e12, unit 6-writing

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, Vina

Order the steps of the interview

a Take certificates and letters of recommendation.

b Answer the question clearly, politely and honestly.

c Say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving.

d Think about the interviewer’s comment.

e Dress neatly and formally.

f Not be disappointed if you fail.

g Find information about the job and the vacancy.

h Concentrate on the interviewer’s questions.

i 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

Teacher: DO VAN HUNG Class: 2006A

• 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

8 th 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 6 th 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