1. Writing: Application letter
Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS
Writing:
Application letter

2. Warm-up: Name that job
Baker
Doctor
Hair stylist
Mechanic

3. Warm-up: Name that job
Artist
Pilot
Singer
Cook

4. Warm-up: Name that job
Journalist
Engineer
Nurse
Musician

5. Pre-writing: Pair work (Task 1)
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:

6. Pre-writing: Pairwork (Task 1)
Type of job:
Level of education:
Work experience:
Character and interests:
tour guide
high school diploma
experience as a tour guide, speak fluent English
good manner, willing to work hard for long hours

7. Pre-writing: Practice
We are a well-established childcare centre in Greenview and we are looking for a childcare worker.
Childcare Worker
You will be taking care of children aged 6 mths – 6 years.
at least one year experience working in childcare
Requirements:
a genuine interest in working with children
the ability to form warm, responsive relationships with children
a first aid certificate
To apply, please your resume and cover letter to the managing director
a positive, friendly attitude
Pre-writing: Practice

8. Pre-writing: Practice
Type of job:
Requirements:
Work experience:
Character and interests:
childcare worker
first aid certificate
at least 1 year
genuine interest, friendly attitude, ability to form responsive relationship with children.

9. Pre-writing: Practice
Immediate opportunities exist for experienced Project Architects within the Perth office of our industry-leading architectural practice.
Project Architects
You must be dynamic, hardworking and passionate about the industry.
If you have a minimum of five years solid industry experience, impeccable technical and computer skills, excellent working knowledge of contracts administration, and the ability to take the lead on multiple projects then this is an ideal opportunity to utilise these attributes to best effect with a business that rewards its employees financially and professionally.
We offer an attractive salary package commensurate with experience.
Please send enquiries and applications to Greg Adams, HR Coordinator:

10. Pre-writing: Practice
Type of job:
Requirements:
Work experience:
Character and interests:
Project Architect
technical/ computer skills, working knowledge of contracts administration
at least 5 years solid industry experience
dynamic, hardworking, passionate, ability to take the lead on multiple projects

11. Cook required for busy inner city cafe
Pre-writing: Practice
Cook required for busy inner city cafe
We are a busy inner city café serving up delicious modern Australian fare, and we need an experienced cook to join our energetic team. We are looking for someone with at least two years experience cooking in different styles and cuisines – everything from traditional Aussie classics to Asian-inspired dishes – who is hard-working, organised, creative, and passionate about food and customer service.
If you would like to join our happy and hard-working team, please send your resume to Please cite reference 483C. For more information please contact Janice on (02)

12. Pre-writing: Pairwork (Task 1)
Type of job:
Work experience:
Character and interests:
cook
at least 2 years cooking in different styles and cuisines
hard-working, organised, creative, passionate about food and customer service

13. Pre-writing: Application letter
What should be included in an application letter?

14. Pre-writing: Application letter
Detail the job that you apply for and if relevant the circumstances have led to this. For example: anadvertisement or an recommendationof an agency
Introduction
Tell the reader about your present job and why you are looking to move on.
Explain why you are suitable for this job
Emphasize the skills you have which make you particularly suitable for the job
List briefly the personal qualities you would bring to it
Answer any specific questions posed by the advert or job details
Round the letter off, leaving the reader with a positive image. It should sum up briefly the selling points made in the body of the letter.
Mention any items including the CV you are
Enclosing and express willingness to provide any further information that the reader may want.
Body
Conclusion

15. While-writing: Task 2
Write a letter to Vinatour, applying for the job mentioned in the advertisement in Task 1. Your letter should include the following datails:
Your name, address, date of writing
Name and address of the company
Greeting
Introduction: say where you saw the ad and why you are writing the letter of application
Body: mention your education, work experience and your character/ interests
Conclusion: express your willingness to work for the company and when you are available for interview.

16. While-writing: Practice
Choose one of the previous job advertisements that you are interested in. Write a similar letter of application.

17. Present to the class what job you chose and why you chose it.
Post-writing
Present to the class what job you chose and why you chose it.