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vocabulary a complete the text with the words and phrases in the box.
One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work employing the curriculum vitae (CV)/rsum probationary period interview
of one extraordinary man. Elbert Hubbard (18561915), American writer right people application form psychometric test covering letter
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These days, many applicants submit their speculatively to companies they
overview would like to work for. In other words, they do not apply for an advertised job, but hope
the employer will be interested enough to keep their CV on file and contact them when
vocabulary they have a vacancy. When replying to an advertisement, candidates often fill in a(n)
Employing the right 2
and write a(n)
3
. The employer will then invite the best candidates to
people attend a(n)
4
. Sometimes candidates will take a(n)
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before the interview
reading to assess their mental ability and reasoning skills. These days, it is normal for successful
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Women at work candidates to have to work a(n) in a company. This is usually three or six
listening months; after that, they are offered a permanent post.
Finding a job
language review B match the verbs (16) to the nouns (af ) to make word partnerships.
-ing forms and
innitives 1 to train a) a vacancy/post 1
skills 2 to shortlist b) an interview panel
Getting information 3 to advertise c) the candidates
on the telephone
4 to assemble d) references
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Fast Fitness 5 to make e) new staff
6 to check f ) a job offer
now decide on a possible order for the events above from the employers
point of view.
starting up a in your opinion, which factors below are important for getting a job? choose
the five most important. is there anything missing from the list? Which do d When companies are recruiting, what sort of qualities in employees do
you think are not important? Why? they look for?
appearance hobbies/interests experience personality
intelligence marital status contacts/connections qualifications e Look at the different types of people. Which do you think are the most
references age/gender astrological sign handwriting desirable for companies to employ?
blood group sickness record family background education
This type of person:
1 is able to come up with ideas 6 has lots of energy and often gets excited
B think about jobs youve had and interviews youve attended. in pairs, ask 2 is respected and listened to by others 7 is concerned with details and getting
each other about your best or worst: 3 is able to see different points of view things right even if it takes time
1 a) job b) boss c) colleague. 4 can see how to put ideas into action 8 likes to assess and evaluate
5 is determined to succeed in their career 9 is able to change with new situations
2 a) interview experience b) interview question c) interview answer.
10 is someone you can trust and depend on.
C Discuss the statements. match the descriptions above (110) to the adjectives in the box (aj).
1 At work, appearance is more important than performance. a) enthusiastic b) adaptable c) methodical d) reliable e) ambitious
2 You should keep your private life totally separate from your work. f ) objective g) creative h) analytical i) authoritative j) practical
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reading a Work in pairs. read your article quickly and decide on a heading. article B
Women at work Student A: Read Article A below. 7 Men on their own make a third of car purchases in Japan.
Student B: Turn to page 137. 8 Women prefer to buy cars from women.
9 Since 2004, Nissan has more than doubled recruitment of female engineering
article a graduates and saleswomen.
When Nguyen Thu Hang was a child, 10 The number of female managers at Nissan has increased to 50%.
her mother was a housewife in a 11 Women make up 5% of managers in the Japanese car industry.
small village whose women residents
12 Nowadays, men and women are attracted by pictures of families enjoying
had no say in decision-making, either
themselves in a car.
5 at home or in the community. Now a
mother herself, Hang not only shares
her husbands burden of earning C in pairs, compare the position of women in articles a and B.
money for the family and bringing
up children, but also has a career and
10 social ambitions. d the role of women in business is no longer an issue. Discuss to what extent
Women are much happier than this is true in your country.
before. They have a good education
and careers of their own, says the
39-year-old who lives and works in e in pairs, find words in both articles that can be grouped under:
15 Hanoi. And, of course, they are more
respected in the family and society. and sheries sector and 37 per cent and preventing trafcking of women a) people b) business sectors or areas.
Hang, who carries a sleek laptop in in industry and construction. Almost 60 and children. use six of the words in sentences of your own.
her hand, gets out of an elegant black a quarter of all companies are run Womens own efforts to acquire
Mercedes and enters a building where 40 by women, many of whom are also knowledge and education have,
20 she works as the General Director of the driving forces behind them. As of course, been a major factor in listening a Cd2.6 carys owen is a director at hays, the international recruitment
Viet Hoang Trade and Investment for their status in the family, Hang their advancement. They make up specialist. Listen to the first part of the interview and answer the question.
says that womens position has over 40.2 per cent of all university
Finding a job
Company, which specialises in 65
improved remarkably. We jointly graduates, including nearly 9.8 per In what ways does a Hays consultant work with a candidate?
construction and real estate.
45 decide important issues in our life, cent of PhDs and 30.5 per cent of
Like Hang, many other
such as work or education for
25 Vietnamese women also pursue Masters degree recipients.
our children. My husband always B Cd2.7 Listen to the second part. What are the three key points that carys
careers these days and have stormed But women still face a number
respects my opinions. makes about preparing for an interview?
the corporate boardroom to afrm 70 of difculties, including poverty,
The greater role of women is
their increasingly important roles. 50 attributed to the effective policies underemployment, domestic
Whether in remote farms or in of promoting them. The state violence, prostitution and gender
C Cd2.7 Listen again and complete the gaps.
30 companies, they have become and party are interested in inequality. I think the best way to help
much more self-condent and are women overcome these challenges is
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womens advancement. The NA, the From the point of view of the actual vacancy, we would always that you look at
discovering their worth and fullling national legislature, has approved 75 to help them study and lead an active the
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within that vacancy and have a think about where in your
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their potential. 55 the Law on Gender Equality and lifestyle, says Hang, whose entry you might be able to
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your ability to do that job.
Women account for nearly 52 per the Anti-Domestic Violence Law. into the boardroom began after she
35 cent of the workforce in the service The government has national obtained a Masters degree in Britain carys owen
sector, 50 per cent in the agricultural programmes for vocational training at the age of 27. d Cd2.8 Listen to the final part of the interview and answer the questions.
1 What two recent changes has Carys noticed in the job market?
from than nien
2 In what way does one of the changes give candidates and employees a
B Decide if the statements about your article are true (t) or false (F). unique opportunity?
Watch the
article a interview on
1 The position of women in Vietnam has improved. the DVD-ROM.
e if you had to change your job, what method would you use to find a new one?
2 Women make up less than half of the workforce in the service, agricultural,
fisheries, industry and construction sectors.
3 Nearly 25% of Vietnamese companies are run by women.
4 More than a third of all university graduates and holders of Masters degrees
are women.
5 Nguyen Thu Hang lets her husband make important decisions.
6 Nguyen Thu Hangs position with regard to decision-making is different to that
of her mother.
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language review skills a Cd2.9 cindy tan calls the Guangdong trading company (Gtc) to get
We sometimes use one verb after another verb. Often the second verb is in the
-ing forms and infinitive. Getting information about an advertisement in the China Post for the position of
infinitives marketing assistant. Listen to her talking to Li Ping, a member of the human
We cant afford to increase their pay. information on resources department. tick the points about which she needs further
He intends to sign the new contract next week.
the telephone information.
Sometimes the second verb must be in the -ing form. This depends on the first verb.
(See page 149 for a list of verbs that are usually followed by the -ing form.) a) the closing date
My job involves monitoring sickness levels. b) what the duties would be
Some verbs can be followed by the -ing form or the infinitive without a big change in c) if theres an application form
meaning.
I started working there last month. / I started to work there last month. d) when she would be expected to join the company
With other verbs, however, the meaning changes. e) how many days holiday she would get
We stopped to have lunch. (We stopped what we were doing in order to have lunch.) f ) what the starting salary would be
We stopped having lunch. (We stopped our habit of having lunch.)
useful language
C choose the most appropriate form of the verb to complete the sentences.
1 HRs new computer programme has stopped working / to work. Saying who you aSking for CheCking Showing ending a Call
2 She was driving in a hurry, but she stopped answering / to answer her mobile phone. are information information intereSt OK, I think thats
Good morning, my I was wondering if Just to get this Certainly, what do everything.
3 Did you remember calling / to call HR yesterday? names Lisa Mann. you could give me ? clear you need to know? Right, I think thats
4 I cant remember offering / to offer you a raise. Hello, Ben speaking. Could you tell me ? Theres just one No, dont worry. all I need to know.
Id also like to know other thing, Id like I look forward to
5 I forgot telling / to tell you Id quit my job.
Stating your to check getting it.
6 Ill never forget making / to make my first sale. Could I ask you ?
purpoSe Are you saying ? Thats correct.
Im calling about
Good luck.
d make sentences of your own with the verbs in bold in exercise B, using The reason Im
calling is
either the -ing form or the infinitive.
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erican
Nationality: Am
two children M arried,
Marital status:
no children
Case study
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