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Muntinlupa City

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION 
 
FINAL TERM 
MODULE TEXT #  4 
 
UNIT 5        :  COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS PROFESSIONS 
LESSON 1  :  WRITTEN MODES OF PROFESSIONAL COMM. 
 
LEARNING OUTCOMES:  At the end of this lesson, students should
be able to: 
1.  The different genres used across professions; 
2.   To have the knowledge and understanding of the structure of
the different genres used across professions, and 
3.   To evaluate critically a business proposal, a kind of genre
used across professions. 
 
INPUT 
 
GENRES ACROSS PROFESSIONS 
 
     Professionals use different genres and different communication
materials to communicate important information about a certain
organization, event, or individual. 
 
     To mention, these communication materials are the memoranda,
minutes of the meeting, business letters, business proposals and to
include the latest technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn and others. 
 
A.  Business letters are the common form of writing in any
organization with the following parts; 
 
1.  Heading                           4.  Body 
2.   Inside address                 5.  Complimentary Close 
3.   Salutation                         6.  Signature 
                                                                                                 
                                   
  Parts of the body 
 1st paragraph…provides the reasons for writing 
 2nd paragraph...gives more specific details 
 3rd paragraph…expresses gratitude to the reader 
 
Template of a Business Letter: 
 
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B. Three (3) Types of Business Letter: 

1. Full block 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2. Semi-block 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3. Modified block 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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C. Memorandum: Template of Memorandum 

 
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D. Minutes of the Meeting: 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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E. Business Proposal: 
 
The purpose of a business proposal is to attract clients or
secure support from possible investors or organizations. It has
three (3) major points, the problem statement, the proposed
solution and the costing or pricing. 
 
 
F. Social Media Channels: 
 
Facebook, LinkedIn 
 
 
LESSON 2: The Job Interview: 
 
 
LEARNING OUTCOMES:  At the end of this lesson, students should
be able to: 
1. Identify the process to job-application process; 
2. Recognize the importance of the job interview in the
interviewer-interviewee process; 
3. Needed communication skills in a mock interview. 
 
 
APPLYING FOR A JOB /PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW: 
 
1. Application process usually begins with a job advertisement
through social media, attire and communication ethics. 
2. Requirements usually include an application form or letter,
school records and other supporting documents. 
3. Examinations – oral and written 
 
 
 
 

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TYPES OF INTERVIEW: 
 

1. One-on-one 
 

2. Sequential 

 
  
3. Panel Interview 
 

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TOP 10 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Here are the top 10 most common interview questions and examples of the
best answers. Also, be sure to review the follow-up questions at the end of
the article to prepare for some of the more challenging interview questions
asked by hiring managers.

1. Tell Me About Yourself. - Examples of the Best Answers

This is one of the first questions you are likely to be asked. Be prepared to
talk about yourself, and why you're an ideal candidate for the job.

What They Want to Know: The interviewer wants to know why you're

an excellent fit for the job. Try to answer questions about yourself without
giving too much, or too little, personal information.

You can start by sharing some of your personal interests and experiences
that don't relate directly to work, such as a favorite hobby or a brief
account of where you grew up, your education, and what motivates you.
You can even share some fun facts and showcase your personality to make
the interview a little more interesting.

2. Why Do You Want This Job? - Examples of the Best Answers

Why are you a good fit for the position? What would you accomplish if you
hired? This question is an opportunity to show the interviewer what you
have to offer the company, and what you would achieve if you got the job.

What They Want to Know: This question gives you an opportunity to show

the interviewer what you know about the job and the company, so take time
beforehand to thoroughly research the company, its products,
services, culture, and mission. Be specific about what makes you a good fit

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for this role, and mention aspects of the company and position that appeal
to you most.

3. Why Should We Hire You? - Examples of the Best Answers

Make your response a confident, concise, focused sales pitch that explains

what you have to offer and why you should get the job. This is a good time
to review the qualifications and the requirements in the job listing, so you
can craft a response that aligns with what the interviewer is looking for. 

What They Want to Know: Are you the best candidate for the job? The
hiring manager wants to know whether you have all the required
qualifications. Be prepared to explain why you're the applicant who should
be hired. 

4. What is Your Greatest Strength? - Examples of the Best Answers

When you're answering this question, remember to “show” rather than

“tell.” For example, rather than stating that you are an excellent problem
solver, instead tell a story that demonstrates this, ideally drawing on an
anecdote from your professional experience.

What They Want to Know: This is one of the questions that employers

almost always ask to determine how well you are qualified for the position.
When you are asked about your greatest strengths, it's important to
discuss the attributes that qualify you for that specific job, and that will set
you apart from other candidates. 

5. What is Your Greatest Weakness? - Examples of the Best Answers

This question is an opportunity to show the hiring manager that you're well
qualified for the job. In addition to learning whether you've got the right
credentials, the hiring manager wants to know whether you can take on
challenges and learn new tasks.

What They Want to Know: Another typical question interviewer will ask is

about your weaknesses. Do your best to frame your answers around
positive aspects of your skills and abilities as an employee, turning
seeming “weaknesses” into strengths.

You can also share examples of skills you have improved, providing

specific instances of how you have recognized a weakness and taken steps
to correct it.

6. Why Do You Want to Leave (or Have Left) Your Job? - Examples of the

Best Answers

Be prepared with a response to this question. You'll need to give an answer

that’s honest and reflects your specific circumstances but keeps it
positive. Even if you quit under challenging circumstances, now isn't the

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best time to share what could be construed as too much information with
the interviewer.

What They Want to Know: The interviewer wants to know why you left your
job and why you want to work for their company. When asked about why
you are moving on from your current position, stick with the facts, be
direct, and focus your answer on the future, especially if your
departure wasn't under the best circumstances. 

7. What Are Your Salary Expectations? - Examples of the Best Answers

What are you looking for in terms of salary? Questions about money are
always tricky to answer. You don't want to sell yourself short or price
yourself out of a job offer. Employers can't ask how much you earned at
previous jobs in some locations, but they can ask how much you expect to
get paid.

What They Want to Know: The hiring manager wants to know what you
expect to earn. It seems like a simple question, but your answer can knock
you out of competition for the job if you overprice yourself. If you
underprice yourself, you may get shortchanged with a lower offer. 

8. How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure? - Examples of the Best

Answers

Do you work well in high-stress situations? Do you thrive on pressure, or

would you prefer a more low-key job? What do you do when something
goes wrong? The best way to respond to this question is to share an
example of how you have successfully handled stress in a previous
position.

What They Want to Know: What do you do when things don’t go smoothly

at work? How do you deal with difficult situations? The employer wants to
know how you handle workplace stress.

Avoid claiming that you never, or rarely, experience stress. Rather,

formulate your answer in a way that acknowledges workplace stress and
explains how you’ve overcome it, or even used it to your advantage.

9. Describe a Difficult Work Situation or Project and How You Handled

It. - Examples of the Best Answers

There isn't a right or wrong answer to a question about handling a difficult

situation. How you react will show the hiring manager your work style and
how you manage issues. It will help determine if you mesh with the
company, and you're a fit for the role.

What They Want to Know: The interviewer wants to know

how you respond when faced with a difficult decision. As with the question
about stress, be prepared to share an example of what you did in a tough

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situation. It’s important to share details to make the story believable and
engaging. 

10. What Are Your Goals for The Future? - Examples of the Best Answers

Are you a job hopper? Or do you plan on staying with the company, at least
for a while? Do your plans for the future match the career path for someone
typically hired for this position?

What They Want to Know: This question is designed to find out if you’re

going to stick around or move on as soon as you find a better opportunity.
Keep your answer focused on the job and the company, and reiterate to the
interviewer that the position aligns with your long-term goals.

ACTIVITY:

Roleplay - Interview:

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Methods of Research: A Primer by: Estela G. Adanza et. al.

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