SÁCH TIẾNG ANH B1
SÁCH TIẾNG ANH B1
SÁCH TIẾNG ANH B1
1. NETWORKING
1.1. IN PERSON
During the time study at university, job seekers can take part in professional
associations, attend events for graduates, or connect with professionals who work in related
field. For example, at DNTU, students can connect to the Enterprise Relations Department,
the Dean of their Faculty, etc. Moreover, job seekers can also use online tools like LinkedIn or
social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter to contact other professionals and learn about
possible job vacancies.
Thanks to the development of the Internet, it is easier for job seekers to get recruitment
information online. Job seekers can use these job search engines on the Internet or the vast
number of career-related websites such as
https://jobstreet.com.vn/
https://www.careerlink.vn/
http://careerbuilder.vn/
https://www.vietnamworks.com/
When job seekers already have their dream employer in mind, they can go directly to
the career section of the company website. There will be a chance to find just the opportunity
that you've been waiting for. Therefore, create a list of employers that you'd like to work for
and visit their websites often. It may take some time to find just the opportunity that fits your
skill set. But if you've got the luxury of time, this might be the optimal method for finding
your dream job.
Job fairs are typically open to seek candidates for specific industries, though some job
or recruitment fairs are more generalized. These ads will usually come with a list of the
organizations that will be present. For example: NIN2 Job Fair 2016, Japanworks Job Fair
2015, Vietnam-France Job Fair 2016, etc.
3. COLD CALLING
When job seekers cannot find their desired position posted in the company website or
job search engines, they might consider making a cold call. By this way, they can contact
individuals within an organization via telephone or email to find out if they foresee any
upcoming vacancies.
When making a cold calling, job seekers should take notice of these things
+ be sure to attach a copy of resume to any emails sent
+ ask for information about types of jobs, or what kind of skills or qualities the
organization looks for in a candidate
+ keep in mind that this kind of contact may not always be well received, but there is
always a chance it'll give you the inside track on upcoming vacancies
4. INTERNSHIPS
Some job seekers who are undergraduate or newly graduated students will definitely
impress their employers during their internship. Internship is a great opportunity for
undergraduates to show their abilities and their desires for the position. Therefore, the
undergraduates should grasp this opportunity and prepare well for their internships.
● Work in pairs. Read the following job advertisements and analyse their five main
elements.
2. Hospitality
Management
3. Finance–
Banking
4. Accounting
5. Business
Administratio
n
7. English
Language
8. Information
Technology
9. Automotive
Technology
11. Mechanical
Engineering
12. Mechatronics
Engineering
13. Civil
Engineering
14. Food
Technology
15. Nursing
17. Chemical
Engineering
Technology
18.
Environment
19. Food
Biotechnolog
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● Task 2: Work in small groups. Each group searches for 3 online job ads for
positions related to your major and analyze the job ads.
● Read the example of chronological résumé below and indicate what information
is included in this type of resume.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full name: NGUYEN HUY ANH
Date of birth: 03/03/1976
Cell-phone: 0907 709 907
Email: [email protected]
Address: 39 Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 2, District 3, HCMC
CAREER OBJECTIVES
A position of Chief Finance Officer to contribute all my refined experience and skills to the
organization’s success.
WORK EXPERIENCE
01/2004 – Present: General Accountant
Japan Vietnam Fertilizer Co.
182 Dien Bien Phu Street, District 3, HCMC.
Major duties:
- Assist management accounting manager to provide commercial advice and support to the
business.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Finance and Credit at Ho Chi Minh University of Economics (Aug 1998)
- Foreign language: English
TOEFL: 570 (Aug 1999)
- Chief Accountant Certificate (Jan 2002)
SKILLS
- Experience in working with Foreign and Joint Venture companies.
- Experience in cost controlling (Cost centers, cost structures, cost allocation). Knowledge of
accounting standard (Vietnam and international financial reporting standards).
- Good knowledge of English. Confident in communication with foreigners.
- Strong interpersonal skills, detail-oriented, hard working, able to work independently.
- Enthusiasm and sense of responsibility.
- Computer literacy: accounting soft-wares; MS office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Internet.
- Mature, proactive, independent and able to work under pressure.
INTEREST
2. FUNCTIONAL RÉSUMÉ
- The functional résumé focuses skills and accomplishment so that the reader can see
what you can do. The emphasis is on the skills that you have and not necessarily
where you learned them. It is less formal and conservative in terms of listing exact
dates.
● Read the example of functional résumé above and indicate the skills and
achievements included in this type of résumé.
LEE MORGAN
1710 Miller Road
Langton, Michigan 48880
(616) 552-6789
E-Mail: [email protected]
PROFILE STATEMENT
A highly motivated, team oriented person with strong analytical skills in finance and
accounting. Accustomed to working in a fast paced, goal oriented environment which is
dedicated to responsibility and accountability. Have a reputation as being a very conscientious
employee with good communication skills and work ethics.
EDUCATION
Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan.
Major: Clerical/Business, G.P.A. 3.25 (4.0 = A)
Associate Degree in
Business, 2001
Langton High School, Langton, Michigan
Graduated with honors. Completed Clerical Block.
Active in Business Office Education Club (two years), Pep Club (two years), city basketball
(six years) and journalism staff (two years).
SKILLS
● Keyboarding 50 wpm.
● Word processing (Microsoft Office).
● Excellent telephone skills developed in a high school office and family-owned
hardware store office.
● Basic knowledge of accounting, experience with billing.
● Communicate well with the public. Effectively handled customer orders in busy
fast-food restaurant.
● Good written communication, strong verbal communication skills, proofreading,
grammar and spelling skills.
● Knowledge of general office procedures, filing, photocopying.
EXPERIENCE
Office Assistant, Morgan Hardware, Langton, Michigan.
Assisted in the office of a family-owned business. Answer telephone, take messages, handle
customer inquires, file records, type correspondence, assist with payroll, billing and
bookkeeping.
June 1998 - present
Served customers, operated cash register, stocked supplies, performed general clean-up. Was
3. Work experience
4. Skills
5. Interests
6. References
I. PERSONAL DETAILS:
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Date of birth: 1/11/1995
Address: B6A, An Binh Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province
Cell: 0938261305 | [email protected]
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Date of birth: ………………………………………………….
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III. EDUCATION:
Example 1:
THOMAS ANDERSON
Example 2:
Education:
Dong Nai Technology University
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
● Expected Graduation Date: July 2016
● Favourite subjects: Web Designing, English
● Certificate of Foreign Languages: TOEIC 700 equivalent
● Certificate of Informatics: Level B
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IV. EXPERIENCE
● Experience includes full and part-time jobs, self-employment, volunteer work,
practicum, field and cooperative education.
● Information to include
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Company name
- Address
● Listing responsibilities/ duties
- Use bullet points
- Start of each line with an action verb
+ Present tense if currently employed
+ Past tense if no longer employed
+ Vary your choice of verbs
● Tailor skills and experience to the position for which you are applying
● Be concise while providing enough details.
● Order by dates (chronological type) or classify into relevant and other experience.
Example 1:
Relevant
Experience: Human Resources – Intern June 2005 – August 2005
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
● Assisted with updating employee personnel files
● Screened job applicants
● Observed the Human Resource Manager interviewing applicants
Other
Experience: Sale Associate May 2003 – Present
Abercrombie & Fitch
● Train new employees
● Participate in interviewing and selecting employees
● Oversee inventory and auditing of products
● Open and close store
Serve customers
Clean tables
● Deliverer – Pizza Hut
Checked bills
Delivered pizza
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VI. ACTIVITIES
● Order by dates
- Reverse chronological
● Rank order by importance to the career objectives
● List student activities/ organizations, professional associations, and committee in
which you have participated
● Spell out the organization’s name. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
Example:
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VIII. REFERENCES
● List names, titles and contact information in the same format as above.
● Always ask permission before using anyone’s name as a reference.
● Indicate people who know about your work-related, abilities such as former
employers, volunteer project supervisors, and faculty
● Do not use relatives or friends.
DOS
DON’TS
❖ RÉSUMÉ CHECKLIST
STOP! Don’t summit your résumé until you have completed the following:
● Are your name, address, phone number and email address at the top of the page?
● Is the résumé pleasing to the eye with an easy-to-read font, and good layout?
● Did you use bullets, bold, all capitals, and underlining to highlight the parts you
want to emphasize (e.g., job title)?
● Is information listed in order of importance and relevance to the requirements listed
in the job description?
● Do most phrases begin with action verbs such as “developed”, “initiated” and
professionally written without the use of first person?
RÉSUMÉ WORKSHEET
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PERSONAL DETAILS:
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● Read the following sample cover letters and find out information about: senders,
receivers, recruiting positions, candidates’ information (education, skills and
experience)
EXAMPLE 1:
Phone: 01678552308
Email: [email protected]
HR Manager
NOK Company
As you can see in my résumé, I have got a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and TOEIC 640, I
am familiar with Ecus software, well understanding about Incoterms 2000 and 2010. I usually
update all the Law and Government document about Import – Export. Besides, I had the
opportunity to work as an intern for an import-export company where I knew how to make
import-export plans, check documents, calculate tax, ship fee, warehouse fee, etc. I have
interpersonal skills and good team-leader skill, with the ability to work in a culturally-diverse
environment. I am extremely interested in this position and I believe that my knowledge and
experience can meet the need of this position.
I have attached a copy of my résumé for your consideration. I would appreciate the
opportunity to work with your company and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Theu
EXAMPLE 2
Phone: 01234129487
Email: [email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of manufacturing supervisor at your company, which
was recently advertised on the Jobstreet website. I believe that I can be a potential candidate
for this position.
I graduated from Dong Nai University of Technology with a good Bachelor’s Degree in
Electrical & Electronics Engineering and I am looking for full-time work suitable with my
major. My key strength is problem-solving skill as I am passionate to learn and adapt quickly
to new tasks. I am enthusiastic and hard-working. With my deep knowledge in electronic
programming as well as my good English skills, I am very confident that I have sufficient
capability to meet your requirements.
I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you and I hope that you will invite me for an
interview. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you
shortly.
Yours faithfully,
Tam
EXAMPLE 3
VO QUOC THINH
Phone: 01647356370
I am writing to apply to for the position of Technician Officer at your company, which was
recently advertised on the Jobstreet website. This vacancy interests me as I am looking for
full- time work to fit with my major. I really like this position because I believe that it can
help me develop my knowledge and I want to use my ability to grow with your company.
I have enclosed a copy of my résumé and I would be grateful if you consider my application. I
graduated from Dong Nai University of Technology. My major is Electrical and Electronic
Engineering. I am always willing to work under pressure and always try to finish my job on
time. I think I can reach the requirements of the job.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Vo Quoc Thinh
EXAMPLE 4
January 1, 2017
I am excited to submit my application for Sales Assistant position that I saw listed on the
Careerlink website. I am confident that my qualifications for this position merit your
consideration.
For the past two years, I have worked as a sales assistant at BigC Supermarket, where I have
developed my customer service skills. Although I have greatly enjoyed this role, I am looking
for a new challenge that will provide me with the opportunity to further develop my retail
sales career. I have enclosed my CV to support my application. It shows that I will bring
important skills to the position, including:
I have been a customer of Altech for a number of years and have always been impressed by
the quality of service I have received. I am enthusiastic and professional, and I believe I
would fit well into the company’s team culture and contribute to the ongoing success of the
sales department.
Yours faithfully
Huong
II.
TEMPLATE FOR A COVER LETTER
Your Name and Address [Insert your name and short address, phone number]
[Date]
Company Name and Address [Insert name & address of the company you’re applying to]
I am writing to apply for the position of [position name] at your company, which was
recently advertised [in name of newspaper/ on name of website]. I believe that I am a
potential candidate for this position./ I am confident that my qualifications for this position
merit your consideration.
[In this paragraph, build a connection between the company’s need and your background and
skills]. [State your experience/ your internship/ your strengths to show how you match the job
they’re advertising.]
[Restate your interest in this position and how your unique qualifications fit the position] I
would enjoy having the opportunity to talk with you more about this position, and how I
could use my skills to benefit your company.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.
I am emailing with reference to the position of Receptionist at your hotel which was
advertised on the Careerlink website recently. As requested, I have attached a copy of my
cover letter and CV for your consideration.
I am available immediately for interview and look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Yours faithfully
Nguyen Xuan An
I am emailing with reference to the position of shop assistant which was advertised on the
Jobcenter Plus website recently. As requested, I have attached a copy of my CV for your
consideration.
Thank you for spending time with my application and look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Tran My Anh
Dialogue 1:
B: Well, my name is Joy Brown. I’m 27 years old, and I’m single.
B: I’m hard-working, eager to learn. I enjoy working with other people and I love challenges.
Dialogue 2:
B: Yes, My name is Julie Thompson. I’m married. I have three kids, one son and two
daughters.
B: I like being with people and helping people. I enjoy problem solving and challenging work
and I’m serious about my work but I also like to have fun.
B: My name is Anna Johnson. But most people call me Ann. I’m originally from Boston but
I’ve worked and lived in South Africa for 8 years now.
B: I’m 24.
B: I graduated from the University of Washington in June and I hope to find a full time job
now.
Dialogue 4:
B: Sure. My name is Andrew Wilson. I’m thirty years old and I’m single.
B: No. I’m originally from San Francisco. I took a lodge at the central 10 years ago as a
student.
B: Well, I’m a dedicated worker and a people person. I enjoy working as a team. I also like to
be in contact at the public.
Part B: Vocabulary
2. You think about things in a careful and sensible way, you don’t ..............................
like joking.
9. You do all your best and work hard because the job is ..............................
important to you.
11. You can make and invent new things. You like designing. ..............................
12. You’re reliable and you always try to finish your duty well. ..............................
14. You’re eager and interested in your job. You have a will to ..............................
succeed.
16. You have good self control, you tend to follow rules in work. ..............................
Compare your answers to the suggested answers below. Then, practice and make an
interview role.
1. What’s your major? Did you enjoy it at school?
I’m majoring in IT. I really like working with computers when I was at high school. I like to
design new software and applications. And, my university offered me a lot of useful
knowledge and skills about this major. So, I learned well at school.
2. What extracurricular activities did you take part in when studying at the university?
- My name is Elizabeth, but everyone often calls me Liz . I’m a sociable person that
works well with everyone. I enjoy being around different types of people and I like to always
challenge myself to improve everything I do.
- I’m Mike. I’m single. I’m a hard-working person and I like to take on a variety of
challenges. I’m co-operative as I work well with other people. I like pets, and in my free time,
I like to relax and read the newspaper.
- I’m Tuan. I’ve just graduated from Dong Nai Technology University and I’m looking
for a full-time job. Everybody often says that I’m patient and organized. I’ve always liked
being balanced. When I work, I want to work hard. And outside of work, I like to engage in
my personal activities such as playing football and fishing.
- My full name is Nguyen Thao My. I’m from Dong Nai Province. I’m hard-working,
eager to learn. I’m a punctual person because I’m never late for school or work. I enjoy
working with other people and I love challenges.
- I’m Van. I’m single. I’m careful and responsible. I like being with people and helping
people. I enjoy problem solving and challenging work and I’m serious about my work but I
also like to have fun.
4. If you could change one thing about your personality, what would it be and why?
- I would like to be more of an extrovert. I’m a little quiet and reserved in public. I
would like to change this because I would appear more friendly.
- I would like to be more patient. I usually get upset when I have to do or wait for
something for a long time. I think I’m still young and I’m trying to be more patient in work.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Part A: Watch the following video about how people describe their skills. Underline the
skills and discuss your own skills in pairs.
Dialogue 1:
A: Do you have any special skills that would help you to do this job?
B: Yes, I’m pretty good at computers. I’ve used Microsoft Office a lot. And I have no a
trouble or problem.
Dialogue 2:
A: Do you have any other skills that might help you on this job?
B: Yes, I have secretarial experience. I can answer phone calls, use a computer, type 60 words
per minute and speaking French and Japanese. I also have good organizational skills.
A: How about doing PR?
B: I also have experience in PR. When I worked in the mission at Council College, I deal with
the public daily.
Dialogue 3:
A: What skills do you have that would help you in this job?
B: I have computer experience. I can use Microsoft NT, Word and Excel. I speak some
Japanese. And I’m good at Excel and Networking as well.
Dialogue 4:
A: What special skills do you have for this job?
B: I have good organizational skills. I worked as a head office administrator for a while; I had
to organize the staffs and office lounge.
A: Do you have any computer skills?
B: I’m familiar with Microsoft Office and I work through windows NT.
A: Do you speak any other languages?
B: I speak German and some Russian.
Part B: Vocabulary
- Soft skills:
- Organizational skills :
- Communication skills:
- Management skills:
- Problem-solving skills:
- Time-management skills:
I.
II.
B: Well, I really enjoy gardening. It helps me relax. I also enjoy learning foreign languages.
B: Currently, I’m studying Chinese and Japanese. In the past, I studied German as well.
Dialogue 2:
B: Well, I usually very busy taking care of my children and doing housework. But when I do
have free time, I like to read and listen to music.
Dialogue 3:
B: I love learning about computers. Sometimes, I do program in work for my friends when I
have free time.
Dialogue 4
B: Well, I love cooking. I take some classes on cooking. I also like to play tennis. Whenever I
can, I play tennis with my friends.
Part B: Vocabulary
Task 2: Put the words into the correct place in the table according to the verbs.
Dialogue 1:
A: What is your greatest strength?
B: My greatest strength is persistence. I work really hard and I don’t give up easily.
A: Can you give me an example?
B: Yes. When I was a student, I had a problem with the physics class. I didn’t give up
those. I studied really hard. Finally, I passed the class with an A.
A: Do you have any examples at work?
B: Yes. When I was a manager at Charter Insurance, we had a very important deadline. I
didn’t stop working till we met the quota. I talked to the staff and we all worked really
hard to meet the deadline.
A: What about your greatest weakness?
B: My greatest weakness would be that I am not trained in accounting. I can still learn to
know.
Dialogue 2:
A: How would you describe your greatest strength?
B: I think my greatest strength is my dependability. You can depend on me to be on time.
You can depend on me to get my work finished on time. And you can depend on me to be
professional.
A: And what about your greatest weakness?
B: This could be my experience. I’ve only worked full time for two years now. I think I
need more experience.
Dialogue 3:
A: What is your greatest strength?
B: I think my greatest strength is my creativity. Sometimes, my boss would ask my advice
on a project because of my creativity.
A: Can you give me an example?
B: Yes. Once my boss was quite upset, because we weren’t filling out our monthly quotas,
he asked my advice and I told him some advertising ideas. We tried them and soon our
monthly quota was filled.
A: Very good. Now can you tell me about your greatest weakness?
B: My greatest weakness would probably be my educational background. I studied
music, but I am working in business now.
Dialogue 4:
A: Can you tell me what your greatest strength is?
B: I think it’s my quick thinking and decision making. There have been many times when
I’ve been under pressure and made the right decision.
A: How about your greatest weakness?
B: Probably, my computer skills. I know a little bit, but I need to learn a lot more.
Dialogue 5:
A: What’s your greatest strength as a manager?
B: It’s my ability to understand and encourage people. I enjoy working with different
kinds of people from all kind of background.
A: What about your greatest weakness?
Part B: Vocabulary
Task 1: Put the words and phrases into the correct columns
well mannered cannot accept criticism good with words dislike advice
Strengths Weaknesses
Dialogue 1:
Dialogue 2:
Dialogue 1:
A: Can you tell me about your previous job experience, please?
B: Sure, when I studied at the university, I worked as an intern at Avery Publishing. I
worked in the main office. After I graduated, I worked in the same place full time. I work
in administration at the main office. I was there for four years.
A: Tell me about your experience there?
B: As an office intern, I just helped with office support. When I became full time, I was an
administrator assistant. I helped my boss with her project.
A: How did you like the company?
B: I liked the company very much. The people were very nice and we all worked together
very well.
Dialogue 2:
A: Please tell me about your previous job experience?
B: Yes. When I finished secretary for 10 years now, I first started in 1991 with Johnson &
Johnson. I worked with them for 6 years. And then, when I got married and we moved to
Denver then I worked for the united passport services for 4 years.
A: Has your experience been good?
B: Yes. I’ve learned a lot about management and developed my job skills.
Dialogue 3:
A: Could you please describe your previous job experience?
B: I graduated from university in 1990 and started work for Sanwa Bank. I’ve been with
Sanwa Bank up till now.
Dialogue 4:
A: Please tell me about your previous work experience?
B: I’ve been working for sales and marketing for 3 years now. The first company I
worked for - Medial Ware went out of business after I was there just 1 year. I then went
to work for Universal System for 2 years and I’ve just been laid off.
Part B: Match the following questions and answers. Then practice and play role.
Questions
Answers
a. I have been working and gaining experience to get into this company. This is where I
want to be and I plan on staying a long time if I’m offered the job.
b. I analyze the conflict and create a list of steps I can take to resolve it. By thinking about
these steps and taking action, I found that most conflicts are easy to handle.
d. My relationship with my subordinates is very good. They’re very open and honest with
me and I’m sure they feel they can come to me with any problems.
e. I’ve always had an easy time getting along with different types of people. So I never had
a problem getting along with my co-workers. I consider many of them my friends.
f. During my last semester, I had the opportunity to work as an intern at PouSung company.
It was only 8 weeks but I could learn how to operate machines, test new software,
especially, I could learn about their working styles, how to work in team effectively and
how to deal with time pressure at work. It was a great experience for me to start my
career.
g. I heard that ABC Company is the leader in copy machine distribution. ABC Company is
a global company in 18 different countries, and it’s one of the best companies to work for.
h. In my last position, I was the manager for a Japanese restaurant which located in
downtown. It was hard work, I had to work 10 hours a day, but the people were friendly
and I had a lot of fun there.
i. I want a position where I’ll be challenged. I want to learn a lot of new things and I want
to improve myself. So I’m looking for a job that will provide these things for me.
j. I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly and fun atmosphere and I
actually enjoyed going into work each morning.
Dialogue 1:
A: Why do you want to work for us?
B: When I saw the job advertisement, I became very interested. I have friends who are
customers here. They said they like doing business here as well. I also feel I’m qualified
for the job.
A: Why should we hire you?
B: Because I have experience and a strong desire to succeed.
Dialogue 2:
A: Why do you want to work here?
B: Because this company has a good reputation.
A: Why should we hire you?
B: I think I have the right personality and skills and I also have experience and
motivation.
Dialogue 3:
A: Why do you want this job?
B: Because I know I can do this job well.
A: Why should we hire you?
B: Because of my drive and commitment.
Dialogue 5:
A: Why do you want to work here?
B: I want to challenge of working in a large international firm.
A: Why should we hire you over another person?
B: Because I am qualified and because I have the will to succeed.
Part B: Discuss the following tips to answer interview questions. Then, figure out
your own answers.
The easy answer is that you are the best But I’m also passionate about this industry
person for the job. And, don’t be afraid to and I’m driven to deliver high-quality
say so, but then back it up with what work.”
specially differentiates you.
For example: “I want this job because it emphasizes sales and marketing, two of my
greatest skill sets. I know I could bring my 3 years of sales and marketing experience to
this company, and help you continue your years of growth.”
The interviewer wants to understand more about your career goals and how the
position would fit into your grand plan. You are also asked a related question: What are
your long-term career goals? They care about your career goals because they want to
hire someone who is motivated, proactive, and likely to stick around and work hard if
hired. So, stress your interest in a long-term career and demonstrate your
enthusiasm for the job.
For example: “I am driven to be the best at what I do and I want to work at the
organisation where I’ll have opportunities to develop my skills, take on interesting
projects, and work with people I can really learn from. Some of the most innovative
thinkers in the industry work here and that’s a big reason why I would love to build a
career here.”
Take the time to think about this question and prepare a response. Don’t memorize a
script, but practice how you will describe your long-term career plans in a way that will
be relevant to the interviewer and help you tell your story about why you’re the best
person for the job.
Dialogue 1
B: Yes I am.
Dialogue 2
B: Um… Relocating would be difficult. You see, I have a family with three children. I
guess I can relocate but it would not be easy.
Dialogue 3
B: I prefer to work in the daytime but I don’t mind doing some add hours.
Dialogue 4
A: Yes, you are evaluated for raises and bonuses every year.
Answers:
a. I’m good at managing my time because I’m never late to work, and I’ve never
missed a deadline.
b. I consider myself successful because of my ability to get along well with others,
including employers, staff, and clients. My friendly personality, coupled with my
ability to effectively communicate, helps me establish relationships and achieve
results, particularly on team projects.
d. I don’t mind doing boring and tedious work. As long as I don’t have to do it for a long
duration such as six months, then I really wouldn’t have a problem.
e. I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and
doesn't become stressful. For example, when I deal with an unsatisfied customer,
rather than feeling stressed, I focus on the task at hand. I believe my ability to
communicate effectively with customers during these moments helps reduce my
own stress in these situations and also reduces any stress the customer may feel.
f. Learning new things has always been a great motivator for me. In every job I've
had, I believe I've always been able to learn something new, or a new way to look
at a problem.
g. I believe I can develop myself by working hard and taking challenges. I don’t mind
working under pressure, it’s good for me to get more experience.
j. I have had many disappointments, like most people, but I believe that we learn
from all the experiences we have in life, and that the disappointments as well as
the accomplishments make us stronger and better able to deal with many
different situations.
k. One thing I have learned from past mistakes is when to ask for help. I have
learned that it is far better to ask for clarification and solve an issue right away,
than be unsure. I know that your company emphasizes teamwork and the need to
be in constant communication with one another, and I think my ability to ask (and
answer) questions of my peers would help me fit in very well with your company
culture.
l. If I was sure my boss was wrong about something, I would talk to him or her
about it and discuss my thoughts. I would explain why I thought they were wrong.
If we reached a deadlock I would suggest conferring with other colleagues about
the issue.
Here are some sample answers to assist you in formulating your own answers to
questions about salary during the interview:
– “From the research that I have done it appears to be from $700 to $800 per month. Is
that the range you had in mind?”
– “Based on my previous experience and education and the ‘going rate’ for this type of
position, I would like to get at least 10,000 millions. Is that a range that fit with your
compensation structure?”
– “Before I answer that question I’d like to ask what you typically pay someone with my
experience and education in this type of position?”
- “I really need more information about the position before I can begin to discuss salary.
Can you tell me the range budgeted for this position?”
– “I would need to know more about your salary structure and how often you review
salaries as well as your entire package before I could discuss salary ranges. Could you
provide me with more information before we discuss this subject?”
Dialogue 1
A: The office opens at 7 a.m. most people usually take 1 hour lunch break around noon and
then leave about 4 p.m. but the office doesn’t close until 6 p.m. so you can stay later if you
like.
Dialogue 2
B: May I ask what the specific responsibilities for this position are?
A: You will be expected to be in the office during office hours which is from 8 a.m. until 5:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. You’ll also be expected to answer incoming telephone calls and
to help walking customers. You’ll also be expected to work with typing, filing and some data
entries.
A: We started our company in 1980 and we began in New York but moved here in 1990 since
then we’ve opened in 10 states across the Eastern US.
A: We’re looking for a responsible person who can handle pressure. Someone with experience
and training is good but not necessary.
1.
2.
Part C: Discuss the following tip in groups. Then make a list of questions to ask at the
interview.
Asking good questions shows that you are both interested and prepared, which will impress
the interviewer, and the answers to those questions should also help you decide whether or not
you want to work for the employer. Here's a list of suggested questions to ask the interviewer.
1. Plan ahead
● Check where and when – sort out any travel and accommodation you need – check
their website for maps and directions.
● Be ready for questions – some about your application, as well as your chance to ask
about the course and the uni/college.
● Know your stuff – show you know the latest in your subject area, and keep up to
date with the news – they might ask to hear your views.
● Practice – have mock interviews with a teacher or adviser – cover why you chose
that course and what you enjoy most about your current studies.
● Sleep well!
2. The interview
● Dress smartly – you might not need a suit, but smart trousers/skirt and a
shirt/blouse will show you're taking it seriously.
3. Afterwards
● Make notes – if you have more interviews coming up, it might be handy preparation
to write down the questions and answers you've already had.
● Reflect on how you did – decide what worked well and think of new answers for
areas you want to improve in.
● Then sit back and wait – once we've heard from the university or college, we'll let
you know in Track if they're making you an offer.
You should always make sure you e-mail the right people, in the right way. The To, Cc and
Bcc fields allow you to indicate how your message should be read by the people that
receive it.
1. To
The To field is for people that the message directly affects, and that you require action
from. If you expecting someone to do something, they should be in the To field.
It's also a good idea to include all the people you put in the To: field in your opener line.
This lets the others know who is involved in the conversation.
If you are sending to more than four people, don't bother with this and just start with Hi
all or Hello team.
The To field can be used for as many addresses as you like - some people mistakenly
think the Cc line is for multiple addresses.
2. Cc
The Cc (or carbon copy) field is for people you want to know about the message, but
are not directly involved. It's mainly for people that do not need to act or reply to the
message, but to keep them informed.
For those of you born after the 1980's, the term "Carbon Copy" comes from when
typewriters were used to write letters. You would put two pieces of paper in a
typewriter at the same time, with a piece of carbon paper in between. The letters would
press through the carbon paper, leaving an extra copy of the text on the sheet at the back.
● It keeps other people "in the loop" on certain issues (often used to keep managers
up to date on issues).
● It lets people know if they are expected to take action, or if they are just being
informed.
● It allows you to make the receiver aware that other people know what is going on
(in case you want them to take the content more seriously, or treat it as more
important or urgent).
3. Bcc
The Bcc field (Blind Carbon Copy) is used when you want other people to receive the
message, but you don't want the other recipients to know they got it.
When people get an e-mail, they'll also see all the people in the To and Cc lines - but not
Bcc.
One good use of Bcc is when sending an e-mail to hundreds of people. You don't want
them all to see each other's e-mail addresses so you use this field, rather than
the To or Cc lines.A
2. Body Paragraphs:
It is important to remember that an email needs to be concise. The first sentence,
known as the opening sentence, can be a greeting if the situation allows it.
3. Ending:
Like the starting, the ending of a formal email can be the same as the ending to a
letter. However, unlike the starting, there are more options for an ending.
• Thank you
• Best regards
• Sincerely
• Yours
Example:
Sincerely,
Julia Smith
Menlo College
(555) 555-5555
Example:
Hi Anne,
I miss you so much! Can’t wait to see you on Friday!! We haven’t hung out in so long! I
miss my bestie! Maybe we can go to the movies or dinner or just chill and watch TV and
catch up…idc, whichever you want.
Love ya,
Jules
2. Formal:
• Written to a professor, colleague, boss, etc.
• Must always be professional
• Accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling necessary
Example:
Thank you,
Julia Smith
2. Informal emails
VII. EXERCISE
Exercise 1: Read the email below and fill in the to, Cc and subject line
a.
c.
b.
Example:
Hi y’all!
1.) I am pleased to inform you that you have won our grand prize.
_____________
4.) I can’t help you with that cuz it’s too hard.
_____________
Jason
Jess Higgins
c. Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a graduate from menlo college. I got a degree in business and would now like to use
it. Your company looks interesting. Can I come in for an interview? I have alot of
experience from my schooling and extra cirriculers. I think I can help the company alot.
Please respond to my email to let me know.
Thanks,
Max Oates
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