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Adaptable / Ambitious / Authoritative / Enthusiastic / Methodical / Reliable
Adaptable / Ambitious / Authoritative / Enthusiastic / Methodical / Reliable
1 Complete the text with the missing words. The beginning of each word is given.
The recruitment process usually begins when the employer advertises a (1) vacany or a new post –
sometimes both inside and outside the company. Once they have received all the (2) applications forms,
they study and discuss them in order to select those which meet their requirements. Next, they will
assemble an interview (3) panel and call the few candidates they have (4) shortlist to an interview. The
employer will also need to check (5) references either before or after the interviewing stage. Finally, the
employer will make a job (6) offer to the successful candidate, who then starts work, sometimes after a
(7) probationary period of three or six months. In many companies, the new recruit will attend induction
sessions or be given a mentor who is responsible for (8) training new staff. After that, the recruit can be
offered a (9) permanent post.
2 Choose the correct words from the box to complete the definitions.
adaptable / ambitious / authoritative / enthusiastic / methodical / reliable
10 An authoritative person behaves or speaks in a confident way that makes people respect
and obey them.
13 If you are enthusiastic, you feel or show a lot of interest and excitement about things.
15 If you are ambitious, you are determined to be very successful in your career.
22 Attach the references they requested – don’t forget, will you? (remember)
I didn’t expect to take/expect to have to take/ expect have taken a psychometric test.
A: Well, first of all, am I still in time to apply? I was away for almost a week and I only saw the advert
this morning. So, I was thinking, maybe I’ve missed the deadline…
B: No, (28) don’t worry, you’re not too late. In fact, the closing date for application is this Friday, but
you can complete the application form online.
A: That’s great. I’ll complete it right away and e-mail it to you later today.
A: That sounds good. Well, (30) / I think that’s all I needed to know. Thank you very much for your
help.
A: Thank you.