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READING AND WRITING - G11

Quarter 4 – Week 7
Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in
composing application for employment and résumé

Lessons: Application for Employment/ Résumé

Objectives:
1. Identify and analyze the different features and requirements of the
résumé and application letter for employment.
2. Realize the importance of understanding the résumé and application to the
different contexts or situations.
2. Compose a résumé and application letter following the unique features
and requirements.

CONCEPT

You have been wondering how other people being hired in some famous
companies or the work that they are dreaming of to have. Maybe you
are also asking yourself how those people get that job what might be
the key/s to achieve that goal. These keys talk about how good you are
at making a résumé and application letter. These two are intertwined
with one another because these cater to your great interest in a certain
job and become predominant among the other applicants. This module
helps you discover the different features and requirements needed to in
making a well-designed résumé and application letter.

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Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in composing
application for employment and résumé
 ACTIVITY NO.1

Getting Started
Directions: Identify the following statements given below. Select your answer
inside the provided box. Write your answer on the space provided before each
number.

BODY OF THE LETTER HEADING

CAREER OBJECTIVES INSIDE ADDRESS
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE SALUTATION
EDUCATION SIGNATURE
EXPERIENCE CHARACTER REFERENCES

_____________________1. This contains the message of the letter.

_____________________2. This consist of the experiences from the previous job.
_____________________3. This pertains to the applicant’s name, address, contact
number, and e-mail address.
____________________ 4. The formal closing of the letter suggested by “Truly yours,”
“Respectfully”, and “Sincerely yours,”
____________________ 5. This contains the greeting of the letter that begins with
“Dear” or “My dear” followed by the receiver’s name.
____________________ 6. This part refers to the college or university where the
applicant is studying or have graduated from, the address of the school, the degree
or course, and the date of graduation.
____________________ 7. This tells about the applicant’s goal or aim in applying for
the job.
____________________8. This includes the name and signature of the sender.
____________________9. This consists of the name of the receiver, his/her position,
affiliation, and address.
____________________10. This is usually placed at the end of the resume, indicates
the people who could vouch for the quality of the applicant’s work, hi/her integrity,
and professionalism.

Discussion
- Making a résumé and writing an application letter go hand in hand
because it is not enough that you only have a good résumé but also a
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 well-written application letter that explains your purpose, your skills,
background, and the things that you can contribute to the company
that you are dreaming of to belong.

- Résumé is originated from the French word résumé which means

“summary”. It is a concise document that highlights your education,
work experience, and other qualification such as your skills and
strengths. On the other hand, employment application letter is widely
known as a “cover letter”. It is used to introduce yourself to a
prospective employer.

Parts of Résumé

a. Heading – consists of the applicant’s name, address, contact number, and

e-mail address.
b. Career Objectives – The objective that tells the employer the applicant’s
goal or aim in applying for the job.
c. Experience – Usually the job experience is arranged beginning with the
most recent.
d. Education – It shows the college or university where the applicant is
studying or have graduated from, the address of the school, the degree or
course, and the date of graduation.
e. References – usually placed at the end of the résumé, indicates the people
who could vouch for the quality of the applicant’s work, his/her integrity, and
professionalism.

Heading
Career
Objectives

Education

Experiences

Character
References

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Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in composing
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Parts of a Business Letter
A cover letter or an application letter is expected to accompany the
résumé. Since application letters are such an essential part of the work
application process, they must adhere to certain standards. The various
components of a business letter are listed below.
1. Heading – contains the sender’s address and the date the letter is written.
2. Inside Address – consists of the name of the receiver, his/her position,
affiliation, and address.
3. Salutation – greeting of the letter that begins with “Dear” or “My dear”
followed by the receiver’s name.
4. Body of the letter – contains the message of the letter.
5. Complimentary Close – The formal closing of the letter suggested by “Truly
yours, “Respectfully,” “Sincerely yours,”
6. Signature- includes the name and signature of the sender.

#628 Coronado St
Mandaluyong City Heading
March 14, 2019

Inside address

Salutation

Body of the
letter

Complimentary close

Signature

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Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in composing
application for employment and résumé
 ACTIVITY NO.2.

Getting it Right

I. Directions: The following are information about Jenny, a student who

wants to apply for a job at a Café. Read the details and arrange them to help
her form a résumé and application letter effectively. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.

A. Résumé

jen_delafuente05@gmail.com
0917-7554563 - Jenny Dela fuente

- Sunshine University
Mandaluyong City Samantha Ojales
2010-2016 Operation Manager
Café de Juana
Barangka Mandaluyong City
Brewed ni Ate (2016-2018)
sam.ojales@email.com
- Managed the cash register
- Assured cleanliness of food
areas
- Processed effectively the #123 Gumamela St. Mandaluyong
orders of the customers City

English Tutor (2014- 2015)

- Helped students to Seeking for a position as a coffee
understand their English shop worker to apply knowledge
homework and other and skills in providing exceptional
activities. coffee beverage.

B. Application letter for Employment

Jenny Dela fuente
Applicant
Dear Mr. Valdez
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 Sincerely yours,

I am writing to apply for a coffee shop worker position that was

advertised in New Manila Newspaper. I would love the
opportunity to be part of your highly regarded coffee shop. I
believe my experiences, attention to detail, and hospitality will
make me an excellent candidate for the position.

I have worked in Coffee Shop for two consecutive summer

breaks as a cash register in a coffee shop and crew as well.
These positions have helped me gain experience serving
customers in fast paced environments.

I hope that you would consider me for this position. You may
reach me by mobile phone at 0917-7554563 or by email
jen.delafuente05@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you to
further discuss my qualifications and how I can be a good
addition to Café Blanca coffee shop. Thank you so much

January 27, 2018

Mr. Reynaldo Valdez #123 Gumamela St. Mandaluyong
Executive Manager City
Café Blanca coffee shop
3233 Vito Cruz
Manila City

ACTIVITY NO.3

Sparking

Directions: Do the following tasks: Your score will be based on the prepared
rubrics below.

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Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in composing
application for employment and résumé
 A. Assume that you are an applicant who is applying for a job to your
dream company. Create your own résumé following the different
features or requirements necessary in a certain résumé. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

B. Compose a comprehensive application letter. Be able to apply the

different features or requirements necessary in a letter. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

A. Rate the quality of résumé and application letter by checking ( ) the appropriate column.
Poor – 1 Fair – 2 Excellent - 3

Directions: Read and answer the statements below. Write your answer on
your answer sheet. Your score will be based on the prepared rubrics.

1. You tried to apply to your dream company, yet you failed to come on time
for the interview so you didn’t get the job. What do you think is the implication
of punctuality in getting a job?

2. Assume that you are a beginner in applying for a job, you tried to put in a
lot of details even the unnecessary ones in your résumé and application letter
thinking that those details will be your advantage in getting a job. However,
as you tried to submit them to the company, HR didn’t accept them because

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of too much information encompasses your résumé and cover letter. What did
you realize in submitting your overload résumé and application letter?

REFERENCES:
- Mary Ann Majul, Reading and Writing in the Contemporary World (Quezon
City: St. Bernadette Publishing House Corporation, 2016) page 186-191

Prepared by:

LYNEL GRACE O. BALDERAS

Highway Hills Integrated School
SDO Mandaluyong

Editors:

MARY JANE SP. YORO CLARISSA P. TIBAR JAYPEE G. CASIPIT

Master Teacher II, MHS Master Teacher II, ABIS Master Teacher II, MPNAG
Content Language Layout

Approved:

RAMON M. BELARDO JR.

Education Program Supervisor, English

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Competency: Interpolate the unique features and requirements in composing
application for employment and résumé