1、,UNIT5 Employment,1,Background,SLIM GYMS owns and operates six health and fitness clubs in Manhattan,New York.The clubs aim to appeal to people of all ages and income groups,All the clubs have a large gymnasium,with the latest equipment,an aerobics studio,a solarium,a swimming pool,sun decks,a cafe,

2、bar and clubroom.There are always several fitness instructors on hand to advise people and provide them with personalised fitness programmes.A wide range of aerobic and relaxation classes run throughout the day and during the evening.The clubs try to create a friendly atomsphere,organising numerous

3、social activities to bring members together,Three of the clubs are located in areas where large numbers of Spanish,Chinese and Italians live.,2,Slim Gyms recently advertised for a General Manager,THE JOB Developing a customer-oriented culture in the organisation in the clubs Increasing the revenue a

4、nd profits of the six clubs in Manhattan Exploiting new business opportunities Liaising with and motivating our team of managers and their staff Contributing to marketing plans and strategies,THE PERSON Dynamic,enthusiastic,flexible A strong interest in health and fitness A good track record in prev

5、ious jobs The ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds Outstanding communication skills A flair for new ideas and sound organisational skills,3,Task,You are directors of Slim Gyms.Study the file cards on the four short-listed candidates on the opposite page.Hold a meeting to d

6、iscuss the strengths and weaknesses of each person.Try to agree on who seems to be the best candidate for the job.,4,Name:Isabella Rosetti Age:35 Marital Status:Single Experience:Advertising agency for the last eight years.Important position liaising with clients and managing a team of 10 people. Sk

7、ills:Fluent Italian,judo expert. Personality/appearance:Well dressed and self-confident, Comments:Positive reference,but employer suggested she sometimes took days off work with no good reason. Several good ideas for increasing revenue.Did not mention the cost of doing this! Aptitude test: Above sco

8、re,I am currently working for,5,Name:Michael Bolen Age:36 Marital Status:Married,with three children Experience:Four years with international sports goods manufacturer-Marketing Director. Skills:Only a few words of Spanish. Personality/appearance:Forceful, determined,with strong views.Likes tokeep h

9、is distancefrom people until he knows them well. Some women find him too assertive and cold. Comments:He has often changed jobs. Aptitude test: Average score,I am looking for a new challenge,6,Name:Bob Wills Age:40 Marital Status:Single Experience:Twenty years in US army. Over the last two years has

10、 run a fitness centre in Lower Manhattan very successfully. Skills:Speaks Spanish fluently. Personality/appearance:Correctly dressed,but has tattoos.Sociable, with a lot of friends. Comments:He always stick to the rules. Values honesty and reliablity.Can be quick-tempered if people are not doing the

11、ir best.Very enthusiastic with many good ideas. Aptitude test: High score,I am writing to apply for the post of,7,Name:Stephanie Grant Age:30 Marital Status:Married, no children Experience:Former swimming champion. Competed at Olympic Games.For last six years,highly successful presenter (children an

12、d sports programmes) Skills:Exceptional sportswoman. Personality/appearance:Beautiful,clever and successful.Good sence of humour. On television,handles people well. Comments:She will do anything to get what she wants, but at 24,she gave up competitive swimming.following rumours of drug-taking. Aptit

13、ude test: Above score,I would love the opportunity to contribute to your,8,C o n t r a s t,9,Final decision,10,Slim Gyms,Let us warm up the car engine,before we start!,11,SPORTS APPARATUS Cycling equipment-健騎機(jī) Military press-肩部推舉機(jī) Dip chin ab-單杠提膝器 Treadmills-踏步機(jī) Barbell-杠鈴架 Incline Olympic bench 奧林匹克上斜椅 Mul