BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 Unit 2

Schedule First Half Second Half Homework Check Unit 2 Resumes (MAYBE) Presentations

Homework

Textbook p.14 ~ Textbook p. 15 ~ B Cultures are so varied and so different throughout the world that management has to take into account differences rather than simply assume similarities. ~ Textbook p. 15 ~

They are not “universal” Pay-for-performance has failed in Africa because there are particular unspoken rules about the sequence and timing of reward and promotions. MBO has generally failed in southern European subsidiaries of multinationals because managers have not wanted to conform to the abstract nature of preconceived policy guidelines. Human-resource management is a typically Anglo-Saxon discipline that is difficult to translate to other cultures. It borrows from economics the idea that human beings are “resources” like physical and monetary resources. It assumes individual development. In countries without these beliefs, this concept is hard to grasp and unpopular once understood. International Mangers’ culture of origin, the culture in which they are working, the culture of the organization employing them. Authority, bureaucracy, creativity, good fellowship, verification and accountability.

HOMEWORK – 1ST IMPRESSIONS Often small talk leads to new friendships / jobs / experiences Better business deals / promotions Easy as 1 – 2 – 3 Find common ground Keep the conversation going Maintain good eye contact Individuals avoid small talk because: They might have no confidence They dislike discussing topics such as traffic, weather, or sports

Please Hand Forward (Give to Professor) WORKSHEET 1 & 2 Please Hand Forward (Give to Professor)

Unit 2 Culture and Entertainment

Conversation Question Imagine a business man/woman is coming to Seoul for a week of meetings. Make a list of the cultural activities, historical places, traditional restaurants, etc. that you would like to take them to. pollev.com/randon

LISTEN Textbook page 15 Listen to the 1st example on the recording. What is being said? What was their response to the invitation? What will probably happen next? Listen to the 2nd example on the recording.

Conversation Practice . Use the language on page 21 Would you like to go to a new movie tonight with me? Yes, that would be nice. What time is the movie? At 7:30pm. Is that an okay time? Yes, that’s fine. Will other co-workers be able to come along? Yes, of course. Everyone from the office will be coming. Excellent. I really look forward to going! Inviting Accepting Would you be interested in going to see… I’d like to invite you to have dinner this evening. Perhaps we should all go for dinner? Is that a good idea? Are you interested in… Eating out? Visiting / seeing …? That would be very nice. I’d like that. Thank you. That would be a pleasure. Yes, I would enjoy that very much. Yes, that is a good idea.

Conversation Practice Use the language on page 21 * Remember to BE POLITE * Responding to an invitation Declining That would be very nice. I’d like that. Thank you. That would be a pleasure I’d like to, but I’m afraid … That would be nice, but unfortunately… I’m rather tired… I have an appointment this evening… I’m rather busy… I have some work to do…

LISTEN – p. 16 Activity Reason for rejection Comments Opera He doesn’t like listening to opera Not polite Too short Quick answers Coworker dinner party Needs to fly back to Chicago Polite Can’t (so sorry) Yes ~ It’s a shame Tennis Can’t play well “I have a wooden leg” Laughing Joking

Invitations / Accepting / Declining Activity

Eating Out

Videos – Eating Out & Culture

Talk about it: Eating/Drinking What are some cultural norms for eating/drinking in South Korea that foreigners might not know? Think of as many as possible!

Communication Practice: When you’re done - SWITCH! Communication Practice: Student A 1. Ask what student B likes to eat. 3. Recommend a meal. 5. Answer student B’s questions. Student B 2. Say what kind of food you like, or ask student A to recommend something. 4. Ask questions. (taste? cooked? made of? etc.) 6. Say that you want it or don’t want it. *Be Polite*

Creating the Effective Resume Handout – What is a Resume? Resume Writing 101 Creating the Effective Resume Handout – What is a Resume?

Pop Quiz! What is the initial amount of time an employer takes to review an applicant’s resume? Answer: 15 – 20 seconds minimum 45 seconds maximum

Why do you need a resume? A marketing tool To obtain an interview, not a job Requirement of many organizations

Resumes - Hidden Messages You Neat Well-organized Attention to detail Careful & Competent Neat Well-organized Error free Professional appearance What Should Be Included In A Resume?

Sections of a Resume

The Header What should be included? Name Permanent and present address E-mail address Telephone number Where should contact information go? Top of the page

Objective Statement Purpose Examples Communicate the type of position you are interested in Examples Management trainee position with a specialty retailer. Technical sales with an energy related industry in the Southwest. Long range goals of regional sales management. To obtain a position as field service representative with XYZ Software Corporation.

Education Name of Institution Name of your degree and major Include city and state if not part of the title Name of your degree and major Bachelor of _________ in ___________ Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting List degrees in reverse chronological order Most recent degree is listed first

Education GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude Date or expected date of graduation Graduation Date: May 2014 Expected Graduation Date: May 2015 GPA Major or overall at least 3.0 Round down to the nearest tenth 3.0 not 3.062 GPA: 4.0, Summa Cum Laude High School Information Do not include after Sophomore year

Experience Use the term “Experience" What is considered experience? Full and part-time jobs Self-employment Volunteer work Practicum, field, and cooperative education Information to include Job Title Dates of employment Company name City & State

Listing Responsibilities Use bullet points Start of each line with an action verb Present tense if currently employed Past tense if no longer employed Vary your choice of verbs Tailor skills and experiences to the position for which you are applying Be concise while providing enough detail

Honors & Awards Reverse chronological Order by dates Rank order by importance to the career objective

Professional Affiliations & Activities Order by date Reverse chronological Rank order by importance to the career objective Do not say Member of … Emphasize your leadership roles Spell out the organization’s name: Do not use abbreviations or acronyms

Use short, concise sentences Use #, %, $ amounts Resume Dos Use action verbs Use short, concise sentences Use #, %, $ amounts Keep resume easy to read Keep resume about one page

Resume Don’ts Do not use the pronouns such as I, me, my, etc. Do not include references Do not clutter your resume with nonessential information Do not make any misrepresentations Do not include personal information SSN, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, photograph, etc.

Midterm Writing Assignment

3 Parts Details of Mid Writing Typed and Printed Resume Electronic Resume Typed Cover Letter

Typed and Printed Resume Be REALISTIC Must include Header / Objectives / Education / Experience / Honors & Awards / Professional Activities Spelling / Content / General Organization Will Be Graded Any format is acceptable

Electronic Resume Linkedin.com Will be discussed in future classes My suggestion for this week: Register Begin making profile Start making connections

Cover Letter A letter: Introduces you Explains your purpose for requesting that position Highlights your experiences or skills Requests a personal meeting Well written Cover Letters create better opportunities to obtain an interview!

Homework Page 6 of “Creating the Effective Resume” Register to Linkedin.com Begin planning your personal/realistic resume