Language Work

1. Look and memorise the words:

1. requirement – требование, необходимое условие

to meet the requirements – удовлетворять потребностям

Your qualifications match the job requirements. I meet the requirements for a position.

2. interview – собеседование, интервью; проводить собеседование

to attend an interview – присутствовать на собеседовании (интервью)

an interviewer – проводящий собеседование

an interviewee – интервьюируемый, дающий интервью

I am getting ready for this job interview.

The interviewer asked him some questions.

They asked the interviewee about his work experience.

3. an appointment – встреча, свидание

to make an appointment – назначать встречу, договориться о встрече

I have an appointment with the director for three p.m.

Please make an appointment with my secretary.

4. to manage a situation – справляться с ситуацией

How would you manage a situation?

5. strength – сильная сторона, достоинство

weakness – слабость, недостаток

What do you consider to be weaknesses (strengths) in the job you are applying for.

6. rejection – отказ, отклонение

When you apply for a job, it is possible that you may receive a letter of rejection for the position.

7. to be suitable for the position – соответствовать должности

If an employer can’t find anybody suitable for the position, a personnel office can help him to find a qualified employee.

8. to evaluate through interviews – оценивать через интервью (собеседование)

Personal characteristics are evaluated through interviews.

2. Invitation to the interview

• We would be grateful if you could come for an interview with Mr Muller on Tuesday 4^th April at 10 o’clock.

3. References to the approval

• We are pleased to inform you that …

• We have pleasure in informing you that …

• Your application for the position of … has been successful.

• You have been accepted.

4. References to the rejection

• We regret to inform you that your application has not been accepted.

• I am sorry to inform you that the position has already been filled.

• We are sorry but we have no vacancies at the present time.

5. Job Interview. Decide the best response to your interviewer’s questions.

1. Why should we hire you and not someone with experience?

1. I offer energy, intelligence and loyalty.

2. First come, first served.

3. You need to hire me to get the answer.

2. What do you consider loyalty to a firm?

1. No stealing stationery.

2. Confidentiality and dependability.

3. Coming to work.

3. What are your weaknesses?

1. I can’t resist chocolate cake.

2. Expecting others to be as honest as I am.

3. Always arriving late for meetings.

4. Why do you want this job?

1. It is a job with prospects.

2. It pays well.

3. My friend works here; he likes the company.

5. Where would you like to be in five years?

1. I don’t know.

2. Running the company.

3. In a challenging position with responsibility.

6. Why do you want to work for this company?

1. I’ve been unemployed for too long.

2. Well, I’ve heard that it’s a company that pays its employees well.

3. It’s a company with future.

7. How did you hear about this vacancy?

1. I researched your company and rang Human Resources.

2. A friend of a friend told me about it.

3. My brother works here.

8. Have you looked at our website?

1. Yes. It is very comprehensive.

2. Not yet, but I will after the interview.

3. Do you have a website?

9. We need someone now, not in three months. Could you begin earlier if you were offered the job?

1. My present company will not allow it.

2. Well, that is a question I didn’t expect.

3. If I were offered this job, I would try.

10. Do you like working with your current boss?

1. No. I think he can’t manage people.

2. No. He is too aggressive and lazy.

3. No. However, I’ve learnt a lot from him.

11. During the busy summer period we all work every weekend. Would you have a problem with this?

1. I would hope to arrange a system so that not everyone has to work every weekend.

2. I’m a team player and would be prepared to work when necessary.

3. I have holidays booked and enjoy my free time too much.

12. Why do you think we should employ you?

1. Some other company will if you don’t.

2. I believe you won’t find anyone better than me.

3. I believe I’m the best person for the job.

Answers: 1. a; 2. b; 3. b; 4. a; 5. c; 6. c; 7. a; 8. a; 9. c; 10. c; 11. b; 12. c.