1.

TALK WITH A FASHION DESIGNER

A: Nice to meet you! My name is …I am a fashion journalist at Vogue. (In order

to orient students of fashion design majors, our program aims to ask about the
fashion designer’s experience.) I’m gonna ask you some questions about your
current job.
B. Well, I’m ready to answer.
A: So, how did you get started and What was the most valuable thing you learned
from this experience?
B: I started designing in 2003. I worked at a retail store on Robertson and made
simple clothes then I moved to Los Angeles did more research and design many
garments and accessories.
A: Well, So What are the job responsibilities of a fashion designer?
B: I have to monitor fashion trends, create and sell designs, and meet with vendors.
A: It sounds like you have an interesting job. So what is your favorite part about
being a designer?
B: Well I just love to sketch every day, I really enjoy all of the creative, artistic,
and technical aspects of designing my clothing.
A: Amazing, So as I’ve discovered today, behind the glamour of the fashion world
is a lot of hard work and a wide set of skills. Thanks for your information.
B: No problem! And I also hope that my information can help many students find
different ways to pursue their passions.

2. HOW TO BECOME A MERCHANDISER

A: Hi B, I’m a senior in the Garment faculty and fashion design. I just want to be a
merchandiser in the future. Can you tell me a little bit about your current job?
B: Certainly, I’m …, merchandiser at Fashion House what would you like to
know?
A: First of all, How do you get started?

B: I studied Garment Technology at Hanoi university of industry. last summer

vacation, I did an internship at Garco 10 garment factory for 2 months.

A: what was the most valuable thing you learned from this experience?

B: Well, I was able to finish a product, create a technical document for an order
and I learned how to handle situations that occur during order production. Those
are valuable experiences for my current job.

A: That’s really good, Do you think qualifications are important in merchandising

nowadays?

B: There are many opinions. The fact that a degree can give your background
knowledge of that field. But to work as a real merchandiser, you need many skills
and experience.

A: That’s true. So what is your responsibility in your company?

B: firstly, I receive the tech pack from the buyer and send the cost sheet and
sample to the buyer for approval. Also, after several steps, I follow up on the
payments for goods.

A: It sounds like you have an interesting job. So what are the skills you need to
have to become a merchandiser?

B: To become a merchandiser, You have some major skills such as marketing,

distribution, communication skills, presentation skills, and teamwork skills.
Especially, you need a good command of English.

A : Wow. It’s amazing. There is a lot of vital infomation. I think I have to learn
and cultivate many skills to become a merchandiser. Thank you for sharing.

B: You’re welcome. Hope that one day we can work together.

3. FIELD TRIP TO ONE GARMENT FACTORY

A. Good morning, I’m a production manager of Garco 10. I just had a field trip
at your garment factory. I want to visit your factory to find out the best
conditions for workers on both sides when working in the garment
environment.
B. Nice to meet you! I’m a production supervisor in Bangladesh. We are
pleasure to welcome you to our factory,

A. Thank you, So can you tell me about the working conditions in your
factory?
B. Of course, First, I will tell you about my company’s lighting system. We
used artificial – light. Artificial light is from portable led light and small led
under each sewing machine.

A. Oh, I think your company should use the natural light from the window
instead of using artificial light. Because it can bring a sense of relaxation to
workers.
B. That’s a good idea. Next, I’d like to introduce personal workspaces. As you
can see, the sewing machines are arranged in a vertical row and the distance
between each sewing machine is 50 cm.

A. Not really good. The leg space is not wide enough for workers to set their
foots.
B. I agree with you. That is the reason for the decrease in productivity. And I
will talk to the manager about it.

A. So, How about the table size?

B. It’s 120 cm long and 70 cm wide. There are small boxes below each sewing
machine for needles, buttons, threads, and small tools and materials.
Besides, we provide soft drinks near the workplace, free lunch, and music.

A. Great idea, music can keep workers awake and stay alert and that will make
increase productivity. I will add music to working condition for workers at
Garco 10. Thank you for sharing
B. Not at all. Hope that next time I will have opputinity to visit your garment
factory. Bye.

4. WORKING SPACE IN THE GARMENT FACTORY BASE.

A. Good morning, what’s wrong with you? You look uncomfortable.

B. Good morning sir, I have a backage, Maybe the chair is too high.
 A. Oh, can you tell me the problem with the sitting?
B. As you know that, we have to sit all day long with an uncomfortable
working space due to the little leg space, short break and the chair is too
high for me.

A. I can see that. Do you have any suggestions for this problem?
B. In my opinion, our factory should provide the seats with footrests and
backrest or provide the adjustable chair

A. That’s a good idea. I need to talk to other workers before having a final
decision.

A. I get your point, so I will talk to the manager about this problem and find
some suggestions.
B. Thank you for your consideration and I hope that this problem will be
fixed early.

A. I have to work now. See you later.

5. HARD TO CONCENTRATE WHILE WORKING.

A. Hi, What’s the matter with you?

B. Good morning, I’m feeling sleepy

A. What do you think about the reason for this problem?

B. As you know, I have to do monotonous work for all day long with a short
breaks. So that I feel depressed and sleepy.

A. I see. Can you continue to work?

B. I can do it. But I still find it a little difficult to pay attention to my work

A. I see your problem. Do you have any suggestions for this?

B. I think our factory should provide frequent breaks twice a day for about
10 minutes, during that time, workers can take some rest or do exercises.
Besides, we should provide music to help workers feel relaxed and keep
them stay alert in order to improve productivity.

A. That’s a great idea. I need to talk to other workers before having a final
decision.
B. We have discussed this problem so many times and I know that all of
workers have the same problem
 A. I get your point. So I will talk to the manager about this problem and find
some solution
B. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that this problem will be
fixed early

A. I have to work now. See you later.

6. WASTE TIME LOOKING FOR NEEDED MATERIALS SUCH AS

NEEDLES OR RIBBONS.

A. Good morning, What are you looking for? Can I help you?
B. Good morning sir, I am finding my needle. I often waste time looking for
needed materials such as needles or ribbons

A. Oh, The personal working space is so messy that affects people’s work.
What do you think about the reason for this?
B. As you know, there is no space to put boxes and our factory does not
install drawers to put material things. besides, the sewing table is too
small.

A. I get your point. Do you have any suggestions?

B. I think our factory should provide labelled boxes to contain the needles,
small tools, suppliers and accessories,…

A. That’s a great idea. I need to talk to other workers before having a final
decision.

B. We have discussed this problem so many times and I know that all of
workers have the same problem

A. I get your point. So I will talk to the manager about this problem and find
some solution

B. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that this problem will be
fixed early

7. TIME – CONSUMING TO FIND A TRASH BIN

A. Good morning. Your working space looks so messy. You should rearrange it
B. Yes, I have cleaned them so many times, but during sewing, there is some
kind of rubbish like small pieces of fabric, or thread,… And I don’t want to
 leave the sewing table to put the trash into the dustbin because it it’s time –
consuming and decrease productivity.

A. That’s terrible. Do you have any suggestions?

B. I think our factory should provide a small trash bin for each worker’s
workplace to save time reorganizing. Moreover, workers can pay attention to
their work and it keeps their personal workspace clean.

A. That’s a great idea. I need to talk to other workers before having a final
decision.
B. We have discussed this problem so many times and I know that all of
workers have the same problem

A. I get your point. So I will talk to the manager about this problem and find
some solution

B. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope that this problem will be fixed
early

8. CHOOSE A CELEBRITY TO BE THE FACE OF THE NEW

LINGERIE LINE.

A: Hello everyone. The new lingerie will be launched in the next month.

So we will choose the face of the new lingerie line. What is your opinion?

B: In my opinion, we should choose a famous model like Thanh Hang or Hoang

Yen to attract more customers, especially the model fans.

A: I see what you mean but A new model to bring in fresh feelings like Cao
Ngan or Huong Ly

B: This’s a good suggestion but many new models are too thin

Thanh Hang and Hoang Yen have better looks

A: I’m not sure that but what about inviting beauty queens like Huong Pham,
Lan Khue or H’hen Nie.
 Who have healthy body shapes and good popularity

B: That’s a good idea

9. CHOOSE AN ADVERTISING CHANNEL FOR OFFICE CLOTHES

A: Hello everyone. We will have the sales for clothes in next week. So the
target of this meeting is to choose an advertising channel for office clothes.

What do you suggest?

B: TV ads. You should use TV advertisements and the best time to attract
viewers is from 11 a.m to 1 p.m and from 7 a.m to 9p.m

A: That’ sounds good. But TV advertisement is beyond our budget. Do you

think about radio advertisements to cut down on expenses

B: I’m just not sure about that not many people listen to the radio nowadays.

What about distributing leaflets to make sure the information reaches

customers?

A: good suggestion, but I think leaflets may annoy customers. How about
running advertisements on social media like FB or Insta

B: That’s a good idea.

10.DISSCUSS ABOUT THE PRICE

A: Hello B, So you have ordered 1000 pairs of trainers of model SP89. I’d like to
announce that the price for each item is $25.

B: your price has gone up by 15% over last year. As an increase in price is very
unusual in the market. It’s difficult for us to make any sales.

A: I agree that we have increased my price by a large margin. But you may
notice the price of polyester has increased since last year.
 B: we know the market quite well. Your price is over the market price already.
ABC company gives a lower price. I think $22 per item is enough.

A But we provide high-quality goods. We can assure you that.

B: Only because we are old partners, we come to buy your products. If you
don’t make any move, we might turn to other suppliers.

A: All right, you said we should cut our price to $22 per item. Let’s meet
halfway, how about $25, but we are old partners. I give you 5% off the price if
you order at least 1200 pairs.

B: We really don’t need that many items, to be honest. How about a 5%

discount for at least 1000 pairs or $22 for each pair and no discount

A: So I accept a 5% discount for at least 1000 pairs.

B: I’m pleased that we have arrived the agreement. I hope we can do better in
future.

A: it’s our pleasure!

11.NOT READY FOR PRODUCTION

A: Hello B. I’m from the design development.

B: good morning. What can I help you?

A: I’m coming to check if the pattern makers has finished the prototype.

B: fortunately , we have just finished the sample. Can you give us some comment
about the sample.

A: General speaking, it looks good. However, it’s seem like the color is different
from the spec sheet.

B: I see your point. as I know, the spec sheet requirements it’s coral but the
prototype is red. Don’t worry I will work with the supplier to place the right color
as requirement
A: The second point is that the sleeve should be longer to fall 3 inches below the
waist

B: That’s right. I will let the sleeve down 3 inches. Excuse me if I am out of line
but the button spacing should be narrower

A: I see what you mean but it’s not really necesscary. However, you can add
another button

B: That’s a good idea. And I will note down on the spec sheet

A: I hope your department will fix the sample early. I will comeback tomorrow

B: We will try ours best. See you later.

12.REPORT TO THE MANAGER

CASE 1: Many defective machines

A: good morning. How was the production yesterday? It has been noted that was
not productive,.

B: Good morning…... This could be the result of many defective machines. As you
properly know that the workers have not enough skill to operate machines.
Therefore, it was been lack of machine for manufacturing.

A: it’s terrible. How are they now?

B: We have to call technical staff right away but the machine will continue
working by tomorrow.

A: That problem surely effects on our productivity. So which solution works best
for today? We have just two days left for this order. So we must have 500 pieces
catch up with the flow of order.

B: I think one solution to this problem could be working overtime. The total
workers working today are 30. Each will be a half more hour for 2 days. It would
be an effective way of dealing with this problem right now.
A: ok. Do it right now and please make sure the total production will be 500
pieces.

A. Yes, sir

CASE 2 : PROBLEM: BROKEN BONE

A: good morning. How was the production yesterday? It has been noted that was
not productive.

B: Good morning …. This could be the result of the incidents: the broken bone. As
you properly know that the workers lifted heavy rolls from a platform. Therefore,
We are lacking of labor for this department.

A: it’s terrible. How is he now?

B: He was gotten medical treatment at company’s health care center.

A: That problem surely effects on our productivity. So which solution works best
for today? We have just two days left for this order. So we must have 100 rolls
catch up with the flow of order.

B: I think one solution to this problem could be working overtime. The total
workers working today are 30. Each will be a half more hour for 2 days. It would
be an effective way of dealing with this problem right now.

A: ok. Do it right now and please make sure the total production will be 100 rolls

B. Yes, sir.

13.ADVICE ON WRITING A CV

A: Hello. I’m a fresh graduate student. And I want to apply for a job but I don’t
know how to write a proper CV. Could you give me some advice ?

B. Hi I am an HR staff at North Star company. I have recruited lots of people and I

can give some experience

A: I don’t know the length of the CV. Can you help me?
B: I think you should write no more than two A4 pages.

A: Yes sure. Should I necessarily mention marital status in the personal detail
section?

B: I think you shouldn’t put it in your CV. Because it’s private information and not
important.

A: Oh I see. As you know, I don’t have much experience. I don’t know how to do
to make my CV look more professional.

B: Oh. I have some advice, you should maximize on education such as including
degrees, and certifications of your possesses. You should include internship
experience.

A: OK. I know. Your advice is so helpful for me. Thank you so much.

B: Not at all. Good luck