Topic 1.10.1 Employing the Right People
EMPLOYING THE RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE
Warm up
1.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?
| Appearance | Hobbies/Interests | Experience | Personality |
| Intelligence | Marital status | Contacts/connections | Qualifications |
| References | Age/gender | Education | Handwriting |
| Sickness record | Family background |
2.Think about jobs you’ve had and interviews you’ve attended. In pairs, ask about your best and worst.
- Job
- Boss
- Colleague
- Interview experience
- Interview question
- Interview answer
3.Discuss the following statements
- At work, appearance is more important than performance.
- You should keep your private life totally separate from your work.
- People don’t change much during their professional life.
- It’s best to work for as few companies as possible.
- Everybody should retire at 50.
Vocabulary
6.Discussion questions
- Do you think your CV is good? What do you think needs improving?
- Have you ever written a covering letter? Do you think it was good?
- How do you prepare for a job interview?
- Have you ever had a bad interview? Or a funny one?
- When was the last time you completed an application form?
Speaking activities
7.CV Presentation Challenge
- Activity: create or use your own CV and present yourselves as if you were applying for a dream job. Explain your experience, skills, and why you are the best candidate.
8.”Fix My CV”
Here is a poorly written CV. In small groups, identify the mistakes. Then, work together to suggest improvements.
John Smith Objective I need a job to make money. Education
Work Experience Job 1:
Job 2:
Skills
Hobbies
References Available upon request.
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Video
Pre-watching task
Role-Play Scenario: Project Team Meeting
Characters
- Manager: Responsible for overseeing the project and team communication.
- Employee: A team member providing updates and seeking guidance.
Manager: Thanks for joining the meeting today. Before we begin, let me shed light on why this project is critical for the company. It’s all about improving client retention, which aligns with our long-term goals.
Employee: Absolutely. I’ve been looking into the feedback from our last campaign, and it really draws back the curtains on where we’ve been falling short.
Manager: That’s good to hear. What have you found so far?
Employee: Well, one key issue is communication. Some clients mentioned feeling out of the loop. I suggest we make sure they’re looped in at every stage of the process.
Manager: Great idea. Let’s make sure we also add the human touch—personalized emails or direct calls to clients might go a long way.
Employee: Agreed. I’ll also give the team a heads-up about the changes we’re planning so they can adjust their workflows.
Manager: Perfect. Can you give me the breakdown of the budget for these new initiatives? I want to ensure it’s a good fit with our current resources.
Employee: Sure thing. I’ve got the data here. And honestly, when I started analysing it, it felt like I was warped to another dimension—the numbers were all over the place! But I managed to organize it clearly.
Manager: That’s great work. Let’s meet again next week to review the final plan. Thanks for your effort—it’s making a big difference.
10. What do you think the expressions in bold mean?
11.Watch the following video about what happens after you submit your CV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTIBXS7pbBs
12. Answer the following questions true or false based on the text: