What to wear to get that job?

Ex 6. Look at the following ads and underline the skills and qualifications needed for each job.

Ex 7. Read the ads and answer the questions:

1. What qualifications are essential for the Secretary/Receptionist position?

2. What responsibilities are listed for the Accounts Manager?

3. From the new graduate’s point of view, what advantages are offered by jobs a 1 and 3?

4. Is it essential that the Accounts Manager have a university qualification? 5. What features of the sales representative job might be a motivating factor?

Ex 8. Complete the following sentences with a suitable word used in any of the three ads above.

1. Though we have stated that we are willing to pay a suitable candidate, the salary is in fact ……………………...

2. Experience and qualifications are …………………………… for this job and the candidate should have worked for at least three years with a reputable company.

3. One great ………………………….. to this job is that there is an opportunity for on-the-job training.

4. No previous experience is ………………………… for the job of secretary as training is provided.

Ex 9. Work in small groups. Read through two resumes and decide which applicant is better suited for the job. Give your reasons.

A job at a large banking organization

Responsibilities:

· Work as a part of a team to take ownership of all HR functions within the bank including staff development, training, and issues concerning staff welfare.

· Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave, and sick benefits.

· Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.

Ex 10. Write your own resume for the position of secretary in a large prospective advertising company.

Disaster struck in the town of Redbrooke late last night when the recently built Palmer Court apartment block caught fire and was completely destroyed.

It was just after 2.00 am when many of the residents in the building were woken by the smell of smoke. The Fire Brigade was alerted and arrived promptly to evacuate the building and extinguish the fire.

The fire spread rapidly through the building and the rescue operation had to be carried out quickly in order to save the forty-three residents inside. Twenty-nine people were taken to Redbrooke General Hospital, suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns, but it is expected that they will be discharged later today. The remaining fourteen people were evacuated safely with no injuries. The Fire Brigade battled with the fire until 7 o’clock this morning but were unable to save the building. The residents will be provided with temporary accommodation.

An investigation is being carried out to determine the cause of the fire. At present it is suspected that it was caused by malfunction in the electrical wiring system, which would explain why so many flats were affected at the same time.

b) Read the text again and answer the following questions:

1. What was the cause of fire? 2. How many people were injured or died?

3. What measures were taken to save people?

Ex 5. Fill in the correct words from the list below. Use the words only once.