Учебное пособие по развитию навыков устной речи и чтения для студентов 1 курса технических специальностей

1. Work in pairs. Ask each other the following questions. Compare your answers.
1) Have you ever had a job?
2) Have you ever had a part-time job?
3) Would you like to get a good salary?
4) Would you like to work in a foreign country?
2a. Study the list of jobs and think of qualities which are necessary to do them.
Accountant, computer programmer, engineer, firefighter, journalist, police officer, receptionist, teacher, writer
Use these words to help you:
Fit, hard-working, imaginative, intelligent, kind, lovely, organized, practical, reliable, sociable, helpful, optimistic
Eg. To be an accountant you need to be hard-working


2b. Choose two jobs from ex. 2a. If an employer wants to employ someone to do these jobs, which of these things is he or she looking for?
good qualifications, variety of experience in different jobs, self-confidence, ability to work in a team, gender, independence, initiative, ability to cope in a crisis, common sense, flexibility, negotiating skills


3. Study useful collocations with the noun ‘job’:
to get a job, to look for a job, to find a job, to do a job, to have a job, to quit a job, to apply for a job, to change a job …
Read the ‘Job hunting hints’ below and add some more collocations from the text.
People often say that it’s easier to get a job when you're in employment – so bear this in mind if you're thinking of quitting a job and then looking for a new one.
Remember also that references are often the make or break of any job application. If you must leave a job, leave on friendly terms. Contact people before putting their name down for a reference and have a word with personnel at your company before applying for jobs – they would rather hear it from you that you want to change jobs, and might always be able to offer you a new job within the company.
Here are some more important job hunting hints:

1. 
   Keep your CV up-to-date.
   
2. 
   Take copies of your CV with you when looking for a job. You never know when you might need to leave one with someone.
   
3. 
   Make sure your phone number is up-to-date.
   
4. 
   Ask at your local job centre what help they can offer.
   
5. 
   Wear a smart outfit when you're job hunting, impromptu interviews might spring up.
   
6. 
   Keep your hair tidy too!