Professional

Correspondence
English 10 | March 2022
Competencies
• Expand ideas using principles of cohesion
and coherence
• Identify the unique features of and
requirements in composing professional
correspondence
Objectives
• know the different ways of writing a
professional correspondence
• write and make one’s own professional
correspondence
• express one’s ideas during an interview
Essential Question

How does learning professional

correspondence help a person build
his/her confidence?
Have you tried working and earning for your own
money?
Professional Writing A written communication used in
a workplace environment

Allows professionals to make

informed decisions
Purpose

To
To convey
communicate To instruct
information
ideas
Specific Functions

To To affirm
To
encourage To instruct To inform shared
persuade
action goals
General Writing Tips
• BE CLEAR.
use easy and simple words
use easy-to-understand words
no highfalutin words & jargons
General Writing Tips
• BE CONCISE.
Write in minimum words.

Write to pass the information.

We don’t show off writing skills.

General Writing Tips
• BE DIRECT.
Convey ideas directly.

No confusing contents
General Writing Tips
• PROOFREAD and EDIT.
Rectify grammatical errors.
Grammatical or factual errors
question the writer’s
credibility.
Personal Resume
Professional Correspondence
 Important
document
(work)
Curriculum Marketing
Vitae tool

Resume
Resume needs to demonstrate that:

• you are employable

• you meet the job and organization’s requirement
• you are qualified for the position
• you have the right experience and skills
• you have the right level of professionalism for the job
Should the resume be long?

• It depends on the person’s experience and

education.
• 3-page resume is acceptable if a person got a
lot of study and work done.
What to include in the resume?

• contact details (personal number, email

address)
• objective/s
• personal information (educational background
& qualifications/affiliations)
What to include in the resume?

• list of key skills

• employment history
• references (at least 2 persons not related to you
by blood)
What NOT to include in the resume?

• birth date
• gender
• ailments/disabilities
• health status
• religion
• height and weight
Take note!

• Typographical and factual errors will guarantee

your disqualification for an interview and the job.

• Always spellcheck the resume.

Take note!

• Stick to easy-to-read fonts and formats

(suggestions: Verdana, Arial, Century Gothic, Calibri,
Times New Roman)

• Your personal email address should reflect your

name.
TASK TO DO

Step 1:
Make your personal resume via
Canva.
(https://www.canva.com/)
TASK TO DO

Step 2:
Once you’re done, save your
resume in PDF format.
TASK TO DO

Step 3:
Your resume must follow this file
name format:

Family Name_Resume
e.g. Roma_Resume
TASK TO DO

Step 4:
Go to Quipper and upload your
resume via “Drill: Resume-
making” activity.
TASK TO DO
Performance Task
Unified PT in English and Health
Fourth Quarter
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

The Grade 10 Learners will

experience their in-school
JHS Immersion on April
2023.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

JHS Immersion is a
simulation internship of the
JHS learners to practice the
process of job application
and to immerse in the real-
life job experience.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

You will submit the following:

• Personal Resume
• Application Letter
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

If both requirements are

submitted, you will undergo a
formal interview.

Wear your black/formal

blazer.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

What job am I applying for?

Teaching positions, School

Admin, Office Clerk
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

To whom will I address the

application letter?

To Mme Louvi Roma

PERFORMANCE TASK | English

Can I choose a
teacher/admin I will be with?

It depends on your
qualifications and interview
results.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

Is there a possibility that I

will fail in my interview?

Yes, there is. So, please do

your triple best.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

Will my internship affect my

grades?

Yes, it will. Your mentor will

evaluate you based on the
rubric.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

What to wear during the JHS

Immersion?

Your uniform plus a

black/formal blazer and your
school ID.
PERFORMANCE TASK | English

Do you have more concerns

and clarification?