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UNIT

ENGLISH FOR HUMAN


RESOURCES
5.1.

INTRODUCTION

In this unit, we will focus on the main expressions and vocabulary related to human resources,
practising it in different skills as listening, reading, vocabulary and speaking.

The main aims of this unit are:

To study the most important contracting words.

To learn how to develop an interview job.

To know the most useful human resources items.

5.2.

VOCABULARY

First of all we will have a look at words and expressions related to human resources field:
contracts, interview jobs and main vocabulary.

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5.2.1. Contracting language


When working in human resources department, it is very important to have knowledge of
English contracting items. Now we are going to see some of them.

Binding contract

Contrato blindado

Exclusive contract

Contrato

de

exclusividad

Renewable

Contrato renovable

contract

Valid contract

Temporary

Contrato temporal

contract

Contrato vlido

Breach of contract

Incumplimiento

de

contrato

Terms of contract

Trminos del contrato

Draw up a contract

Preparar un contrato

Get out of a

Extinguir un contrato

Go through a

Aceptar un contrato

contract

Agreement

contract

Acuerdo

Appendix

Anexo del contrato


Cumplir las

Clause

Clusula del contrato

Fulfil conditions

condiciones

Stipulate

Estipular

Warrant

Garantizar

Contractual

Obligacin

Contractual liability

Fiabilidad contractual

obligation

contractual

To hire

Contratar

Labour contract

Contrato laboral

Make somebody

Despido por motivos

To fire / To sack /
To dismiss

Despedir

redundant

econmicos

Dismiss

Despido

Headhunt

Cazatalentos

Hand in your notice

Presentar una

Give notice

Dar pre-aviso

renuncia
Unfair dismissal

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Despido

Constructive

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improcedente

dismissal

Despido implcito

notice

Despido sin preaviso

Dismissal for cause

Despido procedente

Severance pay

Indemnizacin

Bonus

Bonificacin

Basic wage

Salario base

Due date

Vencimiento

Net salary

Salario neto

Gross salary

Salario bruto

Trial period

Periodo de prueba

Overtime

Horas extras

Social security

Seguridad social

Freelance

Autnomo

Early retirement

Jubilacin anticipada

Employment card

Tarjeta de empleo

Working day

Jornada laboral / Da

Free day

Da libre

Day

Da natural

renta

Social costs

Costes sociales

Acuerdo colectivo

Liquidation

Liquidacin

Dismissal

without

hbil

Holiday / Vacation

Vacaciones
Impuesto

Income tax

sobre

la

Collective
agreement

Lets see now some examples of related sentences:

Here are the documents for the new contract.

Aqu tiene los documentos para el nuevo contrato.

We have just signed the contract.

Acabamos de firmar el contrato.

Just sign on the dotted line.

Firme sobre la lnea sealada.

They have hired her on a year contract.

Le han hecho un contrato de un ao.

You are fired.

Ests despedido.

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They only gave him three days notice that he was going to be dismissed.

Slo le dieron un preaviso de tres das de que iba a ser despedido.

Workers were not given any severance day.

Los trabajadores no han recibido ninguna indemnizacin.

She was going to be given the sack because of his bad manners.

Iba a ser despedida por sus malos modales.

You cant get out of this binding contract.

No puedes cancelar este contrato blindado.

We can offer you a temporary contract of three months.

Podemos ofrecerle un contrato temporal de tres meses.

5.2.2. Interview job

VOCABULARY FOR AN INTERVIEW JOB


First of all, we are going to see some vocabulary related to an interview for a job.

VOCABULARY USED TO EXPRESS GENERAL TASKS AND


RESPONSABILITIES

5.4

Background

Apply

Work experience

Get the sack

Quit

Accomplish

Adapt

Administer

Arrange

Collaborate

Conceive

Contract

Deal

Decide

Delegate

Designate

Distribute

Documented

Encourage

Estimate

Evaluate

Expand

Experience

Facilitate

Improve

Increase

Interpret

Manage
Curriculum vitae (Br
E)

Motivate

Negotiate

Resume (Am E)

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English for Human Resources

VOCABULARY USED TO EXPRESS GENERAL TASKS AND


RESPONSABILITIES
Operate

Organize

Perform

Plan

Prepare

Present

Preside

Program

Promote

Provide

Purchase

Raise

Recommend

Select

Set up

Specify

Summarize

Support

Test

Train

Validate

VOCABULARY USED TO DESCRIBE SKILLS


Accurate

Active

Adaptable

Efficient

Firm

Honest

Objective

Pleasant

Reliable

Discreet

Creative

Competent

Positive

Determined

Enthusiastic

Sense of humour

Trustworthy

Resourceful

Self disciplined

Practical

Successful

Fair

Sensitive

Broad-minded

Interviews are commonly performed by some companies to recruit candidates for


employment.
If you are searching a job, it is important to know some tips and questions to be prepared in
order to realize a successful interview.

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English for Human Resources

TIPS DURING AN INTERVIEW


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If you smile it will project a positive image to the interviewer.

You must speak slowly and clearly.

It is important to use the interviewers title, Mr. or Mrs.

Speak only when the person that interviews you finishes the
statements.

Think carefully your answers.

Your answers must be short.

POSSIBLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

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Could you tell me something about yourself?

Why have you applied for this position?

How many years have you been working in this area?

Could you tell me about your working experience?

Which specific position did you have in your last job?

Why did you leave it?

Could you tell me what do you know about our company?

How many languages do you speak?

Which is your greatest strength?

When would you be available to start working with us?

Tell me about your salary expectations.

What do you think you will contribute to this company?

Do you like travelling? Would it be a problem for you?

Do you think you are qualified for this job?

What things motivate you?

Are you a sociable person?

Have you got any questions you want to ask me?

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5.2.3. Human Resources Vocabulary

Now, lets see a more specific Human Resources vocabulary. We are going to have a look at
words that are used in this field.
Lets start then!

Absenteeism

Absentismo laboral

Executive
personnel

Employer

Contratante

Internal
Personal ejecutivo

regulations

Regulacin interna

Descripcin de
Job description

puesto

Applicant

Candidato

Aptitude test

Test de aptitud

Ask for a rise

Pedir un aumento

agency

Agencia de empleo

Interview

Entrevista

Leave

Permiso

Outsourcing

Contrata

Personnel

Departamento

department

personal

Communication

Comunicacin

Employment

Permanent staff

Plantilla fija

de

Seleccionar
Select candidates

candidatos

Reclutamiento de
Empathy

Empata

E-recruitment

candidatos en
Internet

Evaluacin de
Staff assessment

personal

Skill

Habilidad

Leadership

Liderazgo

Motivation

Motivacin

Personality

Personalidad

Organization chart

Organigrama

Organization

Organizacin

Talent

Talento

Knowledge test

Test de

Psychological test

Test psicolgico

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conocimientos

Manager assistant

Subdirector

Assistant

Empleado

Day shift

Turno de da

Labour market

Mercado laboral

Cubrir un puesto
Fill a vacancy

vacante

Being out of work

Estar ausente del


trabajo.

Formacin
On strike

En huelga

en

On the job training

trabajo

Purchasing

Departamento

department

compras

Payslip / Payroll

Nmina

Training

Departamento de

department

formacin

Refresher course

actualizacin

employment

Empleo temporal

Workplace

Puesto de trabajo

Promotion

Ascenso

Teamwork

Trabajo de equipo

el

de

Curso de

Seasonal

Lets see now the following statements, in which are used the words you have previously
learned.

5.8

Actually, there is a high degree of absenteeism.

Actualmente, hay un alto grado de absentismo laboral.

The company will develop internal regulations.

La compaa desarrollar una regulacin interna.

You can find the job description on our website.

Puede encontrar la descripcin del puesto en nuestra pgina web.

I would like to ask you for a raise.

Me gustara pedir un aumento de sueldo.

You need to be signed up at the employment agency.

Debe estar dado de alta en la agencia de empleo.

We are going to hire two people for personnel department.

Vamos a contratar dos personas para el departamento de personal.

Candidate selection will be developed by Human resources Manager.

La seleccin de candidatos ser realizada por el Director de Recursos Humanos.

You may probably have the possibility of promotion.

Probablemente tendrs la posibilidad de ascender.

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5.2.4. Activities
Its time for doing the vocabulary exercises of the unit. I recommend you to do them, because
they will help you in the learning process.

Keep up a good work!

5.2.4.1. Activity
Drag to its correspondent place.

1. Renewable contract

a. Contratar

2. Agreement

b. Dar preaviso

3. Breach of contract

c. Contrato renovable

4. Hire

d. Vencimiento

5. Warrant

e. Despido procedente

6. Give notice

f. Acuerdo

7. Severance pay

g. Despido improcedente

8. Due date

h. Incumplimiento de contrato

9. Unfair dismissal

i. Indemnizacin

10. Dismissal for cause

j. Garantizar

Solucin:
1.c. 2.f. 3.h. 4.a. 6.b. 7.i. 8.d. 9.g. 10.e

5.2.4.2. Activity
Fill in the gaps with the words in the box.

1. Why have you applied for this_________?


2. How many ___________ do you speak?
3. Could you tell me about your ___________experience?
4. Tell me about your __________ expectations.
5. Would travelling be a _____________ for you?
6. What things _________ you?
7. Have you got any___________ you want to ask me?

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8. Why did you leave your __________work?


9. What do you consider your most significant__________?
10. Which position did you_________?

languages

salary

last

position

motivate

significant

working

have

questions

problem

Solucin:

1. Why have you applied for this position?


2. How many languages do you speak?
3. Could you tell me about your working experience?
4. Tell me about your salary expectations.
5. Would travelling be a problem for you?
6. What things motivate you?
7. Have you got any questions you want to ask me?
8. Why did you leave your last work?
9. What do you consider your most significant strength?
10. Which position did you have?

5.2.4.3. Activity
Decide if the sentences are correct ( C )or incorrect ( I ).

1. We have just signed the contract. Correct


2. Workers were given any severance day. Incorrect
3. They have hired her on a year contract. Correct
4. We can offer you a temporary three months. Incorrect
5. His dismissal was without notice. Correct
6. She was given the sack. Correct
7. It is necessary to fulfilment conditions. Incorrect

5.2.4.4. Activity
Write the meaning of the following words:

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1. Delegate
2. Provide
3. Work experience
4. Quit
5. Honest
6. Competent
7. Broad-minded
8. Interviewer
9. Languages
10. Strength
11. Reliable
12. Leadership
13. Day shift
14. On strike
15. Motivation
16. Skill
17. Seasonal employment
18. Promotion
19. Employer
20. Job description

Solucin:

1. Delegar
2. Facilitar
3. Experiencia laboral
4. Renunciar
5. Honesto
6. Competente
7. Tolerante
8. Entrevistador
9. Idiomas
10. Punto fuerte
11. De confianza
12. Liderazgo
13. Turno de da
14. En huelga
15. Motivacin

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16. Habilidad
17. Empleo temporal
18. Ascenso
19. Contratante
20. Descripcin del puesto

5.3.

LISTENING

Listen to the following listening. Make sure that you understand everything, if not, remember
that you can listen to them every time you need, and pay attention carefully.

5.3.1.

Listen 1

Listen to this job interview.

Mr. Smith: Could you tell me something about yourself?


Matthew: I am an accounting professional who would like to get now a steady and better job.
Smith: What do you consider your most significant strengths?
Matthew: Im hardworking, highly capable and team-oriented
Mr. Smith: How many years have you been working in this area?
Matthew: I am an accounting professional with five years experience.
Mr. Smith: Could you tell me about your working experience? I see on your resume that you
worked as an accounting professional at CounterSA. Could you tell me a little more about
your responsibilities there? Which specific position did you have in your last job?
Matthew: I was responsible for overseeing about 10 employees. I kept all features of
finance, foreign trade dealings, and the accounting job for the company and offered financial
summary and management for each main working concern and action, incorporating growth
of business with profit plans.
Mr. Smith: Why have you applied for this position?
Matthew: I am very interesting in your company and the position you offer.
Mr. Smith: Could you tell me what do you know about our company?
Matthew: This is a well known company that has a great reputation. I have thought many
times that I would like to be a part of it. When I heard about the possibility of working here I
jumped on the opportunity.

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Mr. Smith: How many languages do you speak?


Matthew: I speak English, Spanish, and a bit of German.
Mr. Smith: When would you be available to start working with us?
Matthew: I am available from tomorrow
Mr. Smith: Tell me about your salary expectations
Now, please tell me about...

5.4.

READING

Now, you will have a look at an example of the Europass Curriculum Vitae model.

5.4.1.

Europass curriculum

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5.4.2.

Activity

Read the text and underline the incorrect words and write the correct ones.

I am worked here as an English high school student. I have gained popularity amongst the
student. I am the tutor of a group and the coordinator of the Languages Departement.
I have the abil to teach students form diverse cultural skills and to have English teaching
methods to suit their individual neds.

Solucin:

I am working here as an English high school teacher. I have gained popularity


amongst the students. I am the tutor of a group and the coordinator of the
Languages Department.
I have the ability to teach students form diverse cultural backgrounds and to have
English teaching methods to suit their individual needs.

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5.5.

SPEAKING

In this section we are going to have a look at the way of pronouncing some of the most
important words and expressions related to Human Resources.

After that, you will listen and repeat some questions that are usually developed in a job
interview.

Pay attention!

5.5.1.

Pronunciation

Listen to the pronunciation carefully.

/sajn kntr:kt/

Sign a contract.

Fulfil conditions. / fu:lfl kndnz/

Get out of a contract. / g:t awt v kntr:kt/

Get the sack. / g:t sk/

Dismissal without notice. / dsm:sl wawt nots/

Dismissal for cause. / dsm:sl fr k:z /

Sign on the dotted line. / sa:jn n dtd lajn/

These are the documents for the new contract. / iz :r dkjmnts fr nu
kntrkt/

She has been fired. / i hz b:n fajrd/

We can offer you a temporary contract. / wi kn fr ju tmprri kntr:kt/

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Select candidates. / slkt k:nddets/

Personnel department. / prsnl dp:rtmnt/

Organization chart. / rgnzen t:rt/

Fill a vacancy. / fl veknsi/

Training department. / tren dp:rtmnt/

High degree of absenteeism. / haj dgri: v bsntizm/

Develop internal regulations. / dvl:p ntrnl rgjlenz/

Ask for a raise. / sk fr re:z/

5.6.

PRACTICE

As you know, this is the Practice section. Be sure that doing these exercises will be very useful
for you to check your knowledge about the unit.

Think before doing them, and I hope you will do them correctly!

5.6.1.

Activity

5.6.2.

Activity

Choose the correct option.

DISMISS

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a.

Despido

b.

Contrato

c.

Anexo

HEADHUNT

a.

Estipular

b.

Cazatalentos

c.

Acuerdo

BASIC WAGE

a.

Contrato vlido

b.

Despido implcito

c.

Salario base

FREE DAY

a.

Da hbil

b.

Da libre

c.

Da natural

OVERTIME

a.

Horas extra

b.

Bonificacin

c.

Indemnizacin

INCOME TAX

a.

Salario neto

b.

Impuesto sobre la renta

c.

Liquidacin

Solucin:

DISMISS

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d. Despido
e.

Contrato

f.

Anexo

HEADHUNT

d.

Estipular

e. Cazatalentos
f.

Acuerdo

BASIC WAGE

d.

Contrato vlido

e.

Despido implcito

f.

Salario base

FREE DAY

d.

Da hbil

e. Da libre
f.

Da natural

OVERTIME

d. Horas extra
e.

Bonificacin

f.

Indemnizacin

INCOME TAX

d.

Salario neto

e. Impuesto sobre la renta


f.

5.6.3.

Liquidacin

Activity

Drag the following words and expressions to the right place where they are mentioned in a CV:

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e-mail, qualification, surname, skills, sailing, Dear, university, mother tongue, degree
in, French, telephone, sincerely, skills, interests, reading
Personal
information

5.6.4.

Education

Languages

Additional
information

Cover letter

Activity

Translate the following sentences:

1. Ask for a raise


2. Internal regulations
3. Permanent staff
4. Staff assesment
5. Fill a vacancy
6. Purchasing department
7. Seasonal employment
8. Labour market
9. Employment agency
10. Organization chart

Solucin:
1. Pedir un aumento
2. Regulacin interna
3. Plantilla fija
4. Evaluacin de personal
5. Cubrir un puesto vacante
6. Departamento de compras
7. Empleo temporal
8. Mercado laboral
9. Agencia de empleo
10. Organigrama

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5.6.5.

Activity

Order the letters to form correct words.

1. TNE RSYAAL
2. TPLTUSEAI
3. SDSLSIAIM
4. IIDGBNN TCNROCTA
5. LCRAENEEF
6. LCASIO TOCSS
7. DLHYAOI
8. STIMANESEEB
9. VTWNEIREI
10. DPLAHEERIS

Solucin:

1. NET SALARY
2. STIPULATE
3. DISMISSAL
4. BINDING CONTRACT
5. FREELANCE
6. SOCIAL COSTS
7. HOLIDAY
8. ABSENTEEISM
9. INTERVIEW
10. LEADERSHIP

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