Exercise3.

Work with your partner. Decide whether you agree (A) or disagree (D) with these statements about job applications, CV, and interviews.

	A	D
1. It is not necessary for applicants to put their date of birth on their application.
2. You should communicate your strengths and your achievements during the interview. You should highlight achievements to demonstrate your successes.
3. Your CV should be no longer than two pages long.
4. It is a good idea to mention your competence in foreign languages (basic, good, fluent) during the interview, but you should be honest.
5. Be positive - don't be too modest and don't lie about your experience.
6. It is a good practice to include a photograph on curriculum vitae.
7. You should tailor your CV to each job application. Aim to make an impact on the reader.
8. Don't provide personal information such as weight and height.
9. Make sure your CV has a clear structure - include career overview, skills overview, qualifications (education/professional) and employment history.
10. Don't include your required salary. You cannot win - the figure will often be too high, or sometimes even too low. Negotiate this after you've got the job!
11. Look committed and find out as much as possible about the company. Visit their web site for more information about the company.
12. Read the job description carefully. Be confident that you are technically qualified to do the job. Have examples from your previous roles to demonstrate your ability to do this job. Make sure you meet all the criteria detailed in the job description.
13. During the interview you should demonstrate that you can contribute to the company or industry. You should show an interest in its products and/or services.
14. At an interview it is appropriate to ask female applicants about their plans for starting a family.
15. Uncertainty and disorganization show the interviewer that you are unprepared and unclear what your goals are.
16. You shouldn’t express strong prejudices or any personal intolerance.

Exercise4. (a)

Here are some job advertisements (объявлений о приеме на работу). One of the ads is a joke. Read and find it. Choose one of them and write an application letter.

Petroleum Industry Electrical Association seeks a service manager.

Our businesses all require common skills: adaptability, service attitude and responsiveness. They also require a high level of professionalism. For this reason, your training is an integral part of our business strategy. Prefers: fluency in English. A valid driving license necessary. If you pass the test, and you are equally convincing, you will be likely to receive a prompt offer to join.

Please contact our HR specialist. Tel: [phone]

E-mail: [phone]

Management consulting firm is seeking a Training manager.

Workplace location – Russia

Key duties – to design, develop, and carry out general training programs for Russia based personnel with particular emphasis on IT and team building related training.

The job involves substantial travelling in America (e.g. to visit branch offices and carry out training programs).

Please contact Igor Smirnov, tel.[phone]