Read and translate the text. Today the work you do to earn a living influences your way of life

Today the work you do to earn a living influences your way of life. It affects your choice of friends and the way you spend your leisure time. Work is the central activity around which people plan their lives.

Applying for a job is a time consuming process. After you have decided what kind of job you are looking for and have out of list of job places, you are ready to apply for some of these jobs.

Before getting a job you must prepare and fill in (out) many documents and forms.

Most employers require that you fill out an application form. This form asks for information about an applicant, education and experience, and often your interests or hobbies. An application form often is a test that tells the employing company whether or not the applicant can give the necessary information. Thus, it’s better to ask whether, you may take the application blank home where you have time to read it carefully and answer the questions completely.

1.2.8 What should you do to find a job? Find the logical sequence of the steps you should take

1) get an invitation for an interview

2) make an appointment with an employment agency counselor

3) read the classified adds

4) think what kind of job you want

5) analyze your skills, personality traits and accomplishments

6) get ready for the interview

7) find out what employment agency you can use

8) find out as much as you can of your company

Read the following

Your CV should be:

– word-processed

– laser printed on good quality paper

– no longer than two pages of A4 paper

You should include:

Personal details

The employer wants to know who you are and how to contact you (essential information only)

Education

3. Work experience. Don’t just describe the job – stress what you achieved and what you learnt.