Interviews

The employment interview is perhaps the most widely used selection technique. Job candidates are usually interviewed … at least one member … the HRM staff and … the person … whom they will be working. Candidates … higher-level jobs may also meet … a department head or vice president.

Interviews provide an opportunity … the applicant and the firm to learn more … each other. The candidate has a chance to find … more … the job and the people … whom he or she would be working.

(by (2), of, for (3), with (2), about (2), out)

Ex.9. These words are often confused:

power – strength

Complete these sentences using the correct form of one of the words above. Make sentences of your own to show that you understand the difference in their meaning.

1. The president has enormous … to make decisions.

2. I don’t have the … to move that table alone.

3. She has the … to help us with our problems.

4. We have the … to stop the deal at any time.

5. The illness has left her with very little ….

6. The British royal family has very little … these days.

7. She has a very … character.

8. He made a … speech asking the government to take measures.

9. As a manager, she has the … to hire employees.

10. We need someone who has the inner … to take on a difficult job.

Exercises in Comprehension

Ex.1. Answer the following question:

1. What is a job interview?

2. Who interviews the candidates?

3. What will the interviewers follow up after the interview?

4. What document is signed when the person has been officially appointed?

5. What does an employment contract agree?

6. What should an interviewee do in advance?

7. Have you applied for any jobs?

8. Have you been interviewed? How did it go?

9. What's the usual process for getting your first job in Ukraine?

Ex.2. Sum up what the text says about:

s interviewees and interviewers

s an employment contract

s job interviews

Grammar Revision