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UNIT 1
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UNIT 1
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES At the end of the unit, you should be able to: 1. read and understand the details of job advertisements 2. match job requirements with their qualifications, experience and interest 3. gather information pertaining to the background of companies such as their specializations, locations etc. 4. search web sites to locate and extract information
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BEFORE YOU READ Where would you find job advertisements? What would you expect to find in a job advertisement?
Name of company
Job Advertisement
Post(s) advertised
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Task 1.1
The Place To Be
Global Technology, a well-diversified public-listed conglomerate with core business activities in construction, Information Technology, project management and manufacturing engineering equipment in Malaysia, is poised for further expansion. Global Technology's dramatic growth in Malaysia has prompted the search for high calibre personnel with the motivation to match the precision and drive of the company's existing team of professionals. Specifically, we require :
SALES ENGINEERS
The job involves coordinating marketing information and activities and implementing sales and promotions programmes. It also includes planning and forecasting, monitoring and evaluating strategies.
Requirements: * Degree or Diploma in Computer Technology or Electronic Engineering * 2 years of relevant experience backed by a proven sales record in computer hardware or office automation equipment * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Aggressive, outgoing, innovative and flexible * Possess a valid driving licence and must be prepared to travel * Those who can speak Japanese will have an added advantage
SITE SUPERVISORS
The job involves working with consultants on cost effectiveness design, preparation of construction time schedule, budgeting, resources allocation, monitoring work progress and site safety.
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Requirements: * Candidates should possess a Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering * At least one years experience in site supervision or construction * Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Requirements: * Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering * Preferably some years of experience in a manufacturing environment * Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply
SALES ASSISTANTS
Minimum qualification : a Diploma in any discipline. Candidates should be able to assist marketing executives implement marketing and sales plans. They should also know how to monitor and reinforce sales activities. We offer an attractive remuneration package which will commensurate with your qualifications and experience, as well as excellent career advancement opportunities. Interested candidates should apply giving a detailed resume, expected salary, contact telephone number and a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r.) before 15 December 2001 to :THE PERSONNEL MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 7777 50879 KUALA LUMPUR All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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1. Match the phrases on the left column with the phrases on the right which have the same meaning: 1) well-diversified public-listed conglomerate 2) poised for further expansion a) top achievers b) a big firm which appears on the stock market and has business interests in different areas c) able to get promotions d) depend on e) ready to develop its business f) All applicants must be able to communicate confidently. g) better than h) field i) good behavior j) people of high status k) We will not let other people know about your application. 2. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with suitable words from the text. The first letter has been given. You may have to change the word form; e.g. from planning to plan. a. The supervisor needs to m__________ the work done by the technicians. b. The sales engineer f__________ that sales for computers will be doubled next year. c. The minister asked the managers to come up with i_________ ideas to increase productivity. d. We need to carry out regular maintenance to p_________ breakdowns. e. The measurement has to be p________ or else the product will not meet the required specification. 3. Decide whether the following sentences are true or false. State your reason. a. The main objective of the first paragraph is to give some background information about the company.
3) high calibre personnel 4) career advancement opportunities 5) commensurate with 6) discipline 7) All applications will be treated with strictest confidence
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b. A personnel manager looks after the personal affairs of the manager. c. All applicants will be called for an interview. d. If you have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering you are also qualified to apply for the post of Sales Assistant. e. To qualify for the post of Sales Engineer, the applicant must be able to speak Japanese 4. Do you think you are qualified to apply for any of the above posts? Why ?
Task 1.2
Bring different newspapers to class. Divide yourselves in groups of 4 and discuss the following: Which newspaper has the most job advertisements? The least? Where are job advertisements located in a newspaper? Which days of the week are most job advertisements found? Also look for: Jobs which you are qualified to apply for. Jobs which offer a high pay. Jobs which are in demand.
Do you know of any Web Sites which carry job advertisements? If you dont, try this site www.jobstreet.com In your groups, download examples of job advertisements from the Internet and bring them to class. If you know of any other Web Sites which carry information about job vacancies, share them with others in the class. Whats the difference between Internet job advertisements and newspaper job advertisements?
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LANGUAGE INPUT
Adjectives
In the advertisement in Task 1.1, youll find the words aggressive, outgoing, innovative and flexible. These words are adjectives which can be used to describe personal qualities. They are usually used before nouns to tell us more about that noun. For example: We are looking for a young, dynamic and creative graphic designer. (young, dynamic and creative are all adjectives used to give us more information about graphic designer) These adjectives will be very useful when you write your letter of application or curriculum vitae/resume. For example, you can say in your letter of application: Being the Editor of the English Language Club Newsletter requires an innovative and flexible mind. or Three years as the President of the Students Council has made me an independent, analytical and responsible person.
Task 1.3
Now try to look through the newspapers and see if you can find the words/expressions to fill in the following tables: Adjectives describing personal qualities: independent responsible analytical
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LANGUAGE INPUT
Job advertisements also carry expressions describing skills, abilities, qualifications and benefits. These are not necessarily adjectives. They are often noun phrases. For example, leadership qualities is a noun phrase because both words are nouns. More examples: Excellent Interpersonal Skills Team Player Communicative Skills Good Analytical Ability
Task 1.4
Now try to look through the newspapers and see if you can find the words/expressions to fill in the following tables: Expressions describing skills/abilities/qualifications: leadership qualities conflict resolution skills
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Task 1.5
Now try this crossword puzzle based on words found in job advertisements. The clues are given on the next page.
F6 L1 O7 C3 M4
A2 P8 S5 S9
F10 D11
F12
C13
B14
S15
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CLUES Down 1. The ideal candidate should be PC .. 4. The Technical Manager .his staff by sending them for a course. 6. Candidates should be .................... in English and Bahasa Melayu. 7. You should be a dynamic team player, result-...................... and able to work independently. 9. A ....................... command of spoken and written English will be an added advantage. 12. The applicant should be .................... with engineering and CAD software. Across 2. Good ..........................., strategic planning and presentation skills are essential. 3. Successful candidates will be offered an attractive remuneration package, .............................. with qualifications and experience. 5. We need candidates who are business ........................ . 8. A .......................... personality with a good command of English and Bahasa Melayu, both spoken and written is what we are looking for. 10. Our ...................... benefits are among the best in the industry and include car and housing loans. 11. The bank is seeking ....................., ambitious and highly motivated individuals who are keen to be part of our dynamic team. 13. We need people who are resourceful, innovative and ....................... to our vision. 14. We are looking for a candidate who is ............................. in both English and Bahasa Melayu. 15. We seek a .........................., prepared to work independently.
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Expressions which are used in job descriptions Note that these often begin with an imperative i.e. a verb which is in its base form. Look at the examples below. Can you find some more? Pay special attention to the ones which are related to your field of study, they will be very useful when you write your curriculum vitae/resume. Implement sales and promotion programmes Support, develop, and maintain application software for administrative functions Assist in planning and implementing a commercial and industrial water treatment programme
When you write about your work experience in your resume, you may present your job description either in the simple past tense (e.g. implemented .....) or the present participle form (e.g. implementing ............).
Task 1.6
Change the sentences that you have written above into the Simple Past tense form and the Present Participle form as shown in the examples in the box below. Simple Past tense form: Supported, developed, and maintained application software for administrative functions Present Participle form: Supporting, developing, and maintaining application software for administrative functions
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SELF-TEST
A. Read the job advertisement below and answer the questions which follow:
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A. B. C. D.
2.
EXCEPT: replacing machine parts trouble-shooting engine problems taking out engine parts and putting them back again assisting in the financing of various types of vehicles The Mechanical Equipment Specialist needs to have the following qualifications and skills EXCEPT: good physical fitness and strength good knowledge of automotives and engines experience in repairing various types of vehicles at least some knowledge of finance and administration
A. B. C. D.
3. Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Not every applicant will be called for an interview. B. The successful candidate must have hydraulic experience. C. The salary will depend on the candidates qualifications and experience. D. The successful candidates immediate superior will be the Equipment Manager 4. Which of the following words/phrases can be used to replace the word accredited? A. local B. technical C. recognised D. high standard 5. The word sound means A. tuneful B. noisy C. acostics D. good
6. Which of the following words best fit the blank in the last paragraph? A. by B. with C. together D. upon B. Lexical Phrases The following words are all taken from job advertisements in the newspapers. Put all the words which are good friends together. The first one has been done for you. highly good command literate minimum pleasant result commensurate team fringe relevant interpersonal ability personality of benefits supervision computer motivated oriented to with skills experience player
SELF-TEST ANSWERS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
D D B C D B
Lexical Phrases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. commensurate with fringe benefits interpersonal skills good command of computer literate pleasant personality team player highly motivated minimum supervision result-oriented ability to relevant experience