If you do something wrong you are: if you’ve done nothing wrong, you are:

- dismissed - laid off

- fired - made redundant

- sacked - offered early retirement

- terminated

Employees who are made redundant may get advice about finding another job, retraining, etc.

Note: to dismiss - сократить

to fire - уволить (выгнать)

to sack – уволить (за что-то)

to terminate – прервать контракт

to lay off – уволить

to make redundant – уволить по сокращению штатов

Business and businesses

Business is the activity of producing, buying and selling goods and services. A business, company, firm or a concern, sells goods or services. Large companies considered together are referred to as big business.

A company may be called enterprise, especially to emphasize its risk-taking nature. Businesses vary in size, from the self-employed person working a long, through the small or medium enterprise (SME) to the large multinational with activities in several countries.

Limited liability

I’m the managing director and main shareholder of a small company in Scotland called Advanced Components Ltd. “Ltd” means limited company. The other shareholders and I have limited liability: we don’t have to use our personal property, such as a house or car, to pay the company’s debts.

I’m the chief executive of a British company called Megaco PLC. “PLC” means public limited company, so anybody can buy and sell shares in Megaco on the stock market.

I’m CEO of Bigbucks Inc. “Inc” stands for Incorporated. This shows that we are a corporation.

a) Write about each person using words in brackets.

1. I’m Alicia. I work in a public library in the afternoon from two until six. (I \ job)

I have a part-time job

2. My husband works in an office from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (He \ job)

3. Our daughter works in a bank from 8 till 5 everyday. (She \ work)

4. I’m David and I work in a café from 8 p.m. until midnight. (I \ work)

5. My wife works in local government and she can have this job for as long as she wants it. (She \ job)

6. Our son is working on a firm for four weeks. (He \ job)

7. Our daughter is working in an office for three weeks. (She \ work)

b) Read the job adverts and answer the questions:

1. How many different jobs are advertised?

2. Which job needs most experience?

3. What is the minimum salary for the English Lecturer?

4. How can you contact Maria Philips?

5. Which job pays most?

6. Which job doesn’t pay at all?

7. Which needs most experience?

8. Which involves most travel?

9. Which isn’t permanent?

10. Which job do you need a computer to apply for? Why?

11. Which jobs want people who’ve been to university?

12. Which could somebody leaving school apply for?

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY WORK PROGRAMME ______________________ If you’re planning to do voluntary work over the summer, take a look at what we have to offer. We send volunteers on four-week projects round the world, helping local communities. Volunteers need no qualifications, should be aged 18+, enthusiastic, friendly, flexible, and enjoy working in a team. For more information write to: IVWP 19 Brook Street Guildford GU5 2JY or visit our homepage at www.ivwp.org

Can you see into the future? If you can, and you see yourself in IT, then we want to hear from you. We have vacancies for recent graduates in our Systems Support Network. We offer: a starting salary in the region of $20K a full package of benefits including pension, health insurance, and flextime challenging and varied work You offer: a degree or diploma in computer science at least a year’s experience in systems support enthusiasm, reliability, flexibility, and ambition Interested? E-mail us. [e-mail]

City of Eureka, California Parks and Beaches Manager Full-time Salary $4,500-$6,500 per month Application closing date: Open until filled. Apply ASAP. You will be responsible for the development and care of the city’s parks and recreation facilities. You must have a degree in park management and four years’ experience. The position requires excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Applicants must have a California Driver’s License. For more information contact: City of Eureka Personnel Department 10 Manchester Drive Eureka California 90401

the following positions are now available in Glasgow and Edinburgh waiters, waitresses, bar servers you should be smart and motivated chefs you should have at least two years’ experience – salary excellent if you are interested, please contact steve on 0131 921 1221

Langside College Exeter English Lecturer P. 15,885 to P. 23,305 Applicants should have a degree in English, a teaching qualification, and three years’ experience in an institute of higher education. Good communication skills are essential. For further details contact: Maria Philips, Langside College, 50 Prospect Road, Exeter, EX6 3DE [e-mail] direct line 01392 345777

Wanted

SPORTS CAMP INSTRUCTORS

Enthusiastic sports instructors wanted for our summer camp in August, teaching groups of 11-14 year olds. No experience is necessary, but a knowledge of at least one foreign language is useful.

Write with a CV to Ms Jean Robson,

Sports Camp International, PO Box 231.

Text B (part 1) The write way to find a job.

You’ve graduated from the University and your task now is to find a job. How to do it? This information will help you.

Answering advertisements is one way of finding a job. But there is a big gap between the number of vacancies filled and those advertised. So writing to employers can often be a good idea.

The object is to get the employer to see you – no more, because the best you can hope for from such an approach is an interview. Asking straight out for a job is fatal because it invites a yes or no response. As no one will offer a post to an unknown quantity the answer will always be negative.

There are a number of golden rules:

• Try to research the name (spelt correctly!) of a specific person to write to.

• Put yourself in the employer’s shoes. Think of what you have to offer.

• Try to keep your CV brief – one page is enough; perfect prose isn’t expected – note form is acceptable.

• Gear your CV to the job and organization. No two CVs should be exactly alike.

• If you’ve been in work, explain your duties and how your work has evolved. Demonstrate on paper that you are a potential asset.

• List your outside interests and skills. Don’t forget your language abilities. Participation in sports can show your capacity for team work.

If your covering letter is in English it should be checked by a native speaker. You should state at the beginning why you are writing and then try to keep the reader interested. You must establish that you would like an interview. Edit ruthlessly. Go over your letter as many times as necessary. Search out and get rid of all unnecessary words and sentences.

Note: gear – сделать что-либо для конкретного случая

asset – именно тот, кто нужен

Text B (part 2) How to write a CV

When applying for a job you’ll be in competition with a number of other candidates. So your CV is important – interviewers will decide whether or not to see you on the strength of what you have written. Don’t just think of it as a list of facts; it should sum up your personal, educational and career history, as well as being an indication of your strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few suggestions:

Presentation

• Always type your CV. Use a good typewriter or word processor.

If a CV is hand-written, it goes into the wastepaper basket.

• Use good quality paper. Don’t give the impression this is just another photocopy.

• Never send a CV without a covering letter explaining which vacancy you’re applying for. If you’re writing “on spec.”, send a short letter explaining what kind of post you’re looking for.

• Don’t fax a CV unless you’re asked to. It’s a confidential document.