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If you are over 50 years old and you are struggling to get a job, please watch this video.
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Or if you know someone who is struggling to get hired in their 50s or older, please make sure you forward this video on to them.
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I'm going to reveal the two reasons why people who are over 50 struggle to get invited to job interviews
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and ultimately struggle to get offered the job.
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There are two reasons you need to know what they are.
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I will also give you two simple fixes to solve this common problem.
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Make sure you stay tuned.
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And just very quickly, before we get started, make sure you tell me the name of the role
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you would like to apply for in the comments section below the video so I can give you some extra help.
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My name is Richard McMunn.
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I have been a hiring manager and recruitment expert for more than 30 years
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and today I will help you get hired if you are over 50.
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Here we go, take notes.
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So, as I said at the start, there are two reasons why people who are over 50 often struggle to get hired.
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Reason number one, you won't like this, but this is true.
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There are some employers out there who believe people who are over 50 are stuck in their ways.
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Yes, they have lots of experience to offer, but they don't like being told what to do.
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They won't likely take instructions from a younger manager and they won't embrace change.
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I am 55 years old.
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Is that true of me?
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No, it's not true.
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I value change and I certainly wouldn't have any problem with taking instructions from a younger manager.
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But this is the reality.
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When you are applying for jobs over the age of 50, there is a misconception with some employers,
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not all, but with some employers who believe you are stuck in your ways.
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Stick around
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and I will tell you what to do about this common
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problem reason number two why people over 50 struggle to get hired is
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because some employers not all some employers believe people who are
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over 50 are more likely to have time off through health issues
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now of course lots of people over 50 are incredibly fit
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because as you progress through life then you tend to take more care of yourself
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you might stop drinking alcohol you might you know engage in increased physical activity for example
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i go out walking 15 to 20 000 steps a day i am 55 years old
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but i take good care of myself yes i still like to go out for a beer at the weekend
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but i generally take better care of myself than i did
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when i was in my 30s
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but there are some employers who believe people who are over 50 might have more time off through illness or sickness.
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And again, there is a way that we can overcome this problem.
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So in the next section of this walk and talk video,
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I will reveal the two things you can do to significantly increase your chances of getting hired if you are over 50.
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I will tell you what those two things are
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and I will then tell you the various different jobs you might decide to apply for if you are over 50.
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These are job roles that I believe, based on my 30 years experience in recruitment, that are very well suited to people who are over 50.
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But first of all, let me tell you those two simple fixes you can do to increase your chances of getting hired.
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Write these down.
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When you apply for any job role with any company,
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you are required to submit a CV or resume as part of your application.
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Near the start of your CV or resume, there is a section called personal statement or professional summary.
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This is a brief outline of your suitability for the role
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and there is something I recommend you write in your personal statement
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that will help to convince the employer
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that you are the right person for the job even though you are over 50 years old.
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Let me put up on the screen the exact thing I recommend you write
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that I believe will increase your chances of getting hired.
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Here it is.
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A highly motivated, reliable and adaptable professional with x years of experience in and you would insert the industry.
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So place the number of years experience you have there and the industry you have operated in.
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I bring valuable knowledge, a strong work ethic, and a positive team -focused attitude.
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I understand the importance of following management instructions, responding positively to feedback, embracing change,
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supporting colleagues, and continually developing my skills.
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I am fit and healthy and committed to contributing to my employer's success by delivering consistently high standards and positive results.
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So writing that as part of your CV or resume, personal statement or professional summary,
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I believe is going to increase your chances of getting hired because it tells the employer that you are fit and healthy.
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You are willing to accept feedback.
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You want to learn new skills and you will embrace change.
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There is something else you can do as part of the application process, and that is to say something when answering the interview question,
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why should we hire you?
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Again, let me put up the answer on the screen
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so you can write it down and use it when applying for different jobs.
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Here we go.
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Why should we hire you?
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Here we go.
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You should hire me because I have a lot to offer your company, Even though I have plenty of experience and knowledge,
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I still enjoy learning new skills, supporting my co -workers, taking on feedback from my manager,
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and helping my employer try new initiatives that help the business succeed.
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You should also hire me because I understand the importance of change
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and will take responsibility for my ongoing development so that I always add value to the team.
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That is a brilliant answer for the over 50s to the question, why should we hire you?
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Both of those things, the personal statement and the answer will help you get hired if you are over 50.
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Before we come on to the jobs that I believe are highly suitable for experienced people who are over 50,
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I want to quickly tell you about a brilliant service I offer for the over 50s.
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If you click the link in the top comment below the video, it will take you through to my website,
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cvmadeeasy .co .uk, and I will write your CV for you based on your many years experience,
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your knowledge, your skills and qualities, and also what you can bring to the employer if you are over 50.
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I will personally tailor your CV to the job role and the company.
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That is very important when applying for any job role.
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It does not matter how old you are.
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You must tailor your CV to every job role.
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So check out that link in the top comment below the video.
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Here are those jobs I believe are highly suited to experience people who are over 50.
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Job role number one, if you are over 50 is a front desk receptionist this is a great job
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because you as someone over 50 will be a good communicator
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you will be patient able to deal effectively with difficult customers
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or clients solve problems and also you will be a great role model for the company so job number one, if you are over 50,
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to consider applying for is a front desk receptionist because you are trustworthy and reliable.
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And also, I don't know if it's just me,
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but I've noticed in recent years that younger people tend to be incapable of communicating effectively in person with others.
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Tell me if you think I'm wrong, but I've started to notice that more and more.
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Younger people are struggling to communicate with other people
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so a great job
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if you are over 50 is a front desk receptionist job
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number two for the over 50s is some form of professional driver bus driver train driver delivery driver again
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because you are experienced you are more likely to be safe in your work
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and understand the importance of following strict rules and procedures.
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This is a great job for someone who is over 50.
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I run my own business, a recruitment business.
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I run this YouTube channel.
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But if I were out of work,
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the job that I would look for is either bus driver or train driver because I have many years experience driving.
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I have a clean driving license and also i am reliable
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and trustworthy i will always act safely and follow strict company rules and procedures driving
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is a great job for people who are over 50.
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The next job role that, in my opinion, is perfect for people who are over 50.
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A security officer.
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Again, because you are reliable, confident in your abilities, you have lots of life experience,
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and you are able to converse and communicate with others effectively.
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If you are over 50, people are more likely to take you seriously.
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I want someone to turn up to work on time, to be reliable, punctual.
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And those are skills and traits that are required in security roles.
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So if you are over 50, you might decide to become a security officer or a security guard for a company or organisation.
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This next job role for the over 50s is often overlooked.
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And that is a manager, supervisor or team leader.
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Why?
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Because people who are over 50 generally have lots of life experience and they just need a little bit of training,
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coaching and guidance to be able to lead and manage others.
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It's a great job role if you are over 50.
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I took up my first management position at the age of 23 in the fire service and I absolutely loved it.
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And as I got older, my confidence grew.
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So now I run my own company, I manage people and I'm 55.
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I feel very comfortable managing other people and motivating them.
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There is something very rewarding about being a leader or a manager.
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If you are over 50, even if you have no previous management experience, I strongly recommend you consider being a manager,
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team leader or supervisor
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and in the description below the video i have provided you with a leadership
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and management training video course watch that if you are considering becoming a manager
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or leader another great job for people who are over 50 is customer service advisor
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because lots of these job roles can be undertaken remotely
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while working from home and this type of work is very well suited to some people who are over 50.
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In this type of work, you will deal with customer complaints, answer questions.
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It's very basic and monotonous work, but it is perfect if you are over 50, because again, you are reliable,
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punctual, experienced, and also patient when dealing with others.
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And by the way, I do have a free customer service training course, which will teach you the basics of customer service
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it comes with a certificate of completion the course is free again
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i have placed this link in the description below the video check it out
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if you do want to apply to become a customer service advisor
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and don't forget if you are over 50 and you can demonstrate
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that you are still learning and developing your skills
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that will definitely work to your advantage don't forget to check out
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that link in the top comment below this video go through to my website cvmadeeasy .co .uk
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and i will write your over 50s cv
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or resume for you i will help you get hired you can also connect with me on linkedin
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if you would like i have put my linkedin link in the description below the video
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it is always an absolute pleasure
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and an honor to connect with like -minded professionals such as yourself don't forget to share
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this video with anyone you know who is over 50 who is struggling to get hired thank you for watching
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and i look forward to seeing you on the next video have a great day
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “OVER 50 AND CAN'T GET A JOB? WATCH THIS!”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: role, hired, experience, employer, manager. This video has 157 sentences and 2042 words to shadow. The speech runs for 13:45. The speaker talks at a steady 149 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. 86% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| hire verb | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | To obtain the services of in return for fixed payment. |
| employer noun | /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ | A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person. |
| skill noun | /skɪl/ | A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate. |
| reliable adjective | /ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ | Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy |
| resume verb | /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ | To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on. |
| desk noun | /dɛsk/ | A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a… |
| feedback noun | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. |
| communicate verb | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | To impart or transmit (information or knowledge) to someone; to make known, to tell. |
| embrace verb | /ɛmˈbɹes/ | To clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug. |
| instruction noun | /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ | The act of instructing, teaching, or providing with information or knowledge. |
| recruitment noun | /rɪˈkruːt.mənt / | The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces. |
| procedure noun | /pɹəˈsiː.d͡ʒə/ | A particular method for performing a task. |
| reveal verb | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| connect verb | /kəˈnɛkt/ | To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| check out verb | To record the departure or withdrawal of someone or something (such as guests, employees, books, etc.). |
| come on to verb | To start to. |
| go out verb | To leave, especially a building. |
| look forward to verb | To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure; to be excited or eager to. |
| put up verb | To place in a high location. |
| stick around verb | To stay; to linger; to remain. |
| take up verb | To pick up. |
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | someone who is · people who are · course, which will |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have been · have operated · I've noticed |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | being told · are required · are highly suited |
| Advice with “should” should + verb — saying what is a good idea | should we hire · should hire · should also hire |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 14 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, I'm, won't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜː.ði/, ethic /ˈɛθ.ɪk/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/, initiative /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/, organisation /ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/, completion /kəmˈpliː.ʃən/, receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/
- Long words — get the stress right: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, supervisor /ˈsupɚˌvaɪzɚ/, incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/, initiative /ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv/, organisation /ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like hire, employer, skill.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.