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
- What a horrible [interview] ! I had to talk with three different managers, and they asked me really difficult questions.
- The Human Resources Department handles the overall process of [recruitment] at our firm, including interviews, selection, and eventual hiring of employees.
- I heard that there is an [opening] for an office manager at Motorola – I am thinking about applying for it.
- 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.
- My firm is looking for a new executive secretary, and we want [to hire] him or her as quickly as possible.
- Some people consider [headhunting] just a polite term for stealing another firm's best employees, such as top managers and executives.
- 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.
- We just had [to fire] our office manager because he was always coming to work late.
- All [applications] for the position of Marketing Manager must be received by August 18th.
- When I recruit someone, I try to consider their entire [background] , including their qualifications, past job experience, and their education.