Exercises

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

разрешение на работу; директор школы; экзамен по вождению автомобиля; плохо владеющий английским языком; водительские права; копия свидетельства о среднем образовании; официальная выписка из диплома; лицензия; комитет по лицензиям; подготов­ка и обучение в армии; служить в армии; особые навыки

1. A personal data sheet is a form that has information about you that an employer might want to see.

2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper before you write on the form.

3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell correctly.

4. A completed job application provides the employer the answers to questions about your education and work experience.

5. The answers to unstated but important questions tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide accurate and complete data.

6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of your personal, educational and experience qualifications.

7. If you are looking for a professional, technical, administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume.

8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.

9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression of you while presenting your abilities and experience.

10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job you have had.

11. For each job include the dates and places you worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.

12. You should list your most recent job first and your first job last.

13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms, including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications and companies.

14. Also, give specific information about foreign work experience, including cities and countries and a description of your exact duties.