Sample of a Resume

Nancy Clayd

125 Eastwood River Side

Lancaster, Ohaio 4745

(216) 579- 2356

Career Objective:

To obtain a position as an executive secretary with a large corporation.

Work experience:

January 2005 to present Secretary, the Fortune Garment Corporation, 270

Windsor Second Street, Lancaster, Ohaio. Responsible for general running of the office of a large Limited Company ; duties included typing, filing, answering telephone calls, scheduling business appointments, etc.

September 1995 to March 2005 Receptionist , Mc. Millan Jeans , 405, South Prinston

Street, Parklane , Michigan.

April 1992 to September 1995 File Clerk , Ajax Insurance Company, 123

Westgate Avenue, Parklane, Michigan

Education:

September 1990- March 1992 Judson Secretarial School , Lancaster, Ohaio

Courses in : 1990 Typing, filing, business machines operations

Special Skills: Typing 85 w.p.m.

Languages: French, Spanish

References: Dr. Greg Thomson, owner of the

Fortune Garment Corporation 345

Windsor Second Street, Lancaster. Ohaio

Vocabulary:.

Outline –наметить, probationary period –испытательный срок

possess - владеть , full time contract – контракт на полную guideline - указания, занятость

promotion - продвижение to butt in –вмешиваться бесцеремонно

extra time- сверхурочное время

improve consumers’ service – улучшить обслуживание потребителей

commission payment –комиссионные выплаты

quarterly sales – квартальные продажи

end-of year’s bonus – премия по итогам года

discount –скидка revenue, - годовой доход

to propose- предполагать

exploit business opportunities –использовать возможности ..

to issue - выпускать, печатать track record –послужной список

employee turnover – текучесть кадров

aptitude test - тест на профпригодность

training costs – обучение, liaise - арендовать

to complain – жаловаться flair – склонность,чутьё

short listed candidates –краткий список кандидатов,

score - счёт,

Date

Dr., Mr., Ms

Title

Company, Institution )

Address

Dear Sir/Madam:

State your reason for writing.

You will either inquire whether any positions are available or you will say which position you are applying for. If you are applying for a specific position identify the source of the information (a person, a newspaper, including date, etc.)

Ex.3.4 SAMPLE OF ENQUIRY.

Describe your educational background and professional experience. Focus on those things from your resume that best relate to the position you are applying for. •

Say you are enclosing your resume and/or other supporting material. State your willingness to provide more information and to be interviewed.

Thank them for their consideration. Say you look forward to hearing from them.

Sincerely yours, (signature)

Your name

Enclosure

Lesson 4. Curriculam Vitae

Exercise 4.1. Tick the items you would state in your CV and write your own CV:

__The title and reference number of the job you wish to have

__Your surname, first name, address and telephone number

__Your date of birth

__Your marital status

__Your hobbies and leisure interests

__The sports you play

__The name and address of present or last employer

__Details of all the jobs you have had

__Details of your achievements and responsibilities in your working

carrier

__The languages you speak or write

__Details of the examinations you passed at a secondary school __Details of the examinations you had at a higher school __Details of the professional diplomas or degrees you have __Details of training courses you have attended __Your suitability for the job advertised __Your reasons for applying for this job/

Do you know these words?

next of kin - родственник

proficiency [pro'fijnsi] -

securities [si'kjuriteiz]

to approach smb

to be available [a'veilabl]

Ex. 4.2 Writing : Interview.

COMPANY ADDRESS

TYPE OF BUSINESS INDUSTRY EMPLOYED (Month & Year)

From To

POSITION(S) HELD SUPERVISOR'S NAME

DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES

WHY DID YOU LEAVE PERSONAL REFERENCES

Name Address , Phone

Exercise 4.3. Read the dialogue – interview and continue it..

Cristal Dangizer’s inyerview

I: Come in, Ms Danziger. Did you have a good trip?

C: It was OK. I got in on the early flight this morning.

I: Ah, you're from Los Angeles, aren't you?

C: I live in L.A. at the present time, but I'm originally from New York. Of course, I'm not often in L.A. I travel a lot.

I: Tell me about your present job.

C: I'm a sales representative for a book publisher. We sell guide books and maps. I travel around Latin America. You see from my resume that I speak Spanish and Portuguese. I majored in Spanish for my Bachelor's degree.

I: Where did you get your degree?

C: I got it from the University of Chicago. Then, after that, I did my Master's at the University of New Mexico.

I: And do you speak any Asian languages? C: No, but I learn fast. I majored in languages

Lesson 5. TEST. Контроль навыков устной речи и лексического минимума.