Read the text and answer the questions.Translate the underlined words and phrases into Ukrainian.

Preparing for job interviews is probably the most important aspect. Do this right and you will breeze through it, go unprepared and you will fail miserably. Preparing for a job interview means getting your mind right and feeling confident. Remember you are the best person for the job. You just have to show them that.

Firstly, do some research on the company and its products, know who their customers are, and what the company’s objective is. Once you have this information, then make a list of what skills or knowledge you have that would be valuable to them. You cannot sell yourself to them if you don’t know what it is you are selling.

Next thing to prepare is your physical appearance. You have to dress right for job interviews. Don’t wear anything too flashy. Neat and clean are more important than the latest fashion. The aim is to look professional without overdoing it. If you are not comfortable with a shirt and tie, it might be best not to wear one, unless the job will require you to dress this way. It is important that you feel comfortable. The last thing you have to do is to be worried about your appearance during the interview. It will only make you nervous and you will quickly lose confidence.

Finally, work out what you need to take with you. A copy of your ré sumé, originals (and copies) of your qualification papers, copies of references, samples of your work (if applicable) and anything else that they may want to see. Again make sure everything is well-organized and neatly presented. Don’t take a pile of paperwork that you have to look through for ten minutes to find something, that will give them the impression that you are disorganized. If you can make your prospective employers get a good impression of you and your working potential that meet s their requirements, then, you will get the job.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

2. According to the passage, what should you know about the company first?

3. What should you do and not do about your dressing?

4. If you feel nervous, what will you lose during the interview?

5. What do you have to take with you for the interview?

15. Complete the conversation. Use the following words:

George: Good news about your new job, Tony.

Tony: Yes. I saw a (1) … in the newspaper. The (2) … seemed just right for me.

George: What about the money?

Tony: The (3) … was good too. So I sent in a letter of (4) … along with my (5) … Three weeks later they said I was on their (6) … of six (7) … for the job. They asked me to go for an (8) … There were four (9) …, and they asked hundreds of questions.

George: What about?

Tony: Well, first they checked my (10) … – age, family, education, and that sort of thing. Then they asked about my (11) … from college. And they wanted to know about my work (12) … – what jobs I’ve done in the last three years.

George: Did they offer you the job immediately?

Tony: No, they made a formal written (13) …

George: So, what exactly is your new (14) …

Tony: Assistant Sales Manager.

George: Sounds good. Do you get any nice (15) … with the job?

Tony: Well, a car of course, and the holidays are good.

16. Match the following job interview questions with the correct answers.

1. Would you like something to drink?

2. Could you tell me something about yourself?

3. What kind of work do you like to do?

4. What are your skills?

5. Why do you want to work for this company?

6. What salary do you want?

7. Can you tell me about your work experience?

a) I want to work for a company that has been here a long time. I’m a customer of your company and I think you give excellent service. I know this company will be here for a long time. I hope there will be opportunities for me to be promoted.

b) No, thank you.

c) I have a lot of experience with computers. I can use Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. I can type 50 words per minute. I am good at math and enjoy working with numbers.

d) In my country, I worked as an automobile body repairman at a garage. I worked there for 5 years. I repaired many different kinds of cars, and I used many different tools. I am good with my hands. I think my last experience will help me with a job here.

e) I come from Hong Kong. I graduated from the Mountain High School there. I came to San Francisco in 2003. I’ve been working at the Han Gift Shop since 2005. I’ve been studying English as a Second Language and office training at City College of San Francisco. I really enjoy working with people and working with computers.

f) I’ve heard the usual salary for this position is between $12 and $15 per hour. I think that would be OK.

g) I really enjoy working with people. That’s why I want to work as a customer service representative in a store like yours. I have a lot of experience in customer service. I like helping the customers and talking to them. I am very friendly.