How do companies evaluate employees' and candidates' English communication skills?
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01
Interview in English with human resources representative and managers who are foreign expert
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02
Using tests and proficiency assessment standards created by English language centers themselves.
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Through English tests sold online.
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Candidates or Employees submit TOEIC & IELTS certificates
Disadvantages
of above approaches:
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Candidates/Employees can prepare in advance for English interview situations.
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The available tests are mostly multiple-choice, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. However, in professional settings, communication requires listening and speaking skills.
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Assessments from language centers are typically developed and use their own standards. Businesses cannot accurately determine if candidates/employees who meet these standards will communicate at the level required for their job.
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Many language centers offer international certification exam preparation programs that focus on test-taking tips to achieve high scores. Therefore, someone with a high score on these certifications may not necessarily meet the English communication requirements in the workplace.
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