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English ForEnglish ForInternational BusinessInternational BusinessMichel Lubac

E-mail : Michel.Lubac@IutBeziers.fr

24 / 10 / 2007At Béziers

- Slide 2Licence Commerce Internationale - 24.10.2007 : « English for business » – Michel Lubac

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- Slide 3Licence Commerce Internationale - 24.10.2007 : « English for business » – Michel Lubac

Compiling a CVCompiling a CVThe following sentences represent the different stages of compiling a CV, but in The following sentences represent the different stages of compiling a CV, but in each sentence the words are in the wrong order. Re-arrange the sentences each sentence the words are in the wrong order. Re-arrange the sentences putting the words in the correct order.putting the words in the correct order.

• about the involves. Think what job

• Think about what the job involves. - It's important to get a good idea of the kind of work you would be doing so that you can include relevant information in your application.

• sort of chosen about Think it. be what person would to do

• Think about what sort of person would be chosen to do it.

• your job Identify the that skills description. match

• Identify your skills that match the job description. - Don't forget skills such as teamwork, creativity and leadership.

• a Decide on layout.

• Decide on a layout - Make sure the layout is clear, with plenty of space.

- Slide 4Licence Commerce Internationale - 24.10.2007 : « English for business » – Michel Lubac

Compiling a CVCompiling a CVThe following sentences represent the different stages of compiling a CV, but in The following sentences represent the different stages of compiling a CV, but in each sentence the words are in the wrong order. Re-arrange the sentences each sentence the words are in the wrong order. Re-arrange the sentences putting the words in the correct order.putting the words in the correct order.

• previous your experience. Review

• Review your previous experience - Think about the things you've done in the past which might help you with this job.

• describe Find language your suitable to experience.

• Find suitable language to describe your experience. - Use strong, positive words. Be truthful, but don't be afraid to show off your talents!

• the CV. version first of Draft your

• Draft the first version of your CV. - Try to keep it short - many employers prefer CVs to be two pages maximum.

• for your CV Check mistakes

• Check your CV for mistakes - Employers won't be interested in you if your CV is full of errors!

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• Covering Letters : Letter Content

• Here is a list of points you should include:

• Say that you would like to apply

• Say where you found out about the job

• Say why you would like the job

• Say why you are qualified to do the job

• Say you can provide more information if necessary

• Say when you would be available for interview

Covering letter or Covering letter or letter of applicationletter of application

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How to draw up your letter of application?How to draw up your letter of application?• In UK or USA you have to write your letter with your computer, no manuscript ! Please note these key phrases :

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How to draw up your letter of application?How to draw up your letter of application?Dear Mr Saleh,

I am writing to __________ for the position of Editorial Assistant which was __________in the latest edition of Gulf News.

I am currently __________ by a Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to __________ a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice on the __________ CV, I graduated in European Literature. At University I gained considerable __________ working on the student magazine, so I am __________ with editing techniques. I work well under __________ and enjoy working in a team. In addition, I speak English __________ .

I would be __________ for interview from next week. Meanwhile, please do not __________ to contact me if you require further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

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How to draw up your letter of application?How to draw up your letter of application?Dear Mr Saleh,

I am writing to APPLY for the position of Editorial Assistant which was ADVERTISED in the latest edition of Gulf News.

I am currently EMPLOYED by a Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to PURSUE a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice on the ATTACHED CV, I graduated in European Literature. At University I gained considerable EXPERIENCE working on the student magazine, so I am FAMILIAR with editing techniques. I work well under PRESSURE and enjoy working in a team. In addition, I speak English FLUENTLY .

I would be AVAILABLE for interview from next week. Meanwhile, please do not HESITATE to contact me if you require further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

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1.What do you need to know about a company (organisation, company departements, working rules…)?

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Company Vocabulary : FUNCTIONSCompany Vocabulary : FUNCTIONS• Président Directeur général

• Managing Director (UK) / CEO Chief Executive Officer (US)

• Un vice Président

• A Director / a Vice President

• Un Directeur

• A manager / A Director

• Un contrôleur de gestion

• Chief accountant / Financial controller

• Un chef de service

• A head of departement

• L’équipe est composée de 10 personnes

• There are 10 members of staff

• Il y a 100 salariés

• There are 100 people on the payroll

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Company VocabularyCompany Vocabulary• Les services x and y travaillent en étroite collaboration

• The x and y departements work closely together

• Elle reporte à

• She reports to …

• Il est responsable devant

• He is accountable to…

• Il est responsable de …

• He is responsible for

• Elle a en charge …

• She is in charge of

• Il est assisté de

• He is assisted by …

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Company VocabularyCompany Vocabulary• Il supervise tous les services

• He oversees all the departments

• L’entreprise se compose de …

• The company consists of…

• L’entreprise est constituée de

• The company is made up of

• L’entreprise comprend

• The company includes

• L’entreprise est divisée en

• The company is divided into

• Le service est composé de

• The department is composed of…

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COMPANY DEPARTMENTSCOMPANY DEPARTMENTS

• Siège social

• Head office

• Ressources humaines

• Personnel or human resources

• Département des finances

• Finance department

• Département juridique

• Legal department

• Service des relations publiques

• Public relations department

• Service comptabilité

• Accounts department

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COMPANY DEPARTMENTSCOMPANY DEPARTMENTS• Service Publicité

• Advertising department

• Service marketing

• Marketing department

• Service achats

• Purchasing department

• Service informatique

• I.T. department

• Service de facturation

• Invoicing department

• Département des ventes

• Sales department

•Service après vente•After sales service•Service de réclamations•Claims department•Recherche et developpement•Research and development

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Company departmentsCompany departments• Which department does which job? Match each job from the column on the left to a

company department from the column on the right.

• 1. puts the product into boxes?

• 2. pays wages and salaries?

• 3. plans how to promote products?

• 4. has systems to prevent mistakes?

• 5. looks after the equipment?

• 6. deals with complaints?

• 7. manufactures the products?

• 8. sends invoices to customers?

• 9. buys equipment?

• 10. arranges credit facilities?

• 11. helps staff develop new skills?

• 12. sends products to the customer?

• 13. buys media space?

• 14. recruits new staff?

• 15. sends representatives to visit customers?

A. TrainingB. ProductionC. Marketing

D. PurchasingE. PersonnelF. Packaging

G. SalesH. Accounts

I. PayrollJ. Distribution

K. Customer ServiceL. Financial Services

M. QualityN. Advertising

O. Maintenance

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