UNIT 8 : THE WORLD OF WORK

READING
I. VOCABULARY
 1. Apprentice (n) : Thực tập sinh
Ex: Apprentices often accept low pay in order to gain more
experience.

2. Administrator (n) : Nhân viên hành chính / quản lý

 Apprentice Administrator: Nhân viên thực tập

 Administrative (adj)
 Administration (n)
3. Dealership (n) /ˈdiːlə(r)ʃɪp/:Doanh nghiệp kinh doanh

A company that has permission to sell a particular product:

4. Specialise (v) /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/: Chuyên ( về 1 lĩnh vực )

To become an expert in a field

5. Take minutes (during meetings): Ghi biên bản cuộc
To take notes about the main content họp
during meetings

6. Self-motivated (adj): Có động lực cá nhân

7. Approachable (adj) /əˈprəʊtʃəb(ə)l/: Dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận

= Friendly and easy to talk to

8. Articulate (adj) /ɑː(r)ˈtɪkjʊlət/: Nói năng lưu loát

9. Prioritize (v) /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ : Sắp xếp công việc hợp lý

To put several problems in order of importance, so that you

can deal with the most important ones first
1. Apprentice (n) : Thực tập sinh
2. Administrator (n): Nhân viên hành chính / quản lý
3. Dealership (n) : Doanh nghiệp kinh doanh
4. Specialise (v) : Chuyên ( về 1 lĩnh vực )
5. Take minutes : Ghi biên bản cuộc họp
6. Self-motivated (adj): Có động lực cá nhân
7. Approachable (adj) : Dễ gần, dễ tiếp cận
8. Articulate (adj) : Nói năng lưu loát
9. Prioritize (v) : Sắp xếp công việc hợp lý
CHECKING VOCABULARY
 administrator
1. You are an _______________ when your job is to manage a
business.
2. You are an apprentice
___________ if you work for a company for a
short term to earn more skills
3. Friendly and easy to talk with: _________________
Approachable
4. To take notes during meetings: _________________
To take minutes
5. Able and willing to work without being told what to do:
______________
Self-motivated
6. Able to express thoughts and feeling easily and clearly:
_________
Articulate
 II. TASKS
TASK 1 : What qualities should an
apprentice administrator have?
 Qualities Yes or No?
Having time management skills ✔
Knowing a second language
✘
✔
Having communication skills
Friendly and easy to talk to ✔
Having good PR/marketing skills
✘
Well-organized ✔
Having a good sense of humor
Flexible and eager to learn ✘
✔
 TASK 2 : Read the advertisement and Decide whether the statements
are true (T), false(F) or not given (NG)

T F NG

1.Job applicants must have the relevant working experience to

apply for this job.
2.The job involves office work such as typing reports and
taking minutes at meetings.
3.The job applicant is expected to be good at time
management and communication.
4.Being flexible is the most important quality required for the
job.
5.After finishing the apprenticeship, the person will be
recruited on a long-term contract.
 Apprentice Administrator in a Car Dealership
•
A successful car dealership specialising in second-hand cars is looking for
an apprentice administrator to provide administrative support for the team.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for an entry-
level position in administration as no experience is required. The ideal
candidate should also be able to work on Saturdays.
• Main responsibilities
• Answering telephone calls and responding to emails
• Meeting and greeting customers
• Filing and entering data
• Typing reports and creating spreadsheets
• Taking minutes at meetings
• Arranging meetings
• Requirements
• 18 years of age or older
• Finished school with a National Certificate of Secondary Education
• Excellent time-management skills
• Good communication skills
• • Well spoken and articulate
• Responsible and self-motivated
• Flexible and eager to learn
• Friendly and approachable
• Well-organised
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• The successful candidate will be offered:
• competitive salary
• ongoing training
• 12 days of annual leave
• long-term job prospects in the company after six-month
apprenticeship
To apply for this position, send your CV and a covering letter to
hr@hungphamcarsales.com. For further information, please phone Ms
Kim Thanh at 0123975648.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 TASK 2 : Decide whether the statements are true (T), false(F) or not
given (NG)

T F NG

1.Job applicants must have the relevant working experience to

apply for this job. X
2.The job involves office work such as typing reports and
taking minutes at meetings. X
3.The job applicant is expected to be good at time
management and communication. X
4.Being flexible is the most important quality required for the
job. X
5.After finishing the apprenticeship, the person will be
recruited on a long-term contract. X
 TASK 3 : Read the final part of the
advertisement and answer the questions
1. What benefits will you be offered if you get the
apprenticeship?
2. How can you apply for the apprenticeship?
3. How can you get additional information about the
apprenticeship?
4. Who will be contacted and invited to an interview?
1. The benefits are competitive salary, ongoing
training, 12 days of annual leave and long-term job
prospects in the company after six-month
apprenticeship.
2. You can send your CV and covering letter to
hr@hungphamcarsales.com
3. You can call Ms Kim Thanh at 0123.975.648
4. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited
to an interview.
 TASK 4 : DISCUSS QUESTIONS

1. Which benefits of the apprenticeship

mentioned in the advertisement are the
most important to you? Why?
2. If you were the recruiter, what other
benefits would you add to attract more
potential candidates.
THANKS FOR ATTENDING