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