Philip: So, how many applications did we get, Marcia?
Marcia: Well, overall we've got over 200!
Philip: That many?
Marcia: Yes, but most of which we can discard right away ... people who don't have the right experience, qualifications, that kind of thing.
Philip: Of course.
Marcia: ... and then we get the people who submit ten-page-long CVs, or CVs in comic book font, or green ink, or ... they attach a photo of themselves disco dancing, you know the kind of thing? So, I've whittled down the serious candidates to a shortlist of 12 people.
Philip: And we'll interview all of them?
Marcia: I think we should but, obviously, I'll let you have a look first.
Philip: Great. So, who have we got then?
Marcia: Well, I think we've got some pretty strong candidates. Two in particular.
Philip: They have the right kind of profile?
Marcia: I'd certainly say so. Strong educational background, experience in multinational sales, language skills ...
Philip: Good. I look forward to meeting them.
Marcia: So, I'd say we do the standard interview format.
Philip: Sure.
Marcia: A few general questions, then on to specifics.
Philip: Yes, exactly. I want to hear specific details of when they've solved problems.
Marcia: Yes, and then something about 'vision', as you put it.
Philip: Yes ... what do you think about a brief presentation?
Marcia: I think that's a good idea. We could ask them to give a short presentation on where they see the company going and how they see themselves taking us there.
Philip: Great! You know something? I'm really looking forward to this!
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Hello Kirk,
It's ok now. I am using a different browser. Thank you for your reply!)
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There is a statement in the Task: "All the potential candidates have all the basic requirements for the job." And the question is: True or fals?
I think the word "potential" is not the best, because Marcia discarded the most of applicant, who are not potential and she made a shortlist. There are 12 persons on the shortlist (if I understand well), I think they are the potential candidates. And if Marcia worked well, they have to have all basic requirements for the job. :)
I agree with you, Anibell.
Hello Anibell,
What you say makes sense to me, but since the way the exercise interprets the word 'potential' is also possible, I don't think we'll change it, at least for now. If it seems to confuse other users, then we'll reconsider. In any case, thank you for suggestion and keep up the good work – it sounds like you've understood this video very well!
All the best,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello Kirk!
Thank You for the answer and for the encouragement. :)
Anibell
Its funny to hear about long CV written in green by comicbook font :)
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Why this episode doesn't have an alternative video, i can only display the one "can't see video, click here".
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