RECRUITING TALENT
What are the specificities of recruiting in our modern era ?
INTRODUCTION
1. Say whether these statements refer to ad A, ad B, or both. a. The company has several positions to fill. b. The candidate needs to know how to use Microsoft Office. c. The candidate must be autonomous. d. The company requires references from the candidate's earlier employers. e. The candidate will send his/her application by email. f. The candidate must be proficient in certain languages. g. This company requires several years' experience in the job. h. The candidate needs to be properly qualified.
2. Complete the following sentences with the words from the ads above. a. To apply, send your __________________ and covering letter to the following address. b. You must be __________________ in English and German. c. We are __________________ for an experienced engineer. d. We are seeking candidates to fill several job __________________ in our company. e. You need to have an accounting __________________ from a recognised institution.
3. Fill in the chart below with the different steps of the selection process in the right order. Interviewing candidates – making a job offer – advertising the job – making a shortlist of candidates – reviewing Cvs – testing the candidates' skills – checking references.
4. Match the interview questions with their answers.
5. Complete these extracts from job ads using the following words. team closely opportunities dynamic skills previous graduate a. We are seeking a young __________________ professional to joining our marketing team. b. You must have a positive attitude, strong creative __________________, and an ability to work well in a __________________. c. There are excellent __________________ for promotion within the department. d. We are looking for a __________________ to join our company. e. You will work __________________ with the Chief Strategy Officer to help create and develop new products. f. You must have __________________ work experience in a similar position.
6. Match the verb with the noun.
I. WHAT RECRUITERS ARE LOOKING FOR a. Soft skills
Read the text and do the activities.
Oral expression: → Which solution do you think is better: Koru or Pymetrics? Justify your answer. I think … is better because… → Would you like to be evaluated with this type of assessment? Why or why not? Yes, I wouldn't mind being evaluated with ... because ... No, I would definitely not like to be evaluated with ... because ...
I. WHAT RECRUITERS ARE LOOKING FOR b. Skills to be an accountant
Vidéo: Skills needed for accounting job, Edspira, Youtube, 2023 → Watch the video and fill in the table the ten skills presented by the professor. Add as many details as you can.
Oral expression: → Choose 2 items from each category (soft skills, hard skills, strengths, weaknesses) which could apply to you and your way of working. → Choose 1 additional item from each category that represents something you still need to improve or work on. → Present yourself. Explain who you are using the items you selected and give examples or situations to show how you use these skills. Then explain what you still need to improve and why.
II. JOB INTERVIEWS a. Job interview tips
1st text we studied this year: “How To Stand Out And Win The Job Interview”. → Do you remember any tips to succeed in a job interview?
Video: How to prepare for a job interview, Utrecht University, 2018 → Fill in the blanks with what you hear in the video.
One of the most important parts of the job application, is the _____________________. In this video, you’ll learn what you can expect from an interview and get useful _____________________ to help you prepare better. The job interview starts right at the first impression. Imagine you have arrived on time and you’re ready to _____________________ your new employer. How do you do this? Research shows that _____________________, _____________________ and giving a firm _____________________ are crucial for a good first impression. For example, people with a strong handshake are generally better appraised. During the interview your __________________________________________ remains very important. Examples are an __________________________________________ and making eye contact with each person in the room. The following three topics are almost always discussed during the job interview. One, _____________________. By asking questions about your _____________________ and experience, the employer tries to get a clear image of you. What have you done in your life? Why? What kind of person are you and what _____________________ do you have?
Two, _____________________. The employer will also ask questions about your motivation. Why do you want to work with this organisation? Why does this _____________________ appeal to you? It is important that you have a thoughtful _____________________ to these questions. Your motivation also becomes apparent from the _____________________ that you have of the company and its activities. Three, _____________________. The employer wants to know if you have the _____________________ and personal _____________________ that are needed for the job. You demonstrate these by using the STAR-method. The employer also evaluates during the conversation whether he or she will work well with with and whether you’ll __________________________________________. An employer will be more likely to select you when there’s a __________________________________________. One way to achieve this is by giving short and powerful _____________________. The interviewer can then ask __________________________________________ when necessary. Try to engage in conversation with all the interview attendants by asking them questions during or at the end of the conversation.
Grammaire: Les questions
Expression écrite :→ For the particular job you are assigned, prepare a job summary on Canva: - describe the position (main misssions and responsibilities) - list the skills, qualities and qualifications you expect from candidates - indicate the salary range and possible advantages (benefits, schedule etc …) - add any other relevant information for applicants → Prepare 10 interview questions you will ask your candidates. Include different types of questions: - general background questions - skills-based questions - behavioral questions - motivation questions → You must also be prepared to answer any questions from the candidate.
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RECRUITING TALENT
What are the specificities of recruiting in our modern era ?
INTRODUCTION
1. Say whether these statements refer to ad A, ad B, or both. a. The company has several positions to fill. b. The candidate needs to know how to use Microsoft Office. c. The candidate must be autonomous. d. The company requires references from the candidate's earlier employers. e. The candidate will send his/her application by email. f. The candidate must be proficient in certain languages. g. This company requires several years' experience in the job. h. The candidate needs to be properly qualified.
2. Complete the following sentences with the words from the ads above. a. To apply, send your __________________ and covering letter to the following address. b. You must be __________________ in English and German. c. We are __________________ for an experienced engineer. d. We are seeking candidates to fill several job __________________ in our company. e. You need to have an accounting __________________ from a recognised institution.
3. Fill in the chart below with the different steps of the selection process in the right order. Interviewing candidates – making a job offer – advertising the job – making a shortlist of candidates – reviewing Cvs – testing the candidates' skills – checking references.
4. Match the interview questions with their answers.
5. Complete these extracts from job ads using the following words. team closely opportunities dynamic skills previous graduate a. We are seeking a young __________________ professional to joining our marketing team. b. You must have a positive attitude, strong creative __________________, and an ability to work well in a __________________. c. There are excellent __________________ for promotion within the department. d. We are looking for a __________________ to join our company. e. You will work __________________ with the Chief Strategy Officer to help create and develop new products. f. You must have __________________ work experience in a similar position.
6. Match the verb with the noun.
I. WHAT RECRUITERS ARE LOOKING FOR a. Soft skills
Read the text and do the activities.
Oral expression: → Which solution do you think is better: Koru or Pymetrics? Justify your answer. I think … is better because… → Would you like to be evaluated with this type of assessment? Why or why not? Yes, I wouldn't mind being evaluated with ... because ... No, I would definitely not like to be evaluated with ... because ...
I. WHAT RECRUITERS ARE LOOKING FOR b. Skills to be an accountant
Vidéo: Skills needed for accounting job, Edspira, Youtube, 2023 → Watch the video and fill in the table the ten skills presented by the professor. Add as many details as you can.
Oral expression: → Choose 2 items from each category (soft skills, hard skills, strengths, weaknesses) which could apply to you and your way of working. → Choose 1 additional item from each category that represents something you still need to improve or work on. → Present yourself. Explain who you are using the items you selected and give examples or situations to show how you use these skills. Then explain what you still need to improve and why.
II. JOB INTERVIEWS a. Job interview tips
1st text we studied this year: “How To Stand Out And Win The Job Interview”. → Do you remember any tips to succeed in a job interview?
Video: How to prepare for a job interview, Utrecht University, 2018 → Fill in the blanks with what you hear in the video.
One of the most important parts of the job application, is the _____________________. In this video, you’ll learn what you can expect from an interview and get useful _____________________ to help you prepare better. The job interview starts right at the first impression. Imagine you have arrived on time and you’re ready to _____________________ your new employer. How do you do this? Research shows that _____________________, _____________________ and giving a firm _____________________ are crucial for a good first impression. For example, people with a strong handshake are generally better appraised. During the interview your __________________________________________ remains very important. Examples are an __________________________________________ and making eye contact with each person in the room. The following three topics are almost always discussed during the job interview. One, _____________________. By asking questions about your _____________________ and experience, the employer tries to get a clear image of you. What have you done in your life? Why? What kind of person are you and what _____________________ do you have?
Two, _____________________. The employer will also ask questions about your motivation. Why do you want to work with this organisation? Why does this _____________________ appeal to you? It is important that you have a thoughtful _____________________ to these questions. Your motivation also becomes apparent from the _____________________ that you have of the company and its activities. Three, _____________________. The employer wants to know if you have the _____________________ and personal _____________________ that are needed for the job. You demonstrate these by using the STAR-method. The employer also evaluates during the conversation whether he or she will work well with with and whether you’ll __________________________________________. An employer will be more likely to select you when there’s a __________________________________________. One way to achieve this is by giving short and powerful _____________________. The interviewer can then ask __________________________________________ when necessary. Try to engage in conversation with all the interview attendants by asking them questions during or at the end of the conversation.
Grammaire: Les questions
Expression écrite :→ For the particular job you are assigned, prepare a job summary on Canva: - describe the position (main misssions and responsibilities) - list the skills, qualities and qualifications you expect from candidates - indicate the salary range and possible advantages (benefits, schedule etc …) - add any other relevant information for applicants → Prepare 10 interview questions you will ask your candidates. Include different types of questions: - general background questions - skills-based questions - behavioral questions - motivation questions → You must also be prepared to answer any questions from the candidate.