Have a look at the title of the article. What do you think it is about? Work in pairs and share your ideas with each other.
Now look at the top 5 places to work in IT 2013 in the USA. Work in groups of two or three, develop the given reasons and explain why your company deserves the first place. Try to persuade your competitors that you are the best one.
The top 5
1. Quicken LoansOffers more than 200 hours of training each year
3. CareerBuilder A casual dress code and half-day summer Fridays
4. Commonwealth Financial NetworkStrong support for work/life balance
5. World Wide TechnologySubsidizes up to 90% of health insurance premiums
Role-play “Vacancy fair”.
Your company is going to participate in the “Vacancy fair”. You need a very talented highly-qualified employee. Divide yourselves into two groups: Student A is an employee who is looking for a well-paid job and Student B is a manager who is responsible for personnel selection and placement. Work in pairs. Make up your own list of demands to the future employee/employer. Act out the conversation in front of the class.