In most cases the interview is the last hurdle that an applicant has to clear before landing a job. Interviews probably aren’t a foolproof method of selecting candidates; however, I can’t suggest any better alternatives.

An employer can’t fully assess a candidate’s capabilities, personality or character during an interview. Several personality development centers now prepare candidates for interviews. They are taught how to answer questions that are frequently asked during interviews. Sometimes a candidate who possesses better qualifications may fail to get the job because of his poor performance in the interview.

However, I don’t think that interviews should be done away with. Employers all over the world use this selection process to find the best candidates. This is a clear indication that interviews are an efficient method of selecting good candidates.

In my opinion, interviews should not be the only criterion for selecting candidates. They should be used in conjunction with written examinations during which a candidate’s proficiency in various subjects can be assessed. In addition, candidates should be asked to participate in debates or group discussions. Their real personality and leadership skills will come to the fore during these events.

To conclude, the interview is not a flawed recruitment process. It isn’t perfect but it certainly has more merits than demerits. In fact, when interviews are used in conjunction with other personality tests, they will definitely help businesses find the best candidates. Organisations should also consider hiring fresh graduates on a probationary basis. Those who deliver excellent performance during the probationary period should be hired to fill permanent positions.

Bài tham khảo

A: So, what do you think are some important qualities for a good journalist?

B: Well, I think they need to be ambitious to pursue new stories and determined to see them through to the end.

A: Yes, and they also need to be creative to come up with interesting angles and intelligent to understand complex issues.

B: Definitely. And patience is key as well, especially when it comes to research or waiting for interviews.

A: And they must be self-confident to ask difficult questions and report the truth. Oh, and stubborn too, to keep digging for the facts.

B: Right, and let's not forget good communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations. And of course, strong writing skills are essential.

A: Agreed. It takes a combination of skills and personality traits to be a successful journalist.

Tạm dịch

(A: Vậy theo bạn, một số phẩm chất quan trọng đối với một nhà báo giỏi là gì?

B: Chà, tôi nghĩ họ cần phải có tham vọng theo đuổi những câu chuyện mới và quyết tâm xem chúng đến cùng.

A: Có, và họ cũng cần sáng tạo để đưa ra những góc độ thú vị và thông minh để hiểu những vấn đề phức tạp.

B: Chắc chắn rồi. Và sự kiên nhẫn cũng là chìa khóa, đặc biệt là khi nghiên cứu hoặc chờ phỏng vấn.

A: Và họ phải tự tin để đặt những câu hỏi khó và báo cáo sự thật. Ồ, và cũng bướng bỉnh nữa, để tiếp tục tìm kiếm sự thật.

B: Đúng, và đừng quên kỹ năng giao tiếp tốt và khả năng thích ứng với các tình huống thay đổi. Và tất nhiên, kỹ năng viết mạnh mẽ là điều cần thiết.

A: Đồng ý. Cần có sự kết hợp của các kỹ năng và đặc điểm tính cách để trở thành một nhà báo thành công.)

Billy showed three qualities:

(Billy đã thể hiện ba đức tính)

- determination

(quyết tâm)

Thông tin: “Nellie Bly was determined to be an investigative journalist who wrote about serious issues, like women's rights and the problems of factory workers.”

(Nellie Bly quyết tâm trở thành một nhà báo điều tra viết về các vấn đề nghiêm trọng, như quyền của phụ nữ và các vấn đề của công nhân nhà máy.)

- intelligence

 (thông minh)

Thông tin: “she pretended to be insane so that she could become a patient at a psychiatric hospital in New York and find out about the conditions there.”

(Cô ấy giả điên để có thể trở thành bệnh nhân tại một bệnh viện tâm thần ở New York và tìm hiểu về điều kiện ở đó.)

- self-confidence

(tự tin)

Thông tin: “She was willing to challenge the status quo and write about serious issues, despite the fact that female journalists at the time were mostly writing about fashion and gardening.”

(Cô ấy sẵn sàng thách thức hiện trạng và viết về những vấn đề nghiêm trọng, mặc dù thực tế là các nhà báo nữ vào thời điểm đó chủ yếu viết về thời trang và làm vườn.)

Bài tham khảo

A: What do you think of the musical in Picture A?

B: To be honest, I'm not a big fan of musicals.

A: How about the magic show in Picture B?

B: Personally, I really enjoy magic shows.

A: What do you think of stand-up comedy performances like the one in Picture C?

B: I must say, I'm really keen on stand-up comedy. I find it really entertaining.

Tạm dịch

A: Bạn nghĩ gì về vở nhạc kịch trong Hình A?

B: Thành thật mà nói, tôi không phải là một fan hâm mộ lớn của nhạc kịch.

A: Thế còn màn ảo thuật trong Hình B thì sao?

B: Cá nhân tôi thực sự thích các buổi biểu diễn ảo thuật.

A: Bạn nghĩ gì về những màn biểu diễn hài độc thoại như trong Hình C?

B: Tôi phải nói rằng, tôi thực sự thích diễn hài độc thoại. Tôi thấy nó thực sự thú vị.

1. What’s the best age to get a boyfriend?

Maybe I’ll get a boyfriend when I am about 18 – 20 years old.

2. Do you think that you’ll get rich one day? Why (not)?

Yes, of courses. Hopefully, I’ll get rich one day. Because I am working so hard every day and I believe in a bright future.

3. What do you want to do when you get old?

When I get old, I want to travel around the country.

4. When do you think you’ll get married?

I might get married when I am about 28 years old.

Tourism is a unique human activity, experienced by millions of people worldwide every year. As people differ in their attitude towards almost everything in life, the same applies also to tourism; where some treat tourism globally as the focus of their act without scrutinising the other related activities pertaining to it. Hence, the term 'responsible tourism" emerged; in order to pay a sufficient attention of the tourist to the local cultural values of the destination country, and – more globally – to the environment. From my point of view, tourism must be labelled as a "responsible activity"; even if it is mandatory to issue as many local and international legislations to make it so.

While making tourism, should the tourist carry his culture with him to the foreign country? Obviously, the answer is "No". If the tourist insists on doing this, he will sure subject himself to great dangers especially in communities with intolerant local citizens. One of the best examples of this is the "Thump Up" sign which is greatly practised in many countries; where this sign is USA means "OK or very good"; while it is considered as very crude and impolite in Greece (which is a famous touristic destination). Thus, it is crucial to teach the tourists a list of common practices that they must refrain from doing, explaining the reasons behind this.

When it comes to the environment, it is indeed very unfortunate to find that the touristic areas are those with the greatest pollution and litter output! A few years ago, it was really surprising that an international campaign of volunteers aimed to clean the Himalayas from the trash left by the climbers.

In conclusion, tourism should be dealt with in the same way as freedom; that it must be "responsible", respecting both the local cultural and environmental values of each society.

All around the world, tourism is losing its glitter, due to the lack of responsibility by the government, tourists and local people. Some people consider taking responsibility in tourism by each individual is essential for the better environment, preserving cultures and improving the economy, whereas others think, this cannot be achieved in reality. In my opinion, tourism responsibility is required for better future of the world and this can be achieved with proper implementation.

People travel to different places but never show any attention or responsibility towards its improvement. To make this world a better place to live in, one should take it as one’s responsibility. First of all, the government should take a step, releasing more funds towards tourism and for providing much security. For instance, we find filthy guest houses, restrooms and no cleaning of surrounding places. People travel to enjoy the beauty of nature, but if they find this kind of dirty places, their enjoyment which lead to a bad memory. Even, local people and tourists who travel should obey the guidelines and policy of tourism for a better world.

However, there are some people who think when it comes to implementation of this; it is like a day dream which cannot come into reality. It is difficult for poor and developing countries to utilise more funds towards tourism. On the other hand, it is difficult to provide security and neatness at tourist spots unless every tourist shows attention as his responsibility. For instance, if there are sign boards which shows ‘please use right direction, danger at left direction’, they use only left and if there are any dustbins with ‘please use me’ , they do not use them at all. Thus it is very difficult to make it into reality.

In conclusion, better tourism can be achieved only if every individual takes the responsibility towards tourism. One should think, how much one is contributing, instead of just arguing and blaming the government. But the government should take the first step in achieving this. With this, not only it increases blissfulness of tourists but also increases economy of the country.

Tourism is a unique human activity, experienced by millions of people worldwide every year. As people differ in their attitude towards almost everything in life, the same applies also to tourism; where some treat tourism globally as the focus of their act without scrutinising the other related activities pertaining to it. Hence, the term 'responsible tourism" emerged; in order to pay a sufficient attention of the tourist to the local cultural values of the destination country, and – more globally – to the environment. From my point of view, tourism must be labelled as a "responsible activity"; even if it is mandatory to issue as many local and international legislations to make it so.

While making tourism, should the tourist carry his culture with him to the foreign country? Obviously, the answer is "No". If the tourist insists on doing this, he will sure subject himself to great dangers especially in communities with intolerant local citizens. One of the best examples of this is the "Thump Up" sign which is greatly practised in many countries; where this sign is USA means "OK or very good"; while it is considered as very crude and impolite in Greece (which is a famous touristic destination). Thus, it is crucial to teach the tourists a list of common practices that they must refrain from doing, explaining the reasons behind this.

When it comes to the environment, it is indeed very unfortunate to find that the touristic areas are those with the greatest pollution and litter output! A few years ago, it was really surprising that an international campaign of volunteers aimed to clean the Himalayas from the trash left by the climbers.

In conclusion, tourism should be dealt with in the same way as freedom; that it must be "responsible", respecting both the local cultural and environmental values of each society.

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