🔥 Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- What documents do you need to apply for a job in Vietnam? Are they different from what foreign companies ask for?
- Describe your last job interview (or one you imagine). What questions did the interviewer ask?
📖 Key Vocabulary
| English | Type | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| candidate | n. | Only three candidates were shortlisted for the position. |
| résumé / CV | n. | Please attach your résumé to the email. |
| qualification | n. | The job requires a qualification in accounting. |
| shortlist | v. | HR shortlisted five applicants for the final round. |
| reference | n. | She provided two professional references. |
| probation period | n. | New employees have a three-month probation period. |
| vacancy | n. | There is a vacancy in the marketing department. |
| interviewer | n. | The interviewer asked about my previous experience. |
| strength / weakness | n. | Be ready to talk about your strengths and weaknesses. |
| job offer | n. | The company offered her the position the next day. |
🧠 Grammar / Strategy Focus
In TOEIC Part 5, examiners often test subject–verb agreement with collective nouns (the team, the staff, the committee) and tense consistency (mixing present and past in the same sentence). Rule: a singular subject takes a singular verb, even when followed by a prepositional phrase ("The list of candidates is long," not "are long"). Use past simple for completed actions with a stated past time ("She applied last week"), and present perfect for experience without a specific time ("She has worked in HR for five years").
✏️ Part 5 Practice
Incomplete Sentences
📝 Part 6 Practice
Text Completion (Subject: Interview Confirmation)
Dear Ms. Pham,
Thank you for applying for the Marketing Assistant position. We (1) your application carefully and would like to invite you for an interview on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a copy of your résumé and two (2). The interview (3) approximately 45 minutes and will be conducted by our HR manager. If you have any questions, please (4) us at (028) 555-0199.
Best regards,
HR Department
📰 Part 7 Practice
Reading Comprehension
TVA Logistics is currently seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join its growing team in Ho Chi Minh City. The successful candidate will be responsible for screening résumés, scheduling interviews, and maintaining employee records. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in a similar role and a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong communication skills in both English and Vietnamese are required, as the coordinator will regularly correspond with the company's regional offices in Singapore and Bangkok.
This is a full-time position with a six-month probation period. Benefits include health insurance, an annual bonus, and 15 days of paid leave per year. Interested applicants should send their résumé and a cover letter to careers@tvalogistics.com by July 10. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.
🎧 Listening Practice
Conversation (Part 3 style)
Teacher: read the script aloud twice (or record it) at natural speed, then ask students the questions below.
Man: Hi, I'm calling about the Marketing Assistant position I applied for last week. I just wanted to check if you received my résumé.
Woman: Let me check... Yes, we did receive it. Our HR team reviewed it yesterday, and we'd like to invite you for an interview.
Man: That's great news! When would that be?
Woman: Would Thursday at 2 p.m. work for you? It should take about 45 minutes.
Man: Yes, that works perfectly. Should I bring anything with me?
Woman: Just a copy of your résumé and two references, please.