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9. Find in the text above the English equivalents of the following words
and word combinations.

Карточка социального обеспечения; гражданство; свидетельство о рождении; тип визы; присматривать за детьми; частный учитель иностранного языка; расширить опыт и знание.

Text 2

1. If you are younger than 18, you must have a work permit.

2. You can get a work permit from the principal's office of a high school or from the county school board office.

3. Some jobs require you to drive during working hours.

4. Most states require a written test and a driving test.

5. Being limited-English-proficient or a foreigner should not,
normally, stop you from getting a driver's license.

6. If you went to high school in another country, you should do everything possible to get a copy of your foreign high-school diploma.

7. If you attended a college or university, you should get an official transcript of your record.

8. If you completed a vocational technical training programme, you should have a certificate to verify that you had such training.

9. Some professions require you to have a state license in order to work. These professions include cosmetology, nursing, medicine, law, accountancy, pharmacy, engineering, teaching, and others.

 

10. To get the license, you must take an exam. To find out about getting a state license, contact the state licensing board in the capital of your state.

11. Employers may be interested in knowing the kind of training and experience you received in the military, even if you served in the military of another country.

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Find in the text above the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations.

Разрешение на работу; рабочее время; экзамен по вождению ав­томобиля; плохо владеющий английским языком; водительские

права; копия свидетельства о среднем образовании; официальная выписка из диплома; лицензия; комитет по лицензиям; подготовка и обучение в армии; служить в армии.

Text 3

1. A personal data sheet is a form that has information about you that an employer might want to see.

2. Practice printing your answers on a blank paper before you write on the form.

3. Use a dictionary to make sure that you spell correctly.

4. A completed job application provides the employer the answers to questions about your education and work experience.

5. The answers to unstated but important questions tell him about your ability to work neatly, spell correctly and provide accurate and complete data.

6. A resume is an individualized, written summary of your personal, educational and experience qualifications.

7. If you are looking for a professional, technical, administrative, or managerial job, you will need a resume,

8. A resume is like a written sales presentation.

9. An effective resume creates a favourable impression of you while presenting your abilities and experience.

 

10. Make a complete and accurate record of every job you have had.

11. For each job include the dates and places you worked, your duties, and the name of your supervisor.

12. You should list your most recent job first and your first job last.

13. Try to give US equivalent for foreign terms, including job titles, university degrees, and (translations of) publications and companies.

14. Also, give specific information about foreign work experience,
including cities and countries and a description of your exact duties.

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