WRITING FOR COLLEGE

AND EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATIONS
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The Learners…

• Explain and describe qualifications in choosing a career path.

• Identify the unique features of a resume, cover letter, and
employment application.
• Follow the ideal and standard format of a resume and employment
applications.

• Appreciate the desired learning outcome of making a resume,

college and employment application letters.
PLANNING YOUR CAREER
1. Determining your Interests
What are you good at?
What do you care about?
What do you enjoy learning about?
What frustrates you in the world?
What do people ask you for help with?
2. Assessing your qualifications
What technology skills do you have?
What are your experiences in working with
people?
How would you rate your speaking and
writing skills?
3. Selecting an Academic Track for A College
Course

Look for a degree that are in line with your

interests.
Think about the subject that you like in school.
Research the careers that are most in demand.
4. SEARCHING FOR A JOB

Use the internet.

Apply for a part-time role.
Read classified adds in the newspaper.
WRITING YOUR RESUME
• Job Objective: Seeking a full time position as a
food server……
• Work Experience:
-Operates kitchen equipment
-Takes food orders
-Prepares and dispatches food
Education
-Certificate in Food and Beverage
Service, TESDA
-High School Diploma
-Graduated with Honors
Seminars Attended
-Introduction to Food Handling and Safety Sanitation
Extracurricular Activities
-Club Excellence Awardee
Special Skills
-Fluent Oral and Written English and Filipino
References
-Mrs Jade March Hipe
Teacher
WRITING YOUR COVER LETTER
Introduction
-State the job and explain how your qualifications match its
requirements
Body
-This part emphasizes your strongest points and shows how you meet
the employer’s needs.
Conclusion
-This part of the letter is where you request for an interview.
PLAN YOUR CAREER
WRITE YOUR RESUME
WRITE YOUR COVER LETTER
What do you think are some characteristics of an Effective Resume?
Use the acronym below and think of words, phrases, or sentences that
describe the ideal resume.
1. R-
2. E-
3. S-
4. U-
5. M-
6. E-
7-10. What is the most important part of a cover letter?
Assignment:
Use the internet and search for a job
posting related to your ideal job.
Afterward, create a resume together
with a cover letter to be submitted on
the next meeting.
 PREPARED BY:
JADE MARCH B. HIPE
TEACHER I