GET SMART BEFORE YOU START.- Session 2.- Job ads.
Caso práctico
Mark is phoning about a lorry driver job at a logistics. Listen to the conversation
Lisa: (telephone ringing)…..Hello, Job Offers, recruiting department, Lisa Butler speaking. How can I help you?
Mark: Hello, my name is Mark Tenants and I’m phoning to enquire about the requirements for a post.
Lisa: OK, can you tell me the reference number?
Mark: Yeah it’s 5417BT, B for basket and T for telephone.
Lisa: Yes, the permanent job for lorry driver at the logistics company. Well I have to ask you a few questions about your qualifications first. For example, are you skilled or unskilled?
Mark: I’m a semi-skilled worker. I have worked as a taxi driver for 10 years but at the moment I’m unemployed.
Lisa: Can you speak Spanish or German?
Mark: Yes, I can speak fluent Spanish but not German.
Lisa: Any other qualifications you would like to mention?
Mark: Well, yes, I’m computer-literate and I’m also good at figures. I started a degree on Maths at Hull University but I quit.
Lisa: Do you have a driving license?
Mark: Yes, sure and I can also drive lorries up to 36 tons.
Lisa: All right, so now I will read the job description: A company called Logiteam is looking for a lorry driver who speaks Spanish and German to take perishable goods to Germany. He must collect the goods in Almería, Spain and take them to Germany. The destination may vary.
A two year experience as a driver is required. They offer a £25.000 salary plus travelling expenses. If you are hired you must go through a health and safety seminar. And that’s all. If you think you meet the requirements of the company, please send your CV including: career goals, skills, qualifications, experience, interests and of course, personal details to hrdepartment@logiteam.co.uk.
Mark: I’m sorry I didn’t catch the email address, could you spell it, please?
Lisa: yeah of course, it’s hrdepartment@logiteam.co.uk.
Mark: Should I also fill in an application form?
Lisa: It’s not necessary but if you want you can find one in their website at www.logiteam.uk.co. You can attach it to your CV. Do you have any further questions?
Mark: No, that’s all. Thank you very much for your help. Bye.
Lisa: No problem. Bye
Think about it
Think about it
Complete Mark’s notes on his phone call to the recruiting department. You can listen again but do not look at the text.
Reference number:
Type of job:
Languages required:
Qualifications (Tick):
Further Qualifications:
Experience required (Tick):
Salary:
Send CV to:
Application form at:
