TOEIC
Lesson13: Recruiting| 求人

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you can practice TOEIC with the content of the theme “recruiting”.
PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. junior [形]下級の
2. seek [動]…を求める
3. part-time [形]非常勤の
4. senior [形]上級の
5. sociology [名]社会学
6. a minimum of 最低限…の
7. verbal [形]口頭の
8. proficiency [名]習熟、熟達
9. tentative [形]一時的な
10. peak period 繁忙期
11. accompany [動]…を伴わせる
12. for your consideration あなたが検討できるように
13. in the employment of …に勤めて
14. for some time now これまでかなりの間
15. suitable [形]ふさわしい
16. employment [名]仕事、雇用
17. indicate [動]…を示す
18. appreciate [動]…を感謝する
19. Very truly yours, (手紙の結句として)敬具、よろしくお願いいたします。
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. seek 
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2. proficiency 
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3. accompany 
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4. suitable 
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5. indicate 
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PART B_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Junior Market Analyst Wanted

・A market research firm in Singapore seeks a junior market analyst in a part-time capacity to start on January 1.
In addition to general market analysis tasks, the junior market analyst will be expected to assist senior analysts in preparing client presentations.
・A math or sociology degree and a minimum of two years of experience as a junior market analyst are required. It is also necessary to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred.
・Tentative work hours will be 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Fridays. Hours may be increased during peak periods.
・Interested individuals should send an e-mail accompanied by a résumé and at least two professional references to Misa Takahama of Singh Financial Services at mtakahama@singhfs.com by December 5.
Salary information will be provided upon receipt of the résumé and references.

PART C_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART C_2
Question A: What is mentioned about salary?

(A) It is commensurate with education and experience.
(B) It will be increased if an applicant can speak Mandarin.
(C) Senior analysts receive more than junior analysts.
(D) Documents must be submitted to receive information.
PART C_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART D_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART D_2
Question A: What is mentioned about salary?

(A) It is commensurate with education and experience.
(B) It will be increased if an applicant can speak Mandarin.
(C) Senior analysts receive more than junior analysts.
(D) Documents must be submitted to receive information.

PART E_1
Let’s read the text below. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART E_2
To: Ms. Misa Takahama, Singh Financial Services
From: Mark Yoder
Date: December 3
Subject: Junior market analyst position

I am responding to your advertisement in The Malay Times for the position of part-time junior analyst.
I am attaching my résumé and references for your consideration.
I am currently in the employment of Ming Bank in Hong Kong as a junior market analyst, a position that I have held for the past two and half years. I have been hoping to move to Singapore for some time now, and have been looking for suitable employment.
I have a math degree from Bellingham University and, as indicated in both of my references, have strong communication skills.
Further information concerning my work and education can be found in the attached résumé.
I would appreciate receiving information concerning the starting salary as well as when you expect to interview applicants.
I look forward to hearing from you. Very truly yours,
Mark Yoder

ATTCH 1: Résumé
ATTCH 2: Reference 1
ATTCH 3: Reference 2

PART F_1
Let’s answer the question below. Also, tell me why you chose that answer.
PART F_2
According to the e-mail, what can be inferred about Mark Yoder?

(A) He has held his current job for two years.
(B) He is looking for a job in Hong Kong.
(C) He has the necessary degree.
(D) He sent only one reference.
PART F_3
If you need clues, you can see the tips here before you answer.
HINTS
PART G_1
Now, let’s review the answer.
PART G_2
According to the e-mail, what can be inferred about Mark Yoder?

(A) He has held his current job for two years.
(B) He is looking for a job in Hong Kong.
(C) He has the necessary degree.
(D) He sent only one reference.

PART E_1
Here are some words and expressions that often appear in TOEIC.
If time allows, let’s read them.
PART H
1. place a job advertisement 求人広告を掲載する
2. skills and qualifications 技術や資格
3. portfolio  ポートフォリオ
4. degree 学位
5. be required to have …があることが求められる
6. computer literacy コンピュータ能力
7. résumé 履歴書
8. applicant 応募者
9. apply for a job opening 就職口に応募する
10. conduct an interview 面接の予約をする
11. hire a new employee 新入社員を採用する
12. interviewer 面接官
13. acceptance letter 採用通知
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.