partners. So tell me what are your tree main strengths?
A: - I think they are reliability, loyalty and energy. And I also have a good command of English.
B: - OK. Do you mind everyday tensions? There may be quite a lot of work to be done for a short period of time.
A: - Well. I am accustomed to work under pressure.
B: - All right. Now Mr Klimenko, I am quite prepared to offer you a job with us. You have excellent references from your previous job. What do you find a fair salary?
A: - Equivalent of 1000$.
B: - I think will begin with 900$ for experimental period and if you do well we will review it by the end of three months. Your working hours are from 9 to 5.30 with an hour for lunch and a fortnight’s holiday. Does it suit you?
A: - Yes, certainly. When shall I start?
B: - The sooner the better. We are seeing you.
A: - Good-bye, sir.
6. Work in pairs and make up a dialogue between an employer and an applicant taking into account DOs and DON’Ts. Present your dialogues to the group.
7. Read this example of a successful resume. What are its strong points?
Name: Ann Smith
Address: 9 Hope Street, providence, RI. 56498, USA
Telephone: +01(123)5764 88 91
Date and place of birth: 12.03.1969, Sidney, Australia
Nationality: American
Marital status: married
Dependants: none
Education and Qualifications: