B2.8 - Getting a promotion - Exercises
Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match each word with its definition.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Circular interna: reorganización y promoción
RR. HH. informa de la reorganización del área de Operaciones. A partir del 1 de septiembre, Marta Ríos el de y el departamento de Planificación. Su función principal será asegurar la ejecución de proyectos y fomentar el entre las sedes de Madrid y Valencia. Además, supervisará la elaboración de informes y la gestión de proveedores.
En el nuevo organigrama, la responsable de unidad reportará al director de Operaciones y trabajará con Finanzas para anual. Durante el primer trimestre se revisarán objetivos y recursos. Si la empresa con el cliente principal, se abriría la opción de . Para cualquier duda sobre condiciones, RR. HH. propone una reunión para y aclarar responsabilidades.HR informs you about the reorganization of the Operations area. As of September 1, Marta Ríos will take up the position of unit manager and will coordinate the Planning department. Her main function will be to ensure the execution of projects and to promote teamwork between the Madrid and Valencia offices. In addition, she will oversee the preparation of reports and the management of suppliers.
In the new organizational chart, the unit manager will report to the Operations director and will work with Finance to prepare the annual budget. During the first quarter, objectives and resources will be reviewed. If the company were to extend the contract with the main client, the option to be promoted to deputy director would open up. If you have any questions about conditions, HR proposes a meeting to negotiate the contract and clarify responsibilities.
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¿Qué cambios concretos implica la reorganización para la persona promovida (responsabilidades, a quién reporta y posibles pasos futuros) y qué aspectos negociarías tú en la reunión con RR. HH.?
(What specific changes does the reorganization imply for the promoted person (responsibilities, who they report to, and possible future steps) and what aspects would you negotiate in the meeting with HR? )
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(After the promotion, they manage a department and their job requires greater coordination with other teams.) |
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(Their main responsibility will be to work as a lawyer and handle the company’s legal matters.) |
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(They have requested improved working conditions, including salary and more flexibility to work remotely.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Si me ascienden a subdirector, ___ de abogado solo en casos puntuales.
(If I get promoted to deputy director, ___ as a lawyer only in specific cases.)2. Ya veremos si ___ por cuenta ajena o si nos haremos autónomos este año.
(We’ll see whether ___ for someone else or whether we will become self-employed this year.)3. Si ___ en buenas condiciones, tendrás margen para coordinar el departamento sin tantas horas extra.
(If ___ under good conditions, you will have room to coordinate the department without so many overtime hours.)Exercise 5: Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Reunión para negociar ascenso
Laura (RR. HH.): Show Miguel, gracias por venir; la dirección quiere que ocupes el cargo de subdirector y coordines el departamento de Operaciones.
(Miguel, thank you for coming; management wants you to take the position of deputy director and coordinate the Operations department.)
Miguel (candidato a subdirector): Show Me interesa, pero quiero dejar claro el alcance: ahora realizo trabajo cualificado y mucho trabajo en equipo, ¿qué cambiaría en el día a día?
(I'm interested, but I want to be clear about the scope: right now I do skilled work and a lot of teamwork; what would change in the day-to-day?)
Laura (RR. HH.): Show Tendrías a tu cargo dos responsables de unidad, prepararías el presupuesto trimestral y reportarías directamente al director de área.
(You would be in charge of two unit managers, you would prepare the quarterly budget, and you would report directly to the area director.)
Miguel (candidato a subdirector): Show Perfecto; entonces me gustaría negociar el contrato: ampliar la parte variable y asegurar que trabajamos en buenas condiciones, además de dos días de teletrabajo.
(Perfect; then I'd like to negotiate the contract: increase the variable portion and ensure that we work under good conditions, in addition to two days of remote work.)
Laura (RR. HH.): Show Me parece razonable; lo consulto con Finanzas y te envío una propuesta para cerrarlo esta semana.
(That seems reasonable; I'll check with Finance and send you a proposal to close it this week.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué puesto le proponen a Miguel y qué responsabilidades nuevas asume?
What position do they offer Miguel and what new responsibilities does he take on?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Con el nuevo cargo, tendré que… / Me gustaría negociar… porque… / Podríamos ampliar el contrato y revisar las condiciones.
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Te acaban de ascender a responsable de unidad: ¿qué nuevas responsabilidades asumirás y con qué departamentos tendrás que coordinarte?
You have just been promoted to unit manager: what new responsibilities will you take on and which departments will you have to coordinate with?
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En una reunión con Recursos Humanos quieres renegociar tu contrato tras la promoción: ¿qué condiciones te gustaría mejorar y cómo las plantearías?
In a meeting with Human Resources you want to renegotiate your contract after the promotion: what conditions would you like to improve and how would you propose them?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, Laura:
Quería confirmarte que el comité ha aprobado que pases a ocupar el cargo de responsable de unidad en Operaciones a partir del 1 de julio. Reportarías a mí y coordinarías a 6 personas (Logística y Atención al Cliente). Entre tus tareas estarían coordinar el departamento, hacer seguimiento de KPIs y realizar un presupuesto trimestral.
¿Podemos hablar mañana para cerrar condiciones (banda salarial, teletrabajo) y el plan de los primeros 90 días? Si te encaja, te envío el borrador de ampliación de contrato.
Gracias,
Marta Ruiz
Directora de Operaciones
Hi, Laura:
I wanted to confirm that the committee has approved that you move into the position of unit manager in Operations as of July 1. You would report to me and coordinate 6 people (Logistics and Customer Service). Your tasks would include coordinating the department, tracking KPIs, and preparing a quarterly budget.
Can we talk tomorrow to finalize terms (salary band, remote work) and the plan for the first 90 days? If it works for you, I’ll send you the draft contract extension.
Thanks,
Marta Ruiz
Director of Operations
Useful phrases:
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Gracias por la propuesta; me interesa el puesto, pero tendré que...
(Thank you for the offer; I’m interested in the position, but I will have to...)
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¿Podrías confirmarme cómo quedaría el organigrama y a quién reportaría cada equipo?
(Could you confirm for me what the organizational chart would look like and who each team would report to?)
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Si te parece, mañana lo hablamos y ya veremos si podemos ajustar...
(If you agree, we can talk tomorrow and then we’ll see if we can adjust...)
Muchas gracias por la propuesta; me interesa el puesto y me motiva el reto de coordinar Logística y Atención al Cliente. Para prepararme, ¿podrías confirmarme el organigrama: quiénes serían mis interlocutores directos y qué margen de decisión tendré en el día a día (prioridades, incidencias y relación con proveedores)?
Sobre las condiciones, mañana puedo a las 11:30. Me gustaría negociar un ajuste salarial acorde con las nuevas responsabilidades y con la tarea de realizar el presupuesto trimestral y el seguimiento de KPIs. Además, propongo 2 días de teletrabajo semanales y una transición gradual durante el primer mes para no dejar proyectos a medias.
Si puedes, envíame el borrador de ampliación de contrato y lo reviso antes de la reunión.
Un saludo,
Laura
Hi, Marta:
Thank you very much for the offer; I’m interested in the position and I’m motivated by the challenge of coordinating Logistics and Customer Service. To prepare, could you confirm the organizational chart: who would be my direct counterparts and what decision-making leeway will I have day to day (priorities, incidents, and relationship with suppliers)?
Regarding the terms, tomorrow I’m available at 11:30. I would like to negotiate a salary adjustment in line with the new responsibilities and with the task of preparing the quarterly budget and tracking KPIs. In addition, I propose 2 days of remote work per week and a gradual transition during the first month so as not to leave projects half-finished.
If you can, send me the draft contract extension and I’ll review it before the meeting.
Best regards,
Laura
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