1、Module 6 RecruitmentBEC VantageObjectives Listening To get the main idea of the listening materials Speaking To discuss about the business topic: Recruitment Reading To get the main idea and the specific information To understand the cohesion and coherence in the text Writing To learn the business e
2、mail writing techniques Words about recruitment and usage of passivesOverview Business Topic: Recruitment Reading Employment news Listening Employment case studies Speaking Employment issues Business Skills: Emailing Reading Clicking the habit Internal communication and emails Writing Writing an ema
3、ilEmployment newsEmployment case studiesEmployment issuesClicking the habitInternal communication and emailsWriting an emailEmailingBusiness Topic:Recruitment (Lead-in Part) Group work Discuss and find out if you have experienced any of the listed points (P. 56/1) Vocabulary preparation Put the verb
4、s for talking about hiring and firing in the table (P. 57/4)Group workVocabulary preparationReferenceReferenceGroup work Who has experienced any of the listed pointsHas had a part-time jobHas had more than three jobsHas only spent one week in a jobHas lost a jobHas had the same job twiceHas taken re
5、dundancy (接受裁退)Vocabulary PreparationPut these verbs for talking about hiring and firing in the tablehire recruit give notice dismiss walk out(罢工) sack fire lay off resign take voluntary redundancy(自愿接受裁退) employ take someone on(录用某人) make redundantgive a jobtake someones job awayleave a jobtake som
6、eone on,hire,recruit,employdismiss,sack,fire, lay off,make redundantgive notice, walk out,resign,take voluntary redundancyVocabulary Preparation arrange an interview 安排会面 voicemail 语音信箱 automated message 自动信息 win lottery 中彩票，中奖 car plant 汽车制造厂 pay off 还清欠债，取得成功 mortgage 抵押，按揭 cutback 消减，减少 disciplin
7、ary procedures 惩戒程序，纪律程序 carry out 执行，实行Reading : Employment News What is the main idea of each news story? Get the specific information (P.56/2) Which person has stopped working? has started working? doesnt need to work? has lost a job? didnt speak to their employer face-to-face? Discuss with your
8、partner (P.56/3) Do you think Katy Tanners employer acted correctly? Would you do the same as Harry Lane?A CBCAA BReferenceEmployment News Direction Put students into groups of three with a letter each: A, B, C. Each student reads the text with their letter and then close their book. They then summa
9、rize the news story they have read to the two other people in their group. Set students a time limit of about three minutes to read all the texts and answer questions 1-5. Ask students to discuss the two questions about Text A and Text C in pairs and then report their conclusions back to the rest of
10、 the class. Vocabulary and Expressions for Reference should not have 本不该 without proper procedure 没有正确的程序 without pre-warning 没有预先警告 If I were him, I would not have 如果我是他，我不会 early retirement 提早退休 good for ones health对某人的身体健康有益Listening : Employment Case Studies Direction Listen to the materials twi
11、ce, and find out the main idea and the specific information of each material. Browse all the actions A-G, and try to match the speakers to the actionsNote: try to take notes about the key words, phrases and even sentences during the listening comprehensionSpeaking : Employment Issues Work in pairs T
12、ake turns to ask and answer the questions about the employment issues (P.57/6) Use the passive forms to say something about yourselfReferenceVocabulary and Expressions for Reference unethical 不道德的 cultural issue 文化问题 the person in question 有关人员 potential problem 潜在问题 reasonable period 合理的时间，合理的期限 re
13、asonable ground 合理的理由 level of the post 职位的高低 notice period 通知期限，关注期 reference 推荐人，介绍人 verbal warning 口头警告 written warning 书面警告 using the Internet for personal use 用互联网干私事 be honest with sb. 对某人诚实守信 qualifications 资格，任职条件Passives Use the passive form when: We do not know who the person (or agent) is
14、: This message was left on my desk. The person ( or agent) is obvious or not important: The prototype will be tested again tomorrow.ActivePassivePresent simple We pack the goods.The goods are packedPresent perfect300 customers have called us.Weve been called by 300 customers.Past simpleI founded the
15、 company in 1995.The company was founded in 1995.Will (future)My colleague will speak to you.You will be spoken to by my colleague.Present infinitivePolice are to look into the case.The case is to be looked into.It + passiveThe board hopes he will stay on.It is hoped he will stay on.ModalWe can give
16、 them more time.They can be given more time.Form the passive with the verb to be and the past participle of the main verbCommon uses of the passive in business For describing processes All letters are placed in this tray for delivery. The raw materials are left here for production. For reporting for
17、mal decisions/ results It is reported that the figures will be reviewed again in a month. It is concluded that over half the people questioned wouldnt buy the product.Use the passive forms to say something about yourself With working experience Im employed by Currently, the main project being worked
18、 on is Ive recently been trained to The company was set up by If an employee at my company works hard, theyll beUse the passive forms to say something about yourself Without working experience The college/ school was originally founded by Ive recently been taught by Currently, the most popular cours
19、e being applied for is If a student works hard at my college/ school, he or shell be Exams need to taken(when?)Business Skills: Emailing(Vocabulary Preparation) check the inbox 检查收件箱 recipient 接受人，收件人 CC the email 转发邮件 email addict 电子邮件狂（指过分频繁收发电子邮件的人） save emails 保存电子邮件 file emails 给电子邮件归档 delete e
20、mails 删除电子邮件 subject line 主题栏 Tribunal 法庭，裁判机关 in the loop 在圈内 fire off 发送（信件、电子邮件等） internal communication 内部交流 stock 现货，存货Business Skills: Emailing (Reading: Clicking the Habit) Work alone and complete the quiz on P.60. Compare your answers with your partners, and find out who ticked the most Yes
21、answers Underline one incorrect word in each group (P. 61), and make sentences with the underlined words Try to analyze the cohesion and coherence in the textBusiness Skills: Emailing (Reading: Internal Communication and Emails) List the different kinds of communicating forms in these four texts Com
22、ment on the tone and register of each communication Match the expressions to their functions(P.62/2) Work in pairs to think of more expressions in internal communication for each function.Some Patterns for Reference要求了解信息：Please give me 请告诉我 Id like to 我想要发出通知：Would all staff note 请所有的员工注意 Please no
23、te 请注意要求行动：Please/ Id be grateful if 请/如果我将十分感谢 Id like to request that 我希望能够了解提出建议：Why dont you 你们为什么不 How about怎么样？表示感谢：We appreciate 我们感谢 We thank you for 我们感谢你提及事物：With regard to 至于 With reference to 关于，就而言解释原因：The reason is 原因是 This is because 这是因为提供帮助：Would you like to 你想吗？ Can I 我能吗？ 表示歉意：Im
24、afraid 恐怕 I am sorry but 很抱歉，可是Writing an Email Some tips for email writing Write per email (P.63) within two minutes Work in pairs Read back through your work Make correction Think about how to improve the emailsReferenceWriting a Business Email (Step by Step) Subject line Salutation Body of the em
25、ail Closing line SignatureSubject lineSalutationBody of the emailClosing line SignatureSampleSubject line Be sure to write a detailed, accurate subject line. Your recipient may get thousands of emails a day, and sorting through vague, mislabeled email subject titles makes it unlikely that youll get
26、the response you want in a timely fashion. Business executives often complain that email with vague or missing subject lines. Your vague subject line could get your email tossed in the spam folder. Make your subject line concise, but include enough details so the recipient can identify it. “Question
27、s about the meeting on 9/20 is better than just “Questions.” Salutation When writing a business email to a person you havent met, dont feel like you have to use a fancy salutation like you would in a written letter. The best opening for a business email is simply: “Hello.” When a business email come
28、s across my inbox that starts out “Dear Mr. Andrews” or “To Whom It May Concern”, it is a good sign that the email is spam or a form email.Body of the Email Now that youre into the body of the email, learn to summarize. No need to write your autobiography in a business email get to the point. A good
29、 business email uses only as many words as it takes to get the message across, no more and no less. If youre in the process of emailing a report to a co-worker, you can save the friendly chit-chat for a face to face meeting later. Until youve established a rapport, its best to make the body of your
30、email completely business-like.Closing line Once the business aspect of a business email is completed, its time for a closing line. Closing lines tend to be dramatic in written letters, the most common being “Sincerely.” Business emails dont call for flowery closing lines any more than they call for
31、 extravagant opening lines. For your first business email, close with a simple “Thank you,” and stick with that until you are emailing someone with whom you have a more casual relationship. In fact, end all business emails with “Thank you” until youre comfortable doing otherwise. Signature But youre
32、 not done yet. A good business email contains a good signature not a literal signature of your name, but an online version that includes contact details. Make your signature as concise as the body of the email. But include a few specific pieces of information your full name (not your initials), your
33、 business title, your companys name, and any contact information that your business partner may not have, such as a private telephone number. However, dont go on too long.A Sample of a Business EmailTo: Email address of first recipientCC: If anySubject: Mention in one line, the purpose of writing th
34、e email, so as to grab the attention of the intended recipient.Salutation: Dear Sir/Madam,This is after all, a form of letter writing, so use the same letter writing tips that youve learned in school. In this first para, introduce yourself and the purpose of writing the email. Be brief.In the second
35、 para, give the details of why youre writing the email and what exactly you hope to achieve by it. Again, be brief and to the point.The third para may or may not be required. It is just to thank the reader and hope, once again, that your purpose is fulfilled. Closing Salutation: Sincerely,Your name,
36、 or an email signature that your organization may have assigned you. Assignment Writing Write an email Speaking Use the passive form to say something about yourselfDirectionDirectionAssignment: WritingDirection: You work for a large company. You are going to be transferred to another department with
37、in your company Write an email to all staff Telling them which department you are moving to Saying when you will be moving department Explaining what your new responsibilities will be Write 40-50 wordsAssignment: SpeakingDirection:You have to use the passive forms to give information about yourself and express personal opinions.
