Native Russian teacher

Wanted for a city centre language school

• Teacher’s qualifications necessary

• 2 years experience

• Friendly manner is equally important

• Knowledge of English and/or German necessary

• Attractive salary

• Excellent opportunity

Email CV [e-mail]

Call 416758 for interview

Private teacher for a 10-year handicapped child

• Nursing experience

• Clean driving license

• Child psychology knowledge necessary

Contact Alfred Martin on

071 68409

Bon appétit ltd

We are looking for a heavy eater

• No experience necessary

• Must enjoy eating

• Must have healthy appetite

• Tablespoon provided

• Work hours: all day long

Call 49586730 for interview

(b)

What are the questions most commonly asked by applicant? Decide whether you agree or disagree?

1. How many people are employed this year?

2. Does your company hire people of all nationalities?

3. What is the background of the company’s Chief Executive Officer/Personnel Manager?

4. How much does your company invest in R&D? How many people currently work in R&D?

5. How much does your company invest in Information Technology?

6. What is your company’s revenue?

7. What is the company’s market value (рыночная стоимость)?

8. How fast is the company growing?

(c) Write an application letter (письмо, прилагаемое к резюме, где претендент сообщает работодателю об источнике получения информации о вакансии, перечисляет причины, почему он претендует на данное место работы). Use the information below:

Sergey Kononov

45, Pomorskaya St

Arkhangelsk

April 23, 2011

Mr. Paul Harris

Managing Director

Mercury Trade Company

12 Park Rd

Glasgow

Dear Mr. Harris,

Your advertisement for a Sales Manager in last week’s issue of the «International Journal» interests me very much. As I mentioned during our phone conversation I would very much like to have the opportunity to work for you. I hope you will consider me for the position.

I have been working as an economist for several companies for 3 years. I have analyzed sales figures and produced relevant reports and charts. Now I think I want a change and learn something different than my present work.

As you can see from my enclosed resume I have several qualifications for selling. My previous work abroad gave me a lot of experience working in a multinational team, which I suppose will be important in the context of this job.

Please let me know if there is any possibility to work for your company. I may be reached by telephone at 8911465789.

Thank you to your attention to my letter.

Yours sincerely

Sergey Kononov

Sergey Kononov

(d)

Test yourself with «Psychology Questionnaire 1»: This questionnaire is intended to help you to think about your psychological portrait and your ambitions. Discuss these questions in small groups.

Learn the following phrases which can be used in discussions: a majority of us believe… / a proof of this is…/ I’d like to call your attention…/ broadly speaking …/ but I’m very sorry to say… / on the one hand …but on the other hand …/ by the way I have no mentioned …/ coming back to the main subject …/ for this reason …/ I am afraid I am not familiar enough with the subject …/ etc.

Embarrassment

Do you get embarrassed ….. ….?

1. If someone uses words you think are dirty in public.

2. If your parents, husband/wife, girlfriend/boyfriend, colleagues, boss, teacher start shouting at you in public.

3. If people pay a lot of attention to you.

4. If someone asks you a very personal question.

5. If you have to make a speech in front of a large group.

6. If you want to ask a question after a lecture or speech.

7. When you want to complain about something in a restaurant or shop or at work.

8. If you know or think people are talking about you.

9. If people come to visit unexpectedly and your house is a mess.

10. If you break something in a shop.

11. If you arrive very late for something important.

12. When you arrive at a party or dinner or meeting wearing the wrong type of clothes.

13. If you don’t you know how to behave during an interview?