After meeting at the freshmen welcome event hosted by the Faculty of Foreign Languages, Step Up English Club officially opened its recruitment for new members for the 2024 season. The application period lasted until September 25th, and it received a lot of attention from first-year students. In particular, the number of applications was impressive, with many confident, passionate young students eager to experience the club's creative environment.


Applicants came to the in-person interview

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, the club conducted an in-person interview in room A106. For applicants who could not attend in person, online interviews were instead held on the evening of September 29th. This year, Step Up Club began recruitment for three teams: Media, Content, and Organizer.

A  variety of application motivations

Each applicant have their own reasons and stories for joining Step Up. Some were introduced to the club by senior members, while others chose to challenge themselves by joining a team with a style different from their own personality, seeing it as a step outside their comfort zone. Many were drawn to the lively, dynamic atmosphere of the club, and several applicants confidently asserted their capabilities, outlining clear goals right from the start. As one confident applicant expressed, "… as a person who has the capability to organize and manage with creativity, flexibility, and dynamism, I want to show my true self at a reliable club like Step Up."


An applicant freely shared his reason and abilities

Emphasizing compatibility

To become an official member of Step Up Club, applicants have to go through two stages: the application form and the interview, with both conducted in English. The club board places great emphasis on an applicant’s compatibility with the club’s values, in addition to their skills. Therefore, along with assessing technical abilities through interview questions, the applicants’ attitude, seriousness, and willingness to contribute are also taken into consideration. Step Up is open to applicants who may be slightly shy or lack experience as well, as long as they demonstrate a spirit of learning and enthusiasm; senior members are always ready to support and facilitate new members in acclimating to their roles while participating in the club's activities.


During the interview

Recruitment results and hopes for the futur journey

On October 6th, Step Up Club officially announced the list of first-year students who successfully became official members. The club eagerly looks forward to upcoming activities with these new faces. At the same time, Step Up Club would like to extend its gratitude to all applicants, even those who were not selected, and hopes to meet them again in the future with the same enthusiasm.

 Lan Phuong/Step Up Content