Unit 6. Future jobs

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Order the steps of the interview
Take certificates and letters of recommendation.
Answer the question clearly, politely and honestly.
Say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving.
Think about the interviewer’s comment.
Dress neatly and formally.
Not be disappointed if you fail.
Find information about the job and the vacancy.
Concentrate on the interviewer’s questions.
Bring a letter of application and resumes.
Before the interview
During the interview
After the interview
Before the interview: g, i, a, e
During the interview: h, b, c
After the interview: f, d
Unit 6
Future jobs
Lesson: writing
Teacher: DO VAN HUNG
Class: 2006A
Vocabulary
accompany (v) : đi cùng
diploma (n) : bằng cấp
manner (n) : cách ứng xử
obtain(v) : đạt được
willingness (n) : sẵn sàng
available (a) : có sẵn
English – speaking Tour Guides Wanted
We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English – speaking local guides to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact: The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.
Type of job:
Level of education needed:
Work experience:
Character and interest:
Task1. Work in pairs. Read the following advertisement and fill in the notes.
A tour guide
A high school diploma, fluent English
Having experience as a tour guide
Good manner, hard – working for long hours
Your name
Address
Date of writing
Name of the company
Address
Greeting
Introduction:
- where you saw the advertisement
- why you are writing the letter of application
Body:
- your education
- your work experience
- your character/interests
Conclusion:
- your willingness to work for the company
- when you are available for interview
Closing
263 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street
Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
8th November, 2009
Dear sir,
May I call you next week to schedule an interview?
I believe that skills I have acquired in job enable me for the position.
I wish to apply for the position of the chief advertised in Sai Gon Times on the 6th of November.
I used to work as a kitchen helper at Chinese Restaurant with many cooks.
I have also taken a course in cooking and can cook occasionally. Thank you for your time and attention.
Very truly your,
Mr Nguyen, manager Minh Lam
Ngoc Suong Restaurant (signature)
13 Tu Xuong Street, 3 District Ho Chi Minh City
263 Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street
Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
8th November, 2009
Mr Nguyen, manager
Ngoc Suong Restaurant
13 Tu Xuong Street, 3 District
Ho Chi Minh City
Dear sir,
I wish to apply for the position of the chief advertised in Sai Gon Times on the 6th of November.
I used to work as a kitchen helper at Chinese Restaurant with many cooks. I have also taken a course in cooking and can cook occasionally.
I believe that skills I have acquired in job enable me for the position. May I call you next week to schedule an interview? Thank you for your time and attention.
Very truly your,
(signature)
Minh Lam
APPLICATION FORM Job applied for: …………………………….
Name: ………………………………………
Address: …………………………………………………………. Tel: …………………
Age: ………… single  married 
Education: School: ……………………………………………………………………….
College/University : ………………………………………………………………………
Qualification: School: ……………………………………………………………………
College/University:……………………………………………………………………
Present job: ……………………………………………………… Salary: ……………...
Previous jobs (state number of years and start with most recent) : ………………………..
Foreign languages spoken:
French  German  Italian  Spanish  Others : ……………………………….
Reasons for leaving present job: ……………………………...............................................
Character/ interest ………………………………………………………………..........
Date : ………………………………
Some useful expressions:
I am interested in the job of…
I am writing in reply/response to your advertisement in Sai Gon Times…
I should be very grateful if you would send me further details about…
I am writing to apply for…
I should like to make an application for the position of…
I saw your advertisement in the… and I would like to apply for the job of…
I enclose a full curriculum virtue. As you can see, I have had considerable experience as an…
I think I meet all the qualifications that you specify…
If you feel that my qualifications meet with your requirements, I shall be pleased to come for an interview…
If you consider that my qualifications and experience are suitable, I should be available for interview at any time.
Write a letter to apply for a job of manager assistant.