Section 7 Example Sentences
Listen to the accompanying MP3 and read these sentences as often as you can. This will
train your brain to master the business vocabulary that we studied in this section.
The marketing company only recruits people who have a bachelor’s degree and three
years’ work experience.
The charity is trying to recruit 100 people to help the country after a devastating hurricane
destroyed many buildings and houses.
We recruit 15 new staff each year. Most of these recruits are young people who have just
finished their university studies.
Oscar: I’m looking for a job to earn some money while I study.
Brenda: The supermarket is recruiting staff for the busy Christmas period.
The police force is recruiting 2000 officers in order to make the country safer.
We recruit at least 20 people per year, and 50% of these are young graduates.
We couldn’t afford to pay an experienced advertising agency, so we hired a graduate to do
the work for a low price.
Graduates from the top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and Harvard often find
it easier to find a job in this industry.
We are looking for graduates with degrees in business, economics or finance. Contact us to
find out more about the jobs on offer.
The graduates had to complete a one-year training course before they could start working
for the company.
We are recruiting several team players who have experience in the fashion industry.
Francis is a really hard worker, but she is not a team player. She works much better when
she is alone.
CEO: What makes you a good fit for this company?
Interviewee: I am a team player and I have a real passion for my work.
If you want to do well as an athlete, you must learn how to become a good team player.
One of my weak areas is that I am not a good team player. I am trying my best to improve
in this area.
I receive a 10% commission on every kitchen appliance that I sell.
I don’t receive a fixed salary. I am paid by commission only.
I prefer working on commission because I am more motivated to work hard and sell more
products.
She makes a 20% commission on each yacht she sells. If she sells a $1 million yacht, she
makes $200,000 commission.
I recently started an online business selling other people’s products. I make a commission
from each person that buys using my coupon code.
The man was fired from the company after he was caught stealing cash.
I was close to firing Peter for stealing, but I decided to give him a second chance.
Firing an employee from the company is one of the hardest things to do as a CEO.
Nina: Why did they fire you?
Sally: I was fired because the boss said I wasn’t working hard enough.
Because of the company’s debt, around 100 employees will be fired in order to save
money. I hope I am not one of them.