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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN WRCA

Quarter 3, Worksheet No. 2

Name: _____________________________ Grade & Section: ____________ Date: ________

Pre-Culminating Activity: Writing a Resume and Application Letter

I. LEARNING SKILL
✓ Learning Competency
1. Write an effective structure of a resume/cover letter for job application.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

What is a resume?
✓ A resume is a summary of one’s education, work history, volunteer experience,
organizations, activities, honors/awards.
✓ First impression of you for employer – Wow factor.
✓ Commercial and not documentary – grab employer’s attention.
✓ Marketing tool – coveys how you can contribute positively to company and it should shoe
potential to do quality work so free from errors.
✓ It is a tool that summarizes your skills, educational background, experiences, and other
qualifications. It is also called curriculum vitae, but this is a more detailed type of resume.

Functions of Resume
✓ It informs the employers of the skills that you can bring to the company.
✓ It shows how qualified you are for the job.
✓ It functions as a persuasive document which allows you to proceed to the next stage of
recruitment process, the interview.

Components of Resume
✓ Contact Information
✓ Summary of qualification
✓ Objective statement
✓ Employment history
✓ Education
✓ Skills
✓ Training
✓ Organizations
✓ Professional Licensure and Certifications
✓ Honors and Awards
✓ References and Signature

What is application/ cover letter?

✓ It is a type of personal business correspondence which states your intention to work in a
particular organization. It should be enclosed every time you send your resume.

Parts of Cover Letter

✓ Letterhead (optional)
✓ Date line
✓ Inside Address
✓ Salutation
✓ Introduction
✓ Body
✓ Conclusion
✓ Complimentary close
✓ Signature and Signature block

Formats and Mechanics

✓ Use letter-sized bond paper; limit the letter to one to two pages.
✓ Always sign the letter.
✓ Use letter head which includes your full name, address, phone number and email address.

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✓ Use a business letter format (block, full block, semi-block, or simplified)

✓ Use 1- to 1.5- inch margin on all sides.
✓ Do not cram the text at the upper half or lower of the page. Be sure to have appropriate
page fill.
✓ Use white or off-white paper.
✓ Use a font size of at least 10 points and maximum of 12.

➢ Sample Resume for Work Immersion

CANDY LARIYA D. MENESES

104 Hagonoy, Bulacan
Contact No.: 0906-130-1256
Email: candy.meneses@yahoo.com
______________________________________________________

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Multi-media editing using Microsoft Windows Programs
• Dedicated, a team player and willing to be trained

PERSONAL DATA:
Date of Birth: December 17, 1994
Citizenship: Filipino
Sex: Female
Civil Status: Single
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 40 kls.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:
Senior High School: Hagonoy National High School 2006 - Present
Hagonoy, Bulacan

Junior High School: Hagonoy National High School 2006 - 2002

Hagonoy, Bulacan

Elementary: Hagonoy National High School 1999- 2006

Hagonoy, Bulacan

ACHIEVEMENT:
• National Certificate Level II in Computer Hardware and Servicing June 10, 2017
TESDA, Nueva Ecija

CHARACTER REFERENCES:
• Mr. Edgardo Avelino 0906-519-1234
Senior High School Focal Person
Hagonoy National High School

• Mr. Justin Bieber 0916-519-1234

Senior High School Focal Person
Hagonoy National High School

• Mr. Michael Jordan 0926-519-1234

Senior High School Focal Person
Hagonoy National High School

Source: https://depedshs.blogspot.com/2017/10/shs-work-immersion-resume-format.html

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➢ Sample Application Letter for Work Immersion

November 6, 2017

MR. ANDRES BONIFACIO

Barangay Chairperson
Sta. Mesa, Manila

Dear Sir:
Greetings!
I am signifying my intent to apply as a Work Immersion Student in your reputable institution. I
am a grade 12 student from Ramon Magsaysay National High School, currently taking up the
Academic track under the General Academic strand with specialization in the Humanities and
Social Sciences.
I believe that the knowledge and skills that I have gained from my beloved school may
contribute something worthwhile to your company as it is at the same time, one of the best
avenues to hone my skills better.
Attached herein are my credentials for your perusal. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet
you to discuss my qualifications as I look forward to work with the people in your company.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

MONETTE F. DELA CRUZ

Applicant

Source: https://depedshs.blogspot.com/2017/10/shs-work-immersion-application-letter.html

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks:

PRACTICE TASK 1
Directions: Read and analyze each question. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided.

_____ 1. It is a summary of one’s education, work history, volunteer experience, organizations,

activities, honors/awards.
a. Personal Data Sheet b. Resume c. Application Letter
_____ 2. It is a type of personal business correspondence which states your intention to work in
a particular organization.
a. Personal Data Sheet b. Resume c. Application Letter

_____ 3. The best reason to target your resume is to:

a. Show to the employers of the skills that you can bring to the company.
b. Create a resume that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of my skills
c. Only write the things that the employer asks from me.

______ 4. This part of cover letter lets you introduce yourself and state the purpose in writing to
the receiver.
a. Conclusion b. Introduction c. Body
______ 5. This component of resume includes your name, address, contact number and email
address.
a. Summary of qualification b. Objective statement c. Contact Information

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PRACTICE TASK 2
Directions: Read the cover letter below. Then, analyze its weakness and strengths in terms of
content, format, language used and grammar. Rate the letter using the rubric that follows.

Ms. Grace Garules

Riperton Suites
Makati City, Philippines

Dear Ms. Grace

My name is Paul Verga. I have been looking for a dynamic and challenging position where I
can utilize my skills in the restaurant and hotel industry and your advertisement seems to offer
the opportunities I am looking for.

I have attached to this letter my resume for your perusal. It outlines my qualification and
credentials related to Hotel and Restaurant Management. I would appreciate if you could take
time to look and review it.

You will see in my resume that I have an extensive experience in the said industry. I have
been assigned in many restaurants here and abroad. In all of my previous jobs, I have been
recognized as the best employee because of my strong commitment to my work. I am a team
player also. I love to take risk as well.

Aside from my work experience, I graduated cum laude with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant
Management from a reputable university in the Philippines. My education gave some
background about the industry. I am also a consistent dean’s lister, a fact which proves my
intelligence.

I am looking forward to your positive response.

Respectfully yours,

Paul Verga

Rubric for Assessing a Job VGE GE SE LE N

Application Letter (5 pts) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts) ( 1 pt)
Letter begins with an interesting attention-getter.
Letter provides concrete examples
Application tailors the letter to the job
description and requirements.
Applicant minimizes the opinionated claims.
Letter is factual and direct to the point.
Introduction specify the purpose.
Organization is smooth and logical.
Letter focuses on essential credentials.
Conclusion expresses the interest for interview
and contact details
Letter projects professional image and sincere
tone.
Letter uses correct format
Sentences are varied, clear, complete and
energetic.
Letter uses correct grammar and free from error.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL / 70

Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent; SE – To some extent; LE – To a

little extent; N – Not at all.
Rating: VGE – 57-70; GE – 43-56; SE – 29-42; LE – 15-28; N – 14

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B. Assessment:
A. Directions: Take a short size bond papers and write your own resume and cover letter. Use the
given sample resume and application letter under Introductory Concept as your guide.

Address your letter to: MARK HENRY D. COLLINS

Marketing Manager
JCO Corporation
Basud, Polangui, Albay

IV. RUBRIC (This will be used for the Assessment)

Rubric for Assessing a Job VGE GE SE LE N
Application Letter (5 pts) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts) ( 1 pt)
Letter begins with an interesting attention-getter.
Letter provides concrete examples
Application tailors the letter to the job
description and requirements.
Applicant minimizes the opinionated claims.
Letter is factual and direct to the point.
Introduction specify the purpose.
Organization is smooth and logical.
Letter focuses on essential credentials.
Conclusion expresses the interest for interview
and contact details
Letter projects professional image and sincere
tone.
Letter uses correct format
Sentences are varied, clear, complete and
energetic.
Letter uses correct grammar and free from error.
TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL / 70
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent; SE – To some extent; LE – To a
little extent; N – Not at all.
Rating: VGE – 57-70; GE – 43-56; SE – 29-42; LE – 15-28; N – 14

V. REFERENCES
▪ https://issuu.com/wacksvenzon/docs/work_immersion_workbook
▪ Jessie S. Barrot, Ph.D., Academic Reading and Writing for Senior High School. C & E
Publishing, Inc. 2016. pp. 294-296, 306-310.

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Signature Over Printed Name of Parent