SCENARIO
SITUATION VACANT
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3.4
SITUATION
1
Read the situation below. Do you think you would
like this sort of work experience?
Jade Gyms is a famous American health club chain. It
is opening a number of branches in London. The club
is about to invite applications for some internships.
These are aimed at students and recent graduates and
will be both challenging and rewarding.
At the moment, the senior managers are discussing the
advert for the positions and are considering what skills
and personal qualities the successful people should have.
2
List the skills and personal qualities you think the
ideal candidates should have.
3
a
3.5
Listen to two senior managers from Jade
Gyms, Harry and Martin. Which skills and qualities do
they say are important?
3
b
Compare the skills/qualities they have chosen with
the ones you discussed in Exercise 2. Are any the same?
KEY LANGUAGE
ASKING QUESTIONS, GIVING ANSWERS
During interviews, framing expressions can be very helpful.
Framing expressions for questions help to show another
question is coming. Framing expressions before answers
help to avoid silence and give candidates time to think.
4
a
3.6
Listen and complete the extracts from the
interviewer at a job interview.
1
Now, looking at your CV. I
what you feel you learnt in your last placement?
2
I’m also
your reasons for applying to
our company.
3
Now,
all our
candidates. What are your strong points?
4
OK. Thank you. A
your computer
skills. What software are you familiar with?
5
Right, thank you. Moving on.
what you think the growth areas in the leisure
industry are?
6
OK.
question. Where do you think
you’ll be in five years’ time?
