ELL3044 Practical Business English 실용 비즈니스 영어 Applications

Warmup Questions 1. Have you filled out an application before? 2. What’s the difference between apply to vs apply for? 3. What’s the difference between a job and a career? 4. What’s the difference between a wage and a salary?

QUESTION ANSWER 1. start date 2. salary desired 3. reason for leaving 4. hours available 5. references 6. graduate school a. NA (N/A) non-applicable b. as soon as possible c. flexible d. available upon request e. started school f. negotiable (‘minimum’)

Vocabulary Matching 1. a salary 2. a wage 3. a job reference 4. a felony 5. a zip code (postcode/postal code) 6. a social security number 7. a business affiliate 8. your surname a. a serious crime (murder, theft, kidnap) b. a number that allows you to work legally c. monthly / yearly pay d. 61112 e. connected to that business f. hourly pay g. recommendation from last employer h. your last name

Applications Many entry level jobs will ask you to complete an application. It is important to fill out an application appropriately. Complete the practice application with the class.

Application checklist Check your partner’s application 1. Did you complete the application truthfully? Y/N 2. Did you use a blue/black ink to fill out the application? 3. Did you fill in all fields on the application? 4. Is your hand writing easy to understand? 5. Did you answer all questions positively? 6. Did you check for speelling / grammar mistakes? 7. Did you sign and date the application? 8. If you were the manager, would you hire this person?

Application Tips Scan the application so if you make a mistake completing it, you can print another copy or ask for 2 copies. Read the instructions before you start writing. The application may ask for only CAPITAL letters. List your most recent, important experience first Double check the application before submitting it (grammar, spelling). Bring your resume to add to your application so you can submit them together. Dress properly. You may meet the supervisor when you submit your application so make a good first impression.

Comparing applications Compare the Baskin Robbins application with the teacher application. What are the similarities and what are the differences? Similarities Differences

Applications Differences Similarities Contact information Address Desired position Education References Date Signed More detailed qualifications More detailed education Employment History vs Experience Teaching job asks about criminal background BR asks about diseases (related to food) Teaching job asks about qualifications Teaching job asks applicant to write an essay

Discussion 1. What’s the difference between permanent address and present address? 2. What does NA (N/A) mean? When can you use it? 3. What does ‘Have you been convicted of a felony?’ mean? 4. Why is the teacher application longer than the BR applications?

Answers You may be living in a temporary residence (BTL) for a year but your permanent address (여수) is in a different place. Non applicable. (it doesn’t apply to you) What is your pharmacy registration number? a felony – a serious crime (murder, rape, kidnapping, theft) Being a teacher is a more serious job than working at Baskin Robbins. Baskin Robbins is more of a student part-time job, whereas a teacher is an occupation.

Discussion 5. Why is it NOT a good idea to put a family member as a reference? 6. Why is it NOT a good idea to write CNU on your application? How do you spell CNU? 7. How did you write the date? How does it differ from country to country?

Answers 5. Family members (and friends) will always (hopefully) say positive things about you and are unlikely to tell the truth. 6. Others may not know what CNU means. Check the spelling: Chonnam National University. Not: Jeonnam National University. Chonnam University 7. North American: September 8th, 2018 (9/8/17) British: 8th September 2018 (8/9/18) Korean: 2018 September 8 (18/9/8)

Answers 8. If you are still at school, how can you write that? School Name and Location Dates from College CNU, Gwangju March 2015 ~ Present/Current