In pairs, share and compare your opinions and give your reasons. Use the language in the chart to help you.

Example: In my opinion, a person who works in finance should be precise because making mistakes could cost a company a lot of money.

Reading

1. In pairs, combine words from box A with phases from box B to form appropriate collocations. Some verbs and phrases may be used more than once.

Read and complete the text with the right words.

When you (1) ___________ for a job, you are usually asked to (2) ___________ an application form as well as your resume and a cover letter. Companies like to have standardized forms containing information about candidates. This makes comparison simpler and also makes it easier for a company to (3) ___________ the candidates for interview. It is very important that you (4) ___________ all your abilities and skills in the spaces provided. Remember, this is the employer’s first impression of you, so it is very important that you (5) ___________ the form accurately. Read the form very carefully and answer each question honestly. Show employers that you are able to (6) ___________ instructions. Answer all questions as precisely as you can. Do not (7) ___________ any sections blank. If a question does not (8) ___________ to you, simply write “not applicable”. Proofread your application before you turn it in.

From “English for Business”

Reading Comprehension

I. Find English equivalents of the following words and word combinations. Use them in the sentences of your own.

подать заявление о приеме на работу, заполнить анкету, стандартная форма, произвести выборку кандидатов, перечислите все способности и навыки, заполнить форму, следовать инструкциям, не оставлять пробелов, перепроверять.

II. Complete the notes with key information from the text.

why employers prefer to see job application forms:________________________________

how to fill out the form:______________________________________________________

III. Read and complete the sentences with up or in.

1. A colleague called in sick today and so the manager asked me to fill ___________ for him.
2. A lecture was boring and not very useful, so he filled ___________ the time sending messages.
3. When Mary returned from work, I filled her ___________ on what had happened while she had been away.
4. The conference room filled ___________ very quickly, and at exactly 10 o’clock, the CEO walked in.
5. When my boss returns, I will have to fill__________ him

IV. Match the phrasal verbs from the previous exercise with the correct meanings.

1. to fill in____________________ a. to spend or use up (especially surplus time)

2. to fill someone in ___________ b. to take someone’s place temporarily

3. to fill up (no object) ___________ c. to make or become completely full

4. to fill up (with object) _________ d. to supply someone with recent information

Listening

Listen to Martha and John talking about their strengths and weaknesses. Complete the following table with the information you hear.

In pairs, discuss what you see as your strengths and weaknesses and talk about how you could present any weaknesses in a more positive light.

Lesson 3. Preparing Your Resume

Warm Up

I. Comment upon the quotation:Writing without thinking is like shooting without aiming. (Arnold Glasgow)

How can it be applied to writing a resume?

II. Read the following statements about preparing a resume and write whether you agree or disagree with each one. Then discuss your opinions in pairs.

When preparing a resume you should…

1. always give your age and marital status

2. provide a current address and phone number

3. always use your friends as references

4. list all your employment experience

5. always include copies of personal references

6. use a reliable e-mail address

III. Read the steps for preparing a resume and number them in the best order. The first one has been done for you. Then compare your answers with your partner.

Listening

I. Listen to the Human Recourse manager speaking about what to include in a resume. Check ü the items that should be included and mark with a û those that should not.

q address

q age

q all your education

q relevant references

q e-mail experience

q interests

q marital status

q religion

q volunteer work