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READING and WRITING

Quarter 4-Module 12
Writing a Resume
English – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4, Module 12: Reading and Writing Skills (Writing a Resume)

First Edition, 2020

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENT PAGES

WHAT I KNOW ------------------------------------------------ 1

Task 1 ------------------------------------------------ 1

WHAT’S IN ------------------------------------------------ 1
Task 2 ------------------------------------------------ 1

WHAT’S NEW ------------------------------------------------ 2

Task 3 ------------------------------------------------ 2

WHAT IS IT ------------------------------------------------ 2

WHAT’S MORE ------------------------------------------------ 7

Task 4 ------------------------------------------------ 7

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED --------------------------------- 8

Task 5 ------------------------------------------ 8

WHAT I CAN DO ---------------------------------------- 8

Task 6 ------------------------------------------------ 8

ASSESSMENT ------------------------------------------------ 9

GLOSSARY ------------------------------------------------ 9

ANSWER KEYS ------------------------------------------------ 10

REFERENCE LIST -------------------------------------------- 13

 WHAT I KNOW

Task 1

Direction: Use your notebook in answering this activity. Write T if the

statement is true and F if it is false.
_________ 1. The statement of objective should be professional and
workplace relevant.
_________ 2. Work history should be in reverse chronological order if
functional resume is used.
_________ 3. Unprofessional wording (e.g., "awesome," "cool," "cute,"
"pics"), as well as inappropriate clipart and exclamation
points have no place in a resume.
_________ 4. Make sure that the information in your résumé is factual and
accurate.
_________ 5. Information that does not pertain to job skills should be
included.

WHAT’S IN

Task 2

Directions: Analyze the pictures and answer the questions below.

A B

Source: https://bit.ly/3aOP6rw Source: https://bit.ly/39XqAoJ

1. Based on Picture A, which exit are you going to take after senior high
school?
2. If ever you choose the second exit, do you think picture B will be one of
the steps you need to undergo?
3. What do you need to produce before reaching the interview stage?

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 WHAT’S NEW

Direction: Describe what is/are written in the following features of a

resume.

Contact Professional
Information Experience

Special Skills

Education References

WHAT IS IT

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME

What is a resume, and why do you need one when you are job searching?
A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience,
credentials, and accomplishments. Most professional positions require
applicants to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application
process.
In many cases, your resume is the first document a hiring manager will
look at when reviewing your application, and therefore is a true “first

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impression.” Accordingly, it’s important to put time and effort into developing
and maintaining an updated, accurate resume.
Source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-resumes-4161923

What are the things to consider when writing a resume?

• Purpose
-For employers: To examine a job applicant’s educational and professional
backgrounds if he or she would be suitable to the job position.
-For job applicants: To secure an interview with the company they are
applying for

Source:https://link.quipper.com/en/organizations/5468be132294ee08bc000055/curriculum#curricu
lum

• Components of a Resume

Contact Information
• Include your name, address, contact number, and email address. Make
sure your email address is professional; you can opt to create a new
email address for job applications. Refrain from using juvenile e-mail
addresses such as i-love-unicorns_4ever@yahoo.com or mwa_Mwa-
tsupTsup@gmail.com.
• Do not include marital status, height, weight, religion, name of parents,
and color of eyes and hair. These pieces of information do not have much
relevance to your credentials.
• Increase the font size of your name and write it in bold face for emphasis.
You may use font size 15 for your name and font size 13 for your address
and contact details.
Summary of Qualifications
• Use this when you have at least five years of professional experience.
• It should consist of one to four strong sentences that will highlight your
experiences and accomplishments.
• It should be written in the third person and in active voice. Example:
Fifteen years of teaching experience in the tertiary level and with strong
rapport with professional organizations and practitioners. Trained more
than 1,000 teachers across the country.
Objective Statement
• It is an optional part of a resume that includes job title, function,
industry, and what you can offer to the company.
• Objective statement is appropriate for recent graduates.
Example: Seeking an associate editor position on a top publishing
company such as C & E Publishing where my expertise in textbook editing
will be employed
Employment History
• Never put anything that is not a hundred percent true.
• Begin with the most recent experience.
• Each job mentioned must include the name and address of the
employer, the inclusive dates (month and year), and brief job
description.

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 • Do not use many adjectives and superlatives, as well as jargon
• If your responsibilities are similar in more than one job, put the details
in the most recent one. Responsibilities need not be written in complete
sentences.
• Do not state your past and present salary. Reserve it for the final
interview.
• Do not clutter your text. Use generous spacing and bullet lists.
• Use present tense active verbs for current jobs and past tense active
verbs for past jobs.

In other sources, the employment history is termed as experience section

and sometimes it also goes under other the following names:

• Work Experience
• Professional Experience
• Work History
• Field Work
• Volunteer Work
• Relevant Experience
Source:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/resumes_and_vitas/resume
_workshop/experience_section.html

Education
• Start with the most recent educational attainment.
• Include the name and address of the school, years attended or year of
graduation, degree, and specialization. You may start with the name of
the school if it is very prestigious.
• Omit high school educational background after a year of graduating
from college.
• Include your GPA, it it is at least 3.0 of 4.0 (2.0 of 1.0 in other
schools).
• List academic honors, scholarships, and extracurricular activities.
Skills
• Show your skills through past events.
• Be clear with your strengths and communicate them well.
• Include transferable skills, such as the following:

➢ managerial skills (motivates others to reach team goals)

➢ professional qualities (understands professional and technical
aspects of work)
➢ personal qualities (adapts to changing demands and conditions)
➢ entrepreneurial qualities (understands commercial and business
principles)
Training
• Include only trainings that have a bearing on the job position you are
applying for
• Include the title of the training, organizer, date, and venue.
• Start with the most recent training.

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Organizations
• Include professional and civic affiliations. As much as possible, do not
include religious and political organizations unless you are applying for
a job that requires such affiliation.
• Include the name of the organization, your position, and inclusive dates.
• Start with the most recent affiliation.
Professional Licensure and Certification
• Include the name of certification, rating (optional for low ratings), date
issued, and place of issuance.
Honors and Awards
• List your recognized achievements.
• Never list achievements that have nothing to do with work.
• Include the title of the award or honor, inclusive date, sponsor, or award
giving organization.
References and Signature
• Preferably, the list of references should not be included in the resume.
Simply state “References available upon request.”
• If you decide to put them, do not exceed to three references. Include
their name, position, company, and contact details (preferably the
business contact details).
• You do not have to sign your resume.

Source:
Jessie S. Barrot, Ph.D. 2016. Academic Reading and Writing for Senior High School. Quezon
City: C & E Publishing,Inc.

• Format
-Place the resume on short bond paper.
-Print the resume on one side.
-Limit the resume to one or two pages.
-Use a good printer.
-Use plain type fonts (i.e., Times New Roman)
-Avoid using italics, underlining, lines, shadows, or graphics if the
resume is to be scanned.
-Make your name the largest item on the page.
-Do not include irrelevant/extraneous information. (e.g., height, weight,
marital status)
-Do not include salary salary or wages.
Source: Presentation slide used during the 2016 Mass Training of SHS Teachers
Types of Resume
1. Reverse Chronological
2. Listed in reverse chronological order, which includes company and job
title, dates of employment, responsibilities, and accomplishments
3. Commonly favored by employers, as it is very straightforward

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 4. Best for applicants with steady career progression, in business, in
government, and whose employer is a respected name
5. Functional résumé
• Consolidates skills and responsibilities by describing them in a general
way under headings that represent different areas of expertise instead
of job titles. In short, it focuses on skills and not just on job titles.
• Best for job-hoppers, career changers, new graduates, or people with
minimal work experience.

Sample Functional Resume

REXINE ROCO
1542 P.Burgos St., Makati City
rroco@gmail.com
Business: (02) 2524-4545

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Counseling With extensive experience in career counseling of
more than 1000 graduates from the Academy of the
Philippines
Leadership Supervised and managed the Career Pathing
Committee at Professional Standards, Inc., a
professional organization of career counselors
Human Relations Participated in the immersion program for probationers
and diverse ethnic groups to motivate them in
strengthening their lives
Management Lead counselor over 10 other 10 other counselors from
various local organizations on crisis management. During 2
years as lead counselor, center handled over 5,000 phones
inquiries and 2,000 walk-ins

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MA in Psychology 2004-2007
University of St. Joseph Manila

BS in Guidance and Counseling 1997-2001

Philippine University Manila

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

6. Combined Format

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 • Contains both the features of the reverse chronological and functional
type.
• Length
-One page may be ideal for fresh graduates.
-A multiple-page resume may be more effective for senior level
executives or similar positions.
Source: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4939-0647-5_1

WHAT’S MORE

Task 4

Directions: In your notebook, identify what part of the resume are given.

To obtain a Tax Law

Assistant position with
1.Jones, Smith, & Schultz, LLP
__________
to help strengthen the tax
practice area of your firm.

1. _______________________ 2. ______________________

3. _____________

Bachelor of Business Administration,

2012
Silliman University
Major- Management

4._____________________________ 5. ______________________

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Task 5
Directions: Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson.
Write this in your notebook.

I learned that ______________________________________________

___________________________________________________

WHAT I CAN DO

Task 6

Complete the resume below with the needed details.

CONTACT DETAILS:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

CERTIFICATION

SEMINAR/WORKSHOP SPEAKERSHIP

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 SEMINARS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

ASSESSMENT

Directions: In your notebook, write the word/s that is/are described by

the following
statements.

_________ 1. A feature from the functional résumé, this section highlights the
job applicant’s special skills, experience, and knowledge that
match the job.
________ 2. This type of résumé combines the most useful features of the
chronological and functional résumés.
________ 3. It includes the names of the companies, the duration of the job
applicant’s employment, and a summary of his or her duties in
each company.
________ 4. This part presents the job applicant’s association with other
organizations in his or her field.
________ 5. This section is a list of significant functions of the applicant in
his or her current and previous jobs that are relevant to the job
he or she is applying for.

GLOSSARY

Resume A brief document that summarizes your education,

employment history, and experiences that are relevant
to your qualifications for a particular job for which you
Chronological are résumé
This applying.presents a job applicant’s professional
résumé experience in reverse chronological order

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Functional This type of résumé presents the job applicant’s
résumé professional experience by his or her major skills.

Objective This states the job position, the job applicant’s main
skills, and how those skills can help the company.

Answer Key:

Task 1 Task 2
1.T 1. D
2.F 2.C
3.T 3.A
4.T 4. T
5.F 5. F

Task 3
Sample Responses
1.Higher Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship,
Middle Level Skills Development
2. Yes
3. Resume Writing
Task 4
1.Objective
2. Contact Information
3.Professional Experience
4. References
5. Education
Task 5
Answers vary.

Task 6
Answers vary.
Assessment:

1. Summary of Qualifications
2. Combination resume
3. Employment History
4. Professional Affiliations
5. Highlights

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 REFERENCES

https://www.educationworld.com/sites/default/files/good-resume.pdf
https://www.educationworld.com/sites/default/files/bad-resume_0.pdf
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-resumes-4161923
https://bit.ly/3aOP6rw
https://bit.ly/39XqAoJ
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/chronological-resume-example-
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Presentation slide used during the 2016 Mass Training of SHS Teachers

Barrot, Jessie PhD. (2016). Academic Reading and Writing for Senior High
School. Quezon City: C & E Publishing,Inc.

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Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Oriental

Kagawasan, Avenue, Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117

Email Address: negros.oriental@deped.gov.ph
Website: lrmds.depednodis.net