Recruitment

Contents Key vocabulary: Recruitment-SB, pg. 14 Language Focus: Present Simple and Continuous, Compound nouns-SB, pg.19-20 Skills: The CV and a letter of application, Job Interviews-SB, pg.21-24

Key Vocabulary recruit / hire – employ recruitment agency- firms that try to suite up people with the right jobs position – job, appointment, post apply for – to request or seek a job, employment applicant/ candidate– a person who applies for a job shortlist –a list of preferable candidates that have been selected for final consideration interview - a formal meeting in person, arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant letter of application /Covering letter- a letter sent along with a CV to provide additional information curriculum vitae CV/ (AmE) resume - a written document that lists your work experience, skills, and educational background

POSSIBLE EXAM QUESTIONS What can companies do when they want to recruit people?

POSSIBLE ANSWER Companies can advertise a job in a newspaper or on the Internet, invite candidates to send their CVs and cover letters, invite candidates to attend an interview, use services of a recruitment agency.

CV 1. A good CV should be divided into clear headings, use bullet points, use action verbs, good quality stationery, clear typeface, check grammar and spelling 2. No more than two sides of A4 paper 3. Personal details, Education (starting with the most recent things), Work experience, Skills (IT, foreign languages, driving licence), Hobbies/Interests, References

Covering Letters: Letter Content Here is a list of points you should include: Say that you would like to apply Say where you found out about the job Say why you would like the job Say why you are qualified to do the job Say you can provide more information if necessary Say when you would be available for interview

Cover letter – Useful Phrases I would like to apply ___________the position _________________ If you would like to discuss this __________more detail I enjoy working ___________pressure I was _____charge I was responsible _______ With reference _________

remember The address of the person the letter is addressed to appears on the left hand side of the page You should write your own address in the top right corner If you begin a letter with Dear Mr. Petrović, you should end it with Yours sincerely, If you begin a letter with Dear sir or Madam, you should end it with Yours faithfully, Dear Mr. Petrović → Yours sincerely, Dear Sir or Madam→ Yours faithfully, ! Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms.

Vocabulary check 1. Recruit a) a list of preferable candidates 2. Recruitment agency b)a person who applies for a job 3. Position c) a written document that lists your work experience, skills, and educational background 4. Apply for d) covering letter (AmE) - a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information 5. Applicant e) a form used in the recruitment process to enable a job candidate to supply information about qualifications, skills, and experience 6. Short list f) to request a job, employment 7. Application form g) employ 8. Interview h) firms that try to suite up people with job vacancies 9. Letter of application i) job, appointment, post 10. CV / resume j) a formal meeting in person, arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant.

Make a sentence with… apply for Tom applied for the position, but he didn't get it. shortlist I was told I was on a shortlist of possible candidates. recruit My business is looking to recruit new personnel to join our team. applicant We didn’t hire that applicant. letter of application She finally sent her letter of application for the job. CV He could really add this job on his CV!

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