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In groups, discuss the following.
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1. Do you think it is fair to ask killer questions?
2. Do you think hypothetical questions are useful?
3. How do you react under pressure?
A) In pairs, look at the following job advertisements. You are going to interview a candidate for one of these vacancies. Swap your CVs and letters of application with another pair and prepare questions you would like to ask each of them.
B) When you have prepared the questions, interview one of the students whose CV you have read. After the interview, discuss the candidate with your partner. Would you employ him / her? Why? Why not?
Case Study
Background
SLIM GYMS owns and operates six health and leisure clubs in Manhattan. The clubs appeals mainly to people aged 20-40, All the clubs have a gymnasium, with the latest equipment, an aerobics studio, a swimming pool, sun decks, a cafe, bar and clubroom. Three of the clubs are located in areas where large numbers of Spanish, Chinese and Italians live.
In recent months, Slim Gyms' profits have fallen sharply. Many members have not renewed their memberships and the club has been unable to attract a sufficient number of new members. Slim Gyms recently advertised for a General Manager. His/Her main task is to boost sales at the clubs and increase profits.
Task
You are directors of Slim Gyms. Study the file cards on the four short-listed candidates on the opposite page. Hold a meeting to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each person. Try to agree on who seems to be the best candidate for the job.
Then listen to the interview extracts with each of the candidates and come to a final decision on who should get the job: Guido Passerelli, Martine Lemaire, David Chen, Gloria Daniels.
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