UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS

Tuguegarao City

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS and SCIENCES

Second Semester
A.Y. 2023-2024

CORRESPONDENCE LEARNING MODULE

ENGL 1023- Advanced Technical Communication

Prepared by:

ANJANETTE F. BATULAN
NATALIE KATE RAMIREZ
ARVIN JOSHUA DANAO
JEF JEF ANAGARAN
CECILLE LUYUN
CHRISTIAN DULIN

Reviewed by:

ANJANETTE F. BATULAN, Ph.D.

Teacher Education Program Chair

Recommended by:

HERBERT S. CORPUZ, Ed.D.

Academic Dean

Approved by:

EMMANUEL JAMES PATTAGUAN, Ph.D.

Vice President for Academics
 Lesson 11-12: The Application Letter and Résumés

Topic: The Application Letter and Résumé

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine the different types of resume and their elements;

2. Identify the important key points to be considered in writing an application letter;
3. Explain the importance of having an impressive resume and application letter;
4. Follow the guidelines in writing a resume and application letter; and
5. Write your sample resume and application letter.

LEARNING CONTENT

Introduction:

THE GRADUATION! What’s waiting

“Your lifeout
for me changes the
moment
there? you make a
new, congruent, and
Improve yourdecision.”
committed
Resume and
-Tony Robbins
Application Letter!

What to do?!!!

Having a job is not as easy as you think. It’s not just like looking for a job
vacancy, pass your resume and application letter, and here comes the job for you. No, that’s not the case.
In the competitive world of workplace, your skills and abilities are your greatest weapon. And the first step
and your best ticket to get a job, and impress your future employer, is to have an impressive resume and
application letter.

Lesson Proper:
 Source: https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/writing-a-resume/7-resume-writing-tips-to-get-you-to-the-finance-interview

WHAT IS A RESUME?
- It is an Advertisement selling a product….YOU! (skills, experiences, and attributes.)
- It is your first meeting between you and the employer
- Overall, it’s your FIRST STEP towards employment.

BASIC CONCEPTS:

 Key skills are employability skills that you need for the world of work
 By developing employability skills, you'll improve your chances of getting a job and thriving in your
career.

Top 10 Skills Employers Seek in College Graduates

1. Leadership
2. Ability to work in team
3. Communication skills (written)
4. Problem solving skills
5. Analytical skills
6. Oral communication skills
7. Flexibility/ adaptability
8. Strong work ethics
9. Technical skills
10. Initiative

Top 10 Skills Needed for a Job in Business Administration

1. Financial Management
2. Marketing, Sales and Customer Service
3. Oral communication and negotiation
 4. Leadership
5. Project management and planning
6. Delegation
7. Writing skills
8. Problem solving
9. Time management
10. Networking

• SOFT SKILLS: skills required of applicants regardless of the industry; they are personal attributes
and social abilities. Soft skills refer to capabilities that are either naturally present in certain people or
are developed through relations and experience more often than through official courses. Also known as
social skills, these abilities are considered personal attributes which are positive for jobseekers to
bring to a professional situation.

 HARD SKILLS are the more tangible skills you need to succeed in a particular job or industry.
Technical and computer skills are examples of hard skills that employers look for in recent
graduates.

How long do you think an employer looks at each resume? (The average employer looks at a
resume between 10-15 seconds. This is the time they decide to either KEEP IT or TOSS IT.)

TYPES OF RESUMES :
1. Chronological
 Presents your education followed by our work experience
 Ideal for people with extensive experience and no gaps in work history
 Shows a steady job progression
 Works well for those obtaining a similar position doing similar work
 Includes dates
2. Functional
 Highlights relevant skills and accomplishments
 Used when you have a variety of work experience
 Includes skills and no dates

3. Combo/Hybrid
 A balance between the functional and chronological resume styles
 It highlights your skills, followed by a list of relevant experience and education
 Works well for those with little formal experience
 The most commonly used resume

SECTIONS OF A RESUME:

1. Header (Name; Address; Telephone/Cell phone Number; E-mail address)

2. Objective
 Introduces you to the employer
 Provides focus by telling the employer what you want
 States clearly to employer what you have to offer
 Note: To make it through this step, it is essential to include in these few lines the most important
skills that candidates will bring to the position, making sure to use keywords from the job description,
a reference to their relevant experience and if applicable, their credentials.

Example:

To apply the knowledge that I have accumulated from the experience and training offered in our
school; to achieve advanced skills regarding new technologies applied in our industry.

3. Summary of Qualifications
 What makes you the best person for the job?
 List the top four or five skills & qualifications here.
 Include skills mentioned in the job posting if applicable.

Example:
 Proven working experience in business administration
 Excellent knowledge in sales, marketing, and Customer Service
 Experience in Financial Management
 Experience in project management and planning

4. Skills and Attributes

In entry-level resumes, the skills section is vital. It helps to market a candidate and allows potential
employers to understand each individual profile. It is essential to make this part of an entry-level
resume because an applicant needs to highlight his/her suitability for the position through his/her
abilities.

In this section, entry-level candidates can showcase their technical and practical skills including IT
programs, languages and ‘soft skills’ which allure more to the individual character, professional
manner and their working methods.

It is also important to include keywords from the job description and vacancy advert as well as adapt
the top skills to fit the role adequately.

5. Education and/or Certification

 Tertiary
 Post-secondary (senior high)
 Secondary (Junior High)
 Certificates (e.g. computer programming; TESDA certification)
 Professional Development (e.g. Workshops, seminars, trainings)
In an entry-level resume the education section plays an important role as the candidate may have
little to no professional experience and thus relies more heavily on their academic achievements.

Each degree, course or diploma should be separated and detailed individually with corresponding
names, dates, awarding bodies and grades, beginning with the most recent and following a
chronological order. (Reverse chronology)

Also, this is the best area to show off your academic awards and accolades that you’ve gained
through research, investigation or participation in school or college societies or through extra
curricular activities.
6. Employment / Volunteer/ Work Experience (summer jobs, internships, volunteer work)

Within the Work Experience section of an entry-level resume, candidates should detail any paid or
unpaid previous jobs they have held, whether full or part-time, temporary or permanent contracts as
well as internships and voluntary positions, indicating the dates, roles, companies and locations
for each.

Additionally, an entry-level applicants should include in their resume any leadership positions they
have undertaken and describe the responsibilities, achievements and improvements accomplished
through their participation.

ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
 Written proof of what you have accomplished (use numbers if applicable)
 A success story from your past work experience
 Shows how you are unique or what value you can bring

HARD ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT

 Uses numbers, percentages and facts
E.g. Managed a team of six sales associates and increased store sales by 25% for the
month of December
SOFT ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
 Uses words and descriptions
E.g. Implemented new employee training program that dramatically increased productivity and
morale.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Example:
Golden Press
March 2017 - Present
Responsibilities: Web site design and maintenance, image editing, and content creation.

University of St. Louis’ Publication

June 2017 - Present
Responsibilities: Web site management, newsletter and email communications with staff, volunteers,
and applicants.

Deleon Hospital
June 2017 - March 2018
Responsibilities: Volunteering in the Maternity Unit - assisting nurses with medical duties and daily
tasks, watching over infants in the nursery, filing and chart work, stocking nursery supplies,
compiling necessary paperwork for patients, bringing infants to and from patient rooms and checking
for correct identification.

7. References
 Provides employer with background information
 3-4 references are enough

Types of References:
 • Work – most recent job (supervisor or manager)
• Academic – professor or teacher who knows if you are capable
• Personal/Character – adult who is able to vouch for your good character and desirable
personality traits

Example:

ALICIA S. TULIAO, MBE

Academic Dean
School of Accountancy, Business and Hospitality
University of Saint Louis, Tugegarao City, 3500
Cagayan Valley
Phone: 09171234567

Your resume is your most important job search tool. It is meant to leave a lasting impression
on a prospective employer. It must be able to highlight your achievements in a compelling and
concise manner. In most cases, having the best resume often gets you hired.

The overall objective of a resume is to provide you with the opportunity to interview for a job. Employers are
looking for people who will both fit into the culture of their company and bring value to their organization.

An Example of a Resume:

ROVELYN BARTOLOME BILAN

Buluan, Conner, Apayao
rovelynbilan@gmail.com
09057451569

OBJECTIVE

 To have a job as a teacher giving chance to utilize the educational attainment acquired primarily for the benefit of
the students in terms of the English subject and English Language.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 Proven working experience in teaching

 Excellent knowledge in Microsoft excel, word, and PowerPoint
 Experience in coaching school press conference
 Experience in coaching board games

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

 English proficient both in written and spoken language, computer literate, self-motivated, goal-oriented and
resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn new things. I am also a responsible and efficient teacher.

EDUCATION
2015 Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Major in English
 University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao

2011 Secondary Education, Salutatorian

Conner National High School

2007 Elementary Education, Salutatorian

Buluan Elementary School

EMPLOYMENT / WORK EXPERIENCE

2017-2019 University of Saint Louis

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

2016-2017 Our Lady of Lourdes High School

Poblacion, Kabugao

AFILLIATIONS IN COLLEGIATE ORGANIZATIONS

 Louisian English Club President

 UCSCO Member
 Louisian Institute for Future Educators Member

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Mr. Jhon Gil Soriano

Teacher- In-Charge
Our Lady of Lourdes High School
09355262561

Ms. Mariel Dalingay

CVE Teacher
Our Lady of Lourdes High School
09364791176

I hereby declare that the above information are true and correct.

ROVELYN B. BILAN
Applicant

Writing Job-Application Letters :

Source: https://www.careerpoint-solutions.com/things-to- Source: https://www.careeraddict.com/job-application-
letter
consider-before-writing-a-job-application-letter/

Although the job-application letter (sometimes called a cover letter) may seem obsolete, many experts
agree that it is still important. Applicants can explain more clearly in a letter than in a résumé how their
qualifications match the employer’s requirements. They can explain their professional relationship with
someone in the employer’s organization or gaps in their employment history. Perhaps most important,
applicants can show that they can write well.

At a minimum, the cover letter serves as the applicant’s introduction to the hiring manager, identifying the
position being applied for and providing an overview of qualifications. The letter can’t include as many
details as the résumé, but it can emphasize a few key points. It can also include a specific request for an
interview.

Parts of Application Letter:

1. Sender's information
- address of the writer

2. Inside/ letter address

- name of the employer, position, company

3. Salutation
-known as the greeting

4. Body
-there are four basic parts

a. Paragraph 1
-identify the purpose of your letter
-be specific
-tell the employer what job you want

b. Paragraph 2
-Briefly describe your professional and academic qualifications that are relevant to the
position.

c. Paragraph 3
-Emphasize what you can do to the company.

d. Request Action
- indicate your desire for a personal interview and that you're able to meet with the employer
at their convenience.

5. Closing
- Finish your letter with an appropriate complimentary closing

6. Name and Signature

Example of an Application Letter:

Purok 02 , Brgy. Buluan

 Conner, Apayao

May 17, 2016

DR. GEMIMA ANGELES

University President
University of Apayao
Luna, Apayao

Madam:

It is my honest and sincere desire to apply for a teaching job in your prestigious institution.

I am Rovelyn B. Bilan, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, major in English at University of
Saint Louis, Tuguegarao City last April 11, 2015. I passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers last September
27,2015.

For my teaching experience: I had my first year of teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Kabugao both in
the Junior and Senior High School Department. I was also employed at University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao as a
full time Senior High School Faculty for two consecutive school years.

I consider as my assets: English proficient both in written and spoken language, computer literate, self-motivated,
goal-oriented and resilient, adaptable and eager to learn new things. I am also a responsible and efficient teacher. I
am willing to undergo in a series of training for further improvement.

I have enclosed my resume including the photocopies of my transcript of records, certificates and awards. I have
also included a list of references if you wish to know further about my personality traits and skills.

I am very much willing to come over at your office for personal interview at your most convenient time. My contact
number is 09057451569.

Respectfully Yours,

ROVELYN B. BILAN
Applicant

*** END of LESSON***

REFERENCES

https://www.pdf-book-search.com/communication/technical-communication-12th-edition-download-free-
epub.html retrieved; November 3, 2020

Learning Materials

1. Worksheets (teacher-made)