Task 5. Pairwork

A: Read the definitions for some features of character and decide which adjectives you can use to describe your personality.

realistic: someone who likes to do practical work

social: someone who can work with people

investigative: someone who likes to do research

enterprising: someone who has desire and ability to run

their own business

artistic: someone who is creative

conventional: someone who likes things as they are

B: When applying for a job, people often prepare a short personal statement to summarize their best qualities. Try to explain in your own words the meaning of the following adjectives using the pattern in A:

creative a good team player

dependable to like a challenge

energetic motivated

experienced skilled

hard-working well-organized

Task 6.

A: Read the job advert for Stage Technician given below and list the essential and desirable requirements for this job.

WESTGATE

THEATRE

STAGE TECHNICIAN

Westgate theatre is seeking to appoint a Trainee Stage Technician to join a backstage team (вспомогательный персонал за кулисами в театре) based in London.

Candidates should preferably have a certificate or diploma in an area such as:

- Electrical engineering

- Electronics

- Audio-visual communication

Other technical areas will be considered.

Practical skills in carpentry and construction would be an advantage. Candidates must be prepared to work irregular hours and to travel. Theatre experience is an advantage but not essential.

Information and application packs can be downloaded from www.westgate-theatre.co.uk or send a CV and covering letter to:

Kasia Johns

Westgate Theatre

1 Maxwell Court

London WC2A 5DD

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 13^TH OCTOBER 20-

B: Listen to the job interview and answer the following questions:

a) Does the applicant have any relevant experience in carpentry?

b) What kind of experience does the candidate have except the carpentry?

Note: carpentry – плотничные работы, плотничное дело; a roadie (a road manager) – человек, обслуживающий группу на гастролях; технический персонал (в гастролирующей группе музыкантов)

C: Listen to the job interview again and fill in the gaps in the transcript.

I = Interviewier, A = Applicant

I What ______ do you have in this kind of work?

A I'm a ______ carpenter and I've done a lot of work making displays for exhibitions and conferences. It's quite similar to stage work.

I Do you have any experience working with ______ or ____ ____?

A I was a roadie with a rock band for six months. The band didn't last very long – they weren't very good – but I got a lot of experience with sound systems.

I We'__ _____ ___ someone who's prepared to travel for at least four months each year. Would that be a problem for you?

A No, I'm single at the moment, and I like travelling.

I Why do you think you're ___ ____ _____ for the job?

A I've got relevant experience. I like variety in my work.

I'm _____ _____ problem-solving.

I Are there any questions you would like to ask us?

A Yes, how many technicians do you employ? And, of course…

Task 7. Read the text about the principles of a successful job interview and pay attention to the list of do’s and don’ts that follows the text.

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