Question

Complete the text with the words from the box. 1Position, an interview, covering letter, apply for,a recruitment agency, CV, applicationWhen a company needs to recruit or employ, new people, it may deckle to advertise the job or (1) position in the “NEED HELP”section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then (2) _____ the job by sending in a letter of application or (3) ______ (US coverletter) and a curriculum vitae or (4) _______ (in US — resume) containing details of their education and experience.A company may also ask candidates to complete an (5) ______form. The company’s Human Resources department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend (6) ________. Another way for a company to hire is by using the services of (7) _____ (in US —search firm), which provides a list of suitable candidates.

Answer 1

2 apply for
3 covering letter
4 CV
5 application
6 an interview
7 a recruitment agency

Answer 2

When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or (1) position in the “NEED HELP” section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then (2) apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or (3) covering letter (US cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or (4) CV (in the US — resume) containing details of their education and experience. A company may also ask candidates to complete an (5) application form. The company’s Human Resources department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend (6) an interview. Another way for a company to hire is by using the services of (7) a recruitment agency (in the US — search firm), which provides a list of suitable candidates.