HR & Recruitment, Business English Lessons

Interviews, hiring and people management in professional English. 18 free interactive lessons at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level.

hr-recruitment~60 min

Addressing Employee Resistance to IT System Rollout

Alex Vance and Sam Brooks discuss the initial success of a Spanish pilot rollout for a new IT system, focusing on manager concerns about job security …

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Airline Pilot Interview and Radio Communication Test

A candidate undergoes a simulated airline interview and radio communication assessment to evaluate aviation vocabulary, ethical reasoning, and decisio…

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Conducting a Performance Review with a Stock Team Leader

An assistant manager meets with a senior stock associate to evaluate team performance ahead of the holiday rush. They discuss backroom organization is…

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Discussing Career Transition with a Headhunter

A legal professional meets with a headhunter to explore new career opportunities after leaving a senior role. The conversation focuses on aligning pas…

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Executive Interview for Regional Operations Director

An executive candidate interviews for a regional operations director role, discussing leadership style and past performance. The interviewer evaluates…

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First-Round Leadership Interview at Consulting Firm

An HR Director conducts a first-round interview with a candidate for a Director of Strategy & Transformation role at a Paris-based consulting firm. Th…

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Global Commercial Director Interview for Renewable Energy Expansion

A multinational renewable energy company conducts a final interview for a Global Commercial Director role to lead expansion into North America and Sou…

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Job Interview for Communications Assistant Role

A candidate interviews for a Communications Assistant position at a Marseille-based company serving international clients. The candidate discusses the…

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hr-recruitment~60 min

Managing Payroll and Labor Law Compliance

Two HR professionals discuss payroll, burnout leave, and dismissal procedures under French and German labor laws. They compare social contributions, d…

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Managing Performance Reviews and Time Management

Marcus, a manager, meets with Chloe, a Senior Sales Associate, to discuss her performance review. They focus on her strengths, areas for improvement l…

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hr-recruitment~60 min

Onboarding and team transition strategy

A new employee joins a company and receives an office tour while discussing team dynamics and strategic planning. The conversation focuses on addressi…

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Reviewing Onboarding Strategies and Enhancements

Two weeks after implementing revamped onboarding processes, Claire and Liam reconvene to review outcomes and discuss further enhancements. They evalua…

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Second Interview and Job Offer Discussion

A candidate attends a follow-up interview to discuss past experience and leadership skills. The interviewer evaluates the candidate's fit for a role t…

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Second Interview for Communications Assistant Role

A candidate attends a second-round interview for a Communications Assistant position at a marketing agency, focusing on technical skills and strategic…

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hr-recruitment~60 min

Securing CEO Recommendation for Next Role

A departing executive meets with the outgoing CEO to align on her professional narrative and secure a LinkedIn recommendation. They review her work hi…

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Senior Engineering Role Interview in Dubai

A candidate interviews for a senior engineering position with an international tech-focused construction company in Dubai. The HR manager assesses tec…

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STAR Method for Behavioral Interview Responses

A candidate participates in a final-round interview for an architectural position, answering behavioral questions using the STAR framework to demonstr…

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Transitioning HR Skills to Aerospace Recruitment

An HR director evaluates a candidate's ability to transition from retail supply chain recruitment to aerospace hiring. The candidate demonstrates tran…

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