Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
GET A JOB THE ON-LINE WAY
Of the ___ (11) ___ 6.5 million people in the UK using the Internet, a fifth are using it to look
for work. Applying ___ (12) ___ a job in this manner is quick, convenient and a tacit claim that you
are ___ (13) ___ the technological ball.
The positive side to internet job hunting for the applicant is the ability to ___ (14) ___ out about
an organization. You can prepare thoroughly for both application and interview ___ (15) ___ the
comfort of your PC. The main downside is that, ___ (16) ___ printed applications, Internet forms
have almost limitless amounts of space for applicants to enter their details “There’s always a danger
they will ramble on. It is important to remain ___ (17) ___ on the key points an employer will be
looking for,” says Karen Skewies, an on-line recruitment specialist. A growing ___ (18) ___ of
companies use software packages to scan applications, so including the right key words is essential.
“These programs look for specific skills, qualifications or relevant experience. They do so ___ (19) ___
searching for particular words or phrases,” she explains.
This must be balanced against the need to communicate your personality and attitude. Other
computer tracking systems identify particular traits, such as responsibility or reliability. Where
possible, ___ (20) ___ original in your language and avoid clichés.

Question

Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
GET A JOB THE ON-LINE WAY
Of the ___ (11) ___ 6.5 million people in the UK using the Internet, a fifth are using it to look 
for work. Applying ___ (12) ___ a job in this manner is quick, convenient and a tacit claim that you 
are ___ (13) ___ the technological ball.
The positive side to internet job hunting for the applicant is the ability to ___ (14) ___ out about 
an organization. You can prepare thoroughly for both application and interview ___ (15) ___ the 
comfort of your PC. The main downside is that, ___ (16) ___ printed applications, Internet forms 
have almost limitless amounts of space for applicants to enter their details “There’s always a danger 
they will ramble on. It is important to remain ___ (17) ___ on the key points an employer will be 
looking for,” says Karen Skewies, an on-line recruitment specialist. A growing ___ (18) ___ of 
companies use software packages to scan applications, so including the right key words is essential. 
“These programs look for specific skills, qualifications or relevant experience. They do so ___ (19) ___ 
searching for particular words or phrases,” she explains.
This must be balanced against the need to communicate your personality and attitude. Other 
computer tracking systems identify particular traits, such as responsibility or reliability. Where 
possible, ___ (20) ___ original in your language and avoid clichés.

Accepted Answer

Here are the answers:

11. six 
12. for 
13. on 
14. find 
15. from 
16. unlike 
17. focused 
18. number 
19. by 
20. try

Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. GET A JOB THE ON-LINE WAY Of the ___ (11) ___ 6.5 million people in the UK using the Internet, a fifth are usin...

Part 2: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered boxes. GET A JOB THE ON-LINE WAY Of the _ (11) _ 6.5 million people in the UK using the Internet, a fifth are usin...