Com BUSINESS 2 VB1 NTTHA WEEK 3 7

Lecturer: Ngo Thi Thu Ha
Faculty of foreign language.
Lac Hong University
UNIT 2: JOB APPLICATION FORM
Lesson aims:

Upon the completion of this unit, students can
-

understand the concept of a job application form
master the tips on how to complete a job application form
grasp the vocabulary used in a job application form
complete their own job application form

Lesson focus:
- The general structure and the way to complete a job application form
Lesson’s time allocation: 4 periods
No.

Main contents

Time

1

Introduction of a job application form

2

Parts of a job application form and practice
on parts of a job application form.

3

Vocabulary

4

How to complete a job application form and
practice.

Period 1, 2

Period 3, 4

1. Introduction of a job application form
1.1. Warm-up
Activity 1: Answer the following questions
1. Look at the following application form and guess what it is called in Vietnamese?

APPLICATION FORM
(1)_____________________
Name:
Last

First

Middle

Address:
Street

Contact Information:
Home Telephone
How did you learn about our company?

(2 )_____________________
Position: ………………………
Available Start Date:
Desired Pay Range:

City, Province
Mobile

Email

Are you currently employed?
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By Hour or Salary

(3)
Name and Location

Graduate?Degree?

Major/ Subjects of
Study

High School
College or

University
Specialized
Training, Trade
School, etc…
Other Education
Please list your areas of highest proficiency, special skills or other items that may
contribute to your abilities in performing the above mentioned position

(4)___________________
Present Or Last Position:
Employer: _____________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email: ________________________________
Position Title: _________________________
From: ______________ To: ______________
Responsibilities: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Salary: _______________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________
===========
Previous Position:
Employer: _____________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________
Email: ________________________________
Position Title: _________________________
From: ______________ To: ______________

Responsibilities: ___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Salary: _______________
Reason for Leaving: ____________________________________________
May We Contact Your Present Employer?
Yes _____ No _____
(5)_______________
Name/Title/ Address/ Phone of your referees
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_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
(6)_____________________
I certify that information contained in this application is true and complete. I understand
that false information may be grounds for not hiring me or for immediate termination of
employment at any point in the future if I am hired. I authorize the verification of any or all
information listed above.
Signature______________________________
Date__________________________________

2. According to you, what is a job application form?
3. Are there any differences between the application letter (cover letter) and
application form?
1.2. What is a job application form?
A job application form is a form used in the recruitment process to enable a job
candidate to supply information about his or her qualifications, skills, and experience.
2. Parts of a job application form
2.1. Warm-up

Activity 2: Use the following labels to fill in blanks of the job application form in
Activity 1 which are numbered 1-6
Commitment, signature and date
Employment history
Position being applied for
Personal information
References
Education
2.2. General structure

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3. Vocabulary
Activity 3: Match the words in column 1 with the explanation in column 2
1. verification
a. printed form for applicants to fill in their information
to apply for a job
2. grounds

b. proof certifying that something is believable

3. to terminate

c. reasons

4. job application form

d. a person who can certify your working/ studying
process

5. referee

e. applicant

6. candidate

f. to stop

7. personal details

g. married or single

8. job title

h. how much you earn

9. employer

i. Mr. or Mrs.

10. title

j. who you work for

11. income

k. position held

12. marital status

l. all about you

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4. How to complete a job application form?
4.1. Tips:
Appearance:
 Use black or blue ink to fill in forms not red one.
 Write clearly and neatly. Do not use correction pen
Content:
 Follow strictly all the instruction given in the form to fill in blanks
 Complete all the compulsory information requested
 Using the English way to fill in any date information
 Education and Experience should be related to the job you are applying for
and must be listed in chronological time order. (Most recent/ current one will
be listed first)
 Use Verbs to list out the applicants’ responsibilities.
4.2. Practice:
Activity 4: Read the following cover letter and do the tasks below
Nguyen Ngoc Hai
16/8C Huynh Van Nghe Street
Buu Long Ward, Bien Hoa City
Dong Nai
Tel: 0986785432
Email:
15 May 2010
ABC Company
123 Pham Van Thuan

Tan Binh Ward
Ho Chi Minh city
Dear Sirs,
From internet, I got your job advertisement looking for a translator. Finding myself suitable for
your requirement, I am pleased to enclose my C.V to apply for this post of your honor Company.
I graduated from English Department of Hanoi University of Foreign Studies (known now as Hanoi
University) in 2004 with a good Bachelor Degree. I had been trained to be good English language’s
skills and communication skills.
After graduating, I had nearly one year experience as a translator cum interpreter for Hanco Joint
Stock Company, dealing with customers and suppliers in construction machinery business.
Since 2006, I have been working as a sale staff in import-export department for Dai Viet Handicraft
Co., ltd. I am responsible for marketing communication, contacting daily with customers online,
arranging import-export supporting activities; examining L/C or bank documents etc.,. So I have
many experiences in translating and interpreting.
Moreover, I am going to finish the 4 year Accounting course of National Economic University next
October so I have background useful for translating in this field.
You will see my qualifications more clearly in my attached C.V.
Besides, I can use fluently MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer etc.,

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I should be available to attend your interview at any time, which is convenient for you.
I look forwards to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Ngoc Hai

1. List the name of companies that the applicant has been done in the chronological
time order.
2. Use verbs to list responsibilities of the applicant in each company.

3. Underline the information related to the applicant’s educational background.
4. List the applicant’s background in the chronological order.
5. Find the information in the reading to complete the PERSONAL
INFORMATION and POSITION BEING APPLIED FOR parts of the application
form.
5. Homework:
Exercise 1: Complete the job application form in Activity 1 with the information that
you have got from Activity 4

REFERENCES
[1] />UNIT 3: WRITING A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
Lesson aims:

Upon the completion of this unit, students can
-

understand the concept, main parts and the most common styles of CVs
master the tips on how to write each main part in different styles of CVs
grasp the vocabulary used in writing CV
write their own CV

Lesson focus:
- Ways to write each main part in different styles of CV
Lesson’s time allocation: 4 periods
No. Main contents
1

Introduction of a CV

2

Main parts of a CV

3

Common styles of CVs

4

Writing each part of a CV

5

Practice on writing CV and correction

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6. Introduction of a CV
6.1. Warm-up
Activity 1: Answer the following questions
4. Look at the following sample and guess what is it called in Vietnamese?
Name: Joan Burns
Date of birth: 2 October, 1970
Address: 8 North Street, London
Position applied for: Office Manager
Job Experience
May 1990-present : Personal Assistant (PA) to the Managing Director of William
Pwell Ltd
Duties

: Supervising the General Manager’s office, including one
secretary and one clerk
Assisting the General Manager with such matters as writing
letters and reports, doing research and planning conferences and
meeting
1989-April 1990
: Secretary to the Manager of William Powell Ltd.
Duties
: Took over general secretarial activities such matters as receiving
visitors, managing the appointments diary, taking and
transcribing dictation, writing routine letters and reports.
Education
Euston Ploytechnic (present University)
University Diploma in Commerce and Economics (Grade 1), 1990.
Activities: Secretary of the debating society; member of the swimming team.
Secondary School
GCSE (Advanced Level) in Economics (Grade A), Mathematics (Grade C) and History
(Grade B), 1988.
Shorthand and typing (one year).
Skills
Communication
Negotiation
Management

5. According to you, what is a CV?
6. What is CV used for?
7. Are there any difference between an application form and a CV?
6.2. What is a CV? [1]
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlines your personal details and your relevant skills,
experience and qualifications. It is used to help you "sell yourself" to a prospective

employer by highlighting your strengths and achievements. The aim of a CV is to get
you an interview.
7. Main parts of a CV
7.1. Warm-up
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Activity 2: Brainstorm main parts of a CV.
7.2. Main parts
7.3. Practice:
Activity 3: Read the contents below each part and then fill in each blank numbered
1-6 to indicate the name of each part.
1. __________________
2. __________________
1994–1999
District Sales Manager
Ferguson and Biggs
 Managed a team of 8 staff developing technical solutions for our clients
 Managed and worked on a number of RFPs
 Liaised with the implementation team once RFP won
 Followed up with client Post Sales to ensure satisfaction and on-going
business
3. __________________
1983–1986 University of Waikato
 B.B S., Majoring in Business Administration and Information Science.
4. __________________
To obtain the position of General Manager where over 10 years of experience
will add value to operations.
5. __________________
Joe Bloggs

6 Pine Street, Arlington, VA 12333
Home phone: 555.555.5555 Mobile phone: 566.486.2222
Email:
6. __________________
Running, gardening, fishing, computers.
8. CV styles

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8.1. Chronological CV [1]
8.1.1. Features of chronological CV.
Activity 4: Look at the chronological sample below and answer the following
questions
Joe Bloggs
6 Pine Street,
Arlington, VA 12333
Home phone: 555.555.5555 Mobile phone: 566.486.2222 (cell)
Email:
Objective

To obtain the position of General Sales Manager where over 10
years of experience will add value to operations.

1994–1999
Ferguson and Biggs
Lower Hutt
District Sales Manager
Ferguson and Biggs is a company specializing in the supply of
IT financial packages for mid – large businesses. It holds the

franchise for a range of products and this office covers the
Responsibilities lower North Island.
Employment





Achievements

Managed a team of 5 staff
Looked after the top 5 clients personally
Managed training for all staff
Developed sales methodologies in conjunction with the
team

Liaised with the implementation team




Increased regional sales from $3 million to $10 million.
Managed 5 sales representatives in 3 different locations.
Implemented training course for new recruits — increasing
profitability.

1990–1993
Duffy Vineyards
Hastings
Senior Sales Representative

Duffy Vineyards had just increased its production to the point
where it needed to more actively market their products
nationally and overseas.
Responsibilities

Achievements




Developed a sales strategy
Worked in conjunction with a marketing company to
establish branding for local and overseas markets





Expanded sales team from 1 to 3 representatives.
Tripled revenues for the company.
Expanded sales to include mail order accounts.

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1987–1990
Sales Staff

LitWare Ltd

Litware supplies specialized lighting equipment to commercial
premises
Responsibilities Sales Representative

Worked with the Sales Manager to identify potential
markets in the Hawkes Bay and surrounding regions

Called on a number of potential customers and developed
business with about 25% of these

Developed a mail - out campaign and then followed up
with good success

Maintained contact with customers and obtained follow up
business
Achievements


Education

Technical
Skills
Interests

Expanded territorial sales by 200%.
Received company’s highest sales award two years in a
row.
1983–1986 University of Waikato
B.B S., Majoring in Business Administration and Information
Science.

Communication, negotiation, markerting
Running, gardening, carpentry, computers.

Questions:
1. Which job is the writer applying for?
2. According to you, which part is focused the most in this letter? Give your
explanation.
3. Draw out the order of presenting main parts of this letter.
4. Look at the Employment part of this CV and tell how work history in companies
is presented in term of time order?
5. Which contents are placed under each job title?
Activity 5: Complete the following passage to indicate the features of a chronological
order.
A chronological CV focuses on (1)____________with the (2) _______chronological
order. This means the (3)___________experience will be mentioned first. In this kind
of CV, (4)________________ part is placed immediately (4) ______________
objective or personal information part. Job Titles and company names are
emphasized with (5) ___________and (6)____________detailed under each job title.
8.1.2. Strengths and weaknesses of a chronological CV
Activity 6: Use the given / phrases in the box to indicate the advantages of a
chronological CV

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stable
easy

impressive
career progress

accomplishments
consistent
job titles

well-known
same

A chronological CV is useful for:
 the applicants who want to apply for a position in the (1) ____________ field
with the previous job to demonstrate (2)_______________
 the
applicants
who
have
a
(3)
______________
and
(4)______________employment history
 the applicants whose (5)___________ have been (6)______________, or they
have been recently employed at (7)__________companies.
 the applicants who have achieved (8)_____________ during the time of
working.
In short, using the chronological CV makes it __________ for employer to follow
career history and career progress
Activity 7: Work in group to discuss the following questions
1. Should chronological CV be used for people who have gaps in their work history
or have very limited work experience?
2. If the job you are applying requires you a lot of skills, should you use the

chronological CV? Give your explanation.
3. In case you want to show out the experience in the fields which are not relevant to
the job you are applying for, is chronological CV good to be used? Why or why
not?
8.2. Functional CV [1], [2]
8.2.1. Features of functional CV
Activity 8: Study functional CV sample below and answer the following questions:
Ben Turner
2345 Brook Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 12345
(123) 456-7890

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an armed security guard for Pinkerton Services
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Active U.S. government security clearance
• Bilingual-fluent language in both English and Spanish
• Superior performance award for past four years in security management
• Good ability to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Security
• Supervised $100 million of highly sensitive equipment – efforts led to zero loss
in a 3-year period.
• Implemented new system security plan that led to increased lockdown
protection for brig personnel.
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• Monitored restricted personnel in a correctional facility ensuring they remained
in detention
• Helped develop and implement an effective security system – efforts led to
$24K savings annually by reducing pilferage and damage.

Investigation
• Investigated security and safety violations and wrote detailed incident reports –
led to Mayfield Mall being recognized as the “Safest Shopping Facility in the
Mountain States.”
• Expertly managed investigative reports – recognized as NCO of the Quarter for
efficiency and accuracy of written instructions and documents.
Communication
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments – efficiently
managed a diverse workforce and inmate population resulting in a 10%
decrease in inmate violence.
• Helped diffuse conflicts in a public environment with regard to everyone’s
safety – consistently recognized through customer feedback for excellent
customer relations.
• Proficient at using Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, and PeopleSoft Databases
Supervision
• Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 25 personnel – efforts
resulted in a 30% decrease in staff turnover and a 10% increase in promotions.
• Supervised a crew of 15 in daily operations, including evaluation and discipline
– efforts led to a company-record promotion rate for staff and a 10% decrease
in staff turnover.
EMPLOYMENT
• Security Specialist U.S. Marine Corps
• Warehouseman Supervisor Micro Chemical, Inc. Denver, CO
• Security Guard Mayfield Malls Denver, CO
EDUCATION
• U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Training: Explosives, Firearms, Leadership,
Diversity, and Communication
• Metro State College 42 Semester units in Administration of Justice, Denver,
CO
1. Which job is being applied by the writer?

2. Is employment history part focused the most in this CV?
3. If not, which part is focused the most in this Cv. Give your explanation.
4. Look at Employment history part, is the way of presenting work experience in this
CV similar or different to the one of the chronological CV? Give your
explanation.
5. Look at Skills and Achievements part, are achievements presented under each job
title or grouped in each skill?
6. In Skills and Achievements part, which skill is presented first?
7. Study “Summary of qualification” part, which qualification is presented first?
8. In a functional CV, is time order important?
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Activity 9: Combine all your answers for the questions in Activity 8 and write a
summary of Functional CV’s features
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
8.2.2. Strengths and weaknesses of functional CV
Activity 10: Work in group to discuss whether the following statements are True or
False. Give explanation for your decision.
1. A functional CV is good to be used when you want to change to new area of work
and show your relevant transferable skills and experience. T/ F
2. If you have got gaps in your employment history, you shouldn’t use Functional

CV. T/ F
3. If you want to describe your work experience of unconnected jobss, Functional
CV is a good choice. T/ F
4. It is good for applicants to use functional CV to show their career progress. T/ F
5. Using functional CV is difficult for those with a little working experience/
employment to highlight achievements in a separate section. T/F
Activity 11: Take the results got from doing Activity 10, fill in the following table to
indicate the good points and weak points of a functional CV
8.3. Combined CV
8.3.1. Features of a combined CV
Activity 12: Study the following combined CV and answer the following questions
Ben Turner
2345 Brook Avenue, Englewood, Colorado 12345
(123) 456-7890

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an armed security guard for Pinkerton Services
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Active U.S. government security clearance
• Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish
• Superior performance award for past four years in security management
• Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
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SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Security
• Supervised $100 million of highly sensitive equipment – efforts led to zero loss
in a 3-year period.
• Implemented new system security plan that led to increased lockdown protection
for brig personnel.

• Monitored restricted personnel in a correctional facility ensuring they remained
in detention
• Helped develop and implement an effective security system – efforts led to $24K
savings annually by reducing pilferage Implemented new system security plan that
led to increased lockdown protection for brig personnel.
Helped develop and implement an effective security system – efforts led to $24K
savings annually by reducing
and damage.
Investigation
• Investigated security and safety violations and wrote detailed incident reports –
led to Mayfield Mall being recognized as the “Safest Shopping Facility in the
Mountain States.”
• Expertly managed investigative reports – recognized as NCO of the Quarter for
efficiency and accuracy of written instructions and documents.
Communication
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments – efficiently
managed a diverse workforce and inmate population resulting in a 10%
decrease in inmate violence.
• Helped diffuse conflicts in a public environment with regard to everyone’s
safety – consistently recognized through customer feedback for excellent
customer relations.
• Proficient at using Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, and PeopleSoft Databases
Supervision
• Provided leadership, instruction, and supervision of 25 personnel – efforts
resulted in a 30% decrease in staff turnover and a 10% increase in promotions.
• Supervised a crew of 15 in daily operations, including evaluation and discipline
– efforts led to a company-record promotion rate for staff and a 10% decrease
in staff turnover.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• 19XX-20XX Security Specialist U.S. Marine Corps

• 19XX-19XX Warehouseman Supervisor Micro Chemical, Inc., Denver, CO
• 19XX-19XX Security Guard Mayfield Malls, Denver, CO
EDUCATION
• U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Training: Explosives, Firearms, Leadership,
Diversity, and Communication
• Metro State College 42 Semester units in Administration of Justice Denver, CO

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1. What are the similarities and differences between the way of
information in Skills and achievements part in the combined CV and
the functional CV?
2. What are the similarities and differences between the way of
information in Employment history part in the combined CV and the
chronological CV?

presenting
the one in
presenting
one in the

Activity 13: Complete the following passage to indicate the features of a combined
CV.
Combined CV is the (1)_______________ of the chronological and functional CVs.
It highlights (2)___________________________ as in the functional CVs and
provides relevant (3) ______________ in (4) ____________ time order as in the
chronological CV.
8.3.2. Strengths and weaknesses of a combined CV []
Activity 14: Work in pair

1. Think of the good thinks if you use combined CV
2. In your opinion, if you combine the chronological CV and functional CV, what
will happen to the length of the CV?
3. According to you, is this kind of CV helpful for those with interupted experience
or achievement?
4. Is Combined CV suitable for those with employment gaps? Give explanation.
8.4. Homework on CV’s types:
Exercise 1: Decide which CV should be used for the following situations. Give your
explanation.
1. You have just graduated from university and you have not much experience as
well as achievement.
2. You have been working as a staff in Credit Department for Vietnam Agriculture
and Development Bank for 3 years. You have seen a job advertisement for the
Credit Manager position in Vietcombank.
3. Currently, you are working as a tourist guide but you will have to travel a lot if
doing this job. You want to apply for the position a teacher of English in Lac
Hong University because you also have English degree.
9. Writing each CV’s part
9.1. Personal Information
Activity 15: Look back the CV sample in Activity 12 and answer the following
1. What is the position of the PERSONAL INFORMATION part in this CV?
2. List out the main components of this part in this CV.
3. Do you think that the number of components in PERSONAL INFORMATION
part is the same in every CV?
Activity 16: Choose one of the following job advertisements to write the personal
information parts for your CV

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1.

2.

3.

9.2. Career Object: [4]
Activity 17: Read the following career object statement and answer the following
questions
IT PROJECT MANAGER – CONSULTANT
Highly qualified with 10 years of experience in computing, data information systems and
technologies. Working on internal contracts and onsite for external customers from small
start-ups to multi-nationals in various industries for clients such as Pfizer, Aventis, France
3, Elf, Schlumberger and the French Army, as well as experience in the development of
client / server applications and websites. Now looking to make a significant contribution
within a similar international management appointment for an English speaking company
preferable in London, willing to relocate however within the UK or Ireland.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Which job is being applied?
Which position does the applicant want to apply for?

In which sentence the desired job’s name and position are stated?
What kind of verb is used to write about the applicant’s expectation/ objective in
sentence 2?
Beside the job position desired, what other elements are mentioned by the
applicant in this career statement?
Are these elements related to the job being applied for?
Look at sentence 1, underline the descriptive term used by the applicant to
describe his/ her qualification.
Look at statements that mention the applicant’s qualification, desired job position,
experience, is the subject “I” used?
In your opinion, which of the following objective statements is better
a. “Seeking a challenging position with a large company that will provide an
opportunity for growth and advancement.”
b. Seeking a position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for St. Mary’s Hospital

Activity 16: Write your Objective Statement below:
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

9.3. Employment history
Activity 18: Answer the following questions
1. List out the things should be mentioned when writing applicant’s employment
history in a chronological CV.
2. Look back the functional CV and combined CV samples in Activity 8 and

Activity 12, compare the EMPLOYMENT HISTORY’s components in these two
types of CV with the one in the chronological CV
3. In a chronological CV, which time order is used to list work experience? Is this
order applied to all types of CV?
4. Some people think that when writing about the employment history, this is a
chance for the applicant to boast all work experience that he/ she has had. What is
your opinion about this? Give your explanation for your opinion.
5. Is the way to write the work experience in a CV the same as the one in a cover
letter?
6. Which of the following is used to write about the applicant’s responsibility in the
chronological CV?
a. Verb phrases
b. Noun phrases
c. Full sentences
7. In a chronological CV, which verb tenses is used to list the past experience and
current experience?
Activity 19: Use chronological CV type to write your own EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Activity 20: Write the EMPLOYMENT HISTORY parts to apply for the jobs
advertised below
1.

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2.
Job title: Translator/Interpreter
I. RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Provide translation tasks for technical documents, correspondences between Vietnamese and English
and vice versa. Provide interpretation tasks for meetings, conferences, workshops and when required.
+ Provide support to the Office Manager and other Vietnam country staff in answering the telephone,
greeting visitors, and in sending, receiving, filing and recording information about postal, pouch, fax and
email correspondence.
+ Provide support to the Office Manager to coordinate conferences/workshops and/or requested services
including reserving conference/workshop venues, determining catering needs, preparing
conference/workshop materials, assistance with arranging for the travel, lodging, and registration of
participants, consolidating conference/workshop evaluation result and maintaining any necessary records.
+ Assist the Office Manager in handling visa application procedures for foreign staff with PACCOM.
Job Requirement
General:
Years of experience:
Minimum career level:
Minimum education level:

5 year(s)
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Bachelors

3.
9.4. Education
Activity 21: Look at the following EDUCATION part sample and answer the
following questions
EDUCATION
1994 - 1997 BA in Economic at Any University, Anytown. (Exam results to date 2.1. Expected Final

Grade 2.1 or 1)

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1992 - 1994 Hapless Road Senior School: 4 'A' levels - Economics (A) Maths (A) History(B) General
Studies (A)
1987 - 1992 Hapless Road Senior School: 10 GCSEs including Maths and English

1. What are the components in this part?
2. According to you which time order is used to write about Education in this
sample?
3. Do you think that time order should be used to write the EDUCATION part in all
kinds of CV s that you have studied?
4. Do you think that the position of the education part is the same in every CV?
5. Should all educations of an applicant should be mentioned in his/ her CV?
Activity 22: Read the job advertisements in Activity 21 and write the Education Part.
9.5. Skills and achievements
Activity 23: Read the samples in activity 4 and 8,
1. Is there any difference between the position of “skills and achievements parts” in
a chronological CV and the one in a functional CV?
2. Which part- of- speech is used to list skills in these two types of CV?
3. Which part- of – speech is used to list accomplishments?
Activity 24: Work in group to discuss skills that are useful for the following jobs
1. Teacher of English for children
2. Marketing Manager
3. Accounting
4. Tour guide
Activity 25: Match following accomplishment statements with the relevant job
position

Administrative assistant
System administrator
Teacher

1. Dramatically increased pass rate of eighth-grade students from 67 percent to a

record high of 93 percent on state proficiency testing.
2. Integrally involved in seamless migration of 1,000-plus users from various local
servers onto DCS corporate UNIX servers in aggressive one-month timeframe.
3. Improved office efficiency and customer service by overhauling previously
haphazard filing system.
5. Home work
Write a CV to apply for advertised jobs in activity 20

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UNIT 4: WRITING A FOLLOW-UP LETTER IN JOB SEARCHING PROCESS
(1 week)
Unit goals: at the end of the unit, students are expected to be able to write their own
follow-up letter in job searching process.
1. What is a follow-up letter in job searching process?
Activity 1: Fill in blanks using the words/ phrases in the box
after, job searching, interviewed, resume, initially, follow-up, potential employer

In the (1)-------------- process, a (2)------------- letter is a letter sent to a (3)----------- after
you (4)----------------send your cover letter and (5)----------- for review (prior to the
interview) Or, (6)----------you have initially been (7)--------------.
2. Why to write a follow-up letter in job searching process
Activity 2: Think of the reasons why we should write a follow- up letter
3. Kinds of follow-up letter
Activity 3: Study the two following letters and choose True (T)/ False (F) for each
statement.
Letter 1
David Doe
26 Windsor Road
CHINGFORD
CH4 6PY
MAY 15th, 2010
Mr. George Gilhooley
Personel Manager
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
My name is David Doe. According to your advertisement in the Times Now, I had sent a
resume for the post of Technical Writer on November 22nd. I want to ensure that you have
received my resume.
I did my graduation in Engineering from Michigan University and passed out in the year 2007.
I also have done an online technical writing course, while working as a technical writer for the
magazine Computer Publications for two years. I believe that my experience and writing skills
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are apt for the particular position you are offering in your company.

For your convenience, I have attached a copy of my resume along with this letter. You can call
me at (234) 395-1894 or send an email at to know more about
me.
I am looking forward to recieving a reply from you.
Sincerely,
(Your signature)
Jane Doe

Letter 2
170 Roanoke Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-6241

March 3, 2010
Ms. Patricia Smith
Personnel Manager
Sheldon E-Solutions
1212 Lark Lane
Richmond, VA 23230
Dear Ms. Smith:
Thank you for taking time to interview me on Wednesday 05, 2010. It was very enjoyable to
speak with you about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency
The job, as you presented it, seems to be a very good match for my skills and interests. The
creative approach to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work
with you.
In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness
and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department. My artistic
background will help me to work with artists on staff and provide me with an understanding
of the visual aspects of our work.
I understand your need for administrative support. My detail orientation and organizational

skills will help to free you to deal with larger issues. I neglected to mention during my
interview that I had worked for two summers as a temporary office worker. This experience
helped me to develop my secretarial and clerical skills.
I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and
look forward to hearing from you about this position.
Sincerely,
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Jan Richardson
Enclosure : expense report

T/ F statements
1. Which of these two letters is sent after the applicant’s job interview? How do you
know?
2. Which letter should be sent incase the applicant had initially sent the resume but
receiving no reply from the employer? How do you know?
3. According to you, when will be the best time for sending these two letters?
4. Which letter is written to give more details of matters discussed by the employer and
the applicant during the job’s interview?
5. Letter 1 is sent by to remind the employer of applicant’s sending the resume and
reiterate the applicant’s interest in the applied job, true or false?
4. General format of follow-up letter
Activity 4: Read the above two letters again and answer the following questions:
- according to you, how many main parts each letter has?
- give the main contents of each letter’s part.
5. Useful expressions:
Activity 5: Work in group to discuss how to write
1. To restate the applicant’s sending resume before and ask the employer in a polite
way to confirm his receiving

2. To state the applicant’s continued interest in the company and the job
3. To brief your qualifications again
4. To encourage employer response soon
5. Thank-you statements to the employer after the interview
6. To express your thought and feeling after the interview
6. Practice
Activity 6: Use the expressions you’ve got from part V, work in groups to write a
follow-up letter. Choose only one kind to write.
Students work in group to correct CVs of each other.
Teachers give ideas on groups’ correction.

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