I. 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?
II. Listen to the second part. What are the three key points that Carys makes about preparing for an interview?
III. Listen again and complete the gaps.
From the point of view of actual vacancy we would always _________ that you look at the _________ within the vacancy and have a think about where in your __________ __________ you might be able to _________ your ability to do that job.
IV. Listen to the final part of the interview and answer the questions. 1. What two recent changes has Carys noticed in the job market? 2. In what way dies one of the changes give candidates and employers a “unique opportunity”? Section v Topical vocabulary Words General 1. career 2. career ladder 3. lucrative career 4. position / post recruitment/hiring (Ae) 5. applicant 6. to be shortlisted for a job 7. entry-level candidate 8. headhunter 9. a recruit (BrE)/a hire (AmE) 10. recruiters/recruitment (employment) agencies Working hours 11. to be on /work flexi time 12. to be /work freelance 13. to be a shift-worker/do shift work/work in shifts 14. clock in (on)/clock out (off) 15. full-time/part-time job 16. irregular and anti-social hours 17. to work from home Payment and benefits 18. benefit 19. bonus 20. financial package 21. pay/salary/wage(s) 22. pecking-order 23. perks/ (extra) benefits 24. salary increments/increase
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