Unit 5: Future jobs

Unit 5: FUTURE JOBS
WRITING
Class: 12CD1
Date: October 30th 2012
Teacher: Nguyễn Ngọc Hiến
WRITING: Writing a Letter of Application
a)Read the advertisement to see what kind of applicants they need.
The applicant must
-have good interpersonal skills.
-be able to speak two foreign languages (English and French) fluently.
-be a resident in Ha Noi and know Ha noi well.
b)The following letter of application is written in response to the advertisement above. Underline the words or phrases that you think are more appropriate to an application letter. Explain your choice.
2.was employed by
3.suitable
4.currently
5.would be available for work
6.require
7.further
c)Answer the following questions about the information mentioned in the letter of application above.
1.She heard about the job in Viet Nam Tourism Magazine, in November 20-.
2.She has experience in arranging excursions for international tourists to places of interest in and around Ha Noi.
3.Because she enjoys going out and meeting new people. In addition, she has good interpersonal skills and she knows many of the places tourists would enjoy in Ha Noi.
4.Yes. She is enclosing a copy of her résumé.
d) Look at the following advertisements. Choose one job you are interested in and write a similar letter of application.
Nguyen Van Trung
1048 Nguyen Hue St.
Ward 7, Tuy Hoa City

October 30th , 2012
Dear Sir or madam

I am writing to apply for the position of a salesperson which was advertised in Tuoi Tre Newspaper 2 days ago.I think that my abilities and experience could meet the requirements of the job. Moreover, I am interested in meeting new people, so I think this job would suitable for me.
Last summer I was employed in a department store and I did a good job there. I believe I can do the work to your satisfaction as I have good computer skills. Moreover, my previous employer rated me as hardworking, responsible, and honest in my work.
As for foreign languages, I am currently taking courses in English and Japanese, and I can speak both languages fairly well.
I am looking forward to an interview, and, if I am accepted , I will be available for work at any time.
Enclosed is a copy of my résumé and a letter of reference.
Your faithfully
Nguyen Van Trung