LESSON 1
What is a Resume?
Résumé originated from the French word résumé which means, “summary”. It is a concise document that highlights
your education, work experiences, and other qualifications such as your skills and strengths. These are information or
qualifications that your future employer might look for in the job that you are applying for. A résumé is usually an
enclosure to an application or cover letter so it is recommended that you prepare the résumé first since the
information that you include there will be the basis of your letter. On the next page is the structure and organization
of a sample résumé:
Structure and Organization of a sample résumé:
PERSONAL DETAILS
-include your full name and contact LILY D. CRUZ
information 140 Emerald St. Victoria Homes,
Cabuyao City, Laguna, Philippines 4025
09123456789
CAREER OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY [Link]@[Link]
-convey your goals or highlight
experience CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment as a Human Resource Staff at JTBC
Company where I can utilize my existing skills and knowledge.
EDUCATION
-list the most recent first EDUCATION
2014-2018 Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Rosa
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Human Resources and Development
Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
-use action verbs for descriptive WORK EXPERIENCE
phrases and list the most recent 2018 DanBam Phils. Inc
experience first. HR Staff
Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
Supervised and Interview Process
Participated in recruitment efforts
Organized job application resumes
2017-2018 Laguna Brewery Inc.
HR Staff Internship
Cabuyao City, Laguna
Provided support within the HR functions
such as payroll and interview process
Ensured completion of the requirements
for new employees
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-headings could be languages,
SKILLS
awards, achievements, skills, etc.
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills
REFERENCES
-2 to 3 reliable people to endorse
REFERENCES
you; could be former professor or
ALLAN Z. GOZON MARY JOY D. GUZMAN
employer.
HR Manager HR Manager
DanBam Phils. Inc. Laguna Brewery, Inc.
Sta. Rosa, Laguna Cabuyao City, Laguna
+639123456789 +639222555432
allangozon@[Link] mjguzman@[Link]
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Another example of Resume:
LESSON 2
College Admission Letter is also known as the "letter of intent". It is a brief discussion of your intention to be
admitted in a specific course in college.
Employment Application Letter is widely known as a "cover letter". It is used to introduce yourself to a
prospective employer. You write this to demonstrate your interest in the company, sell your services and
qualifications in written form, and show that you are fit for a job position. It is usually submitted with a résumé.
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Using any of the three letter formats (Block, Modified Block, and Semi-Block) depends on your preference as an
applicant, but the most common layout for business letter is the block format which means that all parts of the letter
are aligned to the left. In a modified block format, the heading, date, complimentary close, and signature are placed
slightly to the right of the center of the paper. The least used format is the semi-block which is similar with modified
block except that the paragraphs of the body are indented.
Below are the parts of application letter:
HEADING
-sender’s mailing address 125 J. Luna St.
Rosa Villa Homes, Sala
Cabuyao City, Laguna, 4025
DATE
-date when the letter was written June 6, 2020
The Principal
INSIDE ADDRESS Cabuyao Integrated National High School
-receiver’s name, job title, and Cabuyao City, Laguna
address
Dear Sir/Madam:
SALUTATION
-usually begins with “Dear” and uses It is a great pleasure that I am writing with regards to the vacant
colon (:) at the end. senior high school teaching position in your reputable school.
This is in response to DepEd Cabuyao’s open ranking
announcement which was posted on its Facebook page on June
5, 2020.
BODY
-consists of the opening, middle, I completed my degree Bachelor in Secondary Education Major in
and closing paragraphs. English at Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sta. Rosa
Campus. In addition, I also obtained a degree Master of Arts in
English Language Teaching at Polytechnic University of the
Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila. At present, I am teaching at
Pamantasan ng Cabuyao as a senior high school teacher and a
part-time college professor.
Thank you for your time and patience to consider my application.
If I can provide you with any additional information, please
contact me at +639183456789 or email me at
[Link]@[Link]. I look forward with eagerness to
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE be a part of your institution and contribute with the best of my
-a polite way of ending your letter; abilities.
ends with a comma (,)
Truly yours,
SIGNATURE AND SENDER’S
IDENTIFICATION
-the complete name and signature (Signature)
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of the sender. JAMES RONIE A. PADILLA
Note: Your application letter is only one page in length and free from errors. Remember that any mistake will create
negative impression on you.
Example of College Admission Letter:
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LESSON 3
Office Correspondence, or business correspondence, is a written interchange of internal (communication between
company departments) and external communication (communication between a company to firm) to assist the flow
of business processes.
Business letter is the traditional way of communicating information from one company to another or used in external
correspondence. The format can either be full block, modified block and semi-block. Various types of letters are sales
letter, order letter, complaint letter, inquiry letter, adjustment letter, acknowledgement letter, follow-up letter, cover
letter, letter of recommendation, and letter of resignation. Here is an example where you can identify the different
parts of a letter.
Examples:
1. Inquiry letter
2. Sales Letter
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3. Complaint Letter
Business memorandum or memo is a written communication strictly between the company’s offices to another, or
used in internal correspondence. A memo has its title line and series number. Employees tend to read the
memorandum if the title line is related to their job description. Memos are also used to implement internal guidelines
or procedures that the employees must follow.
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Here are some
reminders in completing the parts of a memorandum:
Heading –This segment follows this general format:
TO: (Identify the recipient/s)
FROM: (Your name)
DATE: (Complete and current date)
SUBJECT: (What the memo is about)
Body–Basically, the body of the memo has two parts: the purpose statement and the explanation. It is usually
presented in single-spaced paragraphs with a line skipped between each paragraph.
Special Notations –Notations at the bottom of the memo are used to indicate specific things to the reader.
If you have an attachment on enclosure notation, type “Enclosure” or “Attachment”.
An Enclosure is something included with the memo while an Attachment is a supporting document attached by a
paper clip, staple, etc.
If copies are being sent to others, add notation cc (carbon copies or courtesy copy) line and list of names at
the bottom of the memo.
Business e-mail is an office correspondence that can either be internal or external. There is no required format in
writing e-mail correspondence but it is expected that the writer maintains a professional tone. Note that the header
of the letter is written on the blank fields including the ‘from’ and ‘to’ fields. ‘From’ contains e-mail from the sender
while the field ‘to’ contains the email of the recipient.
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(PERFORMANCE TASK 2.2)
“LET’S APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED”
The students will be required to create a portfolio. They will compile their resume, college admission letter,
employment application letter, and any other type of business letter in their portfolio (choose two letters among the
various types of business letters discussed). The portfolio will contain a total of five letters. A rubric will be posted.
STUDENT PORTFOLIO RUBRIC
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