Listening Task: AI and Industry Impact

Multiple Choice 

According to Grace, what remains even as industries evolve?

VOCABULARY TEST

Choose the correct phrase:

During the interview, he was asked to __________ his problem-solving process under pressure.

Reading. Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer)

Title: Human-Centered Skills in an AI-Dominated Job Market

As artificial intelligence continues to automate technical tasks, employers are shifting their focus toward human-centered skills. While programming, data analysis, and cybersecurity expertise remain vital, companies increasingly value attributes like adaptability, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking. These soft skills are especially important in leadership roles and collaborative tech environments where cross-functional communication is key.

Ironically, many job seekers in the IT and AI sectors still emphasize hard skills on their CVs while neglecting to illustrate their interpersonal strengths. A well-written motivational letter can help bridge this gap, allowing candidates to contextualize their technical background within a broader professional narrative. For instance, detailing how one led a multidisciplinary AI ethics task force shows more than just competence—it demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and foresight.

Recruiters also report that during interviews, candidates who provide examples of past problem-solving in high-pressure or ambiguous situations tend to stand out. These real-world experiences can’t easily be replicated by machines, making them a form of professional currency in an AI-saturated labor market.

Ultimately, while AI may be transforming the way we work, it’s not replacing the need for human judgment. The most desirable candidates are those who can combine deep technical know-how with the cognitive flexibility to navigate fast-evolving challenges and lead innovation—not just execute it.

What is the main argument of the text?

VOCABULARY 

Fill in the blank:

Including measurable on a CV helps recruiters assess impact.

Listening Comprehension: Deadlines 

Sentence Completion with Inference

Reading. Vocabulary in Context 

Ironically, many job seekers in the IT and AI sectors still emphasize hard skills on their CVs while neglecting to illustrate their interpersonal strengths. A well-written motivational letter can help bridge this gap, allowing candidates to contextualize their technical background within a broader professional narrative. For instance, detailing how one led a multidisciplinary AI ethics task force shows more than just competence—it demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and foresight.

Choose the closest meaning of the word in bold.

“...interpersonal strengths.”

Grammar Test

Choose the correct tense:

By the time we offer him the job, he __________ several interviews with our competitors.

VOCABULARY TEST

Choose the most appropriate phrase:

The job post required candidates with the ability to work __________ in agile development teams.

VOCABULARY TEST

Pick the correct idiom often used in motivational letters:

“I’m eager to __________ my skills in a dynamic and challenging environment.”

VOCABULARY TEST

Pick the correct business verb:

The cybersecurity analyst was tasked to __________ potential data breaches before they occurred.