Hi everyone!
This video is a short collection of interviews with HR managers who tell us about the qualities they look for in a candidate. I propose completing these sentences (listening for specific information).
I'm not going to make this one too difficult: I'll transcribe the sentences as they are uttered, with gaps. Do take a look at useful vocabulary before listening, as it helps comprehension more than you may think. Use the dictionary widget on your right.
traits
to make x out of y : to turn y into x. For example, "to make a drama out of the situation" means to turn the situation into a drama, that is, to exaggerate it. What is the use of this expression in the video and what does it mean?
to figure out a solution
Go for it!
As usual, any questions will be answered in the comments section, and key here. You're welcome!
1. I'm looking for proven track record; I'm looking for a proven ability to _________ and execute.
2. I'm always looking for people that are _________ learning and developing so that they can make a career out of this _________ a single job.
3. An aptitude to do any type of job, as employers aren't necessarily looking to lock somebody into _________ .
4. Traits to me are almost more important than skills. And you're looking for someone who can be a leader, that can be responsible, who can understand the task and get them _________ . But also someone who, who is obviously intelligent and hardworking and that is, those traits are more important than any _________ you can show me.
5. I'm looking for someone who is _________ , who has a desire to help others, someone who has an active _________ communication and complex thinking skills.
6. You have to be able to communicate well and work well with other people, because it's going to _________ all those problem-solving minds _________ to really be able to figure out the solution for the business.
This video is a short collection of interviews with HR managers who tell us about the qualities they look for in a candidate. I propose completing these sentences (listening for specific information).
I'm not going to make this one too difficult: I'll transcribe the sentences as they are uttered, with gaps. Do take a look at useful vocabulary before listening, as it helps comprehension more than you may think. Use the dictionary widget on your right.
traits
to make x out of y : to turn y into x. For example, "to make a drama out of the situation" means to turn the situation into a drama, that is, to exaggerate it. What is the use of this expression in the video and what does it mean?
to figure out a solution
Go for it!
As usual, any questions will be answered in the comments section, and key here. You're welcome!
1. I'm looking for proven track record; I'm looking for a proven ability to _________ and execute.
2. I'm always looking for people that are _________ learning and developing so that they can make a career out of this _________ a single job.
3. An aptitude to do any type of job, as employers aren't necessarily looking to lock somebody into _________ .
4. Traits to me are almost more important than skills. And you're looking for someone who can be a leader, that can be responsible, who can understand the task and get them _________ . But also someone who, who is obviously intelligent and hardworking and that is, those traits are more important than any _________ you can show me.
5. I'm looking for someone who is _________ , who has a desire to help others, someone who has an active _________ communication and complex thinking skills.
6. You have to be able to communicate well and work well with other people, because it's going to _________ all those problem-solving minds _________ to really be able to figure out the solution for the business.
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