Answer Key

Vocabulary test

Drag & drop: Fill in the missing expression. Use the following words and phrases:
  • recruitment
  • to fire
  • headhunting
  • to hire
  • interview
  • applications
  • candidates
  • background
  • references
  • opening
  1. What a horrible  [interview] ! I had to talk with three different managers, and they asked me really difficult questions.
  2. The Human Resources Department handles the overall process of  [recruitment] at our firm, including interviews, selection, and eventual hiring of employees.
  3. I heard that there is an  [opening] for an office manager at Motorola – I am thinking about applying for it.
  4. Along with your CV, please provide us with two  [references] from past employers, so we can get an idea of how you have performed in previous jobs.
  5. My firm is looking for a new executive secretary, and we want  [to hire] him or her as quickly as possible.
  6. Some people consider  [headhunting] just a polite term for stealing another firm's best employees, such as top managers and executives.
  7. We have narrowed our choices down to just four  [candidates] for the position, but we are having trouble deciding who is best for the job.
  8. We just had  [to fire] our office manager because he was always coming to work late.
  9. All  [applications] for the position of Marketing Manager must be received by August 18th.
  10. When I recruit someone, I try to consider their entire  [background] , including their qualifications, past job experience, and their education.