Reading

and Writing
Skills
Module for Week 10 and 11
Second Semester S.Y. 2021-2022

NAME: ______________________________________________________________

GRADE/SECTION:____________________________________________________

TEACHER: MS. CAROLINE V. DE TAZA / MS. ROSSELL ANNE C. TONEZA .

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Writing a Resume
Résumé Formats
When you apply for a job or for any work, hiring administrators like the managers usually
require applicants to submit a résumé. To give them an overview of yourself, you need to know
the different formats in making a résumé so that it fits their standard. Below are the three types
of résumé format for you to follow.

1) Chronological Format
The chronological format is used to emphasize the applicant’s work experiences
progress. It starts with the complete work experiences, followed by the educational
background. It is best used if the applicant is applying for a job related to his previous
experiences, and has ten to fifteen years work experiences.

Heading

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Objective:

Work Experience:

Educational Background:

Skills/Expertise:

Voluntary Activities/Involvement:

2) Functional Format

Functional format, on the other hand, focuses on the skills, not on the work history. It
is best used if the applicant changed career or if re-entering the industry after a long absence.
It is also used by the high school or college students entering the industry.

Heading

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Objective:

Professional Summary:
Work Experience:
Educational Background:
Skills and Expertise:

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3) Combination or Hybrid Format
Combination or Hybrid combines the chronological and functional format. It
works best if the applicant is aiming for a career change or wants to present both skills
and accomplishment.

Heading

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Objective:

Professional Summary:
Expertise and Achievements:
Work Experience:
Educational Background:

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Writing your Resume
Below are the important features of a resume.
1) Heading
The resume heading includes the applicant’s complete name, current
address and contact details such as cell phone number or e-mail address. The heading can be
written in the centre or on the left-side. Make sure that the formatting style, especially the font
type, looks professional.

 Example:
Ronan T. Kina-adman
Los-libertadores St. Comon, Mambajao, Camiguin
Phone: (088) 387-000
Mobile: (+63) 967 570 1927
e-mail: [email protected]

 Explanation:
The heading contains basic information about the applicant.

2) Objectives
An objective also referred to as job objective or career objective, reflects the applicant’s
career goals and intention for applying for the job. Remember to write a direct and specific
objective that contains what you want to achieve in your career and what the employer could
expect from you.

 Example:
To land a job as hotel chamberlain, making every room a home of their own.

 Explanation:
The objective given as an example includes the position and its detailed description.

3) Professional Summary
Professional summary, also referred to as ‘career summary’ or ‘career
profile’, showcases your knowledge and abilities. It includes short recent job summary,
together with your soft skills (e.g. problem-solving capability, adaptability to change, etc.).

 Example:
Good cleaner, a flexible and hardworking. Hotelier with one year experience in
providing customer service, preparing beds and maintaining cleanliness of the hotel
rooms.

 Explanation:
This highlights the most valuable and recent job experience of the applicant.

4) Expertise and Achievement

This also refers to the ‘professional skills’ and ‘qualification’ of the applicant. It
includes personal and technical skills including the certifications and recognition received.

 Example:
Order Taking Skills

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 Received recognition as best housekeeper dated October 2004
excellent in finishing room make up on time

 Explanation:
This is the part where the applicant, with or without experience, can write a detailed
description of his abilities and skills.

5) Work Experience
This is also called "employment history," "relevant experience", or "work history." Work
experience is a part of a résumé where the applicant states all previous employment. If you
have no work experience yet, write first the educational background, and include the optional
part Training and Seminar Attended.

 Example:
Housekeeper
Camiguin Highland Resort
(August 2002- October 2005)

 Explanation:
The example shows the applicant’s job title, the employer and the length of service.

6) Educational Background
The educational background section can also be labelled as Academic, Academic
Qualification or Education and Certifications. Write the degree together with your major, minor
or concentration (if there is any), school and year attended.

 Example:
TESDA
Camiguin School of Arts and Trades
2001-2002

 Explanation:
The inclusion of educational background from preschool to junior high school is not
required in this part. Mentioning only the details on where and when the applicant got his
senior high school and college degree would be enough.

Tips

 Pass the resume with a cover letter. A cover letter gives the employer an overview why
they are receiving the resume, job posting the applicant is applying for and the matching
skills related to the position.
 A resume is used to apply for a job that contains a summary of an applicant’s personal
information, educational background, skills and work experiences while a Curriculum
Vitae (CV) is used to apply for an academic training or grant that contains a detailed
description of a person’s educational background, academic credential, and achievement.
 It is optional to include the following sections on the resume: Training and Seminars
Attended, Activities and Honors and References.

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 Here’s a sample resume you can refer to:

Sample Resume – Middle School- Minimal Work Experience

Ima J. Gaudia
Andalucia Street, Opol, Misamis Oriental
home: 904.555.5555
cell: 566.486.2222
email: [email protected]
Education
Currently enrolled in My Town Middle School
My Town, Florida

Work Experience
Pet Sitter
2005 – Present
• Provide pet sitting services including dog walking, feeding, and yard care.

Child Care
2005 – Present
• Provide child care for several families after school, weekends and during school
vacations.

Achievements
• National Honor Society: 2005, 2006, 2007
• Academic Honor Roll: 2005-2007

Volunteer Experience
• Big Brother / Big Sisters
• Food Drives
• Run for Life

Interests / Activities

• Member of My Town Tennis Team

• Girl Scout
• Piano

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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 WEEK 11
Writing an Application for Employment

What is an employment application letter?

Employment Application Letter "is a one-page letter, also referred to as the "job
application letter" or "cover letter attached to the resume when applying for jobs. The purpose of
writing the employment application letter is to highlight the applicant’s experiences and
personal qualities for him to be considered for an interview schedule, as well as with the
available job position.

Different Letter Formats

The format, including the content and tone of the employment application letter, depends
on the applicant’s preference. Employment application letter or cover letter has three different
formats: full block, modified block and semi-block format. The content in a cover letter are all
the same and will vary on the format or on the placement of each part.

1) Full Block Format Applicant’s Address

Date
This is the most common
layout used in writing cover Hiring Person’s Name and Company Address
letter. In this format, all parts Salutation

are justified to the left.

Body

Complimentary Close
Applicant’s Address
Signature
Date

Hiring Person’s Name and Company Address 2. Modified Block Format

Salutation
Another common format
Body used is the modified
block format. Modified block is a
Complimentary Close type of format where applicant’s
address, complementary close,
Signature
signature and sender’s
identification is shifted to the
right side. Note that the first
sentence in the body or in each paragraph is not indented.

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3. Semi-Block Format Applicant’s Address

The least used format is Date

the semi-block. It is almost the same Hiring Person’s Name and Company
as the modified block format; Address

however, the difference is that the Salutation

first sentence in each paragraph is
indented. Body (First line is indented)
Complimentary Close
Signature

If there is no required format, it is recommended to write it in full-block with one-inch

margin on all sides, single spaced and preferably using Times New Roman font and twelve point
font size.

Components of a Letter

1) Heading, Date and Inside Address

The heading includes the applicant’s address to make it easier for the employer to easily
contact the applicant. The date written below the heading indicates the date when the letter was
written. The inside address refers to where and to whom the letter is addressed. Ensure that
there is a line in between heading, date and inside address.

 Example:
Jerome C. Villa
Andalucia St. Lumbia
Cagayan de Oro CIty

April 03, 2002

Mr. Chris S. Lopez

Human Resource Manager
Springhills Mountain Resort
Gitago, Cagayan de Oro City

 Explanation:
Written on the first two lines of the heading is the address of the applicant. This
includes the street number, city, state and zip code. The format in writing the date is
month-day-year. The inside address includes the name of the name of the employer or the
human resource manager, his job title, name of the company and address.

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2) Greeting or Salutation
Greeting or salutation is written to indicate for whom the letter is. It should start with the
word "Dear" followed by the last name of the receiver. End the salutation with a colon (:). If
the name has not been obtained, address it as “Ma’am/Sir.”

 Example:
Dear Mr. Rozales:
or
Dear Ma’am/Sir:

 Explanation:
The greeting or salutation addresses the person concerned with the hiring process

3) The Body
The most important and critical part in writing the employment application letter is
its body. It includes information on the job the applicant is applying for, where the job
posting was seen, and the skills and experiences the applicant possesses. You can also
highlight the reason for a career change, if there is any. Finalize the letter in two to three
sentences by including the reason why the applicant is perfect for the job and the statement of
the applicant’s desire to meet the employer or human resource person.

 Example:
I am writing to express my interest in the Managerial Position posted at Jobstreet.com
last February 12, 2016. As per the qualification posted in your advertisement, I consider
myself as one of the qualified applicant for the said position.

Aside from being a graduate of University of the Philippines, I also have five-year
industry experience in managing a local fast-food chain. I am applying in your good
office because I am seeking for a career growth which I believe your company can
provide.

My skills and experiences are included in the resume attached on this letter. Thank you
for taking time in processing my job application papers and I look forward to meet you at
your earliest convenience.

 Explanation:
The body of the letter contains information not seen in the applicant’s resume. In this
example, the applicant clearly indicates the desired position, source of information,
qualification and experiences and reason of career shift.

4) Complimentary Close
Complimentary Close is done to politely finish the letter. Note that the
complementary close ends with comma (,).

 Example:
Sincerely,
or
Yours Truly,

 Explanation:
Writing the complimentary close shows that the letter has already ended.

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5) Signature and Sender’s Identification
This is considered as the last part of the letter. Write your name on the first line and
your title (if applicable) on the second line. Then sign directly above the first line.

 Example:
(Signature)
Shiela J. Perez

 Explanation:
It shows the name of the job applicant

Tips
 Make sure the letter is free of errors and does not contain any slang or informal language.
This should be written in a professional manner so it to be considered as a good
employment application letter.
 Limit the letter up to one page only. The employer or human resource person will not
have time to read letter longer than this.
 It is advisable to computerize the letter so that it can be read easily and print it in a good
quality paper.
 The cover letter must not repeat elaborated details written in the resume.
 The applicant must not assume that he is hired after submitting the cover letter.
 The employment application letter is attached to the resume and not the curriculum vitae.
Curriculum Vitae are submitted for academic purpose and not for job application
purpose.

WEEK 10 & 11

ACTIVITY 12:
Write ( ) if the statement is true and (X) if false on the space provided before the number.
(10 POINTS)

_______ 1. A resume is essential in helping you land a great job.

_______ 2. Employers prefer to read chronological resumes.
_______ 3. Use of personal pronouns (i.e... I, you, we, he/she, they) is highly
recommended.
_______ 4. Use of color and fancy font will ensure that your resume will be noticed
and read.
_______ 5. An ideal resume is about 2 pages.
_______ 6. Abbreviations must be spelled out.
_______ 7. Resumes should be written in past tense.
_______ 8. Include every detail of your employment history, (e.g. months).
_______ 9. A resume should read like a job description.
_______ 10. Use strong action verbs to describe your accomplishments.

ACTIVITY 13:

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 A. Identify and label the parts of the letter Write your answers on the blanks provided below
the figure.

1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. What is the format used in the sample above?
_______________________________

B: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided
before the number.

______ 8. A good cover letter will . . .

A. make a good first impression
B. answer the question "Why should I hire you?"
C. present your qualifications directly
D. all three
_______ 9. In which paragraph of a cover letter does the reader sell himself or
herself?
A. First C. Third
B. Second D. Fourth
_______ 10. Applications are used by
A. some employers C. most employers
B. all employers D. only large firm

ASSESSMENT 8:
Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose your answer by writing the writing the
letter of your choice on the space before each number. (10 POINTS)

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_____1. It is a piece of paper which contains a summary of an applicant’s personal
information, educational background, skills and work experiences.
A. Business Letter C. Resume
B. Application Letter D. Memo
_____2. A type of resume format used to emphasize the applicant’s work
experiences progress. It starts with complete work experiences, followed by
the educational background.
A. Application Letter C. Chronological Format
B. Functional Format D. Hybrid
_____3. This is the most common layout used in writing cover letter. In this format,
all parts are justified to the left.
A. Full block C. Semi-block
B. Modified Block D. Normal
_____4. This is the least used format in writing an application letter. It is almost the
same as the modified block format; however, the difference is that the first
sentence in each paragraph is indented.
A. Full block C. Semi-block
B. Modified block D. Normal
_____5. It is one of the components of a letter which includes the applicant’s
address to make it easier for the employer to easily contact the applicant.
A. Heading C. Complimentary close
B. Body D. Date

FOR YOUR FINAL OUTPUT:

Write a Resume and an Application Letter. This is 100 points each. Criteria and format
that you should follow will be released soon. Thank you.

Source: Reading and Writing Skills by Ines Llopis-Inocencio, Ph.D.

Prepared by:
ROSSELL ANNE C. TONEZA
Teacher

CAROLINE V. DE TAZA
Teacher

Checked by:

LAUREANO R. FERANIL MA.Ed

School Principal Approved by:

LEA S. LONTOC Ed.D

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School President / Directress

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