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UNIT 1 RECRUITMENT

LEAD-IN

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”. (Confucius)

1. Discuss these questions. Look at the typical answers and agree or disagree with them.

1.What would you enjoy about the job?

a)I enjoy working with people especially my co-workers, and the fact that I am able to help people.

b)I enjoy meeting different people and free dinner.

c)I have good relationships with my boss.

d)I like to work independently from employers and the people I work with.

2.What would you dislike about the job?

a)I don’t like the environment where a lot of people just don’t care about honesty, hard work and integrity.

b)I dislike that I work without an office, I’m bored, and I work with nasty сoworkers.

c)I don’t like paperwork.

d)My boss lies, the managers don’t take care of important issues, I cannot trust anyone.

3.What are the most important things for you in your work?

a)I plan things out for the week and try to stick to it.

b)Meeting deadlines, dealing with last minute changes.

c)Solving the puzzle and then using the solution to increase efficiency.

d)I get to split my time between creative and organizational tasks.

KEY VOCABULARY

1)applicant – соискатель; тот, кто подает заявление

2)advertisement/ad – объявление, реклама

3)application – заявление об устройстве на работу

4)application form – анкета поступающего на работу

5)(to) apply for a job – подавать заявление о приеме на работу

6)(to) accept – принимать, соглашаться

7)background – анкетные данные, жизненный опыт, биография

8)Curriculum Vitae/CV (BE) / resume (AmE) – резюме

9)(to) determine – определять; устанавливать; делать выбор

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10)(to) earn - зарабатывать

11)(to) fill out – заполнять (бланк)

12)fringe benefits – дополнительные выплаты/льготы (пенсия, оплаченные отпуска и т.д.)

13)(to) headhunt – подбор высококвалифицированных кадров

14)(to) hire – нанимать в штат

15)hiring manager – специалист по комплектации штата

16)interview - собеседование

17)letter of application – письмо-заявление о приеме на работу

18)(to) look forward to – ждать с нетерпением

19)(to) offer – предлагать

20)permanent work/job – постоянная работа

21)recruiter – специалист по подборукадров

22)recruitment process – процесс набора персонала

23)salary – заработная плата сотрудников

24)(to) secure the job – получить работу

25)suspicious - подозрительный

26)(to) submit – представлять документ на рассмотрение

27)temporary work/job – временная работа

28)work environment – условия труда

29)work experience – стаж работы, рабочий опыт

30)(to) work overtime – работать сверхурочно

READING TEXT 1

2. Skim the text to grasp the general idea. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1)There are four steps of the recruitment process.

2)Companies find applicants only by using social networking sites.

3)A job application is very important in the recruitment process.

4)Submitting a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume completes the recruitment process.

Recruitment Process

How does the recruitment process work? It depends on the company and what methods the company uses to find applicants for employment. Some companies work with a recruiter to find applicants, especially for higher level jobs. Other companies use social networking sites and LinkedIn to recruit, in addition to using traditional means like posting help wanted ads in

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newspapers and listing jobs on job boards. Many large companies may not actively recruit candidates, but post open positions on their company website. There are also headhunters who headhunt people for very important jobs, persuading them to leave the organizations they already work for. This process is called headhunting.

The first step in finding a job is determining the type of employment that might best suit your interests, values and skills. There are a lot of Web sites designed to help job seekers research and prepare for various careers.

A job application is available to candidates if they wish to apply for a job. It is a vital part of the hiring process. Even though the potential employee might have submitted a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, he or she must fill out the employer's job application. This form provides employers with concise and relevant information regarding the applicant. The application becomes a legal document and is part of the employee's permanent file if hired for the company.

The application form is created by the company and asks the same questions to each potential employee. This allows the hiring manager to quickly glance down the form and determine which candidates are qualified and especially helpful. Companies have also the option to offer online job applications or other electronic forms via e-mail. Applicants with disabilities are given an equal opportunity to apply for jobs, and companies are obligated to accommodate their needs. There are still companies that allow for applications to be completed with pen. Once the application is completed, the company can begin the background check on the applicant, which can help the candidate become one step closer to securing the job. Potential employees can not only fill out job applications online, but they can also provide their signature, which completes the application process. When an applicant completes the form, it is a binding and authentic document.

Candidates also move through the interview process. They may be interviewed several times prior to receiving a job offer or a rejection notice. The job interview gives employers the chance to meet you and see if they like you enough to give you a job. Get it right and you could end up with a great job, get it wrong and you will have to live with unemployment. There are three main types of interview and when you are offered one, they should tell you what to expect. One-to-one interview

– you are interviewed by just one person (usually the boss!) and it’s a simple question and answer session. Panel interview – you’re interviewed by more than one person at a time. Competency interview – you’re tested on different situations e.g. “tell me about a time when you showed good teamwork”.

These steps in the recruitment process will vary based upon the company's recruiting strategies. (по материалам сайта http://jobsearch.about.com)

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3.Find in the text English equivalents to the following Russian words and word combinations.

Краткая информация о заявителе; собеседование с целью выявления компетентности; получить уведомление об отказе; объявление «на работу требуются»; бегло просматривать; подбирать высококвалифицированные кадры/«охотиться за головами»; юридически обязывающий документ; представить на рассмотрение сопроводительное письмо и резюме; удовлетворять требование; заполнять бланк заявления; групповое собеседование; быть безработным; индивидуальное собеседование; форма трудоустройства; получить предложение о работе.

4.Match the words and word combinations with their definitions.

5.Insert the right preposition where necessary. Consult the text. Translate the expressions.

1.to be tested _____ situations

2.to move _____ the interview process

3.to apply _____ a job

4.to submit _____ resume

5.to fill _____ a application form

6.recruitment process based _____ the company's strategies

7.to post positions _____ the company website

8.to suit _____ one’s interests and skills

9.to provide employers _____ information

10.to offer _____ a job

11.to post ads _____ newspapers

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12. to list jobs _____ job boards

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7.Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1.How do the steps of the hiring process vary?

2.What methods do companies use to find candidates for employment?

3.What is headhunting?

4.What legal document is obligatory for every applicant to fill out? Why?

5.What forms is this document available in?

6.Do disabled people have restrictions to apply for the jobs?

7.Is it necessary for an applicant to submit a resume?

8.What is the final part of the recruitment process?

9.What types of interview are mentioned in the text?

10.What is the difference between these types?

11.Have you ever moved through the recruitment process?

8.Write a Summary of the text.

VOCABULARY EXERCISES

9. Match the English verbs with their Russian equivalents.

10.Complete the sentences with the verbs in task 9.

1.If he criticizes my work again I'll _____.

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2. Postmen in the North East will _____ almost a 9% _____ by 2015 - plus a pre-Christmas bonus.

3.Shoji Kondo, vice president of Hino MotorsHino Motors, Ltd. will _____ president of the company while company President Tadaaki Jagawa will become a board chairman.

4.“A number of senior executives, many of whom were hired in the early to mid-1960s, have reached the age and length of service when retirement is an attractive option," Trotman said. "They have concluded that this is a good time to _____ and allow the next generation of management to build on the success of Ford 2000 as the company moves toward the 21st century.

5.Bishops were yesterday urged to follow Pope John Paul II's example and _____ priests convicted of child sex abuse.

6.In India they could _____ 5000 Indian rupees per month which is about £60.

7.Kellogg's UK has promoted a specialty controller Mike Taylor to the position of sales director. Taylor will ______ the sales strategy for Kellogg's and its negotiations with some of the world's largest retailers and wholesalers.

11. Choose the option that is true. Pay attention to the words in the box.

1.An employee is more likely to get full health care benefits if he or she works full-time/part- time. These benefits typically include health, dental and vision insurance.

2.Workers are considered to be full-time/part-time if they commonly work fewer than 30 or 35 hours per week.

3.Permanent/Temporary is a job that is intended to continue for a long time or forever.

4.Some might get a temporary/permanent job in order to earn money for a better job or one might get a temporary/permanent job to assess if they are interested in the field or for a superior to assess them.

5.Full-time/part-time employees are more likely to earn paid vacation days, paid sick days, and paid holidays.

6.“Our business model allows us to plan months and even years ahead, so having the temporary/permanent staff in place suits us perfectly,” said Dale-Gough.

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7.The client said it was because the permanent/temporary employees were on short-term contracts that were driving their performance.

8.Permanent/Temporary work is generally defined as “Workers who work all year and have an expectation of continuing employment.”

9.Permanent/Temporary work may cover many types of employment including seasonal, contract, casual, fixed-term, etc.

10.Writing a book is usually a full-time/part-time job that takes years.

11.Part-time/Full-time jobs are a great opportunity for students to earn while learning.

12.Read the texts A, B, C in which wages, salary and benefits are described and do the task after.

AMy name's Sue and I'm a hotel manager in Venice. I get paid a salary every month. In summer we're very busy, so we work a lot of extra hours, or overtime; the money for this is quite good. Working in a hotel, we also get nice perks, for example free meals!

BI'm Ivan and I work as a waiter in Prague. I like my job even if I don't earn very much: I get paid wages every week by the restaurant. We get the minimum wage: the lowest amount allowed by law. But we also get tips, money that customers leave for us in addition to the bill. Some tourists are very generous!

CI'm Catherine and I'm a saleswoman based in Paris. I get a basic salary, plus commission: a percentage on everything I sell. If I sell more than a particular amount in a year, I also get extra money – a bonus, which is nice. There are some good fringe benefits with this job: I get a company car, and they make payments for my pension, money that I'll get regularly after I stop working. All that makes a good benefits package.

Mark and Mike are talking about Mark's new job as a photocopier salesperson. Complete the conversations with the words in italic from texts A, B, C.

Mark: I get paid every month.

Mike: I see. You get a (1)_____, not wages.

Mark: I usually have to work late: I don't get paid for it, but I get a percentage for every photocopier I sell.

Mike: So you don't get (2) _____, but you do get (3) _____. That's good. Mark: The people in production get a (4) _____ if they reach their targets.

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Mike: Oh, right. They get an extra payment for producing a certain amount.

Mark: The company pays for medical treatment too, and the company restaurant is fantastic. Mike: Wow! The company (5) _____ sound very nice.

Mark: And they've given me a (6) _____ _____to go and visit clients. Mike: So you don't have to buy a car, then.

Mark: What's more, the company pays in money for us to get when we don't work anymore. Mike: Yes, it's important to get a good (7) _____.

Mark: The total (8) _____ _____is brilliant.

Mike: Yes, all that extra stuff is really worth having.

13. What kind of person should be your boss? What does a good/bad boss do? Put the phrases below into the correct column in the table. Translate the expressions.

Have a lot of new ideas; easily find solutions to difficult problems; be very understanding; have energy and enthusiasm; shout at his/her employees and scream aloud; be annoying; be watchful and

aggressive in one’s demands; make you work overtime; change things; create a positive work environment; throw things around the office; be suspicious about everybody; never push people to work.

14. Match the parts 1 – 9 to the parts a – i to make sentences.

1)He never pushes people to work

2)Do not confront your boss

3)An analytic eye is the quality of a supervisor

4)Just yesterday my boss lost his temper

5)Is it legal to make me work overtime

6)A paranoid boss is suspicious about everybody

7)Our boss can create a positive work environment which

8)If you tell a boss that things need to change

9)“A manager who is too watchful, aggressive and unreasonable in his/her demands a) is important for the results that we produce for the company.

b) when he shouts at you. c) when I don't want to?

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d)can be a workplace “bully”, explains Stacy Harris, director of HR at Bersin & Associates.

e)who has the ability to find solutions to difficult problems easily.

f)you most likely will be the one to “change” jobs.

g)but he creates an atmosphere where an employee can love work.

h)observing people’s motives and doubts who are trying to give bad remarks about him.

i)and started throwing things around his office, and slamming doors and drawers.

15.Complete the text. Choose adjectives from the box.

In my first job, my boss was hopeless. The business never moved forward because he was too

(1)_____, without any interest in new ideas. Even if there were very good reasons to make a change, he refused to accept them – he was so (2)_____ that there was no point in trying to argue with him.

My new boss is just the opposite. She’s very (3)_____ – she’s determined to make her business succeed and to get to the top. She’s also an (4)_____ designer with lots of unusual and creative ideas. The only problem is that she isn’t a very (5)_____ person. As long as our work is fine, she doesn’t think about us, and she sometimes says things that really hurt our feelings.

SPEAKING

16. Work in pairs. Answer the questions about your dream job. How to determine your dream job

Determining what your dream job is can help you to reach your career goals. Do you have a dream job in mind? One you’d do for free if you could? Many of us would love to know what that job is, so we can begin to build a path to get there.

Figuring out your dream job

Here are some questions to figure out what your dream job really is:

1.When in your life do you feel truly happy?

2.What are your natural skills?

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