unit 8 employment

1、UNIT It is all one to me if a man comes from Sing Sing or Harvard . We hire a man, not his history. Henry Frod8 employmentUnit 8 employmentWarmer: comment on the quotesIt is all one to me if a man comes from Sing Sing or Harvard. We hire a man, not his history. Henry FrodSing Sing: a prison in New Y

2、orkUnit 8 employmentHRM The HR management module is a component covering many aspects from application to retirement. The system records basic demographic and address data, selection, training and development, capabilities and skills management, compensation planning records and other related activi

3、ties.Unit 8 employment recruiting training performance evaluation (time and attendance) benefits administration personnel adjustment HR management information system 招聘招聘培训培训业绩考核业绩考核福利管理福利管理人员调整人员调整HRMHuman Resource Management人力资源管理人力资源管理人力资源管理信息系统人力资源管理信息系统Unit 8 employmentImportant qualities of ap

4、plicants Professional skill (qualifications) Work experience Attitude toward work / professional dedication Team spirit Personality Innovation abilityUnit 8 employmentStarting up task A: which factors are important?age SexAppearanceexperience hobbies Intelligencepersonality ReferenceshandwritingQual

5、ifications astrological signcontacts and connections family background marital statussickness recordblood groupZodiac sign with supposed planetary influence on human affair. 星座Blood typea letter from a previous employer testifying to someones ability or reliability Unit 8 employmentReading: choosing

6、 the right candidate task ADo people change during their working lives?Fundamentally, people stay the same.They may learn things, and later in life forget them, but basic abilities such as language learning and numeracy（计算能力） change little.Unit 8 employmentReading: vocabulary notes1.Recruit: enroll

7、(someone) as a member or worker in an organization 2.Graduate: person who holds a university degree.3. panic: sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety 4. hypochondriacs: people who worry about their health without reason.5. absentee: person who is absent from work.Unit 8 employmentReading: vocabulary n

8、otes6. astonishing: surprise or impress greatly .7. deliver: provide (something promised or expected). 8. high-flyer: very successful person.9. Bear in mind: remember and take into account.10. decline: go down, diminish Unit 8 employmentReading: vocabulary notes11. esteem: respect and admiration 12.

9、 impulsiveness: acting without thinking.13. extrovert: an outgoing, socially confident person .14. extroverted: very active, lively, and friendly.15. acutely: very greatly.Unit 8 employmentReading: vocabulary notes16. fundamentals: the basics.17. crises: plural f crisis, a time of great difficulty,

10、danger or uncertainty.18. groomed: prepared for a special position or occasion.19. repackaged: presented in a different way.Unit 8 employmentReading: choosing the right candidates 1. What types of failures do companies experience, according to the article? People who panic; people with impressive qu

11、alifications who cant learn; hypochondriacs; unstable people; those who dont come up to expectations.2. What does a fine future behind them (line 31) mean? That some people had potential when they were employed- but never realised that potential.Unit 8 employmentReading: choosing the right candidate

12、s3. Do people change during their working lives?Fundamentally, they stay the same. They may learn things, and later in life forget them, but basic abilities - such as language learning and numeracy, change little.4. What advice does the article give to managers? Employers should select candidates fo

13、r what they are rather than for their “potential”.Unit 8 employmentReading: choosing the right candidates summary In this article about selecting people for jobs, the author, by mentioning several types of failures some companies experience in the beginning, suggests that recruiters should choose ca

14、ndidates for what they are or what they can do now rather than for their “potential”.Unit 8 employmentReading: choosing the right candidates task D Intelligence and abilityBright, clever, sharp, slow, astute More: forgetful, competent, resourceful, artful, gifted, intelligent.Unit 8 employmentReadin

15、g: choosing the right candidates task D Emotional stabilityCalm, easy-going, moody, neurotic, Quick-temperedMore: gloomy, sullen, sensitive, optimistic, passive, capricious, passionate, matureUnit 8 employmentReading: choosing the right candidates task D conscientiousnessReliable, hard-working, punc

16、tual, responsibleMore: enthusiastic, devoted, loyal, cooperative, spirited.Unit 8 employmentListening: recruitment interviewing task A (5.1)Vocabulary review:1. briefing 简报简报 summary2. nominations an official suggestion of someone as a candidate in an election or for a job. (选举、工作的) 提名 3. to map the

17、 business sector= to locate the sector4. commentator: industry experts, not journalists in the media 行业专家5. academics: university-based researchers and lecturesUnit 8 employment1. which of the following is the most important ?a)Qualificationsb)Characterc)Appearanced)Preparatione)enthusiasmListening:

18、 recruitment interviewing task A (5.1)Listen and answer the questions:2. What mistake did Alan make? He left his CV behindUnit 8 employment1.Find out about the joba) Ring up the Press Officer;b) Ring up the Marketing Department ;c) Get the latest press releases/ annual report .Listening: recruitment

19、 interviewing task B (5.1)Listen and complete the information:2.At the interviewa) compliment the interviewer on a success;b) show that youve taken an interest in it ;c) show enthusiasm for the job .3.Visit the companya) talk to the receptionists;b) get hold of the company newspaper ;c) pick up the

20、literature on the products youre involved withd) find out what the dress code is .4.CVa) make sure its easy to read;b) well-written ;c) be concise dont ramble .Unit 8 employment1. Its almost a ritual with me.2. I think more interestingly perhaps are what dont they like about the company3. Also, ask

21、them what their weaknesses are.4. And ask them what their strengths are.5. It gives you an in-depth feeling about their personality rather than just the straightforward qualifications that they have on their CV.6. Do they fit it?Listening: recruitment interviewing listening (5.2)Vocabulary review:Un

22、it 8 employmentListening: recruitment interviewing task C (5.2)Listen and answer the questions:1. What four questions does Alan usually ask candidates?What does the candidate like most about his present job?b) What does he like least?c) What are his weaknesses?d) What are his strengths? (Does he fit

23、 in?). Examples of likes and dislikes:a) likes: travelling; meeting new peopleb) dislikes: working weekendsUnit 8 employmentListening: recruitment interviewing task D (key)Word partnerships from the listening:1. press officer2. Marketing 3. press 4. report 5. company6. codedepartmentreleaseannualnew

24、spaperdressUnit 8 employmentDiscussion: personal appearance at workVocabulary notes:1. The sack: dismissal from employment. 2. Ex-: denoting a former state: ex-husband. 3. Stripe: strip or stripe of a contrasting color or material 4. Striped: marked or decorated with stripes 5. Conform to: comply wi

25、th rules, standards, or laws Unit 8 employmentDiscussion: personal appearance at workVocabulary notes:6. Dye: colour with dye 7. Undermine: Weaken, injure, destroy, or ruin (reputation, authority, belief, etc.) gradually8. Discipline: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavi

26、our.9. Corrupt: To destroy or subvert the honesty or integrity of; To ruin morally; pervert; To taint; contaminate; To cause to become rotten; spoil.Unit 8 employmentDiscussion: personal appearance at workVocabulary notes:10.Sign away: give up (ones rights, property, etc) by signing a document 11.Su

27、e sb. for: make a legal claim (against sb )12.Earrings: a piece of jewellery worn on the lobe or edge of the ear. 13.Tattoo: a design that is drawn on someones skin using needles to make little holes and filling them with coloured dye.Unit 8 employmentDiscussion: personal appearance at work task CMa

28、tching: Agrowinghumancompanyprofessionalgoodunfair BdismissalappearancenumberrightsdisciplineimpressionUnit 8 employmentDiscussion: personal appearance at work task DComplete these sentences with word partnerships:It is important to make a .at an interview by dressing appropriately.In a case of , an

29、 employee may sue a company to get their job back or to receive financial compensation.A of firms realise that their employees appearance is important. Therefore, many companies are introducing dress codes for their staff.good impressionunfair dismissalgrowing numberUnit 8 employmentDiscussion: pers

30、onal appearance at work task DComplete these sentences with word partnerships:If a management allows staff to be absent from work without reason, this will affect .When dealing with customers directly, it is important to have a . .Some people say that being able to go on strike and having a minimum

31、wage are basic company disciplineprofessional appearancehuman rightsUnit 8 employmentLanguage review: questions task A (key) Who sacked Mr. Nishiura? What did Mr. Nishiura do? What did Mr. Yamago do? Who dyed his hair brown? Why did Mr. Yamago sack Mr. Nishiura?Unit 8 employmentwho / which / what /

32、whose （疑问代词）（疑问代词） 作主语 + v. Who applied for the job? Which is better? What / Whose is this? 作宾语及表语 (借助助动词、Be动词、情态动词) Who are you talking with? What did you have for breakfast? Which do you like?Language review: questionsUnit 8 employmentwhen / where / how/why （疑问副词）（疑问副词） 借助助动词、Be动词、情态动词 When did yo

33、u get up this morning? Where have you been these days? How can I find her?/ How did it come? Why were you late?/ Why cant I do this?Language review: questions Unit 8 employment疑问句疑问句委婉提问委婉提问 Imperative sentence（祈使句） Give me a book. Using interrogatives and auxiliary verbs （使用疑问词、助动词、情态动词发问） Where is

34、 the post office? / Do you like her? / Can you do this? Use modal verbs （借助情态动词的宾语从句） Could you tell me where the post office is? Other means Id like to know . Would you mind ? Could you please ? I wonder if ?Language review: questions Unit 8 employmentLanguage review: questions task B (key) 1 What

35、are your strengths? a) Could you tell me what your strengths are? b) Could you tell me what your strengths?2 What would your colleagues say about you? a) Id like to know what your colleagues say about you. b) Id like to know what your colleagues would say about you.3 How have you changed in the last

36、 five years? a) Could you tell me how you have changed in the last five years? b) Could you tell me how you changed in the last five years?arecorrectcorrectwouldhavecorrectUnit 8 employmentLanguage review: questions task C (key)1. Their age. Could you tell me your age? Could you tell me how old you

37、are? Could you tell me what age you are? Could you tell me what your age is?2. Their current salary. Could you tell me how much you current earn? Could you tell me what your current salary is?Unit 8 employmentLanguage review: questions task C (key) 3. The reasons for leaving their last job. Could yo

38、u tell me about your reasons for leaving your last job? Could you tell me why you left your last job?4. Their weaknesses. Could you tell me about your weaknesses? Could you tell me what your weaknesses are?Unit 8 employmentSkills: managing meetings listening 5.3 1. Hes just finished his probationary

39、 period.2. How do you feel about offering his a full time contract?3. I didnt mean to butt in4. Im not sure thats relevant.5. What about his actual work?6. Lets go over what weve what weve agreed.Vocabulary review:Unit 8 employmentSkills: managing meetings task A (listening 5.3 )Right, can we start

40、please?How do you feel about?Could you let her finish, please?Im not sure thats relevant.I think we should move on now.I think we should discuss this a bit more.OK, lets go over what weve agreed.Unit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms vocabulary review1. Income group2. Gymnasium3. Aerobics studio4. S

41、olarium5. Sun decks6. Personalised7. exploitVocabulary from background:8. Liaise with9. Track record10. Flair for11. Judo12. Positive reference13. Aptitude test14. DecorationsUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms vocabulary review15. Disc jockey16. Quick-tempered17. A variety of18. Numerate19. Dete

42、rmined20. Assertive21. Average scoreVocabulary from the background:22. BSc23. Champion24. Olympic Games25. Presenter26. Cable TV channel27. Exceptional28. Sense of humorUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms vocabulary review29. All walks of life30. Attendance record31. Now and then32. Family celebr

43、ation33. Christening34. Look into the future35. Achieve that objectiveVocabulary from the interview extracts:36. Managerial skills37. Develop a project38. Make a success of39. Follow that up40. Forget about it41. Jealous42. Administrative assistantUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the can

44、didatesMajor strengths:1. confident2. good track records4. talented5. positive referenceCandidate 1- Guido passerelli (information from the file card)Major weaknesses:1. Not highly educatedUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. Good communication skills;2. Full

45、 of new ideas;3. Ambitious;4. confidentCandidate 1- Guido passerelli (information from the extract)Major weaknesses:1. Impatient;2. Expect too much of people who work for himUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. Well-educated; Good education background2. Relev

46、ant experience;3. Good track record;4. Determined;Candidate 2- David Chen (information from the file card)Major weaknesses:1. Rather shy in communicatin;Unit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. A good combination of business and sports;2. A good command of chines

47、e;Candidate 2- David Chen (information from the extract)Major weaknesses:1. Dont liking arguments with peopleUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. Relevant experience;2. Good track record;3. Sociable4. Enthusiastic5. With many good ideas6. competentCandidate 3

48、- Goria Daniels (information from the file card)Major weaknesses:1. Over-confientUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. Good communicatior;2. Love all sports;3. dedicated;Candidate 3- Goria Daniels (information from the extract)Major weaknesses:1. Very competit

49、iveUnit 8 employmentCase study: Slim Gyms about the candidatesMajor strengths:1. creativity;2. Good at Diet;3. assertiveCandidate 4- Martine Lemaire (information from the file card)Major weaknesses:1. Lower score in Aptitude test (when compared to the other three)2. Health broke down because of stressUnit 8 employmentCase