APPLICATION LETTERS
THƯ XIN VIỆC
Mọi người thường viết thư này để xin việc hoặc xin học bổng. Dạng thư này thuộc loại
thư trang trọng.
I. CẤU TRÚC BÀI VIẾT THƯ YÊU CẦU
Lời chào
Mở bài: Nêu rõ vị trí cần ứng tuyển và biết được tin tuyển dụng qua đâu
Thân bài: Nêu bằng cấp, kinh nghiệm phù hợp với vị trí ứng tuyển.
Bày tỏ mong muốn được liên hệ phỏng vấn.
Kết bài: Cảm ơn và mong chờ hồi đáp.
II. USEFUL LANGUAGE
FORMAL
Chào - Dear Sir/Madam,
hỏi - I hope this letter finds you well.
Mục - I am writing with reference to the position of … (as advertised in/on …).
đích viết Tôi viết thư này để ứng tuyển vào vị trí … (theo quảng cáo trên …).
thư - I am writing to submit my application for ….
Tôi viết thư này để gửi đơn ứng tuyển của tôi vào vị trí ….
- Please find enclosed a copy of my CV outlining my background and
qualifications for your consideration.
Xin vui lòng xem sơ yếu lý lịch đính kèm để biết thêm thông tin về lý lịch và
trình độ chuyên môn của tôi.
Giải Education
quyết - I graduated with a degree in …
yêu cầu Tôi đã tốt nghiệp với tấm bằng về ….
đề bài
- I majored in …
Chuyên ngành của tôi là …
- I am a graduate of … University.
Tôi là một sinh viên đã tốt nghiệp của trường ….
Experience
- I was responsible for/took responsibility for/in charge of (doing
something/something).
Tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm/phụ trách (làm gì).
- I have practical experience of (doing something/something).
Tôi có kinh nghiệm thực tế (làm gì/trong việc gì)
- I spent …… years of my career working for ……..as a/an ……
Tôi dành ….. năm trong nghề làm việc cho ……… ở vị trí …….
Một số cấu trúc khác:
- Your company's mission and values strongly resonate with my personal and
professional goals
Nhiệm vụ và những giá trị của công ty phù hợp với những mục tiêu cá nhân và
nghề nghiệp của tôi.
- I am drawn to ( the name of company) because of its commitment to (specific
value or goal), which aligns perfectly with my own values
Tôi bị thu hút bởi (tên công ty) tại vì sự cam kết của quý công ty đối với …,
mà phù hợp hoàn hảo với những giá trị của tôi.
- I am particularly interested in this challenging position because it aligns
closely with my major.
Tôi rất hứng thú với vị trí này bởi vì nó phù hợp với chuyên ngành của tôi.
Kết thư - I am available for an interview at a time and place of your convenience.
Tôi sẵn sàng tham gia phỏng vấn vào thời gian và địa điểm thuận tiện cho
ông/bà.
- I appreciate your time and consideration, and I am looking forward to hearing
from you soon.
Tôi cảm ơn thời gian và sự cân nhắc của ông/bà và tôi mong sớm nhận được
phản hồi từ ông/bà.
III. SAMPLE
Đề bài: You have seen an advertisement in this week's magazine that invites
suitable candidates to apply for the Sales Manager position in a [Link] an
email to the manager of the company. In your email, you should:
Introduce yourself.
Mention your educational background and relevant experience for the post.
Explain why you are interested in the post.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing with reference to the position of Sales Manager in your company, as
advertised in Vietnam News Magazine. Please find enclosed a copy of my CV
detailing my background and qualifications for your consideration.
Regarding my educational background, I graduated from the University of Economics
in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and an excellent academic
record. In terms of experience, I spent the first two years of my career working for a
travel agency as an assistant to the sales manager. Moreover, I have three years of
experience as a sales leader at AN Group, a renowned manufacturing company. My
responsibilities included assigning specific tasks to sales staff and monitoring the sales
team’s performance.
I am particularly interested in this challenging position because it aligns closely with
my major. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to enhance my business skills,
including sales and leadership abilities. As a self-motivated individual with a passion
for achieving new goals, I am confident that I could contribute significantly to the
development of your company if given the opportunity.
I am available for an interview at a time and place of your convenience. I look forward
to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
IV. PRACTICE
Vocabulary Exercise:
1. I am writing with reference to the position of ___________ in your company, as
advertised in Vietnam News Magazine.
a) Director
b) Sales Manager
c) Consultant
2. Please find enclosed a copy of my CV detailing my ___________ and qualifications
for your consideration.
a) achievements
b) background
c) hobbies
3. In terms of experience, I spent the first two years of my career working for
___________ as an assistant to the sales manager.
a) a travel agency
b) an electronics store
c) a consultancy
4. My responsibilities included assigning specific tasks to sales staff and ___________
the sales team’s performance.
a) criticizing
b) monitoring
c) ignoring
5. I am particularly interested in this challenging position because it aligns closely with
my ___________ .
a) salary
b) hobbies
c) major
6. As a ___________ individual with a passion for achieving new goals, I am
confident that. I could contribute significantly to the development of your company.
a) self-motivated
b) tired
c) indecisive
7. I am available for an interview at a time and place of your ___________.**
a) inconvenience
b) curiosity
c) convenience
8. I look forward to hearing from you ___________ .
a) today
b) soon
c) never
Grammar Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb or word in parentheses:
1. I ___________ (graduate) from the University of Economics in 2015 with a
bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
2. In terms of experience, I ___________ (spend) the first two years of my career
working for a travel agency.
3. My responsibilities ___________ (include) assigning tasks to sales staff and
monitoring performance.
4. I ___________ (be) particularly interested in this position because it aligns closely
with my major.
5. I ___________ (look) forward to hearing from you soon.
6. I am confident that I ___________ (contribute) significantly to the development of
your company.
7. If given the opportunity, I ___________ (take) on new responsibilities with great
enthusiasm.
Writing practice
Đề 1: You have seen an advertisement for weekend work in a hotel in the town
where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job
would be suitable for you. Now, you want to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter:
Introduce yourself.
Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job.
Ask what work you would be expected to do.
Đề 2: You are staying in a country where the main language is English. You
are looking for an opportunity to do volunteer work in a developing country and
you have seen an advertisement on the website [Link]. You decide to
apply for the job.
Write an email to the organization. In your letter:
Why you are interested in working with them.
What skills and experience you have.
How long you are available to volunteer.
Đề 3: You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working
in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what experience and special skills you have
explain why you are interested in the job