Retell texts 1, 2 and 3

Say in a few words, what documents you must prepare before applying for a job.

Make up questions on text 3.

Say whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Employers want to select only such employees who already have the necessary skills.

2. Most employers will hire only dependable people.

3. The employers want to learn all except your personal characteristics.

4. You might have to take a test when applying for a job.

5. You are never requested to submit references or school records.

Text 3

1. Many people believe that answering newspaper want ads is the best method to use.

2. Job advertisements are found in the classified advertising section of newspapers.

3. Want ads are also found in professional journals.

4. There are two main types of want ads: "Help wanted" and "Jobs wanted". You should read the want ads for two reasons: first, to learn more general information about jobs that are available; second, to learn specific information about a particular job that is of interest to you.

5. The ad may tell the education and work experience that are required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and the pay.

6. It also tells you how to apply for the particular job.

7. Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.

8. If an ad suggests that you will make a lot of money quickly and
easily, do not apply for that job.

EXERCISES

5. Find in the text above the English equivalents of the following words
and word combinations.

Объявление; подходящая работа; профессиональные журналы; объявления о приеме на работу; «требуются на работу»; «ищу рабо­ту»; профессиональный опыт; местонахождение фирмы; рабочий день; оплата; нереальные предложения; заработать много денег.

Drawing up and Filling in Documents Text 1

1. Here are the information and official records that you should gather before you apply for any job.

2. You will need a Social Security number for almost any job.

3. All US residents, foreigners with special visas and even foreign students can get a Social Security number and a card.

4. If you are not a US citizen, you will have to explain what kind of visa you have and give visa number.

5. If you are a foreign student at a US university, you usually can be employed only by your university.

6. Some foreign university students earn small amounts of money by working as babysitters, dishwashers, translators and foreign language tutors.

7. In addition, after graduation, foreign students are sometimes permitted to work in this country for one year to gain more experience and knowledge.

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