Text 2. Recruitment procedure

The process of finding people for a particular job is recruitment or hiring. Someone who has been recruited is a recruit, or a hire. The company employs or hires them; they join the company. A company may recruit employees directly or use outside recruiters, recruitment agencies or employment agencies. Outside specialist called headhunters may be called on to headhunt people for very important jobs, persuading them to leave the organizations they already work for. This process is called headhunting.

One of the most widely used methods of recruitment is job advertising. Job ads are placed in daily newspapers and in trade and professional publications, or on radio and television. Such ads describe the job opening and the recruitments or qualifications needed for this position. Research shows that the effectiveness of advertising is limited.

Both state and private employment agencies can be helpful in recruiting new employees. State employment agencies register unemployed persons so they could get unemployment compensation and help them find the job. Private employment agencies are sometimes called “headhunters”. They charge fee for their services and concentrate on executive recruiting. One of the fasters-growing areas of recruiting is the use of temporary help hired through employment agencies for period of time specified by the business which need temporary employees.

Many organizations involve their employees in the recruiting process. They can refer an employee to hire. The drawback to the use of employee referrals is that people have a tendency to refer only close friends and relatives.

Walk-ins/ write-ins are also a source of qualified recruits. People can come or write to an organization with a positive corporate image.

Recruiting on college and university campuses is a common practice of both private and public organizations. Usually, organizations send one or more recruiters to the campus for initial interviews. Before conducting interviews applicants’ resumes are reviewed.

In most large- and middle-sized organizations, the human resource department is responsible for recruiting. These departments usually have employment office with the personnel who handle the recruitment activities. The role of its employees is important. They must have communication and interpersonal skills to do their job effectively.

Active vocabulary:

1. “headhunters” - «охотники за головами» 2. Charge fee – назначать плату 3. Temporary - временный 4. To refer - рекомендовать 5. Drawback - недостаток

6. Referral - рекомендация 7. Walk-ins – визиты в компанию 8. Write-ins – письменные обращения 9. Campus –кампус (территория колледжа или университета) 10. To handle activities – заниматься деятельностью

Task I. Give the English equivalents:

1. Вакансия

2. Требования и квалификация, необходимые для должности

3. Регистрируют безработных

4. Пособие по безработице

5. Подбор управляющих кадров

6. Быстро растущие сферы

7. Привлекают своих работников

8. Корпоративный имидж

9. Навыки межличностного общения

Task II. Find the meaning for each word or word-combination:

1. Job ad 2. Headhunter 3. Referral 4. Walk – in 5. Write – in 6. Job posting bidding 7. Campus recruiting

a. A recommendation given to an applicant by a former employer or somebody who knows him well; b. An applicant comes to an organization or a company himself to know about possible vacancies; c. a person whose work is recruiting new employees; d. an applicant writes to an organization or company to know about possible vacancies; e. an advertisement placed in mass media describing the job opening and the requirements for this position; f. the recruitment activities of employers on college and university campuses; g. a method of informing employees of job vacancies by posting a notice in central locations and giving a specified period to apply for the job.

Task III. Finish the sentences:

1. Job advertising is ……

2. Job ads describe …..

3. Unemployed persons can get …..

4. “Headhunters” concentrate on …..

5. Temporary employees are hired for …..

6. Employees usually refer only …..

7. Recruiters come to college and university campuses for ….

8. Applicants’ resumes are reviewed before ….

9. Employment offices have the personnel who ….

10. Employees of employment offices must have ….

Task IV. Summarize the text using the questions:

1. Where are the job ads placed?

2. What do they describe?

3. Is job advertising effective?

4. What is the role of state employment agencies?

5. Are the services of private employment agencies free or paid?

6. What areas of recruiting are they concentrate on?

7. How can organization’s employees help in recruiting process?

8. When can walk-ins/ write – ins be effective way of recruiting?

9. What is the role of the human resource department?

Task I. Answer the questions:

1. What does the head of recruitment talk about the selection process?

2. What methods does the company use to recruit people?

3. Is it important to pay attention to experience and educational qualifications of an applicant?

4. Why does the company invite candidates to a group discussion?

5. Is it necessary to have references in order to get a job?

6. Do they appoint the wrong person if they don’t find the right one?

Task II. Read the dialogue and study new word after the dialogue:

Task III. Read the job advertisement and answer the questions:

Position vacant

ACCOUNTANT

An experienced accountant is required to a well- known company.

Perfect knowledge of accounting, computer skills and ability to work hard essential.

Duties include making all kinds of financial reports and balances, analyzing accounting

records, evaluating the financial position of the company.

Reasonable starting salary. Good promotion prospects.

Apply giving full details to Benton& Bowels, 84 Pond Lane,

Gilford, surrey or ring 0772 867 8967.

1. What vacancy is offered?

2. Who is the employer?

3. What are the essential requirements?

4. What are the duties?

5. What conditions are provided by an employer?

6. Would you apply for such a vacancy? Why?

Task IV. Fill in the blanks with the following words:

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