I would like to apply for the job of Sales Manager for the Central and

Eastern Europe area. I have worked at Fast-Track since I left school 12

years ago. I have had some of the best results in the sales team, with

good knowledge of practical sales technics. However, I also have a

Diploma in Marketing, which 1 obtained by doing evening classes at the

University in Warsaw Business School. I believe this combination of

practical experience and qualifications makes me an ideal candidate for

the job that Fast Track is now offering.

1 am also developing my language skills. I learnt Russian at school. My

English is quite good, and I am taking evening classes at the University

Language Centre to improve my level.

Of course, I'll be glad to say more about my suitability for the job if

invited for an interview.

Yours faithfully Joanna Pelch

 

 

UNIT 3

Business Careers

Starting up

a) Discuss the following questions.

a) Are you ambitious or not?

b) Have you already planned your career?

c) Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

d) Which of the following areas would you like to work in? Why?

Sales and Marketing                           Administration and Personnel

Finance                                                Production

Management                                       Research and Development (R&D)

 

b) Choose four most important tips from the list below which can help you to get ahead in tour career.

1. Change companies often

2. Attend all meetings

3. Be energetic and enthusiastic at all times

4. Be the last to leave work every day

5. Find an experienced person to give you help and advice

6. Study for extra qualifications in your free time

7. Be open to new ideas

8. Have a sense of humour

 

Reading

Read the text.

WHO IS WHO IN BUSINESS

    John O’Connor, the Managing Director of Forever Young Ltd., has been working in the beauty industry for nearly fifteen years. He’s been involved in different aspects of the business, from sales to marketing and product development. For about 30 percent of his time he travels overseas and meets international partners. Each year he makes two or three trips to Europe and two trips to Asia. For the last few years he’s been coordinating special development projects for the company.

    Educated in England, Switzerland and the USA, Mr. O’Connor has been living in Ireland for a number of years. He is married and lives with his wife Susan and their two children, who are under the age of ten. His wife owns a clothes shop and is doing quite well in her business.

    Mr. O’Connor is fluent in French, German, Italian and Spanish. He arrives at his office at 8:00 a.m. and leaves it at 6:15 p.m. He often spends time in the evenings writing e-mails.

    In his free time he likes to go running and biking.

 

Answer the questions.

1. What is John O’Connor?

2. How long has he been working in the beauty industry?

3. What aspects of the business has he been involved in?

4. How often does he travel overseas?

5. He’s been coordinating special development projects for the company, hasn’t he?

6. How long has he been living in Ireland?

7. Is Mr. O’Connor married?

8. Does his wife own a clothes or a shoe shop?

9. What languages does he speak?

10. How does he spend his free time?

Fill in the missing prepositions.

 

1. John O’Connor has been working ___ the beauty industry ___ nearly fifteen years.

2. He’s been involved ____ different aspects _____ the business.

3. ____ the last few years he’s been coordinating special development projects.

4. He has been living ____ Ireland _____ a number of years.

5. He is fluent ____ four European languages.

 

Give a summary of the text.

5) Talk to your partner about his/her life and career. Ask them questions like these:

How long have you been working for this company?

How long have you been doing the same work?

How long have you been living in this city?

How long have you been learning?

Are you married or single?

What time do you usually go to work? Etc.

 

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