22 H Venture St.

,
Diliman, Quezon City
Philippines

April 17, 2015

Mr. Vincent Chua

Hiring Manager
Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI)
12/F Ayala Life-FGU Center, Ayala Ave.
Makati City 1226

Dear Mr. Chua,

I am writing to express my interest for the position of Recruitment Assistant in your esteemed company. Having recently obtained my
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration major in Human Resource Development Management (BSBA-HRDM) in the Polytechnic
University of the Philippines (PUP), I wish to bring my knowledge, skills and commitment to excellence to your company’s innovative
environment.

As a Business Administration student, majoring in HR management, I’ve become equipped with the necessary knowledge that come
with the position including manpower recruitment, workforce organization, personnel training and compensation as well as legal
provisions and other labor concerns.

My internship at San Miguel Corporation also afforded me with the crucial skills to work with some of the best professionals in the
recruitment and human resources industry. Being a trainee has developed in me enthusiasm and a true passion for human resources
and has subsequently convinced me that human resource management is my true calling.

For additional details regarding my qualification and expertise, please review my attached resume. Thank you for taking the time to
consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,

Jessica Cenadoza
Email Subject: Eric Tala, Marketing Associate Position

Dear Ms. Castañeda,

I would like to express my interest in applying for the position of Marketing Associate as was recently made available in your
company.

I believe that my degree in Business Administration (BSBA) major in Marketing from the Philippine School of Business
Administration (PSBA) has prepared me for this position. As a student, I was equipped with the necessary knowledge and
skills to help develop and drive effective marketing strategies.

During my internship at Uniliver Philippines’ Marketing Department, I learned how companies determine what product or
service to sell, how to reach target demographics and how to respond to the demands of competitors. More importantly, I had
the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals who taught me how to easily grasp complex marketing concepts and at
certain times, how to roll with the punches in order to achieve various objectives.

I have also acquainted myself with a wide range of skills that allow me to blend with the group or team’s culture and to
continuously strive to reach common goals amidst failures and setbacks.

My active involvement in many academic and extracurricular activities has done so well in developing my communication and
leadership skills, which are vital in finding success in the corporate world.

With this application letter, I attach herewith my resume for your full consideration. Thank you for taking time to review my
application and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can further discuss my application.

Yours sincerely,
Alvin C. Marfal
7194 Marcelo Ave
Parañaque City, Metro Manila 1700
Mobile: +63 929 XXX XXXX
 CV
Curriculum vitae
Resume
Have you ever made a CV?
Please make a CV of you right now.
Write “-END-”
 What is CV?
• A curriculum vitae is a short account of what a person has to offer a
potential employer. Its purpose is to gain an interview for a job and it
is likely to form the basis of that interview.
• While there is no one definitive template, a CV will typically contain
the applicant's personal details and short statements outlining his/her
• qualifications,
• qualities and skills,
• work experience,
• achievements and interests.
 Importance of CV
• CV will give chance to evaluate yourself.
• CVs are mostly used to screen candidates for interview.
• CVs are the first introducer to the interviewer and explains your
complete background.
Components of a good C.V.
• Style – the layout, formatting and headings you use
• Content – All good stuff about you
• Points of agreement – Point out how and why you meet their
requirements.
 Types of CV
1. Chronological CV – Education and Training is given
importance. The latest qualification comes first –
reverse order
2. Functional / Skill based CV- CVs are created with
concentrate on skills and responsibilities or
experiences. Usually meant for experienced persons
3. Speculative CV - sent not based on any advertisement
- match your skills, experiences, education with the skills
of the job requires
- Sent to right person if possible by name
- Emphasis on achievements and results. It should be
given in quantifiable terms
 Content of CV
• Personal Details – Name and Address, Phone Number, email and own
home page or web page
• Career objective
• Summary of one’s life –details of education and qualifications, work
experiences, interests and achievement, skills, and references.
Personal Details
• List your name, address, telephone number, and email at the top of
the page. It is important to make your name a size larger than the rest
of the text as it is important for your reviewer to know who he or she
is reading about. It is up to you as to how you format this information.
• Standard format would be to have your name in the center of the
page. Your home address should be listed in a block format on the left
side of the paper. Put your telephone number and email below your
home address. If you have another address (such as your address
while you are at school) list this address on the right hand side of the
paper.
Example
Career Objectives
• Your career objective tells the employer what you are really looking
for in a position.

• For team work job: I want to work in a team where we can take on
new and exciting challenges.
Example
Educational Qualifications

• Should be written in a reverse chronological order

• With percentage of marks and name of the Institution
• Year of passing
Example
Awards
• Awards demonstrate your achievements to your employer
• Forget about any awards you received prior to 7 years
• Give the award details with quantifiable terms
Example
Skillsets
• This section tells the employer what skills you
have that fit the position they are looking for.
• Try to describe the skill you have and how you
have demonstrated it.
• For eg., Key boarding skill – with wpm
• Communication skill – I have been a member of
the debating team at school
• Basic Computer Skills – I regularly use email to
communicate with other people and the internet
to research topics of interest.
Example
Employment history

• Part time jobs – tuition, data entry, etc.,

• You may have taken a position during your holidays
• State your employer, position held, responsibilities,
Duration and Key achievements
• For eg: Sales Assistant, Rama retails shop, 2.6.2005 to till
date
My role as a part time sales assistant, I am responsible for
assisting customer with their enquiries and processing sale
transactions.
Key achievements: Demonstrated excellent customer service
Communicated effectively with customers to ensure that
their needs were met.
Example
 Voluntary Work
• Some activities that you may have done on a
voluntary basis
• This area will help you to tell an employer how
you have learnt new skills, worked with a team
and learnt responsibilities for your assigned work.
• For eg., Volunteered library work
• Organiing educational tours
• Mobilizing fund for some disaster areas
• Community based activities
Example
Interests and Hobbies

• In this section you can demonstrate your

strengths to an employer
• If you have a limited experiences, this is a
valuable tool for demonstrating your abilities to
an employer.
• For eg: Puzzle solving
• Playing Football / any team games
• Please avoid jokes and irrelevant hobbies such
as sleeping etc.,
References
• This is the final part of the C.V.
• Include the names, organizations and contact numbers of people who
can act as referees for you.
• Give them a call and ask their willingness to act as a referee for you.
Example
 DO’s

• Be brief - a two page resume is ideal

• Prepare CVs for individual companies
• Customize your resume for your job target
• Use action verbs/ positive words – it will create
strong impact. eg. motivated, monitored, created,
analyzed, coordinated etc.
DONT’S
1. Avoid folding your CV
2. Don’t include irrelevant information – previous
Salary, unproved awards, prizes and publications
etc.
3. Say what you did, not what you think
4. Personal information – marital status, religion,
health, native place etc.
5. Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters, graphics,
underlining and unusual spacing etc.
6. Avoid repeating information
7. Don’t outsource, do it yourself.
 CV Writing Tips
• Focus on the job you want
• Emphasis on achievement and results
• Easy to read design and language
• Spelling mistakes are unforgivable
• Education or employment first
• Quantify every statement
• Ask someone to review your CV
Based on the information you
got please revise your CV.
Just cross it if there is a mistake. Rewrite near it.
Please don’t use any type-X.