Английский для студентов-экономистов. Часть 2 (стр. 13 )

Signature (n)	written name
Convenience (n)	personal comfort
Behavior (n)	manner of one's conduct
Conflict (n)	disagreement, struggle
Define (v)	explain, specify exactly
Approach (v)	come near something
Investigate (v)	examine
Consider (v)	think about
Adapt (v)	adjust to a situation
Get along with (v)	have a good working relationship with
Appropriate (adj)	proper, suitable
Previous (adj)	prior, earlier, former
Current (adj)	in progress, now
As a whole (adv)	in total

Практика

V. Приведите в соответствие слова и их перевод.

salutation	концовка
eventually	между тем
urgent	конфиденциальный
congratulate	ждать с нетерпением
look forward	поздравлять
in the meantime	в конце концов
confidential	срочный
closing	приветствие

VI. Приведите в соответствие слова из левой колонки с их толкованием из правой колонки.

Behavior	personal comfort
Get along with	adjust to a situation
Consider	have a good working relationship with
Convenience	written name
Adapt	think about
Appropriate	in progress
Current	suitable
Signature	manner of one's conduct

VII. Сопоставьте каждое слово из левой колонки с его сино­нимом из правой колонки.

post	regular
ordinary	not long ago
personal	mail
as a whole	given name
recently	private
first name	family name
surname	in total

VIII. Попытайтесь понять различия между деловым и частным письмом. Дополните схему, приведенную ниже.

	Деловое письмо	Частное письмо
Тема		Vacations, college life
Приветствие		Dear Donna,
Лексика	Apply, position, enclosed, review
Грамматические сокращения		I'm, don't, you're
Пунктуация	Dear Sir or Madam: Dear Mrs. Wood:

IX. Напишите письма на заданные темы.

1. Write a letter to a family with whom you spent a weekend not long ago. Thank them for their hospitality and tell them why you had such a good time.

2. Write to a friend who used to live in your neighborhood. Tell him or her about things that have happened or changed since you last saw each other.

3. Imagine that a relative has just sent you a birthday gift that you have always dreamed of owning. Write a thank-you letter telling the relative how much you appreciate the gift, why you like it so much, and how you will make use of it.

X. Переведите предложения на английский язык.

1. Для большинства людей говорить легче, чем писать. 2. Мы пишем дружеские письма в силу разных причин. 3. Прежде всего необходимо знать, как начинать и оканчивать письма. 4. Для это­го существуют типичные фразы. 5. В частных письмах широко используются грамматические сокращения. 6. Существуют «рецеп­ты», как писать дружеские письма. 7. Опишите, где Вы находи­тесь. 8. Подробно расскажите о недавних событиях. 9. Опишите, какие чувства они у вас вызывают. 10. Расскажите о своих планах на будущее.

УСТРОЙСТВО НА РАБОТУ

I. Прочитайте и переведите текст. Выпишите и выучите не­знакомые слова.

Employment

The purpose of any education or training is further employment. Finding employment takes hard work in itself; so does finding a better position once employed. A wide variety of skills is required for almost any job, anything from taking instructions to giving them, from being supervised to supervising. Often what makes a prospective applicant stand out is the attitude that comes through in the cover letter.

A cover letter/ letter of application is necessary in the following situations: (a) when answering a specific ad from the newspaper, (b) when writing to a specific person whose name you got from someone else, and (c) when writing to a specific company that you feel is a good place for you to get a job. The letter has one main objective: to interest the employer in your qualifications so you will get an interview. It should accompany either a CV/ resume or a completed application form.

A letter of application should be prepared very carefully. It can decide whether an employer will pass it to the personnel department with the note, "This looks worth a follow-up," or will quietly drop it into the nearest wastebasket. Employers receive many letters and cannot pay attention to all of them; if you want yours to "set you apart," or to attract attention, observe the following rules.

1. Whenever possible, address your letter by name to the appropriate person in the company.

2. Use standard-size, good-quality white bond paper.

3. Type the letter or have it typed. Make sure there are no errors!

4. Be very careful with spelling and punctuation.

5. Be brief — your letter should take up no more than a page. Businesslike letters will receive more attention. Three paragraphs is an ideal length.

6. In your first paragraph, mention the job you are applying for and where you saw it advertised. If you are not applying for a specific job, identify yourself, mention who referred you, if anyone, and why you are applying to this company.

7. In the second paragraph, state (a) why you think you are qualified for this job; (b) what contribution you can make to this company; and (c) any related work experience. If in the past you worked for a good company, it is important to mention that. Tell how many years of experience you have and add that you are enclosing a resume. Mention your most outstanding qualification as stated on the enclosed resume.

8. The closing paragraph should ask for an interview and say where and when you can be reached. You may suggest that you will phone for an interview. Make sure you telephone the company within a week after mailing the letter.

9. Keep a copy of every letter you sent.

The purpose of mailing any letter of application and resume is being granted an interview. If you are lucky, remember the following things. What we do is often more important that what we say. The way we dress, the way we walk, the way we sit and where we sit, the way we look or don't look at other people, how early or late we are — these things, which are all elements of nonverbal communication, are responsible for over 60 percent of the impression we make on other people. Keep in mind that the employer is not only considering the way you speak, but is looking at you as a whole. Don't underestimate the importance of qualities other than job skills, which you can bring to the job: maturity and life experience, responsibility, willingness to learn new things, willingness to work hard, ability to adapt to difficult situations, initiative, pride in your work, dependability, creativity, or the ability to work in an organized way. These are qualities to emphasize.

When you leave an interview, thank the interviewer for his or her time and consideration. Ask when you will be notified of the company's decision. Most companies will inform you within two weeks. If you have not received an answer after a reasonable amount of time, follow up with a letter or telephone call.

Of course, you may decide on the basis of your interview that you do not want the job. If you are offered the job, ask for a day or two to consider the offer and then inform the interviewer what you have decided. Never accept a job and then fail to show up. Keep in mind that employers in the same field often know each other. Unprofessional behavior with one employer could cause you trouble with another employer.

II. Ответьте на вопросы.

1. Why is it difficult to find a good job?

2. What qualities are of value among employers?

3. How should cover letters be prepared?

4. In what cases does one write these letters?

5. Why should one prepare for an interview?

6. What personal qualities should one emphasize during the interview?

7. How will you behave after the interview?

Комментарий

III. Запомните эти слова и составьте с ними предложения.

Nouns	Существительные
cover letter (Br.)	сопроводительное письмо (британский вариант)
letter of application (Am.)	сопроводительное письмо (американский вариант)
CV = Curriculum Vitae (Br.)	автобиография (британский вариант)
resume (Am.)	автобиография (американский вариант)
application form	заявление/ анкета
applicant	претендент
ad (advertisement)	объявление (в средствах массовой ин­формации)
personnel/ human resource department	отдел кадров
personnel/ human resource manager	менеджер/ руководитель отдела кадров
post/ appointment/ position	должность
education	образование
first time job seeker	впервые устраивающийся на работу
background	образование и опыт работы
career	карьера
experience	опыт работы
reference	рекомендация
marital status	семейное положение
responsibility	ответственность/ обязанность
interview	интервью (встреча между работодателем и претендентом для беседы о работе)
interviewer	человек, задающий вопросы во время интервью
Nouns	Существительные
interviewee	человек, отвечающий на вопросы во вре­мя интервью
Verbs & Expressions	Глаголы и выражения
work full-time	работать полный рабочий день
work part-time	работать неполный рабочий день
work by shifts	работать посменно
be self-employed	работать «на себя»
hold a post/ fill a position	занимать должность
offer a job	предлагать работу
tailor a particular position	претендовать на конкретную должность
make a career	сделать карьеру
change careers	сменить работу
Adjectives & Adverbs	Прилагательные и наречия
employed	работающий
unemployed	безработный
qualified/ skilled	квалифицированный
experienced	опытный
dependable	надежный
supervisory	руководящий
creative	творческий
up to now	по настоящее время

IV. Запомните толкование этих слов на английском языке.