Bo co ng dng vic lm

Describing extracurricular activities that are relevant to

employment
M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic lm
Kha Thai c
i hc Y Dc TP H Ch Minh Giam c trung tm vit bao khoa hc bng
ting Anh

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1.

Introduce an extracurricular
activity that one has
participated.
Gii thiu mt hot ng
ngoi kha m ai tham gia.

V d
Community service is an integral aspect of scouting
activities, with club members looking forward to
activities such as working with area youth through
physical exercise and extracurricular activities.
Dch v cng ng l mt kha cnh khng th thiu
trong cac hot ng trinh sat, vi cac thnh vin cu
lc b mong mun cac hot ng nh lm vic vi
khu vc gii tr thng qua tp th dc v cac hot
ng ngoi kha.

V d
As for my extracurricular activities, I participated in campus
wide anti-smoking activities sponsored by Taiwans Bureau
of Health Promotion Department. In addition to offering
general orientation on the dangers of smoking, the activities
also inform students on tobacco manufacturers deceptive
motives and marketing approaches.
i vi hot ng ngoi kha ca ti, ti tham gia vo
cac hot ng trong khun vin trng chng ht thuc la
rng c ti tr bi Vn phng Cc Xc tin Y t ca i
Loan. Ngoi vic cung cp nh hng chung v s nguy
him ca vic ht thuc, cac hot ng cng thng bao cho
sinh vin v thuc la ca nh sn xut ng c la o v
phng phap tip th.

V d
Most extracurricular activities I participated in
were construction management-oriented out of
concern to keep my academic scholarship for
studies in civil engineering.
Hu ht cac hot ng ngoi kha Ti tham
gia c qun l theo nh hng xy dng
trong mi quan tm gi hc bng ca ti cho
cac nghin cu trong cng trnh dn dng.

V d
While certain individuals may view me as being
overanxious to assimilate much information, I
constantly distinguish between academic/work
reading and pleasure reading.
Trong khi mt s ca nhn c th xem ti nh l
overanxious ng ha nhiu thng tin, ti lin tc
phn bit gia hc tp / cng vic c v nim vui
c sach.

V d
Getting along with others, especially with classmates
in the universitys extracurricular activities, was a
large part of my daily campus life, regardless of
whether I was collaborating on a project or spending
leisure time with others.
Nhn c cng vi nhng ngi khac, c bit l
vi cac bn cng lp trong cac hot ng ngoi kha
ca trng, l mt phn ln ca cuc sng i hc
hng ngy ca ti, cho d ti cng tac trn mt
thi gian d an hoc chi tiu gii tr vi nhng ngi
khac.

V d
I tried to balance my academic studies with
extracurricular activities during university.
Ti c gng cn bng cac nghin cu hc thut
ca ti vi cac hot ng ngoi kha trong trng
i hc.

V d
As evidence of my friendly, responsible and
communicative nature, I participated in our
departments volleyball team during university.
L bng chng ca thn thin, c trach nhim v
giao tip t nhin ca ti, ti tham gia vo i
bng chuyn b phn ca chng ti trong thi gian
hc i hc.

V d
As for extracurricular activities, individuals need an
outlet for expressing their spiritual side and
remove themselves from the weariness of daily
work.
i vi hot ng ngoi kha, cac ca nhn cn
mt li thoat cho th hin bn tinh thn ca h v
loi b mnh khi s mt mi ca cng vic hng
ngy.

2. Highlight the acquired knowledge, skills or

leadership qualities that are relevant to
employment.
Lm ni bt nhng kin thc thu c, k
nng hay phm cht lnh o c lin quan
n vic lm.

V d
Extracurricular activities nurtured my
communicative skills by requiring that I
closely collaborate with other club members
to ensure that everything ran smoothly.
Hot ng ngoi kha nui dng k nng
giao tip ca ti bng cach yu cu m ti
hp tac cht ch vi cac thnh vin cu lc
b khac m bo rng tt c mi th
chy trn tru.

V d
Organizational responsibilities included drawing up a
schedule for construction engineering-related activities,
encouraging members to actively participate in those
activities, leading discussions during meetings and
evaluating the success of our activities.
Trach nhim t chc bao gm xy dng mt lch trnh cho
cac hot ng k thut lin quan n xy dng, khuyn
khch cac thnh vin tham gia tch cc trong cac hot
ng, cac cuc tho lun hng u trong cac cuc hp v
anh gia s thnh cng ca cac hot ng ca chng ti.

V d
Scouting activities have profoundly impacted my
life, making me more socially conscious,
responsible, courageous, independent,
aggressive, honest and willing to help others.
Cac hot ng trinh sat nh hng su sc
cuc sng ca ti, lm cho ti thc x hi hn,
c trach nhim, dng cm, c lp, tch cc,
trung thc v sn sng gip ngi khac.

V d
Extracurricular activities and recognition for my
contributions greatly added to me character, thus
equipping me for the challenges of graduate school and
ability to more fully grasp human resource management
concepts.
Hot ng ngoi kha v cng nhn cho nhng ng
gp ca ti rt nhiu thm vi ti nhn vt, do trang b
cho ti nhng thach thc ca trng i hc v kh nng
nm bt y hn khai nim qun l ngun nhn lc.

V d
Language is a vital part of our lifes experiences,
something that I am devoted to in my leisure time in
order to build upon my solid academic background
and to acquire a better position at work.
Ngn ng l mt phn quan trng ca kinh nghim
cuc sng ca chng ti, mt cai g m ti dnh
cho trong thi gian rnh ri ca mnh xy dng
da trn nn tng hc vn vng chc ca ti v
c c mt v tr tt hn ti ni lm vic.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 1

While at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Alex served twice as a counselor in the
Electrical Engineering Camp, which is sponsored by the Electrical Engineering Department. This camp
helps high school students to grasp the basic concepts of Electrical Engineering and Electronics.
Counselors thoroughly discuss the curriculum beforehand to arrange the details. Roundtable discussions
held nightly during the camp address difficulties in instruction and review the following day's schedule.
This activity developed Alexs collaborative, coordinating, organizational, and communicative skills.
He believes that such experiences have greatly improved his work performance.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 2

At university, Carey was involved with an environmental protection organization for which he attempted to
understand how industry adversely impacts the environment, while considering industry to be an extension
of science. This experience allowed him to develop a theoretical foundation to balance nature and science.
Trying to grasp scientific knowledge in practical contexts is a good form of training. As well as
broadening his horizons, these experiences gave Carey a framework for collaborating with others with
various backgrounds, thus increasing his confidence in achieving goals by systematically applying
knowledge and skills. Developing communication skills was one of the most rewarding experiences of
his undergraduate years.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 3
Realizing that the faculty and students of the Electrical Engineering
Department should actively introduce its programs to recruit senior high
school students, Jason worked with other classmates to organize an
Electrical Engineering camp on the university campus. This camp informed
students of the programs they can pursue after passing a rigorous
nationwide entrance examination to enter the Department at National
Cheng Kung University. In this camp, he was responsible for preparing
curricula materials, teaching in the classroom, and helping students to
complete experiments. He closely monitored the students and assisted
them in finishing activities. These responsibilities enabled Jason to
implement the knowledge that he had learned in the classroom and
sharpen his presentation skills. Moreover, this experience strengthened
and broadened his knowledge base, and further enhanced his ability to
collaborate closely with peers. This unique opportunity proved to be one of
the most rewarding experiences of Jasons undergraduate years.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 4
At university, Shelly participated in several student associations. For instance, she
was actively involved in the student activity center (SAC) for three years. SAC was
largely responsible for coordinating the administrative activities of 65 student
associations at Chungtai Institute of Health Sciences and Technology. It distributed
funds, supervised and supported activities, provided consultation and sponsored
large-scale events. At SAC, Shelly was in charge of furnishing and operating stage
lighting and acoustics for campus events. This position not only offered her many
opportunities to come into contact with people from diverse backgrounds, but also to
write proposals and use a wide array of skills. Through much of her experience of
serving in the Society of Emergency Medicine, R.O.C., Shelly became aware of the
importance of writing skills and related administrative skills because SACs approach
to planning a framework and implementing operations closely resembles academic
research methods. During university, she also served as a student association
leader, in which capacity she cooperated with the governmental sector to hold smallscale activities. This position not only improved her organizational skills and ability to
handle crises, but also made her a persevering and punctual individual who can
cope with unforeseen circumstances.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 5
John considers himself to be friendly and diligent. At
university, he participated in several student association
activities, including table tennis, tennis and other class-related
activities. Participating in sports allowed him more closely to
interact with people. He conducted experiments in his spare
time, which required hard work since they often involved trialand-error procedures. Such experimentation has made him a
more patient and persevering individual. Additionally, serving
as class leader has improved his ability to coordinate and
execute administrative tasks. John firmly believes that every
opportunity is an opportunity for learning. His accumulated
experiences will definitely benefit his future.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 6
Lisa is a well-rounded person, as evidenced by her participation
in numerous extracurricular activities in which she has acquired
numerous professional skills. She also believes that she has an
excellent capacity to concentrate. She will devote her energies to
accomplish her goals. She has an assertive personality, as
proven by her ability to estimate, plan and act efficiently.
Moreover, she believes that she is a leader in the sense that she
can perform a complex task with a minimum of staff and
resources. She can also assign tasks to subordinates according
to their strengths. Finally, Lisa has strong communicative skills.
Individuals who collaborate with each other depend on
communication and action. More than a communicator, an
excellent manager acts effectively and efficiently.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 7
At university, Bruce participated in a campus mountaineering group. A
natural environment benefits his physical stamina and spiritual well
being. His activities have allowed him to see various organisms in their
natural habitats. When called upon, he has collaborated with peers to
prepare outdoor events. Close collaboration has allowed them to
undertake serious mountaineering events that have provided great
outdoor entertainment. Moreover, these activities have broadened his
horizons in other ways, such as allowing him to take advantage of the
unique leadership opportunities provided. Both the physical challenges
and mental relaxation associated with mountain climbing have allowed
Bruce more effectively to balance his academic and extracurricular
activities. While relaxing the mind, extracurricular activities enable
physical stamina and health to be prioritized. By keeping his mind clear,
he is able to work more diligently.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 8
The many extracurricular activities in which Susan participated at
undergraduate school gave her the necessary balance between
helping others and determining what path she should take in
pursuing a career in research. She was involved with several
medical technology organizations, occasionally participating in
professional meetings to improve her knowledge, skills and
expertise. Additionally, library resources, including the latest medical
journals are of great interest to her. Her diverse educational
activities have strengthened and broadened Susans professional
knowledge base and increased her awareness of various medical
issues. She prioritizes improving her English language
communication skills, enabling her to collaborate with overseas
researchers.

M t cc hot ng ngoi kha c lin quan n vic

lm: V d 9
Jerry occasionally volunteers to work with mentally challenged individuals. He recalls
last summer vacation, when he volunteered to serve in a group that took some of
these adults and children on an outing to Yang Min Mountain. A typical schedule for
such an activity is as follows. He leaves his home around 7 am and cycles up to
Yang Min Mountain. The adults and children start arriving by school bus at 8 am to
prepare for the days activities. After taking them to the toilet individually, he instructs
them on basic etiquette during their journey to the Park. He must concentrate closely
on the mentally challenged individuals and anticipate any unforeseen circumstances.
Being responsible for such a large group is physically and mentally draining. In
addition to watching out for them, Jerry must converse and interact with them.
Nevertheless, volunteer work is personally satisfying. While pursuing his Masters
degree, he had little time for extracurricular activities. However, he continued to
participate in seminars, not all of which were related to his academic interests. He
once attended a conference on personal investments. This event taught him much
about risk control. While many of his friends and relatives have encouraged him to
focus entirely on his professional field, he tries to have a diverse array of interests.
Jerry still tries to attain a broad perspective that covers various fields.

Ti liu tham kho

Knoy, T (2005) Writing Effective
Employment Application Statements. Taipei:
Yang Chih Publishing

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