"One machine can do the work of 50 ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915) American writer

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 you think are not important? Why?


B-Think about jobs you've had and interviews you've attended. In pairs, ask each other about your best or worst:

1  a) job                                        b) boss                                   c) colleague.
2 a) interview experience        b) interview question          c) interview answer.

C- Discuss the statements.


1 At work, appearance is more important than performance.
2 You should keep your private life totally separate from your work.
3 People don't change much during their working lives.
4 It is best to work for as few companies as possible.
5 Everybody should retire at 50.


VOCABU LARY : Employing the right people

A- Complete the text with the words and phrases in the box.

Match the verbs (1-6) to the nouns (a-f) to make word partnerships.

1 to train a)                                                                a) vacancy/post 
2 to shortlist                                                              b) an interview panel
3 to advertise                                                            c) the candidates
4 to assemble                                                            d) references
5 to make                                                                   e) new staff
6 to check                                                                   f) a job offer

When companies are recruiting, what sort of qualities in employees do they look for?

D- look at the different types of people. Which do you think are the most desirable for companies to employ?

This Iype of person:
1 is able to come up with ideas                  6  has lots of energy and often gets excited
2 is respected and listened to by others    7 likes to assess and evaluate
3 is able to see different points of view      8 is able to change with new situations
4 can see how to put ideas into action   9  is someone you can trust and depend on.
5 is determined to succeed in their career  10 is concerned with details and  getting things right even if it takes time

E- Match the descriptions above (1-10) to the adjectives in the box.Type the corresponding letter

Finding a job

A - 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?

B- Listen to the second part. What are the three key points that Carys makes about preparing for an interview?



C- Listen again and complete the gaps.



From the point of view of the actual vacancy, we would always   I that you look at the    within that vacancy and have a think about where in your  you might be able to    your ability to do that job.

listen to the call again and complete the extracts .



Cindy :    if you could give me a little more information.
Li Ping : Certainly, what do you need to know?
Cindy : Well. first of all, am I      ?

Cindy : Just one o r two more questions     when the successful candidate has to start work with you. I mean, if I get the job, will I be able to give my present employer sufficient notice?
Li Ping : OK, that's a good question. How much     ?
Cindy : OK, so,     I probably wouldn't
have to start working until February, and maybe even later?
Li Ping :    
Cindy : One last question. Could I ask you     ? It wasn't given in the advert.
Li Ping : You're right. It would depend on a lot of things: qualifications, experience,personal qualities, that sort of thing .
Cindy :      you can't give me a figure?
Li Ping : That's right. The salary's      .