The jobseekers boosting their applications with video CVs
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be embarrassed
A lack (of something)/ To lack (something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What do you know about Sam Shepler?
2. What do you know about Chioy?
3. According to the article, what are the potential downsides of virtual interviews?
4. According to the article, will video CVs become the new standard?
5. ‘I suffer from Glossophobia.’ Is this true for you?
6. ‘In the future, all candidates will be required to have a video CV.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘Video CVs are better than traditional CVs.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘It should be illegal to require someone to put a photo on their CV.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘It should be illegal to require someone to state their name, gender, nationality or date of birth on a CV.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘Lying on your CV is a great idea because it will help you to get a better job.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ Do you agree with this saying?
12. ‘My first job was my most enjoyable job.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘Employers generally treat their employees very well in my native country.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘In my native country, women are often discriminated against when they’re looking for jobs.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘I’m always trying to get new qualifications to help my career progression.’ Is this true for you?