Task 2 - Writing Production

Carlos Humberto Rodríguez Lugo

Curso 900003A – inglés B1

Grupo: 951

Tutora
RUTH ASTRID OSPINA

Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Escuela de Ciencias Sociales, Artes y Humanidades
Filosofía
2021
 PRE-READING ACTIVITIES
Questions Write your own answers
1.Look for the meaning of the following Employer: A person who hires people.
words:
Join: When somebody becomes a member
-Employer -Job openings
-Join - Resume of a group.
-Behavior -Self-motivated
Behavior: action or reaction of a person in
-Team-Oriented - Hire: (hiring)
different circumstances
Team-Oriented: A group of people in
charge of helping others.
Job openings: unoccupied position.
Resume: a short way to describe a person’s
abilities, experience and education.
Self-motivated: Something that motives
ourselves to do something.
Hire: to employ someone.
2. Write 8 complete sentences using words 1. I want to join to my cousin’s company.
studied in point 3.
2. When you go to a job interview, you
may find the employer of the company.
3. Our behavior is very important when we
are working.
4. Every 2 months you can find job
openings in different companies. 5. For
that reason, you should have your resumé
well organized.
6. My boss hired me last month because he
really liked my abilities.
7. In my first month, I was really self-
motivated by my co-workers and boss. It
helped me to adapt to my job.
8. In any company, it is necessary to have
Team-oriented people who may help

3. What do you think are some important
qualities and skills employers look for?
(Write at least 3)
After reading activity
Questions
others.
1.Employers look for people who can give
something new for the company.
2. Also, they look for people with amazing
abilities and competences that help them to
improve the company.
3. Employers look for leaders that help co-
workers to keep working.
Your own answers
4. Write 2 sentences you agree with.
5. Write the sentences you did not
understand or want to clarify.
6. What do you think are the most
important qualities and skills in your
profession?
7. Write at least 3 qualities and 3 skills you
have.
Building Vocabulary
They want candidates to be effective, to
demonstrate they can adapt quickly, solve
problems and motivate people, but also to
have leadership skills and ability to work
under pressure.
Most of employers need people to be hard
workers, self-motivated and team-oriented.
The problem is that there are some job
openings that are never listed.
In general, employers look for someone
who is proficient in a particular function
and who has the right personality and
behaviours, essential for successful
working.
As a lawyer, it is very important to be
responsible and punctual. You shouldn’t
meet the deadlines. Also, lawyers must be
polite and fair and impartial.
I am very punctual, responsible and
impartial with all my job. Moreover, I love
reading, so I read all the documents fast
and I understand everything. I have good
memory so I can remember a lot of laws. I
am friendly and I help my co-workers.
WORD IN ENGLISH EXAMPLE OF THE WORD IN THE TEXT.
WORD IN SPANISH
Relatives  Mis familiares vendrán la Tell your friends and
próxima semana a mi casa. relatives you are looking for
a job.
Skills Mi hermana tiene la They place a lot of
habilidad de memorizar emphasis on finding people
muchas cosas. with the correct skills and
competencies
Knowledge Hay algunas habilidades y Since there are certain
conocimiento que se abilities and knowledge
necesita para trabajos needed to a specific job. 
específicos.
Successful Algunos comportamientos y Employers look for
habilidades ayudan a las someone who is proficient
personas a tener un trabajo in a particular function and
exitoso. who has the right
personality and behaviours,
essential for successful
working
Priorities Yo tengo mis prioridades en They are interested in hiring
mi trabajo y debo organized, flexible,
cumplirlas cada semana. confident and positive
people, who are dynamic,
proactive and are able to
manage multiple priorities.
 Word Classification
VERBS ADJECTIVES PREPOSTIONS
Need Hard-workers For
Want Confident In
Understand Dynamic To
Choose Correct Under
Work Proficient On
Position- Job Title
Attorney
Salary HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full,
comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance,
Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short-
and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Responsibilities Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery,
records review, client interviews and witness preparation

Client reporting

Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites

Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations

Qualifications/skills Actively licensed and in good standing with a state bar;
needed
multiple bar licenses are a plus but not mandatory

Previous litigation experience required, Professional Liability

is a plus

Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical,

and communications skills

Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring

exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and
adhering to strict deadlines

Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with

competing priorities and understand the importance of
deadlines
 Client-focused mentality

Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges

Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong

team

Active Georgia Bar License Required

Company information Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. HPY represents
a variety of clients from global corporations to small local
businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and
business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. 

The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of

300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices
located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los
Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.
Location Atlanta, GA
Carlos Rodríguez

Calle 28# 9-24

730001 Ibagué

Telephone: 3223092433

Email: chrodriguez@gmail.com

March 3, 2021

Application for the position of ATTORNEY.

Dear Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP,

I noticed the advertisement for this position on LinkUp website. Due to the fact that I have more
than 10 years of experience as an attorney, as well as, I continue getting new accreditation
through years in my field, I believe I would be an ideal candidate for the job advertised.

For the last five years, I have worked at courthouse in my city leading plenty of different and
complex cases done at time. In my current position, I have been responsible for improving some
relevant procedures that lawyers should follow to complete successfully their duties on time.

I am a careful and punctual employee that can easily join and adapt to the company. I am a
leader with an excellent educational credentials with a strong writing, analytical and
communications skills. Also, I am a self-started person who can handle multiple projects
understanding the importance of deadlines. I daily welcome challenges and I have the ability to
work flexibly and independently within a strong team.

My goal is to take the skills I have acquired through years and use them for the best in your
company, with the intention of developing my competences and continue studying in order to be
an efficient employee. I would be delight to expand my professional skills and abilities in your
company, leading cases throughout all the states you mentioned in the advertisement.
Respectfully yours,

Carlos Rodriguez.