2014年商务英语BEC中级口语精讲7

　　Presentation Example

　　PART 2: Mini-presentation

　　A: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?

　　Selecting applicants for a job

　　? Working experience

　　? Personal qualities

　　Sample 1

　　I choose topic A-what is important whenselecting applicants for a job. As to this topic,

　　as far as I am concerned, there are 3 things to consider.

　　First, I think working experience is very important when selecting applicants. Applicants whohave already had the work experience in the relevant fields will learn the new job easier andquicker. And it will also save the company a lot of training fees if the applicant has relatedexperience.

　　Second, we must consider the personal qualities of the applicants, such as personality andhealth. Companies tend to employ people whose character fits a special job. For example,consulting company tends to employ applicant who is analytical and knowledgeable, butadvertising agents like their employees to be energetic and creative.

　　Third, I believe language is of great importance when selecting applicants. Nowadays, we dobusiness with people from all over the world. Always we buy goods from Africa, and sell ourelectronic product to Europe ; a foreign language especially English is needed if the companywants to expand to the world. Applicants who can speak one or more foreign languages willhave a better chance to get the job.

　　Sample 2

　　As we all know, the criteria used by HR professionals in screening and selecting applicantsnormally include such factors as working experience, personal qualities and communicative skills.

　　Firstly, we pay a lot of attention to working experience of the applicant. A person with asolid record of related experience is more likely to fit in with a new company. Therefore he orshe can be trusted to fulfill the tasks and solve the problems in a more professional andcompetent way.

　　In addition to this, we also look at the personal qualities of the applicant. Does he or shehas integrity, perseverance or ‘can do' spirit? Surely any organization can benefit from thereliability, devotion and enthusiam of its employees.

　　Finally, good communicative skills such as interpersonal skills and team spirit are alsobecoming an important precondition in selecting qualified employees.

　　B: WHAT IS IMPORTANT WHEN…?

　　Preparing for a job interview

　　? Studying the job advertisement

　　? Finding out about the company

　　Before you go for an interview, you must make preparations so as to face the interviewerwith more confidence. They include studying the job advertisement, finding out about thecompany, preparing yourself psychologically, etc.

　　Firstly, you should study the job advertisement carefully so that you can match yourknowledge, skills and abilities with the specifications required for the post. You must assure theinterviewer that you have all the qualifications required, so you are the right sort of person theyare looking for.

　　Secondly, you should know more about the company, such as its profile, structure, existingproblems, requirements, campaigns and future plans. As a Chinese saying goes: “know theopponent and know yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat.”

　　Finally, you should also prepare yourself psychologically and this will help you combatstress. Rehearsing the interview with your friends, for example, is a good relaxation exercisethat can install confidence in you.

　　Ⅲ Presentation Discourse Management

　　1. Opening Sentence

　　Well, I'd like to make a short/brief/mini/one-minute presentation on the topic…

　　2. Body (一般讲 2-3 个要点，根据语速和知识点调整)

　　First,…

　　Second….

　　Third,…

　　3. Closing Sentence

　　Anyway, that's why I think so.

　　Thank you very much.

　　Thank you for taking your time.

　　Thank you for listening