APPLICATION FOR COLLEGE

ADMISSION
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WRITING LETTERS
PURPOSEFULLY
APPLICATION FOR COLLEGE
ADMISSION
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

How would you prepare yourself for college life?

Least at least 5.

How would you prepare for an entrance

examination? List at least 5.
LEARNING TARGETS:
The learners can. . .

1. Explain how one’s purpose is a crucial consideration in

professional writing.

2. Identify the unique features of and requirements in

composing professional correspondence.

3. Compose the different professional correspondence learned

following the rules in writing letters.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why does choosing the right school for college is one

of the crucial thing to consider? Does it play a big part
in our life?
 HOW TO PREPARE FOR
COLLEGE?
1. Decide on the college degree you want to take.

2. Meet with you counselor to ensure you are on track of your course
selection.
3. Explore school websites.

4. Stay active in extra-curricular activities.

5. Take note of admission tests.

6. Be ready to embrace diversity

 CHOOSING YOUR
1. Your Interest COURSE
2. Your aptitude
3. Your finances
4. Your time
5. Your values
6. Your willingness to learn
7. Your goals
8. Your commitment
 FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL
A GOOD WAY OT START FINDING A SCHOOL IS TO ASK YOURSELF A FEW IMPORTANT
QUESTIONS LIKE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Do you want your school to be close to where you live?

2. Do you want it to be a big college or university?

3. Would you want to enroll in a state or private university or college?

4. Does the school offer the academic program your are interested in?
Does the school meet your educational needs?

5. Is it an exclusive school for girls/boys or coed that you want?

6. Would you consider the school’s reputation when it comes to graduates?

 FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL
TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU IN RANKING YOUR PRIORITIES:

1.Rank what matters most to you.

2. Check the school’s profile.

3. Get some guidance.

4. Visit the school website.

5. Take a tour.

6. Explore college costs.

RESUME
WHAT IS A RESUME?

 Summary of your qualifications that you use as a tool to market yourself

when applying for a job.

 It is a short document describing your education, work history, and

document showing a list of your achievements, etc.
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME

STEP 1: Choose from the three (3) formats:

A. Reverse-Chronological Format

- traditional format and the commonly used in writing a resume

- commonly called flexible and can be used for applicants with any level of
experience
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME

STEP 1: Choose from the three (3) formats:

B. Functional Format

- focuses on applicant’s abilities and emphasizes more on his or her

qualifications

- suitable for applicants who are already experts in their level of experience
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME

STEP 1: Choose from the three (3) formats:

B. Combination Format

- make use of both chronological and functional format

- focuses on the applicant’s specific qualifications

TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME
STEP 2: Order the Information:

1. Contact Information
- name, mailing address, email address, contact number

2. Resume Introduction: You may choose from:

1. Qualification Summary

2. Career Objective

3. Professional Profile
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME
STEP 2: Order the Information:

3. Professional Experience:
-list down your work experience.

4. Education:
- put the degree or course you have taken, the name of your university or
college, location of your school, and the year of your graduation
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME

STEP 2: Order the Information:

5. Additional Section:
-for certificates, licenses which are relevant to the job you applied for.
TIPS AND GUIDELINES IN WRITING RESUME

STEP 3: Style your Resume:

1. Number of Pages

2. Font Style and Size

3. Lines

4. Margins
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
 APPLICATION LETTERS
GUIDELIENS TO BE FOLLOWED IN WRITING AN APPLICATION ETTER:

1. To gain favorable action

The letter should be neatly typed and should be business-like because the
appearance of the letter speaks of the writer.

Introductory Part
-The beginning sentence is considered as the most important part
because this portion creates the first impression the reader

a. The purpose of the letter

b. Where and how he learned the vacancy
c. A summary statement of his special qualifications.
 APPLICATION LETTERS
GUIDELIENS TO BE FOLLOWED IN WRITING AN APPLICATION ETTER:

2. To create interest, desire, and to convince the reader

3. To stimulate action
 APPLICATION LETTERS
GUIDELIENS TO BE FOLLOWED IN WRITING AN APPLICATION ETTER:

In summary, here are how the paragraphs are to be written:

1. The first paragraph should give the reader an idea of what the letter is about,
the purpose of the letter, where and how you learned of the vacancy and a
summary statement of your qualifications.

2. The second paragraph offers support of the statement included in the first
paragraph. It emphasizes the highlights of your educational background and
work experience, if there is any.
 APPLICATION LETTERS
GUIDELIENS TO BE FOLLOWED IN WRITING AN APPLICATION ETTER:

In summary, here are how the paragraphs are to be written:

3. The third paragraph indicates the qualification summary. It is in this

paragraph where you need to transmit the qualification summary and
supplement it with some personal sales messages.

4. The concluding paragraph must stimulate action. This is to request or

suggest an interview at the employer’s convenience. You should remember that
a good conclusion always tells the prospective employer what you wish the
employer to do. Therefore, if you want the prospective employer to schedule
you for an interview, ask for it.
 KINDS OF APPLICATION
LETTER
An application letter may be solicited or unsolicited.

Solicited
- When one writes an application letter to answer an advertisement

Unsolicited
- When one writes an application letter because somebody told him that an
employer is looking for someone to fill a position
 POINTERS IN WRITING AN
APPLICATION LETTERS
:
1. The tone of the application letter should know how to balance over
assertiveness on one hand and timidity, difference and excessive humility on
the other.

2. An application letter should be correct in all aspects.

3. An application letter may be started with a question most especially if one

writing an unsolicited letter of application.

4. As much as possible, the question of salary should be avoided unless the

employer requests that the applicant should state it.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:

Directions: Make your own checklist of the things you

will consider in finding the right school for you. Give
at least 10.
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