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Transcript
Philip: You what? What do you mean? You've lost the DollarMart contract? Oh, Brian, tell me you're joking! That's our biggest contract and you've lost it! OK ... OK ... yes, I know you've had some personal problems recently. Yes, sure ... yes, I know our competitors have improved their offer, but really, Brian, these are just excuses. Oh, Brian, come on – you failed to meet agreed targets for the entire last quarter. We talked about this in your last performance review and I told you then it had to improve, and to be quite honest – it hasn't. Losing the DollarMart contract is the last straw. No, I'm sorry, Brian, that's it. That's your last chance. I'm going to have to let you go. Let you go. Yes, that's what it means, Brian. You're fired.
Hi, Jess. Can you put me through to Marcia in HR, please? Thank you.
Hi, Marcia. It's Philip here. Listen, I've had to let Brian go. He lost us the DollarMart account. Yeah, but it had been going on for a while, and he just wasn't pulling his weight any more. He'd been warned. His last performance review was really bad. He knew it was coming. So, we'll be looking for someone new and we'll need to decide on who that is.
Who are we looking for? Good question. I was hoping you might be able to help me with that! Here's what I'm thinking and let me know if you agree. Well, obviously, they'll need to have a first degree. Doesn't matter what subject. And then a master's or an MBA, I'd say.
Experience? At least five years' relevant experience in an international company. I want somebody with a proven track record. Oh, they have to be a team player – Brian never was – so strong interpersonal skills. Oh, and I want someone with vision ... yes, 'vision'! Well, I know it’s difficult to define. What I mean is, someone who knows we're in a rapidly changing market, and they can use it to our advantage.
Experience with online sales, perhaps but ... yes, I'd be interested in that. Oh, language skills. I can't emphasise that enough. Not necessarily a native speaker, but they must be very good at English. And another language as well – Spanish, or Mandarin is best.
Does that sound OK to you? Great. OK, can you get an ad out on the website as soon as possible? Oh, and the trade press as well. OK, great. Thanks, Marcia. I want a new sales director by the end of the month. Bye!
last time I'm applied to job last year in November. My skills are bechelore economy degree, well organisation skills, good in logistic jobs, comunicative person, leader skills, precise and responsible person.
The last time I applied for a job has been today in the morning. I am going to start to work next moth and I am looking for a not very stressful job in the meantime.
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Hello yanli
I'd suggest you try viewing this page on our site that is optimised for China: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/zh-hans/business-english/youre-hired/episode-01
If that doesn't work, could you please let us know what browser version you are using?
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Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello UCB,
I'm sorry to hear that you can't see the video. If you are in China, that is the best link that I have for you, but it's also always a good idea to update your browser if you can, to try different browsers on your computer or device, and even to try using a different computer or device to see if the videos play there.
If you can give me some more details, such as your location and your browser version, I'll see if I can think of anything else, but please do try the things I suggested first.
All the best
Kirk
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Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello mohit75236
The video appears to be working -- I am able to see it. If it's still not working for you, I'd suggest you try using a different web browser, or to update your web browser if that is possible. If that doesn't work, I'd suggest trying to view the video on a different device.
If none of that works, please let us know what browser version you're using and we'll see if we can help you more.
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Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi MAYHOW,
Welcome to LearnEnglish!
Have you explored our front page yet? You can find it here:
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You'll see links to checking your level and to our Getting Started page, which should be just what you're looking for!
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