Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks:
There are several changes in the procedure for employees ___5___ wish to apply for vacant positions within the company. These changes make it much easier for in-house employees to fill vacancies that occur. First, __6__ most important difference is that employees will now be notified of all available positions before the positions are advertised for the general public. Accordingly, all in-house candidates will be interviewed before we see any out-side candidates, and we will offer the job to outside candidates only if no current employees are able to fill the position. Second, under the new procedure, in-house employees can be hired even if they don’t __7__ all job requirements. Under our old policy, in-house employees had to meet all job qualifications in order to obtain the vacant position. Now, however, employees who have proven themselves dedicated __8__ the company will be hired for a vacant position even if they are lacking some minor qualifications; training will be provided. A third change involves recommendations. Form now on, employees do not need to be recommended for an in-house position before they __9__. Instead, employees may apply as soon as they are aware of the vacancy. The remaining procedures and policies (those regarding increase in pay, interview procedure, and hiring approval) remain the same.
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