Skills and interests

ü Computers: Macintosh and PC platforms, internet, world wide web, HTML programming, networks, Lexis-Nexis, on-line services. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

ü Adelphoi Syndicate: founder and president of investment club with portfolio of $6,000.

ü Young Life: founder and volunteer leader of dub at Clover Hill High School, Richmond, VA.

Interests: investing, golf (member: US. Golf Association), skiing, and Frank Lloyd Wrignt.

œ 2. Write a resume for positions of:

1) salesperson; 2) sales manager; 3) accountant; 4) security guard at:

1. A branch of a transitional corporation in your city with foreign top managers (Coca Cola, Procter&Gamble, Ford.)

2. A small computer shop.

3. A big store which sells parts for national car brands — VAZ, GAZ, etc.

œ 3. Write your own CV.

ABOUT INTERVIEWS

СОБЕСЕДОВАНИЕ

Once the company has obtained the resumes and completed forms of the candidates, the next step is to compare them. This can be a lengthy process, trying to match the attributes of the ap­plicants to the post. Some CVs and forms will be discounted straight away because, for example:

ü they are badly written, perhaps they have poor spelling and are untidy

ü the applicant's qualifications may be inadequate for the post

ü the applicant may be too old or too young.

These applicants will be sent letters informing them that they were unsuccessful in their applica­tion. Of the CVs and application forms remaining, a «short» list will be drawn up. This is a list of the applicants seen as best suited for the post. Letters will be sent to those listed, inviting them for inter­view on a certain date. At the same time the com­pany will usually send for references.

The interview is the major way the companies assess whether a candidate is suitable for a par­ticular post. It allows the company to make a judgement on;

• the candidate's personality (will he fit into the company and be able to mix with the other staff?)

• the ability of the candidate to communicate

• whether the information on the CV or application form is correct.

It also gives the candidate the chance to find out more about the company, such as the working conditions, hours of work, pay and training.

Here are a few Do's and Don'ts for the interviewed:

1. Don't be late for the interview.