I. Read and translate the text. Where and how to hire an employee

WHERE AND HOW TO HIRE AN EMPLOYEE?

An employer has several options to consider when he wants to hire a new employee.

First of all, he may look within his own company. But if he can't find anybody suitable for the position he will have to look outside the company. If there is a personnel department in the company, he can ask them to help him to find a qualified applicant.

The employer can also use other valuable sources, for example, employment agencies, consulting firms, placement offices and professional societies. He can also advertise in a newspaper or in a magazine and request candidates to send in resumes.

The employer has two sets of qualifications to consider if he wants to choose from among the applicants.

He must consider both professional qualifications and personal characteristics. A candidate's education, experience and skills are included in his professional qualifications.

These can be listed in a resume.

Personal characteristics, or personality traits must be evaluated through interviews.

II. Find in the text the following words and expressions:

выбор; рассматривать, принимать во внимание; отдел кадров; агентство по найму; кандидат на должность; соответствовать должности; ценный источник; консультационная фирма; помещать объявление, рекламировать; резюме; два вида характеристик; опыт работы; оценивать при помощи собеседования; контора по определению на работу.

III. Answer the questions.

1. Which options should an employer first consider if he wants to hire a new employee?

2. What service does a personnel department provide?

3. How can new employees be recruited?

4. What qualifications are to be considered in choosing a new employee?

5. What is meant by «professional qualification» for a job?

6. How are personal characteristics evaluated?

7. What personal characteristics do you think are considered suitable for a job?

IV. Grammar and sentence structure.