COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

LEARNING MODULE IN ENG 11/ LANG 11 (ENGLISH PROFICIENCY/ENGLISH PROFICIENCY)

MODULE 2. READING AND WRITING

Learning Outcomes:

After engaging in each topic, you should have determined all the essential features of various letters, and
manifested writing skills and appropriate language use in business correspondence; identified means on
writing an effective story and demonstrated effective writing skills; explained the importance of citing sources
and demonstrated correct citation; recognized and employed various test techniques; differentiated several
reading skills and demonstrated the significance of engaging yourself to proper application of the skills; and,
spotted the tools that suits a reading activity and utilized this tool wisely in reading.

Key Concepts:
Lesson 2. Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae

There are two types of Application Letter: the Solicited Letter of application which is written as an
answer to an advertisement; and, the Unsolicited Letter of application which is written to a company in the
hope that there might be a possible opening.

Teacher’s note
 The manner you present your qualification is the key to success in landing a job.
 A well-written letter of application results in getting an interview which may lead to employment.

A good letter of application should be able to…

a. Attract attention. Mention the sources of information that there’s a vacancy, and the position applied for.
b. Arouse interest. Cite qualifications, personal and educational
c. Create Desire. Mention experiences if there are any.
d. Induce conviction. State the references which serve as the applicant’s garantor.
e. Stimulate action. Express the applicant’s willingness to be hired.

Writing Job Application Letter

a. The applicant is expected to present his special qualifications and his ability to the job applied for. It is
advisable that the letter is accompanied by at least one page data sheet or resume which contain all the
information about yourself. [refer to the succeeding pages for resume/c.v writing]
b. The application letter observes the following design for its body:
The first paragraph indicates the specific job applied for and gives the source of the job information.
The second paragraph tells about the applicant’s education and experience relevant to the course
and work applied for.
The third paragraph mentions personal data and references, tells about the data sheet enclosed in
the letter, and says when the applicant is available for interview. [Refer to page 30 for the example]

Writing A CV/Resume

A resume is a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other
qualifications. It is also curriculum vitae, but this is more detailed type of resume. It can be considered as a
sales tool in the sense that it helps you market your skills to a prospective employer, in the manner that a
product is advertised in a magazine.
 Resume is competency-based. It is a personal marketing document intended to showcase
your skills, notable achievements, and work experience to the greatest advantage.
 Curriculum vitae are credential-based. It is submitted for jobs in academia, scientific research, and
medical fields providing a comprehensive (and often lengthy) listing of your education,
certifications, research experience, and professional affiliations and memberships.

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Recommended Headings
1. Personal information – your name, address, and phone number usually at the top right or in the
center of the page.
2. Employment/career objectives – your stated objective for the desired position
3. Work experience – your job experience list that starts with the most recent job:
position/title, employer’s name, address and contact information, dates of employment,
and a brief description of responsibilities.
4. Education – listed in the most recent first [reverse chronological order:
schools attended with school name, dates of attendance, and degrees/diplomas awarded
with.
5. Extracurricular activities/Special skills – facts that do not fit under education or work experience,
yet demonstrate an important aspect of your value to an employer. This category is optional that
you can use to highlight experiences that may help in landing the job.
6. References – list of people willing to vouch for your ability and experience. Former employer and
teachers are the best references. List by name, position, business address, and contact number.
A minimum of three is recommended.
Note: be sure to ask permission to the individual before you list them here.

Types of Resume
a. Reverse Chronological. It is listed in reverse chronological, which includes company and job title, dates
of employment, responsibilities, and accomplishments. It is commonly favored by employers as it is very
straightforward. It is best for applicants with steady career progressioin, in business, in government, and
whose employer is a respected name.

b. Functional/Skills. It is consolidated skills and responsibilities by describing them in general way under
headings that represent different areas of expertise instead of job titles. It is best for job-hoppers, career
changers, new graduates, or people with minimal work experience.

c. Hybrid/Combination. It contains both the features of the reverse chronological and functional type.

Example of an Application Letter:

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Example Resumes:
Teacher’s note
* Paste your picture at the top right corner, in 2x2 or passport size, white background, and you in collar shirt
or blazer. Scanned picture is only applicable for e-mail resume/c.v.
*The three references are placed at thelast part of the page.
*End you resume/c.v. with a certification that all information you had provided are true and correct. What
follows is your signature above your printed name.

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