Job advertising: Exercise 2 Look at this conversation and complete the gaps with words or expressions from Exercise 1. Try to do this without looking back at Exercise 1. Bob: What are you reading? Terry: The jobs pages in the paper. Bob: Oh really? Anything interesting? Terry: Well, there's something here I like the sound of. Modus International, a (1) supplier of auto parts, has a (2) for the (3) of Sales Manager in their Seattle office. Bob: That sounds like your kind of job. When does it begin? Terry: Let me see. Er, (4) April 1st, it says here. That's in three weeks' time. Bob: You'd better get your (5) in, if you're interested. What else does it say about the job? Terry: It says that the successful (6) should be suitably (7) and should have had extensive (8) in sales management. Bob: That sounds perfect. You've got a University degree in Business Management, and you've been working in sales for more than five years. Terry: I guess so. It also says that he or she should be able to work as part of a (9) , and should have (10) and the ability to (11) and inspire his or her (12) . Bob: Well, that's great! You've always got on with the people you work with, and everyone is always saying how you're able to encourage people to work harder. Terry: That's true. It also says that the (13) include liaising with colleagues around the country, training new staff and presenting a full report to the board of directors twice a year. Bob: It all sounds quite good. What's the company offering in return? Terry: The (14) they're offering looks very attractive. It includes a (15) of $35000 per annum… Bob: What does that mean? Terry: Well, that's the minimum amount of money that you can earn during the year. In addition to that, they're offering 10% (16) on all sales made. Bob: Well, that's a good (17) . The more you work, the more you sell. And the more you sell, the more money you'll make! Terry: Exactly. There's also a guaranteed annual (18) of $2500, and a (19) of $4000. Bob: What's that for? Terry: To pay me for moving to the area, finding an apartment, and so on. Oh, and there are other (20) , such as a company car, free medical and dental insurance and free meals in the cafeteria. It also says that there is room to (21) , so I might end up with an even better job within the company. Bob: So what should you do if you're interested in applying for the job? Terry: It says I should send my (22) , together with a (23) , to their head office in Los Angeles. If the company is interested, they'll contact me to arrange an (24) at one of their offices nearer home. Bob: Go for it! I can come and visit you. I've always wanted to see the Pacific Ocean! |