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2) If I were you, I (drop in) this employment agency.

3) It's a pity he doesn’t speak German. If he (do) it, he would

apply for that job in Berlin.

4) I f you come to the office at 2 p.m. today, the employment

counselor (speak) to you.

5) Sorry, I have an appointment for 7 p.m. today. If I (be) free,

1 should come to your agency.

6) I’m expecting the tickets any time. I'll phone you if I (to get)

them tomorrow.

3. Open the brackets putting the verbs in the right forms. Pay attention

to the adverbial modifiers o f time.

1) If he had done the work on Monday, he (be) free yesterday.

2) If you (read) this ad last Monday, you would have applied

for a tour guide position.

3) If she (not to decide) to change the job last year, she would

have gone to China last month.

4) If Ann (phone) two hours ago. she would have talked to the

employment counselor.

5) If you (call) at six o’clock, you might have found him here.

5. Paraphrase the sentences using the Subjunctive Mood after

“wish”.

P attern:

It's a pity you are so busy these day’s.

I wish you were not so busy these days.

1) It's a pity I am not a tour operator.

2) It’s a pity the employment counselor is out.

3) I'm sorry I’ve lost my last job.

4) It's a pity your agency works by appointment only.

5) I’m sorry I haven't dropped in this employment agency today.

dialogues

I. Read and translate the following dialogues.

Making an ap p o in tm en t

RECEPTIONIST: Good morning. Personnel Service.

MR. SMITH: Г m John Smith. I ’d like to talk to the employment

counselor about a job.

R.: I'm sorry. He is out at the moment. If you had called five

minutes ago. you could have spoken to him.

S.: I wish I had phoned. Does your agency work by appointment

only or may I drop in any time during the week?

R.: Our agency works by appointment only. Would you like to

make an appointment to see an employment counselor at our agency?

S.: Yes, o f course, thank you.

R.: Hold the line. 1 11 consult the diary. (After a pause.) Mr.

White can sec you today between 3 and 5 p.m. What time would suit

you?

S.: Let’s make it at 3.30 p.m.

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R.: All right, Mr. Smith, 3.30 p.m. today.

S.: Thank you. Good-bye.

R.: Good-bye.

Cancelling an appointment

RECEPTIONIST: Manpower. What can I do for you?

MR. SMITH: Г m John Smith. May I speak to Mr. White,

please?

R : Sorry, not now. He's gone out. Anything else?

S.: Yes, please. I have an appointment with Mr. White for 3.30 p.m.

today but I can’t keep it. Could Mr. White see me some other time

later in the day?

R : Will you hold the line, please. I’ll consult the diary. If you

came to our office at 5 p.m. today, he could meet you. Would that

be convenient?

S.: Yes, thank you. Sorry for the trouble.

R : All right. We expect you at 5 p.m. Good-bye.

S.: Good-bye.

4. In order to apply fo r a job, you usually have to send a r.usumu (curriculum

vitae). The document is very important because it is the

first impression you make. Read and translate text 3.

T ext 3

HAVE YOUR RMSUMM WRITTEN FOR YOU

BY A PROFESSIONAL

A well-written msumM {curriculum vitae) that accurately represents

your knowledge, expericncc and abilities will greatly enhance

your profile for any prospective employer.

You will be seen in a more favourable light than your competitor

if you arc better prepared and organized. This is what your wcllwrittcn

r.MSumM (<curriculum vitae) will demonstrate.

It should be a factual and flattering representation o f your working

history and future potential for a prospective employer.

Your rMSum.vi (<curriculum vitae) should at all times be clear and

concise and speak volumes about your potential as a new employee.

Employers do not want to read reams o f information; they simply

want to gain an insight into the character and ability o f the potential

employee.

Your rNisum.M (<curriculum vitae) will simply get you a foot in the

door and this will only be achieved if your resume receives the attention

it deserves.

Your rMsum.M (curriculum vitae) should reflect your achievements,

your actions and your personal characteristics. It should detail

your personal contribution to the business you were employed

in and not personal opinions or observations.

It is simply a very effective screening tool, which is used to save

time and money within the recruitment process itself. Prospective

employers will quickly determine if you arc a candidate with skills

and abilities that match their requirements.

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As you prepare to write your tm su itim (keep the

above points in mind and use your rMSumw to accurately represent

and enhance your experience and knowledge.

Your r\fsumM (curriculum vitae) will gain you the interview you desire

but remember it can only do this if it is well written and effective.

Your rsisum.M (curriculum vitae) has one objective; it must gain

you that all-important interview where you can personally demonstrate

your potential to your prospective employer.

As you begin to prepare your msum.M keep this in mind at all times.