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The purpose of this proposal is to offer some ideas regarding a careers day for students, with the goal being to organize it in ways which improve the event, in order to not repeat  the negative experience many students had last year.

Two-day event

It would be advisable to hold the event in two days for the following reasons: Firstly, it might be tiring for participants to absorb all of the new information in a short period of time. Secondly, not all the students would be able to attend the event in the morning because of their lectures, so it would be reasonable to start in the afternoon, and continue on the afternoon of the next day.

What to include

Judging by what students say about the previous careers day, most of them were not particularly interested in the information provided.  Therefore, it would be desirable to inspire them and encourage them to try something new. With this aim in mind, I suggest inviting people who have achieved a high level of success in their careers, so that they may give aspeech about their profession, and answer students’ questions. Also, these speakers might be willing to help students to develop professional contacts.

It would also be useful to organize hands-on workshops, which would enable the students to have a closer look at a prospective career. During these workshops students might be given some practical advice on how to present themselves at the job interview.

Conclusion

I am convinced that if these recommendationswere put into practice, the careers day would attract many participants, and it would be more useful to them than last year’s event.

I am writing regarding the campaign on how to tackle crimes in our neighbourhood. I have carried out a survey among the local citizens asking them how they feel about the criminal situation in our area and what measures are necessary for crime reduction. Here is the information which I would like to present for your consideration.

It appears that the majority of people feel insecure because there is no visible police presence. Dark desolate streets provide offenders with a perfect crime opportunity.The main priority would be to assign police officers to patrol the streets day and night. It would not only dramatically reduce such minor offences as vandalism and petty thefts, but also prevent serious crimes, for example, assault. Moreover, a police presence would improve the atmosphere of our area as the locals would feel protected and safer.

Most people agree that they themselves contribute to the crime rate by being indifferent and socially inactive. It would be advisable to set up a group of volunteers who will form a neighbourhood watch group so as to assist the police in protecting the streets. This group could also hold meetings for all residents with the aim of giving people advice on safe behavior. The local residents should also be encouraged to exchange their mobile phone numbers for ease of contact in the case of an emergency.

In conclusion, I wish to highlight that a large majority of residents are unhappy with the current situation, and urgent measures need to be implemented immediately . I feel that the recommendations above would definitely help the situation tremendously.

Getting Ready for the Interview

 Do you have butterflies in your stomach because of an upcoming  job interview? If you are not sure of yourself, remember that you are not alone. A good many young men experience difficulty while getting ready for their first job interview. Here are some tips how to land your dream job.

First, it’s a good idea to practice what you are going to say, especially if you feel that you are not good at thinking on your feet. You could even ask a friend of yours to assist you and play the role of a potential employer. If you rehearse your speech several times, you are likely to feel much more confident when the day of the interview comes along.

Not only that, but it’s essential to learn some information about the company you are hoping to work for.  If you do this, it won’t be a problem for you to explain why you are determined to work exactly for their firm.

Now, some advice on how to behave on the day of the interview:  Remember that it’s essential that you make a good impression. “Clothes maketh the man”, as the saying goes, so make sure that you look neat and tidy. For men, it’s better to be clean-shaven, and women should be moderate in their use of make-up.

Keep constant eye contact with your interviewer and try not to fidget, as it could betray your nervousness.  Potential employers are looking for someone they can rely on.

Bear in mind that honesty is the best policy, so don’t try to bend the truth by saying that you have some skills if you don’t.  However, it might be worth mentioning that you are a quick student and eager to learn.

Finally, if your first attempt fails, don’t let this experience get you down.  You might be lucky next time. And how will you know if you don’t try?

So go for it, with confidence!

I was tickled pink when I got your letter. It’s wonderful that you are coming to our town!

I am sorry that I haven’t replied to you at once, but it took me some time to think over your questions, as I don’t want to let you down and give inaccurate information.

First of all, accommodation – hopefully, it won’t be a problem to rent a flat, though it will require some efforts to find a good value for money. I recommend choosing a flat on the outskirts of the town, otherwise you would have to pay through the nose.

The second option for you is to stay in a student hostel, which is by far more economical. However, there is a downside to it as you would have to put up with lots of noise.

Anyway, don’t you worry about it, I would gladly put you up for a week or so until you make up your mind what is more convenient for you.

Answering your second question, I want to ensure you that in our town there is every possibility to do sport. For example, you could join any of the numerous sports clubs or dancing studios. If you buy a season ticket, it will be dirt cheap.

As for a part-time job, it depends on what exactly you keep in mind. It is quite easy to find employment in a cafe or a club, but I have some doubt whether it would be beneficial for your language practice. Surely, you could give lessons of your native language, couldn’t you? English native-speakers are in great demand in our town, so you will probably find pupils in a split second.

Fill me in on what you are planning to do

Take care

Tanya

I am writing regarding the article entitled «Everyone is happy, thanks”which appeared in the yesterday’s issue of your magazine. I would like to take to take issue with several statements, expressed in the article.

Firstly, it seems to me that the data regarding the education are not accurate. According to numerous surveys carried out in our country, more than 70% are discontented with the level of education due to lack of qualified teachers. What’s more, more than 50% of respondents complain about the high cost of education.

Secondly, very few people in big cities are completely satisfied with their life for several reasons, such as traffic congestion, high level of pollution, overpopulation and feeling of insecurity. Furthermore, more and more people leave cities as soon as they are able to afford a house in the countryside. Therefore, I believe that you have bended the truth saying that the vast majority enjoy living in the city.

Another important point to make is that the information about people being satisfied with their income is obviously misleading. According to many sources, most people in our country feel discontented with amount of money they earn, while about 45% claim that they live on the breadline.

However, the most misleading information concerns transport. It is well-known the problem of public transport is one of the hot issues nowadays, as transport system cannot satisfy the numerous requirements of urban mobility.

In conclusion, I believe that the information contained in your article is unfounded. Since your magazine claims to represent students from all over the world , we look forward to reading more objective reporting in future issues.

Your faithfully