5.1 Listen again, fill in the gaps and practice.

Your resume is a very important document. Remember that _________ receive a lot of ____________, so you have to make all your documents as ___________ and as ____________ as possible.

The layout of your resume should be in a simple ______, 11 or 12 points in Times New Roman or Arial script. Your contact details should be ________ and e-mail address serious and not too much of an ____________.

We generally advise people not to include _________ and __________ because some people object to being asked these questions. Likewise, you don’t have to ___________ information about your _________ though sometimes this question may appear on the application form. It is ________ to include all information about your ______________, including ___________ and ___________ jobs since this will give the employer some insight into your background in dealing with ____________ and working as part of the team. Of course, give all relevant information about your ___________ and include details on your involvement in ________ and __________ work, too, because this shows your _____________. Of course, you should read the job _____ carefully and follow the instructions given there. And make sure that you get _________ from your __________ before including their names on your resume.

Any questions?

5.2 Speaking. Summarize the advice offered in the text. You can also add your recommendations.

6. Reading. Read the extract from the advertisement for a job at a large banking organization. Then read through the two resumes (cVs) and decide which applicant is better suited to the job.

Mind some new words.

responsibility	обязанность
to take ownership of HR (Human Recourse) functions	взять на себя обязанности менеджера по кадрам
issue	вопрос, проблема
welfare	благосостояние
to maintain	поддерживать
leave and sick benefits	выплаты по нетрудоспособности и при увольнении
to participate	участвовать
internal	внутренний
external	внешний
to recruit, recruitment	набирать (набор) на работу
M.A. (B.A.)	ученая степень магистра (бакалавра)
letters of invitation	пригласительные письма
to interview	проводить собеседование
Library Support	сотрудник библиотеки
circulation desk	стол выдачи литературы в библиотеке

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to take ownership of all HR functions within the bank including staff development, training, and all issues concerning staff welfare.

• Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave, and sick benefits.

• Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.

Applicant 1 Qualifications 1982-84 Community College Diploma in Business Short courses in various aspects of HR and computer programs Experience 1996-2011 Rights General Trading Human Resources Manager Responsibility for all HR staff management Recruitment supervisor Adviser on all staff development issues 1984-96 RFC Food Co. Human Resources Support Assistant Recruitment Employee contracts Organization of staff personal development

Applicant 2 Qualifications 2006-2008 University of Birmingham M.A. in Human Recourses Management 2003-06 University in Cincinnati B.A. Business Administration – special focus on Finance Experience 2008-2011 More Mortgages Co. assistant in HR Department (temporary) Preparing documents and maintaining files on all applicants Sending letters of invitation to interview short-listed applicants 2006-2008 Library Support Afternoon duties at circulation desk Organizing books on shelves