TASK 1:

1. Listen to Dave, who is in the final year of a business course, talking to Carla, who
graduated from the same course last year. Tick the subjects that Carla mentions.
Applying for jobs □ accepting jobs □ preparing for interviews □
Networking □ the job market □
2. Listen again and complete the notes that Dave made after his conversation with Carla

Discussion with Carla Thursday 20th February

Interviews
(1)……………………about what questions the interviewer might ask.
(2)……………………..the interview with a friend
Networking
(3)………………………professionally
(4)…………………..smartly
Shake (5)……………………..
Be (6)…………………….
Listen to (7)…………………………
Follow-up
Send a short (8)………………thanking the person for his/her (9)……………………
and advice

TASK 2: Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words in the box.

as widely before provided depends

productivity described different away expense
depending of out same since

TWO TYPES OF TRAINING

There are two common forms of employee training – on-the-job training and off-the-job
training. On-the-job training is the most (1)………….. used and least expensive form of
training. It consists (2)…………….. an employee learning from a supervisor or co-worker
how to do the job. On-the-job training could be (3)…………… as an apprenticeship. It is
efficient because it is done at the workplace while the employee is fulfilling work duties. (4)
………….. time goes by, the employee becomes more and more skilled at the job and
eventually can train other employees in turn.
Off-the-job training is the most expensive form of training. It consists of an employee being
sent (5)………. from the workplace to a training program where training is (6)………….. It
is less efficient because it requires the employee to take time away from work duties. In
addition, (7)………….. on where the training site is located, travel and accommodation
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expenses may be incurred. And of course, fees must be paid to the person or organization
providing the training.
When deciding which form of training to provide, an employer must consider such things as
the availability of staff with necessary skills and time to provide on-the-job training and the
types of off-site training available, in addition to the (8)…………. It may be well decided
that off-the-job training is worth the cost. While the requirements are different for on-the-
job training as compared to off-the-job training, the purpose of both types is the (9)
………….. – to improve employee efficiency and (10)…………………..

According to the text, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D

1. What is NOT true about on-the-job training?
A. It is the most common form of employee training.
B. It is not costly.
C. It consists of an employee learning from a supervisor or co-worker how to do the job
D. It is inefficient.
2. Which of the following best describes on-the-job training?
A. Expensive B. ineffective C. popular D. quick
3. What is on-the-job training similar to?
A. An apprenticeship
B. Off-the-job training
C. A supervisory position
D. A company benefit
4. What is NOT true about off-the-job training?
A. It is a more expensive form.
B. It is more efficient than on-the-job training.
C. Employees are sent away for training.
D. It has the same purpose as the other form of training.
5. According to the passage, what is the aim of training?
A. To please a supervisor
B. To satisfy government requirements
C. To spend excess capital
D. To improve employee efficiency

TASK 3:

titles responsibility describes common including

easy known sure applicants employers
more interests qualifications much called

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CV is an outline of a person's educational and professional history. In some countries, like
the USA, it is (1)……………. as a resume. There is no one correct way to construct a CV,
but remember the following two principles:
• Make it clear. Use direct, simple language, short headings and highlight the important
things like the (2)……………of previous jobs.
• Make it short, no more than two sides of paper. A busy human resources manager with 20
CVs to read in half an hour won't want to read anything longer.
Standard CVs are usually divided into a maximum of seven sections. One of the most (3)
…………….ways to order the sections is like this:
1. Personal details. These are facts about you and how to contact you. The section should
include your name, address, date of birth), and nationality. Some people attach a passport
size photo, which can help attract an employer’s interest.
2. Education. This should outline your educational history and your (4)…………... There's
no need to give details about primary or elementary school! If you left school some years
ago and have done company or professional training courses, it may be (5)
…………..important to highlight these. In this case, you can call this section “Education
and training”.
3. Employment. This should include the different jobs you have done. Start with the most
recent as this is usually the one where you had the most (6)……………... You should list
the main duties of each job as it may not be clear from the job title.
4. Skills. Here you should list any other skills that (7)………….might be interested in, like
computer skills or speaking another language.
5. Interests. This includes sporting and leisure interests. Avoid obvious ones that most
people share like reading and watching TV.
6. Personal profile. This section (8)…………….what kind of person you are and is usually
written in complete sentences. Try writing down ten words or phrases which describe your
good points and then putting them into a paragraph. Don't be modest and use phrases like
“fairly good” or “usually hard-working”. Other (9)…………… will write the best
descriptions that they can, so you must too!
7. References. You should include two people who can provide you with a reference. One
should be your last employer, if possible. Make (10)……………..you ask their permission
first.

TASK 4:
1. The key to taking part in a successful interview is preparation. Before you attend the
interview, be sure to find out the important facts about the company, its main activities,
products and services. If you spend some time doing this homework, the interview is
much more likely to be successful. Many candidates fail to do this thoroughly so if you
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 are well-informed, you will look better than many other applicants. You can get most of
the information from the company's website. Read over you own CV again before the
interview, so that you are clear about which points you need to highlight. You should
also refresh your memory about the basic facts of your current place of work. That way,
if the interviewer asks about these, you'll be prepared.
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2. Ajilon Finance, a leading recruiting services firm, offers the following tips for getting
ahead in your career. Make a list of your priorities and outline your tasks for the day.
Write down your short-and long-term goals, evaluate your progress frequently and stay
focus. Always look for opportunities to broaden your skills. For example, you can attend
professional development seminars. Seek satisfaction. If you are disappointed by your
current career, look for ways to transform your job into what you want. If this does not
solve the problem, maybe it’s time to look for a new position.
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