Items to be included in a written Contract of Employment

Names of the parties

Job title

Outline duties

Commencement date

Probationary period

Rate of pay

Hours of work

Holiday arrangements

Sickness allowances and notification requirements

Periods of notice either side

Grievance procedures

Union membership arrangements

Disciplinary procedures

II comprehension

Answer the following questions:

1. What should you bare in mind when choosing a job?

2. Why recruitment is so costly?

3. What are the types of recruitment?

4. What kind of recruitment is better for a company – internal or external?

5. Whom can we call an employer and employee?

6. What is job description and identification?

7. How can a vacancy be advertised?

8. How should an applicant and an interviewer prepare for an interview?

9. What information is usually given in a CV?

10. Why is it advisable to have a reference?

11. How appointment should be made?

12. What items should be included in the Contract of Employment?

III. Language

Ex.1 Match the following words to make collocations:

Labor	Board
Work	Resources
Career	Code
Staff	Description
Dress	Turnover
Notice	Opportunities
Job	Intensive
Human	Force

Ex. 2 .Insert prepositions:

1. I work ______ Mr. Blake’s authority

2. Many students work _____ flexi-time

3. People have to work _____ a living

4. Enquirirers should be provided ______ all details

5. Job description is supplemented _____ job specification

6. There are a number of applicants _____ this post

7. References should be taken ____ applicants

8. Short-listed candidates should be called ____ an interview

Ex. 3 Match words to their definitions:

Dress code	Someone who has a less important job than someone else in the organization
Overtime	An amount of money that you pay for professional service
Reference	Somebody who has formally asked, usually in writing, for a job
Job description	Rules about what you can wear
Subordinate	The person who writes a letter saying that someone is suitable for a new job
Entry position	A period of time when someone starts a new job, when he must show that he is suitable for the job
Applicant	Somebody whose job is to find people for particular jobs and persuade them to leave their present job
Headhunter	Time that you spend working in your job in addition to your working hours
Fee	Position of low level and no authority in the organisation
Probation period	An official list of the work and responsibilities that you have in your job

Ex.4. Give synonyms to the following words:

Occupation

To fire

Workforce

Overcrowded

Qualified

To improve

Ex.5. Give Antonyms to the following words:

Shortage

Efficient

Internal

To improve

High-paid

Subordinate

Ex. 6. Decide which answer (A,B,C,D) best fits each space.

Choosing a job

One of the most difficult decisions is choosing what to do for a (1) ______ For example, do you want to follow a definite (2) _____, and (3) _____a low (4) ______at the beginning, but have good (5) ______in a company that trains its (6) ______? Or are you more interested in taking any kind of work, because you need a/an (7) ______? You may have to (8)______the fact that a good (9) ______can be difficult to find. In that case, why not take a (10) ______ one? You will gain some useful (11)_______. Remember that even if you have the right (12) _______, you may have to (13) ______lots of application forms before you are asked to (14) ______an interview. But don’t worry if you don’t know what you want to (15)________ exactly. You’ll enjoy finding out!

1. A salary B living C employee D work

2. A company B training C business D career

3. A earn B gain C win D take

4. A money B profit C cheque D salary

5. A hopes B prospects C futures D promotions

6. A employers B crew C staff D persons

7. A money B cash C account D income

8. A face up to B go over C come up with D short

9. A work B labour C job D seat

10 A temporary B overtime C profitable D work

11A experiences B experienced C experience D experiencing

12.A.degrees B exams C letters D qualifications

13. A. fall through B get on C turn down D fill in

14. A be B attend C make D advertise

15. A work B job C do D employ

Ex. 7. Fill in the gaps.

1. Many students look for a _______ job so that not to miss the lectures.

2. I have five _____ in my department, I am their superior.

3. ______ in our company is expanding rapidly, so I have to use effective recruitment strategy.

4. Many of the _____ in the Housekeeping department are part-time.

5. When a vacancy appears in a company, it should be advertised in a ______.

6. ______ work should be paid additionally.

Ex. 8. Job advertisements. Find words or phrases in the advertisements below which mean the following:

1) only for important people .......................

2) an applicant's list of qualifications and experience

3) equipped ..........................

4) minimum of ..........................

5) looking for ..........................

6) not newly started ..........................

7) chances of promotion ..........................

8) extras to wages/salaries ..........................

9) applicants ..........................

10) able to develop new ideas .......................

11) at the start ..........................

12) salary/wages higher than at other hotels ..........

Intercontinental hotel Receptionists This exclusive hotel in the heart of the city is seeking candidates who are enthusiastic and innovative. We offer excellent benefits, great prospects and competitive pay. Candidates must have at least two years' experience. Please call Linda Blake on 0192 13579

CHEF Enthusiastic and energetic chef required to initially work with chef/ proprietor and later take over established restaurant. The kitchens are fitted out to the highest standard. We are locally known for our fish specialities. Own flat available. Write enclosing C.V. to John Triggs, The Woodlands, Wayside Road, Oakton MN13 9EJ

Ex. 9 Make collocations from the words in the left and in the right column

A

Working	Description
Sick	Letter
Promotion	Conditions
Pension	Scheme
Covering	Path
Trial	Pay
Career	Prospects
Job	Expenses
Claims	Form
Travel	Period

B

Fill in the gaps using collocations from ex. A

Dear John,

You’ll never guess what’s happened – I’ve only got a job! I saw an advert in the press for an administrative assistant at London Insurance, and send in my CV and a (1)……, more out of curiosity than anything else. Well, to my surprise, I got an interview, and I managed to convince our them that insurance is the (2)………. I intend to pursue. Apparently, they were impressed with my ambition, especially when I said I was looking for a job with good (3)……….., and a week later I was offered the job.

They seem to look after you well – for example, I was told to send in a (4)………. so that they can reimburse my (5)………….to the interview. It’s little things like that which make all the difference. I was also impressed by the (6)………… at the office when I went for the interview. So, I’m actually starting work on Monday! I’ve received my (7)……. Now, and it all seems very favourable. After a (8)………… of one month, I’ll be on a permanent contract with (9)……….. and paid holiday. There’s even a company (10) ……….which I can join.

John, why don’t you apply? They take on 20 new graduates each year, It would be right up your street.

Best wishes,

Jen

Ex. 10. Underline the most suitable word or phrase.

1. The waiters will be paid their income/salary/wages.

2. She’s only been here only two weeks. It’s a/an overtime/temporary job.

3. When he retired he received a monthly bonus/pension/reward.

4. Apparently she earns/gains/wins over $50 000 a year.

5. While the boss is away, Mr. Triggs will be in charge/in control/in place of the office.

6. Could I have two days away/off/out next week to visit mother?

7. Paul was always arriving late, and in the end he was pushed/sacked/thrown.

8. When I left the job, I had to hand in my application/dismissal/notice three weeks beforehand.

9. How much exactly do you do/make/take in your new job/

10. If you have to travel on company business, we will pay your costs/expenses/needs.

Ex. 11. Complete each sentence with a suitable ending.

1. If you work hard, the company will give you ……..

2. In a different job I could get a higher ………

3. The best way to find new staff is to put a/an ……...

4. Because he had stolen the money, we decided that ..

5. She has a pleasant personality but hasn’t got the right ……..

6. In the meeting we are going to discuss the ………..

7. I think it would be a good idea to send in your ……

8. We cannot give you the job without ……….

• qualifications for the job of this kind.

• advertisement in the local press on Friday.

• application for the job as soon as possible.

• promotion to a more responsible position.

• references from your previous employer.

• dismissing him was the only possible action we could take.

• salary and better conditions of employment.

• appointment of a new sales representative.

Ex. 12. Mark true and false sentences.

1. In old industries there is a great demand for new workers.

2. Most occupations in service industries are overcrowded.

3. A dramatic shift from manufacturing to services has taken place in North America and Europe.

4. Manufacturing workforce declined over 12% during the 1900.

5. Most new jobs that will appear in the nearest future will be in industries like fast food, hotel industry and retailing.

6. In many jobs in which it is necessary to deal with public, language skills are desirable.

7. Most positions in service industry are entry-level

8. Job description and identification is an obligatory document for all organizations.

Ex. 13 Translate from English into Russian expressions connected with work and use them in sentences of your own.

To work shift-work

To be on flexi-time

To work nine-to five

To go/be on strike

To get the sack

To be fired

To be dismissed

To be made redundant

To be laid off

To give up work

To be on/take maternity leave

To be on/take sick leave

To take early retirement

To be a workaholic

To be promoted

To apply for a job

Ex. 14. Translate from Russian into English:

1. Набор и отбор персонала является дорогостоящим процессом.

2. Текучесть кадров в индустрии гостеприимства высока.

3. Заинтересованный претендент на работу должен уметь объяснить почему именно он подходит для этой работы и что он может дать компании.

4. Кандидаты, внесенные в список, должны быть приглашены на интервью.

5. Все претенденты должны быть уведомлены, прошли они собеседование или нет.

6. О назначении на работу необходимо сообщить лично по телефону или в письменной форме.

7. Я хотел бы иметь гибкий рабочий график.

8. У Вас будет возможность иметь продвижение по службе через несколько месяцев работы в нашей компании.

9. Как Вы зарабатываете на жизнь,

10. Часть персонала будет сокращена в связи с реорганизацией компании.