TEST TOPIC 2
Exercise 1
Match the words from the box A to the words from the box
B to make a word-pair related to the topic ‘Recruitment
and Selection’. There is one extra word that you don’t
need to use. Write the word-pairs under the boxes.
A
B
covering agency
employment references
application test
curriculum letter
psychometric form
vitae
1. covering letter
2. employment agency
3. application form
4. curriculum vitae
5. psychometric test
Exercise 2
Choose the best word from the brackets ( ) to fill the gap.
1. We need to recruit four new people for our office in
Manchester. (join/recruit)
2. We are using a recruitment agency to find them for
us. (agency/headhunter)
3. They advertised the positions in the local newspaper
last week. (positions/ applicants)
4. So far, over 60 people have applied for the posts .
(works/ posts)
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5. We are going to look at all the letters of applications
over the weekend. (applications/ situation)
6. On Monday, we will draw up a shortlist of 10 or 11
people. (reference/ shortlist)
7. Then we’ll invite them all to come for an interview .
(interview/ appointment)
8. We hope to appoint the successful applicants by the
end of the month. (apply/ appoint)
Exercise 3
Look at each sentence. Would you find it in the
Situation Vacant section of newspaper (SV), in an
applicant’s CV, or in covering letter (CL)? Tick the right
box.
SV CV CL
1. ‘The post offers a starting salary of x
$17,000 plus benefits.’
2. ‘I enclose my resume for your x
consideration.’
3. ‘1997-2000 University of Maryland, x
MBA (Marketing and Public
Relations).’’
4. ‘I am looking for a more x
stimulating environment and your
company offers this.’
5. ‘Trainings will be given but basic x
word-processing skills would be an
advantage.’
6. ‘1994-1997: The Biscuit Company, x
London – Manager responsible for
22 staff.’
7. ‘The successful applicant will be x
expected to take up the post in
2
January.’
Exercise 4
Find a word related to each clue. Some of letters are
given.
1. Certificates from school and university.
2. Where you’ve worked and what you’ve achieved.
3. Hire a good person who is working for another
company
4. People you can contact to find out about an
applicant.
5. Process to find the right person for a job.
6. An applicant who has a good chance of getting the
job.
1. q u a l i f i c a t i o n s
2. e x p e r i e n c e
3. h e a d h u n t
4. r e f e r e e s
5. s e l e c t i o n
6. c a n d i d a t e
Exercise 5
Carys Owen is a director at Hays, the international
recruitment specialist. Listen to the first part of the
interview and answer the question.
In what ways does a Hays consultant work with a
candidate?
Assists in finding a job
Meets up with job seekers to identify what type of
role they want and what kind of organisation they
would like to work for
Evaluates how do job seekers present themselves
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Works with CVs to edit them and provide tips and
tricks on how to better represent oneself to the client
Exercise 6
Listen to the second part of the interview. What are three
key points that Carys makes about preparing for an
interview?
Appearance – you need to look your best
Research into the employer – can be done through
employer’s web site
Look at the job description to identify the duties
and think where in your previous experience can you
demonstrate similar knowledge
Exercise 7
Listen again to the second part of the interview and
complete the gaps.
From the point of view of the actual vacancy, we would
always recommend that you look at the duties within that
vacancy and have a think about where in your experience
you might be able to demonstrate your ability to do that
job.
Exercise 8
Listen to the final part of the interview and answer the
questions.
1. What two recent changes has Cary noticed in the job
market?
Online or web based recruiting becoming more
popular
Interim and temporary workers are more
demanded on the market
2. In what way does one of the changes give candidates
and employees a ‘unique opportunity’?
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Online and web based recruiting gives a unique
opportunity to job seekers because they can look for
job offers worldwide moreover they can do so from a
location and at a time most convenient for them.
Exercise 9
Write a covering/cover letter in order to apply for a job.
Choose your own preferable position you would like to
apply for. Follow the conventions of covering/cover letter
writing.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I would you to consider me for the sales manager position within your organization.
Even though I perhaps lack proper certificates to demonstrate my skills and
knowledge in the sphere, I have always been more practise than theory oriented, my
motivation to work in sales has substantially grown over the past few years since I
have been engaged in certain projects related to direct sales as well have quite a lot
of experience working with people from the service sector. Though it might seems
that I am lacking experience please note that I am a fast learner, capable of applying
gained knowledge instantly.
Personalized sales in my view are gaining more power nowadays when each client
would like to be cared for in a customized way, therefore I consider that sales
process is mostly tending to be centred around communication that results in
agreeing on conditions of co-operation. My communication skills have proved to be
customer oriented, solution centred and customization versed - qualities, which are
mostly valued by customers nowadays when competition has become fierce.
I would be happy to become part of your team and contribute to the development of
your organization simultaneously developing my own professional and individual
traits.
In case you find me a suitable candidate for the position of sales manager, I would be
glad to meet in person, discuss further details, and answer any questions you might
have.
Yours sincerely
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