Check your knowledge of vocabulary

1. a curriculum vitae (a CV);

2. a fault;

3. a former employer;

4. a job description;

5. a referee;

6. a reference;

7. a research;

8. a résumé;

9. an applicant;

10. an appraisal;

11. an interviewee;

12. an interviewer;

13. an objective;

14. attractive person;

15. be in charge of;

16. be on maternity leave;

17. be proud of;

18. benefit;

19. communication skills;

20. employment history;

21. exaggerate achievements;

22. first impressions count;

23. job interviews;

24. job promotions;

25. leadership qualities;

26. make a good first impression;

27. make one`s mind up about smth./smb.;

28. on average;

29. person specification;

30. personal skills;

31. positive body language;

32. qualification;

33. receive a chance;

34. self-confidence;

35. send a message;

36. sub-consciously;

37. succeed;

38. tough interview questions;

39. unattractive person;

40. wealth.

U NIT 4

Recruitment advertising part 1 reading and vocabulary

JOB ADVERTISING

1. Read the advertisement. What qualities do you think successful applicants for this job will need?

CULTURE TOURS is looking for bright, lively people of all ages to accompany groups of foreign visitors on tours of your city and country.

If you think you can be a mixture of guide, diplomat, nurse-maid, and leader then we look forward to hearing from you. No formal qualifications necessary, though previous experience would be an advantage. We are most interested in the personal qualities you can bring to the job. Being a group leader with CULTURE TOURS is a rewarding experience which you will never forget. Opportunities for full career development for the right candidates.

2. Work in two groups, interviewers and interviewees. Hold five-minute interviews.

Interviewers Test the candidates for the job asking them interview questions.

Remember to ask them about their experience, qualifications, and personal qualities.

Interviewees Answer interviewers` questions. Be confident presenting yourself.

Agree together who you would choose for the job, and why.

3. Complete this job advertisement with appropriate words from the box. The first one has been done for you.

annum _ applicant _ attractive _ basic _ benefits _ colleagues _ commission_ covering _ CV _ drive _ experience _ increment _ leading _ motivate_ package _ post _ qualified _ rewards _ salary _ team _ vacancy

(1) Leading manufacturing company APB has a (2) ___________ for the

(3)___________ of

Sales manager

to begin work in our busy Manchester office from this September.

The successful (4)___________ will be suitably (5)___________ and should have had extensive (6)___________ in sales management. They will be able to work as part of a (7)___________, and should have (8) ___________ and the ability to (9)___________ and inspire their (10) ___________. In return, we can offer an (11)___________ (12)___________ (13)___________, which includes a (14)___________ (15)___________ of £20K per (16)___________, 10% (17)___________ on all sales, a guaranteed annual (18)___________ of £1K, and other (19)___________ such as a company car and free meals.