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.
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.
5.1
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
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
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
Clause
Fulfil conditions
condiciones
Stipulate
Estipular
Warrant
Garantizar
Contractual
Obligacin
Contractual liability
Fiabilidad contractual
obligation
contractual
To hire
Contratar
Labour contract
Contrato laboral
Make somebody
To fire / To sack /
To dismiss
Despedir
redundant
econmicos
Dismiss
Despido
Headhunt
Cazatalentos
Presentar una
Give notice
Dar pre-aviso
renuncia
Unfair dismissal
5.2
Despido
Constructive
improcedente
dismissal
Despido implcito
notice
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
Ests despedido.
5.3
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
They only gave him three days notice that he was going to be dismissed.
She was going to be given the sack because of his bad manners.
5.4
Background
Apply
Work experience
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)
Organize
Perform
Plan
Prepare
Present
Preside
Program
Promote
Provide
Purchase
Raise
Recommend
Select
Set up
Specify
Summarize
Support
Test
Train
Validate
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
5.5
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
Speak only when the person that interviews you finishes the
statements.
5.6
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
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
5.7
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
conocimientos
Manager assistant
Subdirector
Assistant
Empleado
Day shift
Turno de da
Labour market
Mercado laboral
Cubrir un puesto
Fill a vacancy
vacante
Formacin
On strike
En huelga
en
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
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.
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
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.
5.9
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
languages
salary
last
position
motivate
significant
working
have
questions
problem
Solucin:
5.2.4.3. Activity
Decide if the sentences are correct ( C )or incorrect ( I ).
5.2.4.4. Activity
Write the meaning of the following words:
5.10
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
5.11
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
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
5.12
5.4.
READING
Now, you will have a look at an example of the Europass Curriculum Vitae model.
5.4.1.
Europass curriculum
5.13
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
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:
5.14
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
/sajn kntr:kt/
Sign a contract.
These are the documents for the new contract. / iz :r dkjmnts fr nu
kntrkt/
5.15
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
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
DISMISS
5.16
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.
c.
Liquidacin
Solucin:
DISMISS
5.17
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
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
5.6.3.
Liquidacin
Activity
Drag the following words and expressions to the right place where they are mentioned in a CV:
5.18
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
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
5.19
English for Business.
English for Human Resources
5.6.5.
Activity
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
5.20