Employment Agency Possible Jobs Listening Practice Test with Answers

Transcript for Employment Agency Possible Jobs

Woman: Good morning. Thanks for coming in to see us here at the agency, Jew. I'm one of the agency representatives and my name is Sally Baker.

Man: Hi, Sally. I think we spoke on the phone, didn't we?

Woman: That's right. We did. So thank you for sending in your CV. We've had quite a careful look at it, and I think we have two jobs that might be suitable for you.

Man: OK.

Woman: The first one is in a company based in North London. They're looking for an administrative assistant.

Man: OK. What sort of company is it?

Woman: They're called Home Solutions, and they design and make furniture.

Man: Oh, I don't know much about that, but it sounds interesting.

Woman: Yes, well, as I said, they want someone in their office, and looking at your past experience. It does look as if you fit quite a few of the requirements. So on your CV, it appears you've done some data entry.

Man: Yes.

Woman: So that's one skill they want. Then they expect the person they appoint to attend meetings and take notes there.

Man: OK. I've done that before, yes.

Woman: And you need to be able to cope with general admin filing, keeping records, and so on.

Man: That should be OK. And in my last job, I also had to manage the diary.

Woman: Excellent. That's something they want here, too. I'd suggest you add it to your CV. I don't think you mentioned that, did you?

Man: No.

Woman: So as far as the requirements go, they want good computer skills, of course, and they particularly mention spreadsheets.

Man: That should be fine.

Woman: And interpersonal skills, which would be something they'd check with your references.

Man: I think that should be OK. Yes. 

Woman: Then they mention that they want someone who is careful and takes care with details. Just looking at your CV, I'd say you're probably all right there.

Man: I think so, yes. Do they want any special experience?

Woman: I think they wanted some experience of teleconferencing.

Man: Oh, I've got three years experience of that.

Woman: Let's see. Yes. Good. In fact, they're only asking for at least one year, so that's great. So is that something that might interest you?

Man: It is. Yes. The only thing is you said they were in North London, so it would be quite a long commute for me.

Woman: OK.

Woman: So the second position might suit you better as far as the location goes. That's for a warehouse assistant and that's in South London.

Man: Yes. That would be a lot closer.

Woman: And you've worked in a warehouse before, haven't you?

Man: Yes.

Woman: So, as far as the responsibilities for this position go, they want someone who could manage the stock, obviously, and also deliveries.

Man: That should be OK. You've got to keep track of stuff, but I've always been quite good with numbers.

Woman: Good. That's their first requirement. And they want someone who's computer literate, which we know you are.

Man: Sure.

Woman: Then they mention organizational skills. They want someone who's well-organised.

Man: Yes. I think I am.

Woman: And tidy?

Man: Yes. They go together, really, don't they?

Woman: Sure. Then the usual stuff. They want someone who can communicate well, both orally and in writing.

Man: OK. And for the last warehouse job I had, one of the things I enjoyed most was being part of a team. I found that was really essential for the job.

Woman: Excellent. Yes, they do mention that they want someone who's used to that, yes. Now, when you were working in a warehouse last time, what sorts of items were you dealing with?

Man: It was mostly bathroom and kitchen equipment, sinks and stoves and fridges.

Woman: So you're OK moving heavy things.

Man: Sure. I'm quite strong, and I've had the training.

Woman: Good. Now, as far as experience goes, they mention they want someone with a license and that you have experience of driving in London. So you can cope with the traffic and so on.

Man: Yes. No problem.

Woman: And you've got experience of warehouse work. And the final thing they mention is customer service. I think looking at your CV, you're OK there.

Man: Right. So what about pay? Can you tell me a bit more about that, please?

Questions for Employment Agency Possible Jobs Listening Test

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Employment Agency: Possible Jobs

First Job

Administrative assistant in a company that produces 1…………….. (North London)

Responsibilities

• data entry
• go to 2……………. and take notes
• general admin
• management of 3……………..

Requirements

• good computer skills, including spreadsheets
• good interpersonal skills
• attention to 4……………..

Experience

• need a minimum of 5…………… of experience of teleconferencing

Second Job

• Warehouse assistant in South London.

Responsibilities

• stock management
• managing 6…………….

Requirements

• ability to work with numbers
• good computer skills
• very organised and 7……………
• good communication skills
• used to working in an 8…………….
• able to cope with items that are 9……………..

Need experience of

• driving in London
• warehouse work
• 10…………… service