Exercise 1. Transform the sentences according to the model. Model: I'm accustomed to setting objectives
Model: I'm accustomed to setting objectives.
I'm used to setting objectives.
1. We are accustomed to having unlimited liability.
2. He is accustomed to delegating authority.
3. They are accustomed to firing and hiring people.
4. She is accustomed to working as a head of the department.
5. You are accustomed to working under pressure.
6. The executive is accustomed to making decisions.
Exercise 2. Change the modal verb according to the model.
Model: We ought to set objectives this month.
We should set objectives this month.
1. They ought to talk about the functions of an executive.
2. A manager ought to make careful decisions.
3. An executive ought to be very competent.
4. A vice president ought to decide on hiring, firing, vacation, hours.
5. The board of directors ought to plan objectives and changes.
6. They ought to have a meeting with a head of the department.
Exercise 3. Your executive is a very tough man. What should his staff do to please him?
For ideas:
to be creative - быть с творческим отношением к делу
to be well-organized - быть хорошо организованным
to keep fit - держать себя в форме
to be punctual - быть пунктуальным
to be enthusiastic - быть энтузиастом
to obey the rules - подчиняться правилам
Exercise 4. Answer the questions.
1. What working position is the best for you?
2. Are you accustomed to working under pressure?
3. Are you accustomed to a red-tape job?
4. Do you want to be an executive or an administrator of the big company? What should you do for it?
5. What qualities do you need to be an executive .of the company?
6. What does it mean to be a competent manager?
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WHERE AND HOW TO HIRE AN EMPLOYEE?
An employer has several options to consider when he wants to hire a new employee. First of all, he may look within his own company. But if he can't find anybody suitable for the position he will have to look outside the company. If there is a personal office in the company, he can ask them to help him to find a qualified applicant. The employer can also use another valuable sources, for example, employment agencies, consulting firms, placement offices and professional societies. He can also advertise in a newspaper or in a magazine and request candidates to send in resumes.
The employer has two sets of qualifications to consider if he wants to choose from among the applicants. He must consider both professional qualifications and personal characteristics. A candidate's education, experience and skills are included in his professional qualifications. These can be listed on a resume. Personal characteristics, or personality traits must be evaluated through interviews.
Active Vocabulary
an option - выбор
an employer - наниматель, работодатель
an employee - служащий, работающий по найму
to consider - рассматривать, принимать во внимание
to be suitable for the position - соответствовать должности
personnel office - отдел кадров
an applicant - кандидат на должность
valuable source - ценный источник
employment agency - агентство по найму
consulting firm- консультационная фирма
to advertise- помещать объявления, рекламировать
resume - резюме
two sets of qualifications - два вида характеристик
experience - (рабочий опыт)
to evaluate through interviews - оценивать через интервью
Comprehension Questions
1. Which options should an employer first consider when he wants to hire a new employee?
2. What service does a personnel department provide?
3. In what way can be the new employees be found outside one's company?
4. What qualifications does the employees consider in choosing an employee?
5. What is meant by "professional qualification" for a job?
6. What personal characteristics does the administrator consider when choosing an employee?
Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1. Choose the necessary word and put it in the sentence.
1. We are going to interview three ... |
or the position. | 1 to advertise
2.If you need applicants for this po- |
sition, ... in a special section of the |
local newspaper. | 2 resume
3. Personnel office will help you to |
find a new... | 3 employee
4. All the information about the staff |
of the firm can be found in ... | 4 applicant
5. She has a good ... for the position: |
a college degree, good work experience. | 5 personnel office
6.1 want to find a new secretary, |
so I'll call an employment... | 6 qualification
7. If you are an applicant for the |
I position, you have to write your ... | 7 agency
8. Don't ask him ... questions, it will |
be impolite. | 8 personal
Exercise 2. Translate into English.
1. Его должность в компании очень важна.
2. Администратор ставит цели, принимает на работу, увольняет.
3. Она не любит работать по принуждению.
4. Я привычен к канцелярской работе.
5. Управляющий должен быть компетентным.
6. Руководитель этой группы- очень талантливый специалист.
7. Нам нужно нанять нового служащего.
8. Поместите объявление в газету.
9. Этот руководитель с большим опытом.
10.Мы должны рассмотреть два вида характеристик.
11 .Кандидаты на должность должны послать резюме.
12. Вы найдете всю информацию в отделе кадров.
13.Обратитесь в агентство по найму.
14.Наниматель должен обратиться в консультационную фирму.
Grammar Exercises