I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.

II. Answer the following questions:

1. What is a letter of application or a cover letter?

2. What does it provide?

3. What should you include when writing an application letter?

Dos and Don’ts for job seekers

Dos:

- DO learn ahead of time about the company and its product. Do yourhomework.

- DO apply for a job in person.

- DO let as many people as possible know you are “ job hunting.»

- DO stress your qualification for the job opening.

- DO recount experience you have had which would fit you for the job.

- DO talk and think as far as possible about the future rather than the past.

- DO indicate, where possible, your stability, attendance record and good safety experience.

- DO assume an air of confidence.

- DO approach the employer with respectful dignity.

- DO try to be optimistic in your attitude.

- DO maintain your poise and self-control.

- DO try to overcome nervousness and shortness of breath.

- DO hold yourself erect.

- DO answer questions honestly and with straightforwardness.

- DO have a good resume.

- DO know the importance of getting along with people.

- DO recognize your limitations.

- DO make plenty of applications.

- DO indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn.

- DO be well-groomed and appropriately dressed.

Don’ts:

- DON’T keep stressing your need for a job.

- DON’T discuss past experience which has no application to the job situation.

- DON’T apologize for your age.

- DON’T be untidy in appearance.

- DON’T display “ cocksureness ”.

- DON’T cringe or beg for consideration.

- DON’T speak with muffled voice or indistinctly.

- DON’T be one of those who can do anything.

- DON’T hedge in answering questions.

- DON’T express your ideas on compensation, hours, etc. early in the interview.

- DON’T hesitate to fill out applications, give references, take physical examination or tests on request.

- DON’T hang around, prolonging the interview, when it should be over.

- DON’T go to an interview without a record of your former work connection.

- DON’T arrive late and breathless for an interview.

- DON’T be a “know it all” or a person who can’t take instructions.

- DON’T isolate yourself from contacts that might help you find a job.

- DON’T feel that the world owe s you for a living.

- DON’T make claims if you cannot “deliver” on the job.

- DON’T display a feeling of inferiority.

I. Copy the underlined words and word-combinations, translate them into Ukrainian and learn them.

II. What Dos and Don’ts are the most important for you? Explain why.

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