# Matching the Person to the Job

IELTS Academic Listening - 10 questions - 7 minutes - Multiple choice, Note completion

Source: Recording, questions and answer key from Cambridge IELTS 3, Test 2, Listening Part 3. © Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Used for educational practice. Explanations and evidence notes are written by Testmigo.

## The recording

6 minutes of audio. Practice it with the player on the page; the transcript is on the answers page.

## Questions

### Questions 21-24: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. At the start of the tutorial, the tutor emphasises the importance of
   - A. interviews.
   - B. staff selection.
   - C. question techniques.

22. An example of a person who doesn't 'fit in' is someone who
   - A. is over-qualified for the job.
   - B. lacks experience of the tasks set.
   - C. disagrees with the rest of the group.

23. An important part of teamwork is having trust in your
   - A. colleagues' ability.
   - B. employer's directions.
   - C. company training.

24. The tutor says that finding out personal information is
   - A. a skill that needs practice.
   - B. avoided by many interviewers.
   - C. already a part of job interviews.

### Questions 25-29: Note completion

Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Personality Questionnaires
completed during **(25)** _____
used in the past by the **(26)** _____ and the **(27)** _____
nowadays used by **(28)** _____ of large employers
questions about things like: working under pressure or keeping deadlines
written by **(29)** _____ who say candidates tend to be truthful

### Question 30: Multiple choice

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

30. What is the tutor trying to do in the tutorial?
   - A. describe one selection technique
   - B. criticise traditional approaches to interviews
   - C. illustrate how she uses personality questionnaires

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