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Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · September 8, 2026

Get a Job by Performing on Stage

Get a Job by Performing on Stage
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Vocabulary

perform /pərˈfɔːrm/ verb
to do something in front of people to show your skills
She will perform on stage tonight.
panel /ˈpænəl/ noun
a group of people who make decisions
The panel of judges will pick the best person.
audience /ˈɔːdiəns/ noun
a group of people who watch or listen
The audience clapped their hands.
pitch /pɪtʃ/ verb
to tell people about your idea in a short way
I will pitch my business plan to the judges.
shy /ʃaɪ/ adjective
not comfortable or scared to talk to many people
He is shy and does not like big crowds.
recruit /rɪˈkruːt/ verb
to find and hire new workers
The company will recruit ten new people this year.

Article

Some companies have a new way to find workers. They make people perform on stage. The people who want jobs must stand in front of judges and an audience. They talk about their ideas. Then the judges choose who gets the job.

What Happens?

First, a person applies for a job. Then they get a call. They must come to a special event. They stand on a stage. Many people watch them. They present their ideas to judges. The judges listen and ask questions. Other people also perform. Everyone watches everyone else.

Is It Good?

Some people think this is fun and exciting. They like to perform. They like to show their ideas. They think it is a good way to find a new job. It is different from old ways to get a job.

Is It Fair?

Other people think it is not fair. Some people are scared to talk in front of many people. They have good ideas, but they are shy. They cannot perform well on stage. So they do not get the job. But they could be very good workers. This method helps people who are good at performing. It does not help quiet people.

What Do Companies Say?

The companies say this is new and modern. They want to find workers who can talk to other people. They want workers who are not scared. But many workers think this is not a fair test for a job.

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