WRITING – MODULE 1 – K46

I. Writing a job application (a cover letter)

Read the following job advertisement on vn.linkedin.com and the candidate’s profile.

Brand Supervisor
Circle K Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, VN
Job description
+ Manage Advertising, Public Relations, Media and all special events to support sales.
+ Conduct market intelligence in terms of marketing initiatives / trends in the market as well as competitors’
marketing activities / initiatives and strategies.
Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent major
 Have at least 03 years of experiences in Marketing / Brand management, experiences in Retail industry is
preferable.

Candidate’s profile
+ Thanh Nguyen, 30 years old
+ B.A. in Marketing, University of Finance and Marketing
+ Marketing Manager for KFC (5 years), launching 3 marketing campaigns
+ part-time job as waiter for Kichi-Kichi and Hanuri
+ friendly, active and hard-working

 
Write an email of job application for the position advertised. Make up information where necessary.

 Subject: Brand Supervisor, Thanh Nguyen

Dear Mr. Phan Le,

 I am …………………………………………………………………………………………..

 As you can see ……………………………………………………………………………….

 With a B.A. degree …………………………………………………………………………..

 Thank you …………………………………………………………………………………...

 Yours ………………
II. Writing: Replying to a job offer
From the following notes, write an email accepting a job offer.
 o   position: Marketing Director, ABC company
o   annual salary: $65,000, not including health insurance & three weeks of paid time off
o   start date:  May 10, 20XX
 mobile phone: 555-555-5555


Subject: Jason Burnett - Job Offer Acceptance 

Dear Mr. Smith,

 I am writing to confirm .....................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................ .

 As we discussed, .......................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................... .

 I am looking forward to..............................................................................................................................

…................................................................................................................................ ……………………….

 I am always available on email, but feel free .......................................................................................... .

 Again, .......................................................................................................................................... ……………….

 Yours sincerely,
 Jason Burnett
Sample test: Writing

Read the following job advertisement on www.glassdoor.com and the candidate’s profile.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Cathay Pacific - HCMC
Key Responsibilities
+ Develop strategic plans and direction of the team
+ Identify brand building opportunities through the sponsorship of events and organizations
+ Evaluate and develop sales and tactical promotions
Requirements
 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent major
 At least 05 years of experiences in Sales and Marketing (with 03 years in a managerial position)

Candidate’s profile
+ Khang Tran, 28-years-old
+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, University of Finance and Marketing
+ Marketing Intern (02 years) and Marketing Manager for StudyLink (04 years) Candidate’s profile
+ Khang Tran, 28-years-old
+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, University of Finance and Marketing
+ Marketing Intern (02 years) and Marketing Manager for StudyLink (04 years)

Write an email of job application for the position advertised. Make up information where necessary.

Subject: Sales and Marketing Manager, Khang Tran

Dear Ms. Huong Nguyen,

 I am ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

As you can see …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

With a B.A degree ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Thank you ……………………………………………………………………………… .

 Yours ……………… ,
 Khang Tran