job-hunting

1 b analyse c conduct
2 a invent b suggest c solve
3 a write b explain c give
4 a resolve b listen c work
5 a chair b motivate c delegate
6 a meet b decide c implement
7 a discuss b contribute c support
8 a change b negotiate c convince
6b
1
2
3
4
5
the Internet
networking
job agencies / headhunters
newspapers and magazines
cold calling / mailing
7b
Eryk’s technique is more successful
c
1 b
d
b 5
2 a 3 e 4 d 5 c
c 3; 4 d 2; 4 c 1
8a
Suggested answers
1 The main details of the job; clear instructions
for responding; the deadline for submission
of applications (often called the closing
date); the name and title of the person to
whom enquiries can be made if you wish to
have a preliminary discussion about the role
and your qualifications before submitting
the written application; the name, title
and address of the person or business
unit to whom the response should be sent
- this is often a different person from the
one who is responsible for the actual job;
whether applications are to be submitted
electronically or mailed; whether a detailed
job description is available; whether there
are key selection criteria (the standards
or requirements you must meet to be
considered for the role); what qualifications, if
any, are required; whether a website address
is provided for more information about the
company
2 An advertisement that gives a sense of what
the organisation is like
b
2 curriculum vitae
3 experience
4 agency
5 on-target earnings
6 per annum
7 per week
8 point of sale
c
1 EXP 2 PA 3 AGY 4 POS
5 OTE (if a salesperson hits the targets
specified for them, they will be guaranteed
that amount of money)
d
Almost all employers want employees who will
fit in with the rest of the team {team player),
will help the company make money (;resultsfocused],
can think intelligently and come up
with new ideas [dynamic), can meet deadlines
under pressure (good organisational skills) and
are willing to work longer hours when necessary
[flexible).
e
1 team player 4 flexible
2 results-focused 5 good organisational skills
3 dynamic
1 Media assistant [We are looking for a ...
graduate) The trainee finance recruitment
consultant can be a graduate or o f graduate
calibre.
2 Trainee finance recruitment consultant [no
two days are the same)
3 Trainee finance recruitment consultant
[£30-£35K )
4 Email your CV and cover letter to
colm(&MediaX.com by May 23rfi.
5 You will be contacted by them [only
successful candidates will be contacted]
9
1 circa (sometimes abbreviated as c. or ca)
2 Closing date
3 K
4 Quote Ref
5 pro rata
h
1 Trainee finance recruitment consultant:
multi-tasker / target driven / articulate /
determined /interpersonal skills / negotiation
skills
Media assistant: organisational skills / proofreading
/ editing / IT skills / communication
skills / language skills
2 Trainee finance recruitment consultant
•
l
proficiency in = very experienced
excellent command of = very good knowledge of
working knowledge of = basic understanding of
k
1 X is necessary; the successful candidate will
be; X is vital; you must be; you will have
2 X would be desirable; ideally you will have; X
would be a plus; X is preferred; X would be
advantageous; X would be welcome
I
Trainee finance recruitment consultant: You will
have; You must be
Media assistant: essential; would be a plus;
would be advantageous
m
1 resourceful
2 fluent
3 adaptable
4 computer literate
5 numerate
n
You would need to be an excellent communicator
with fluent English language skills, resourceful,
adaptable, with good research skills, able to
use a computer well, able to deal with numbers,
with a relevant degree and experience in or
knowledge of sustainability issues.
la
1
2
3
■ Unit 2
curriculum vitae
resume / resume
The main purpose of a CV is to persuade a
potential employer that you have the right
skills, experience, education and personality
for the job.
A successful CV is the product of careful
thought and planning. It needs to stand
out from potentially hundreds of competing
applicants. In order to do this a CV must be
planned and written specifically for the job
you are applying for, clearly expressing how
you meet the requirements for the job. A
successful CV must be concise, honest and
error-free.
5 There is no limit to the number of sections
in a CV, although all CVs should cover
professional experience, educational
qualifications and skills. The only rule to
remember is that the sections within your CV
should all be strictly relevant to the position
you are applying for.
6 There is no one correct way to structure
your CV, although the two most common
approaches are the conventional
chronological CV and the skills based CV.
b
1 Conventional chronological CV and skillsbased
CV
2 A chronological CV lists your academic
achievements and work experience in
chronological order. A skills-based CV lists
your key transferable skills relevant to the
job and provides evidence of these skills.
c
2 Contact 3 Personal statement 4 Education
5 Work experience 6 interests 7 skills
8 References 9 Your name 10 Contact details
11 Personal statement 12 skills
13 Work experience 14 Education 15 Interests
16 Referees
The first CV on page 20 is a chronological CV.
The second CV on page 21 is a skills-based CV.
e
2 Developed 7 Held
3 Persuaded 8 Researched
4 Represented 9 Achieved
5 Completed 10 Coordinated (Organised)
6 Organised (Coordinated)
f
1
2
5
4
Communication and teamwork
Energy and motivation
Adaptability and resourcefulness
Research and computer skills
9
1 Both career changers and recent graduates
may not have much relevant professional
experience, so they may prefer to use a skillsbased
CV, where capability is emphasised
over experience.
2a
Suggested answers
Sending the same CV for all the jobs they
apply to; making spelling mistakes; including
information that is not relevant; providing too
much information so that the CV is too long
(more than two pages); using a bad layout or
design; including lies
c
1 receive; correspondence; liaise; practice /to
practise; advice / to advise
2 Employers don't have much time and a
concise CV can demonstrate your ability to
edit effectively.
3 Your CV is a legal contract and you could lose
your job if found out. You’ll be more confident
in the interview if your CV is accurate.
4 No, you should adapt your CV for each job
you apply for.
d
1 prevous previous; rcsponsobfe responsible;
doolling dealing; corrcspondante
correspondence; massages messages;
arrangemg arranging; apointments
appointments
Answer key 97