新境界职业英语 综合教程 ①

Unit Six

Recruitment

Unit Six12 3

Recruitment

Part I Text A Part II Applied Writing Part III Text B Part IV Reading Skills

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Part I Text APre-reading ActivitiesTask 1 Task 2 Mini Text Task 3 Task 4

Reading of the TextBackground Information Text A Comprehension Task 1 Vocabulary Task 3 Syndicate Activities Task 5 Translation Task 6

Task 2 Task 4 Task 7

Phonetics Review Grammar ReviewTask 1 Task 2 Comprehensive ExercisesHome

Pre-reading Activities Task 1Work in pairs. Talk about the following pictures and answer the questions below.

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1. Can you name some of the websites and newspapers that provide recruitment advertisement? The most popular websites that advertise jobs are http://, chjob. com, http:// and classified posts published every day by local newspapers such as Guangzhou Daily and South China Daily. 2. What are the steps for applying for a job? Once you have selected the posts that you want to apply for, you send your resume with a cover letter attached with testimonials for reference.

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3. What is a resume/CV?A resume is a document that contains a summary of relevant job experience and education. The resume is typically the first item that a potential employer looks at regarding the job seeker and is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview, if the applicant is selected.

4. What is a cover letter?A cover letter is also known as a job application letter that is written to a prospective employer to express your interest in and qualifications for a position. It accompanies your resume and serves as an introduction to your resume.Back

5. Do you know anything about job interviews?A job interview is a conversation, which occurs between a potential employer and a job applicant. During the job interview, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the job, while the applicant tries to learn more about the position while also impressing the employer.

6. Have you ever applied for a summer job before? Share with your classmates your experience or story of the job interview.Free answer.Back

Task 2Read the following Mini Text and find the words or expressions that match the context meaning given.

a) ______________ : something that is successful and accomplishment achieved after a lot of work or effort

b) ______________ : a process in which you make a assessmentjudgment about a person or situation

talent c) ______________ : someone who has a natural ability tobe good at something d) ______________ : appear by coming out of something emerge or out from behind somethingBack

e) ______________ : make things of the same type all standardizehave the same basic features

submit f) ______________ : give or offer something for adecision to be made by others

exclusively g) ______________ : only

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Mini Text

Hiring Process1 At P&G we are proud that we develop talent almost exclusively from wit

hin. For this reason, our hiring process is very rigorous. 2 Throughout the process you’ll experience standardized assessment and an interviewing framework designed to identify your unique strengths and provide a comprehensive overview of your skills, experiences and abilities.Back

Mini Text1. APPLICATION You can search and apply for jobs at www.experience http://. 3 Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted regarding the next steps.

2. ASSESSMENT 4 P&G uses online assessments to measure skills and accomplishments that generally do not emerge from interviews. These assessments are critical as they help determine if it is equally beneficial for you to continue through the hiring process.Back

Mini Text3. INITIAL INTERVIEW We use behavioral interviews to get to know the real you. What have you accomplished so far? This is also your opportunity to find out all about us. 5 We believe two-way communication starts from day one, so ask away. 4. FINAL INTERVIEW In addition to more behavioral interviews, we’ll go into greater detail around your skills and capabilities. 6 Taking place either on campus or on-site at P&G, it’s also your opportunity to get a more in-depth understanding of our unique culture, and values.Back

Task 3Work with your neighbor and answer the following questions according to the Mini Text.

1. Which company is hiring people? P&G is hiring people.

2. Where can people find and apply for jobs in the company?People can find and apply for jobs on the P&G website. 3. Where does the P&G assessment take place? The assessment takes place online.

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4. How many interviews do the candidates face?The candidates face two interviews. 5. What kind of interview do the candidates face? The candidates face behavioral interviews.

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Task 4Fill in the blanks in the following summary of Text A with words given in the box.

interviewee predict performance traditional strengths challengesBack

Reading of Text A

Behavioral Interview