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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 144
IELTS General Reading Test 144 – Passage – 2
IELTS General Reading Test 144
READING PASSAGE – 2
Read the text below and answer questions 15-21.
Protect Yourself Against Job Scams
Section A
In this issue of “Jobs Plus”, we are going to discuss a disruptive issue in the career field: scammers. What are they? Well, scammers are con artists who know that finding a job can be a difficult and somewhat unpleasant task. In order to confuse people, scammers are likely to advertise on the same sites and job boards that real employers would post. They also make false promises about your “high chances” of employment, and almost all of them will ask you to provide payment for services before getting the job.
Section B
Scammers will probably tell you that they have a job waiting for you, or they may even guarantee to place you in a certain position if you pay a fee. Other times, they will have you pay for a certification, training materials, or a recruiting fee. The clearest sign is that once you pay, the job never materializes! Additionally, scammers may ask you for your credit card or bank information in order to pay a fee for a certification, training materials, or the like. In these cases, after you pay, the job doesn’t materialize. Real employers and employment firms will never ask you to pay for the promise of a job.
Section C
It is best not to get confused with real, legitimate services that will place you with a great employer. These services will never ask you for money in advance and will deliver on their promises. They always have an accredited website and are easily reachable by telephone or email. You will most likely find information about them on LinkedIn, and there are actually many success stories regarding their services!
Section D
We’re going to take a break from talking about scammers for a moment, and focus on the legitimate types of services applicants can sometimes be faced with. Make sure that you understand whether or not you are working with a placement service or a counseling service. What are the differences? Well, counseling services will help people with career directions and decisions. Placement services, on the other hand, usually require a hefty fee for directly placing you with a company for a fied amount of time.
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Section E
Now, if you know what to look for in a scammer, you will most likely be successful in avoiding one. However, do you know where you can find attractive job offers? In addition to scouring online job boards and newspaper classifieds, check out various websites and LinkedIn networks. Your state and county offices will also be a great place to look for local work in your area, as well as college career services offices. Most people believe they have to be university students in order to utilize college services, but it is not always the case!
Section F
Even if you follow all of our tips and tricks in avoiding job scams, you might happen to fall upon one. If that is the case, be aware of your rights. You should always file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and provide as much detail as possible. If you have problems with employment firms, on the other hand, research the appropriate state licensing board and take it up with the right office.
Section G
At the end of the day, you are your own greatest resource. There is no time like the present to research the correct way to go about saving yourself the hassle of dealing with the financial liabilities of interacting with a job scammer. Make sure you are well aware of everything you can do to avoid these circumstances. Why don’t you try researching your local job boards and conferences for ways in which you can keep safe from these con artists? Perhaps by doing so, you can help others as well!
BEST IELTS General Reading Test 144
Questions 15-21
The reading passage has seven sections, A-G.
Choose the correct heading for sections A-G from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number i-x.
List of Headings
i. Job Placement Services
ii. Responding to Scammers
iii. Reporting Job Scams
iv. Protecting Yourself
v. What is a Scammer?
vi. Telephoning Job Services
vii. Where to Look for Jobs
viii. Job Placement vs. Job Counseling
ix. Fake Publicity
x. Signs of a Job Scam
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15. Section A
16. Section B
17. Section C
18. Section D
19. Section E
20. Section F
21. Section G
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Read the text below and answer questions 22-27.
DELANEY PARTNERS INC. WORLDWIDE OFFICES
As our annual Recruitment Day quickly approaches, we are sending out an information packet detailing offices in various countries that are looking for international DELANEY PARTNERS INC. employees. We are currently opening up our interview sessions to recent graduates, entry-level associates, or current DELANEY PARTNERS INC. employees. All candidates must be prepared to travel as part of the job.
| … | FOCUS AREAS |
| EUROPE | We have a wide range of graduate programs available in Europe, ranging from Technical Support, Talent Consulting, and Software Development. Our strongest areas in Europe continue to be, however, effective risk management. In this area, we help companies unlock their true potential by understanding the various “pros and cons” of decision-making. Our clients rely on our strategies in order to understand their industry eperience and advance in their various sectors. For the first 12 months of employment, the selected candidates will have a designated senior manager assigned to them, so that ongoing support and coaching can be delivered. All candidates will also benefit from a structured curriculum that details decision-making training and eecutive training. |
| CHINA | Our offices in the East specialize in Corporate Communications and everything that has to do with promoting our brand. These employees will work closely with unleashing various campaigns throughout the year, both on the local and global scales. Here, you will gain deep insight into our work with the public, while developing strong leadership qualities and customer service skills. Since working directly with customers is a large part of this role, we hope that our candidates will enjoy working outside of the office with people, including newscasters, public relations officials, and non-profit community organizers. |
| NORTH AMERICA | Our Benefits and Human Capital Teams are looking for the net global superstar to work in retirement services and/or talent acquisition! Candidates in this area will work with employees who are considering retirement and need information on their various benefits packages, including but not limited to 401K and pensioner packages. Additionally, these candidates will help recently unemployed members of our offices understand their benefits packages. Severance and maternity leave information and training will be given to all selected candidates, in order to best work through these problems. Therefore, we are truly calling all problem-solvers who are ready to ‘save the day’ for employees with some of the most difficult problems. |
| SOUTH AMERICA | Do you consider yourself more of a ‘paper person’, rather than a ‘people person’? If so, we need you in South America. Our clients in this area are epecting us to look at numbers, forecast budgets, and use our analytical skills to lead them in the right direction when it comes to money. Thus, if you love looking at data, researching effective measures for cutting costs, and analyzing financial decisions, this area would love to bring you in for an interview. |
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Questions 22-27
Look at the following statements (Questions 22-27) and a list of countries below.
Match each statement with the correct country A, B, C, or D.
Write the correct number A-D in boxes Questions 22-27 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
A list of countries
A. Europe
B. China
C. North America
D. South America
In which area should a candidate apply if he/she is interested in
22. escaping the routine of typical office life
23. analysing potential instabilities and proposed actions
24. speculating necessary company expenditures
25. showcasing the company to non-employees
26. figuring out quandaries for both employees and non-employees
27. working closely with seasoned resources
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BEST IELTS General Reading Test 144
ANSWERS
15. v
16. x
17. i
18. viii
19. vii
20. iii
21. iv
22. B
23. A
24. D
25. B
26. C
27. A