Job Application Process Module

MODULE 3
Midterms | THE JOB

APPLICATION
PROCESS
So, you plan to apply to

a job, but you are oblivious of
what to do! Most of the time
when graduates apply for a job
for the first time, they get
overwhelmed of the process.
Who wouldn’t be! The job
application process and the job
interview are stressful
especially when you come in
unprepared. In this module you
will be taught the rudiments of
the job application process to
prepare you in real life.
The rule of thumb is you
must be ready to prepare your
documents, your credentials,
yourself, and your answers!
YOUR GOLDEN TICKET

Your way to get into the company of your dreams is by writing an
impressive application letter AKA the cover letter alongside your resume (which
you did not copy at all from Google). How write the cover letter? How to design
the resume? Read on!
Cover Letter
Your cover letter is your packaging. It is what will initially convince your prospective
employer to consider your application. What’s nice about cover letters is that they follow the
conventions of business letter writing only that they have special conditions particularly in the
way you present or write the body of your cover letter. Examine the cover letter template
below.
What can you say about the development of the letter?

The Resume
A resume is a corporate/business document completed by the job applicant
where his or her credentials are highlighted. It is the extension of the cover letter, and it
emphasizes the work history, educational background, and other relevant qualifications
of the applicant. Consider the types below.
1. Chronological Resume
a. The highlight of this kind is the work history or profile of the applicant.
b. This is ideal for those who have extensive career history with minimal
gaps.
2. Functional Resume
a. This kind highlights your professional skills.
b. Ideal for those changing careers or with long career gaps.
3. Combination Resume
a. It is a balanced one since it highlights both skills and career history.
4. The Video Resume
a. This is the digital version of the traditional resume that may run from 60
seconds to 120 seconds.
b. It is a more interactive and dynamic way of presenting one’s credentials
and qualifications.
c. Click these links for the samples:
i. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GC3CdZHwiI
ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyFaBZ_BQhc
WHAT SOFTWARES OR APPS CAN BE USED TO CREATE A RESUME?
a) MS WORD
b) Novuresume
c) Canva
WHAT ARE THE STANDARD PARTS OF A RESUME?
The essential parts of a resume’ are the following:
1. Letterhead/Header
a.Name
b.Contact Number
c. Address/Email Address
d.Degree
2. Career Objectives
3. Educational Background
4. Professional Background
a. Pre-professional Background
5. Work History
6. \Training and Seminars
7. Certifications/Eligibilities
8. Organizations
a. Professional
b. Civic/Social
9. Honors and Awards Received
10. Character References
11. Signature
The Job Interview
So, you impressed your prospective employer with your cover letter and resume
and they decided to gave you a shot, and scheduled you for an interview. What must
you do? First, relax and study the types of interviews below and get ready to prepare.
1. Behavioral Interviews (Behavior-based interviews)
a. This type of interview investigates your past decisions and actions in
the workplace or in school that will determine your future actions in the
new place.
i. "Give me an example of a time you faced a conflict while
working on a team. How did you handle that?"
ii. "Tell me about a time you were under a lot of pressure. What
was going on, and how did you get through it?"
iii. "Describe a time when you saw a problem and took the initiative
to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it."
2. Case Interviews
a. This type of interview is presented among candidates who apply for
managerial positions. Certain work-related cases are presented to the
applicant and will be asked for his/her strategies to address the issue.
3. Stress Interviews
a. This type of interview determines how you respond to stress and
stressful situation. In this kind of interview, interviewers may be pushy
and in interrogation mode.
i. "Why were you fired from your last job?"
ii. "How do you think this interview is going?"
iii. "How would you deal with a co-worker that you caught stealing?"
4. Competency-Based Interview
a. This type of interview looks into the soft skills and competency of the
applicant: communication skills, leadership, teamwork, decisiveness,
assertiveness, etc.
i. "Which change of job did you find the most difficult to make?"
ii. "Tell us about a situation where your communication skills made a
difference to a situation."
iii. "How do you feel writing a report differs from preparing an oral
presentation?"
5. Group Interviews
a. This type of interview is conducted among many applicants at
once; especially if the company is hiring for more than one person.
i. "Why do you want to work for our company?"
ii. "In five minutes, explain something that is complicated but that you
know well."
iii. "Describe a mistake you made at your last job and
how you resolved it."
6. Panel Interviews
a. This type of interview requires many interviewers to screen one
applicant. This is to ensure quality of hiring.
i. "How would a colleague describe you?"
ii. "Why do you want to work for us?"
iii. "Why should we hire you?"
7. Video and Remote Interviews
a. This type of interview is conducted when distance is an issue. A
video- conferencing platform may be used, or the vide may be
“on demand” or recorded.
i. Gadgets
ii. Connection
iii. Grooming
8. Phone Interviews
a. This type of interview is commonly the first among the many
levels of interviews. It is done via phone. Consider this as
pre-interview for screening purposes.
i. Reception
ii. Environment
iii. Availability
1. "Tell me about yourself and your experience."
2. "Why do you want to work at this company in particular?"
3. "Can you share any experience of when you
managed a team?"
9. Lunch/Meal Interviews
a. This type of interview is done over a meal.
i. How you dress up?
ii. What will you order?
iii. How do you answer questions while you eat?
iv. How do you interact with others in the restaurant?
10. Exit Interviews
a. This type of interview is done when a worker decided to resign.
i. "Was the company's benefits package sufficient?"
ii. "Did you receive enough training to do the job effectively?"
iii. "What did you like least about working for the company?"
iv. "What did you like best about your job?"
v. "Why are you leaving your job?"

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MODULE 3

Midterms | THE JOB

So, you plan to apply to

YOUR GOLDEN TICKET

What can you say about the development of the letter?

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