Look at the following ads and underline the skills and qualifications needed for each job
| Secretary/Receptionist required for Accountant firm in city center. Proficiency in MS Office, good interpersonal skills, and good telephone manners essential. Candidate should hold a diploma from a recognized business school. Experience an advantage though not a necessity. Apply with resume, copy of diploma and three references to… | Accounts Manager Prestigious language school requires an Internal Accounts manager to take responsibility for a number of key existing accounts together with the development of new business. Candidates, preferably graduates, with proven ability will report to the Director. Remuneration negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. | Sales representative (rep) required for a small but dynamic automobile company. The selected candidate must enjoy all aspects of sales and be willing to research the latest car models. Ability to work in a team and a strong interest in the client are essential. No experience necessary as on-the-job training is provided. Basic salary and commission on car sales. Apply to… |
7. Read the ads and answer the questions:
1. What qualifications are essential for the Secretary/Receptionist position?
2. What responsibilities are listed for the Accounts Manager?
3. From the new graduate’s point of view, what advantages are offered by jobs a 1 and 3?
4. Is it essential that the Accounts Manager have a university qualification?
5. What features of the sales representative job might be a motivating factor?
Complete the following sentences with a suitable word used in any of the three ads above.
1. Though we have stated that we are willing to pay a suitable candidate, the salary is in fact …………………….. .
2. Experience and qualifications are …………………………… for this job and the candidate should have worked for at least three years with a reputable company.
3. One great ………………………….. to this job is that there is an opportunity for on-the-job training.
4. No previous experience is ………………………… for the job of secretary as training is provided.
Speaking
Work in small groups. Read through two resumes and decide which applicant is better suited for the job. Give your reasons.
!!!!A job at a large banking organization!!!
Responsibilities:
· Work as a part of a team to take ownership of all HR functions within the bank including staff development, training, and issues concerning staff welfare.
· Maintain all staff documents including contracts, leave, and sick benefits.
· Participate in internal and external recruitment procedures.
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| Applicant 1 Qualifications 1982-84 Community College Diploma in Business On-the-job short courses in various aspects of HR and computer programs Experience 1996-2006 Rights General Trading Human Resources Manager § Responsibility for all HR staff management § Recruitment supervisor § Adviser on all staff development issues 1984-96 RFC Food Co. § Recruitment § Employee contracts § Organization of staff PD | Applicant 2 Qualifications 2003-05 University of Birmingham M.A. in Human Resources Management 2000-03 University of Cincinnati B.A. Business Administration – special focus on Finance Experience 2005-2006 More Mortgages Co. Assistant in HR Department (temporary) § Preparing documents and maintaining files on all applicants § Sending letters of invitation to interview to short-listed applicants 2003-2005 Library Support § Afternoon duties at circulation desk § Organizing books on shelves |
Writing
Write your own resume for the position of secretary in a large prospective advertising company.
STAYING SAFE
Lead-in
1. What disasters are shown in pictures? What other natural disasters can you think of?
2. Look at the headlines. Which disasters are mentioned here? Which are natural and which are man-made?
| 1. Massive earthquake leaves thousands homeless in India | 2. Village flooded as river breaks banks | 3. Malawi declares famine emergency |
| 4. Arsonists blamed for forest fires | 5. Evacuation underway as Mount Etna erupts again | 6. Gas explosion kills family of four |
3. 
a)Listen to the people’s comments and match them with the pictures.
Reading