Lesson 1: Application Letter

Lesson 2: Resume
• Have you ever tried applying for a job?
• If yes, have you tried writing an application letter?
• What did you feel when your application letter got accepted and your
employer called you?
 Application letter is a sales
letter in which a job applicant
market his or her skills,
abilities, experiences and
knowledge.
• Date and header
• Salutation
• Opening paragraph
• Body paragraph
• Closing paragraph
• Complimentary close

Suggested by Covey (2012) and The Writing Center, University of

North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2020):
 - write the actual date of your submission. Also, address the letter to a specific
person and exact position at the company/institution you are applying to. You
can google the exact name and position, or you can inquire by telephone.

2 spaces between the date and header

2 spaces between the header and the

salutation
 - when addressing the letter to a specific person, you need to start with a formal
salutation such as “Dear Mr. Reyes”. Make sure to know the name of the HR manager
or Hiring department. Refrain from using: To whom it may concern or Dear Sir or
Madam.You have to specify the name.

2 spaces between
the salutation and
the body
 When writing, consider the following:
a. grab the attention of the reader/employer
b. mention how you heard about the job

One space between

paragraphs

Note: Justify the alignment

 When writing, consider the following:
a. highlight your strongest qualifications
b. show how your qualifications benefit the company you are applying for
c. cite examples of your work that have benefited your previous employment

One space between

paragraphs
 When writing, consider the following:
a. ask for an interview
b. provide your contact info for an expected call
c. express your gratitude

One space between

paragraphs
 The phrase (e.g., sincerely yours) that conventionally comes immediately before your
signature.

Four spaces between

the complimentary
close and signature
line for your
signature
 POINTS TO CONSIDER FOR FINALIZING
YOUR APPLICATION LETTER
 Check for spelling errors and typos—professionalism is a must. You are marketing
yourself and your school as well.
 Do not go over a page. As much as possible, your letter should be ONE PAGE ONLY.
 Maintain professional tone throughout the letter.
 Do not forget your signature.
 Observe proper format.
 According to Indiana University Southeast
Career Development Center (n.d), A resume “is
a summary of your personal data, your
educational background and training, your
business or professional experience and
qualifications, and your achievement highlights”
(p.1).
• Header
• Objective Statement
• Education
• Experience
• Honors and Awards
• Professional Affiliations and Activities
• References

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Includes the following:
a. Permanent and present address
b. E-mail address
c. Telephone/Mobile number
Expresses the type of position you are interested in
Examples:
• Customer Service Representative with Business Process Outsourcing company
• To obtain a position as library assistant with Silliman University
a. Name of Institution
b. City
c. Complete name of your degree and major
d. Bachelor of _________ in ___________ (Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:
Mathematics)
e. List first the most recent degree (College to High school)
f. Date or expected date of graduation (Graduation Date: March 2021)
a. Examples of experience:
i. Full and part-time jobs
ii. Self-employment
iii. Practicum, field work, OJT
b. Information to include
i. Job Title
ii. Date of employment
iii. Company name
iv. Location/City
a. Arrange by date in reverse chronological
b. Rank order with relevance to the position you are applying for
a. Arrange by date in reverse chronological
b. Rank order with relevance to the position you are applying for
c. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms
- includes the people who can testify about your character, skills, and abilities to
prospective employers. You can provide at least 2 references.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS!