Getting a job

Getting the job you want can sometimes depend on the success of the job interview. During the interview the employer will try to find out what kind of person you are, what experience you have, and how you can fit into the job situation.

After you have got an appointment, review the information that you wrote on your application form and resume. Practise talking about your education and previous job experience both in the

USA and in your native country. Be prepared to explain your skills and abilities specifically.

Go to the interview alone; don't take your friends or children with you. Plan to arrive about ten minutes before the appointment time. Wear appropriate clothing; a neat appearance will make a good impression.

During the interview look directly at the interviewer and answer all of tier questions as specifically as you can. Ask any questions that you have about the job, such as hours, salary, or job benefits. Write down these questions before you go to the interview. Before you leave, there should be a clear understanding about all aspects of the job.

All the close of the interview, express your thanks and be sure that the interviewer knows how to contact you if she wants to hire you.

Ex. 10. Read and translate the dialogue. Practise it in pairs.

A JOB INTERVIEW

Maria Ramon: Please have a seat, Mr. Saunders. I received your resume a few weeks ago, and I must say I'm very impressed.

John Saunders: Thank you.

Maria Ramon: We're a small financial company, trading mostly stocks and bonds. May I ask why you're interested in working for us?

John Saunders: Your company has an impressive reputation. And I've always wanted to work for a smaller company.

Maria Ramon: That's good to hear! Would you mind telling me a little bit about your present job?

John Saunders: I'm a head broker in a large international company. I deal with clients on a daily basis, handling all aspects of their accounts personally.

Maria Ramon: Why do you think you're the right candidate for this position?

John Saunders: I have a lot of experience in the stock market. And I enjoy working with people. As a matter of fact, in my current job I'm in charge of a team of eight brokers.

Maria Ramon: Well, you might be just the person we've been looking for. Do you have any

questions?

John Saunders: Yes. If I were hired, how many accounts would I be handling?

Maria Ramon: You'd be working with two other head brokers. In other words, you'd be handling about a third of our clients.

John Saunders: And whom would I report to?

Maria Ramon: Directly to me.

John Saunders: I see. What kind of benefit package do you offer?

Maria Ramon: Two .weeks of paid vacation in your first year of employment. I believe you’re also eligible for medical and dental insurance. But this is something you should discuss with our personnel department. Do you have any other questions?

John Saunders: No, not at the moment.

Maria Ramon: Well, I'll have to discuss your application with my coleagues, and wefil get back to you early next week. .

John Saunders: OK, thanks. It was very nice to meet you.

Maria Ramon: It was nice meeting you, too, and thanks for coming in today.

Ex. 11. Leaen how to write a resume

A RESUME

What is a resume? What information should it include? Did you ever write a resume? What kind of job were you applying for?

A resume should show an applicant's qualifications for a specific job. It should include your name, address and telephone number; an employment objective; educational and training data; and a list of previous work experience. The list should start with your present job or with your last job that shows qualifications for the work you want now.

All of this data should be listed in an easy-to-read form, if possible, all of the information should be on one page. Type your resume on standard size (8 1/2 x 11) business stationery.

The interviewer usually sees the resume before he sees the applicant. The resume gives the first impression of the applicant to the employer. It should be neat and well organized.

It is usually a good idea to attach the resume to the letter of application. Always send it with a cover letter; never send it alone. An applicant should bring additional copies of her resume to the interview.

The job applicant should always rewrite and revise the resume to fit the specific job that she is applying for.

En Example:

Elisabeth Monroe 2300 Roosevelt Avenue Dallas, Texas [phone]

OBJECTIVE Entry-level secretary in a company with opportunities for growth and advancement.

SPECIAL SKILLS Fluent in German, French, and English. Can operate a word processing

machine.

EXPERIENCE Secretary/Book-keeper, six years in France.Worked for sales manager in a manufacturing company. Typed reports and forms, filed records, did general book- keeping. 198-0-Present. — Assembly Line Worker, Panda Boots, 1114 Regent Drive, Dallas, Texas. 1979 to 1980 Machine Operator, Team Gums, 420 Shvartz St, Denver, Texas.

EDUCATION Denver College of Commerce, Denver, Texas. Presently enrolled. Have taken courses in shorthand, accounting, and word processing. Graduated from high school, Champaign, France, June 197 3.

REFERENCES Dr. Serge Monroe, 250 Fifth Street, Dallas, Texas. Professor Jessica Brown, Denver College of Commerce, 22 White Drive, Denver, Texas. Reverend Sharl Chevron, Pastor, St. Paul Church, Dallas, Texas.

Grammar Revew: Present Tenses

Tense	Affirmative/ Negative/ Question	Use	Signal Words
Simple Present	A: He speaks. N: He does not speak. Q: Does he speak?	t - acion in the present taking pl place twice, never or seve- ra ral times - factsactions taking place one after another action set by a timetable or schedule	always, every …, never, normally, often, seldom, sometimes, usually if sentences type I (If I talk, …)
Present Progressive	A: He is speaking. N: He is not speaking. Q: Is he speaking?	A - action taking place in the m moment of speaking - action taking place only fo for a limited period of time - action arranged for the future	at the moment, just, just now, Listen!, Look!, now, right now
Present Perfect	A: He has spoken. N: He has not spoken. Q: Has he spoken?	- putting emphasis on the result - action that is still going onon - action that stopped recen- cely	already, ever, just, never, not yet, so far, till now, up to now

Ex. 12. Make a Test.