Complete these sentences with either job or work.

e.g.


‘I’m sorry, I’m going to be late for work today.’

1.01
‘I’m bored being an accountant. I want a new job .’

1.02


‘I’m leaving work early today. Let’s meet up for a coffee this afternoon.’

1.03


‘Unemployment is a major problem. It’s especially hard to be out of work at the age of 50.’

1.04


‘I saw the perfect job for you advertised in the newspaper today.’

1.05


‘Excellent. I love it. You’ve done a really great job.’

2.01

Achievement

2.02

 Analytical thinking

2.03

 Flexibility

Makes significant progress in the long term performance of the organisation. Sets out to be the best – has own measures of excellence and works to these.

Looks at data and identifies key issues. Identifies causes and effects, by using ‘if A … then B’ thinking, and uses this to prioritise issues.

Demonstrates willingness to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or evidence.  Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s points of view.

 

2.04

 Team working

2.05

 Client focused

2.06

 Professional confidence

Actively includes others in team activities. Spends time helping others think through issues.  Speaks positively of others. Takes time to learn about and understand other organisations and cultures.

Takes time to question and understand the real needs of customers.  Establishes systems to collect feedback.  Focuses resources on priority areas and key customer groups.

Gives opinions from his or her own area of expertise.  Makes decisions without always asking others. Is decisive necessary. Has the confidence to admit when they do not know a fact or cannot give an opinion without more research.

Qualifications

Qualities

Experience

Duties

MBA

      Diploma in Art and Design

      Degree

      MEd

hard-working

      good team worker

    original thinker

      professional

      work placement at St. Mary’s Hospital

     self-employed

      2 years with UNDP

      software Developer with an ICT training company

      to lead a team of designers

      to schedule training sessions

     line-manage Admin staff

      to maintain computerised records
Read the following memo and fill the gaps with the appropriate words and expressions form the box below.

Dear Juan

Further to our meeting yesterday re the post of Hospital Manager, here are some points to consider:

1.        Qualifications
The successful candidate should have the relevant qualifications. As this is a high level management post, we would expect a minimum of a degree level qualification and ideally a Master’s e.g. MBA.

2.        Qualities
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a high level of understanding of the issues facing the Health Service at the moment. They should also prove their flexibility. They must have strong leadership qualities as well as being  able to work independently . We need someone with excellent organisational skills and good time management.

3.        Experience
The candidate must demonstrate considerable experience in financial management as the hospital will have to run on a very limited budget due to the latest cuts in government funding. Experience of public sector as well as private sector work  would be a big advantage.

4.        Duties
The main challenge for this post is to maintain a high quality service at the same time as being able to balance the budget. We cannot compromise on health and safety standards and the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the hospital continues to run smoothly.

 

Strong points

Weak points

Norman Epstein

Qualifications, personal qualities and references

Lack of experience

Julie Rainier

Qualifications, experience, current studies, personal qualities

Not able to start immediately

Susan Willis

Qualifications, experience, personal qualities

Need to check references particularly concerning clash of personalities

Now write a short message to the head of the selection panel with your decision, outlining your reasons for making this choice.
It is possible to make a case for any one of these three candidates. These ideas should help you to judge your own answer.
Norman’s lack of experience counts against him. He has great potential and would possibly make an excellent assistant manager. An Asst. Manager’s post would give him the experience needed to hold a position requiring more responsibility in the future.
Julie has an excellent background for a post such as this. She has gained valuable experience as an Assistant Manager at a major city hospital – this is ideal experience for this post. Her current study programme and her previous work in Ethiopia also add to her profile as someone committed to health care. She has a good mix of Business and Health Care qualifications. Her references and experience point to someone ready to take the challenge offered by this post.
  It may be worth waiting the extra time for her.
Susan has high level business qualifications (MBA) and very useful health care related qualifications. She has a great deal of hospital management experience and would therefore fit into the role quite easily.
  Someone with this background should certainly be considered. References should be checked before making a final decision.
In this lesson you have:
looked at some of the competencies required many professional jobs
analysed the qualifications, qualities, experience and duties often listed in a job advert or job profile
explored part for the selection process in relation to competencies and job requirements
In the next e-m@il lesson you look at the interview stage of the job application process.