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Ex2 Match the verbs (1-7) to the nouns (a-g) .

1 to apply - G a) a candidate

2 to fill in - E b) a probationary period

3 to attend - F c) a psychometric test

4 to work - B d) a vacancy

5 to shortlist - A e) an application form

6 to advertise - D f) an i nt erview

7 to take - C g) for a job

EX3 Choose the correct verb-noun combinations from Exercise 2 to complete

the sentences.

1 A potential employer will often ask job seekers to fill in an application form in order to form a better idea of t hei r personality.

2 If the selection panel members consider that your application has sufficient merit, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.

3 Many companies would never shortlist candidates whose contact e-mail address is anything like 'coo I_dude 198 [e-mail]'.

4 The successful applicants will be required to work in a probationary period of six months, during which time their suitability for the post will be assessed.

5 Before you apply for a job , it is useful to know what kind of company or institution is offering the position, so do your homework!