READING & WRITING
SKILLS
(Core-Grade 11)
QUARTER 4: MODULE 10
“Purposeful Writing for Professions: Writing an Application for
Employment”
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Dominica Recoy Pontica- Diolola
diolola2020@gmail.com
09305228643
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Purposeful Writing for Professions:
Lesson Writing an Application for
10 Employment
Learning Competency 9: Identify the unique features of and requirements in
composing professional correspondence. EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13
a) Writing an application for employment EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13.3
EXPLORE
In the previous lesson, you were introduced to one of the many professional
correspondence such as the résumé. In addition to it, having a knowledge of the
other forms of professional correspondence such as writing application letters
will give you better opportunities in the future which will be beneficial to you as
incoming college students or prospect job applicant.
But before going into our lesson, try answering first these activities.
Activity A: Write T if the statement is true and F if false on the space provided
before the number.
_______ 1. The effectiveness of taking risks with the opening paragraph of your
letter depends greatly on the field in which you are seeking a job.
_______ 2. Employers like candidates to express a willingness to perform any
available job.
_______ 3. If you are not fully qualified, it's always best to discuss the reasons
why you aren't fully qualified in the letter.
_______ 4. It's okay to mention skills gained in school even if they have
nothing to do with the job sought.
_______ 5. Transferable skills should be portrayed both in the resume and in the
cover letter.
Activity B: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the space provided before the number.
______ 6. Which of the following BEST describes a cover letter?
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A. make a good first impression
B. answer the question "Why should I hire you?"
C. present your qualifications directly
D. all three
_______ 7. In which paragraph of a cover letter does the reader sell himself or
herself?
A. First C. Third
B. Second D. Fourth
_______ 8. Applications are used by:
A. some employers C. most employers
B. all employers D. only large firm
LEARN
What is an employment application letter?
Employment Application Letter "is a one-page letter, also referred to as the
"job application letter" or "cover letter attached to the resume when applying for
jobs. The purpose of writing the employment application letter is to highlight
the applicant’s experiences and personal qualities for him to be considered
for an interview schedule, as well as with the available job position.
Different Letter Formats
The format, including the content and tone of the employment application
letter, depends on the applicant’s preference. Employment application letter or
cover letter has three different formats: full block, modified block and semi-
Applicant’s Address block format. The
Date content in a cover letter
are all the same and will
Hiring Person’s Name and Company Address vary on the format or on
Salutation the placement of each
part.
Body
1) Full Block Format
Complimentary Close
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Signature
This is the most common layout used in writing cover letter. In this
format, all parts are justified to the left.
2. Modified Block Format
Applicant’s Address Another common format
Date used is the modified
block format. Modified
Hiring Person’s Name and Company Address block is a type of format
Salutation where applicant’s address,
complementary close,
Body signature and sender’s
identification is shifted to
Complimentary Close
the right side.
Signature
Note that the first sentence
in the body or in each
paragraph is not indented.
3. Semi-Block Format Applicant’s Address
The least used format is
Date
the semi-block. It is almost the
same as the modified block Hiring Person’s Name and Company
Address
format; however, the difference
is that the first sentence in each Salutation
paragraph is indented.
Body (First line is indented)
Complimentary Close
If there is no required format, it Signature
is recommended to write it in
full-block with one-inch margin on all sides, single spaced and preferably
using Times New Roman font and twelve-point font size.
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Components of a Letter
1) Heading, Date and Inside Address
The heading includes the applicant’s address to make it easier for the
employer to easily contact the applicant. The date written below the heading
indicates the date when the letter was written. The inside address refers to
where and to whom the letter is addressed. Ensure that there is a line in between
heading, date and inside address.
Example:
Jerome C. Villa
Andalucia St. Lumbia
Cagayan de Oro CIty
April 03, 2002
Mr. Chris S. Lopez
Human Resource Manager
Springhills Mountain Resort
Gitago, Cagayan de Oro City
Explanation:
Written on the first two lines of the heading is the address of the applicant. This
includes the street number, city, state and zip code. The format in writing the
date is month-day-year. The inside address includes the name of the name of the
employer or the human resource manager, his job title, name of the company
and address.
2) Greeting or Salutation
Greeting or salutation is written to indicate for whom the letter is. It should start
with the word "Dear" followed by the last name of the receiver. End the
salutation with a colon (:). If the name has not been obtained, address it as
“Ma’am/Sir.”
Example:
Dear Mr. Rozales:
or
Dear Ma’am/Sir:
Explanation:
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The greeting or salutation addresses the person concerned with the hiring
process.
3) The Body
The most important and critical part in writing the employment application
letter is its body. It includes information on the job the applicant is applying
for, where the job posting was seen, and the skills and experiences the
applicant possesses. You can also highlight the reason for a career change, if
there is any. Finalize the letter in two to three sentences by including the reason
why the applicant is perfect for the job and the statement of the applicant’s
desire to meet the employer or human resource person.
Example:
I am writing to express my interest in the Managerial Position posted at
Jobstreet.com last February 12, 2016. As per the qualification posted in your
advertisement, I consider myself as one of the qualified applicants for the said
position.
Aside from being a graduate of University of the Philippines, I also have five-
year industry experience in managing a local fast-food chain. I am applying
in your good office because I am seeking for a career growth which I believe
your company can provide.
My skills and experiences are included in the resume attached on this letter.
Thank you for taking time in processing my job application papers and I look
forward to meet you at your earliest convenience.
Explanation:
The body of the letter contains information not seen in the applicant’s resume.
In this example, the applicant clearly indicates the desired position, source of
information, qualification and experiences and reason of career shift.
4) Complimentary Close
Complimentary Close is done to politely finish the letter. Note that the
complementary close ends with comma (,).
Example:
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Sincerely,
or
Yours Truly,
Explanation:
Writing the complimentary close shows that the letter has already ended.
5) Signature and Sender’s Identification
This is considered as the last part of the letter. Write your name on the first
line and your title (if applicable) on the second line. Then sign directly above
the first line.
Example:
(Signature)
Shiela J. Perez
Explanation:
It shows the name of the job applicant
Tips
Make sure the letter is free of errors and does not contain any slang or
informal language. This should be written in a professional manner so it
to be considered as a good employment application letter.
Limit the letter up to one page only. The employer or human resource
person will not have time to read letter longer than this.
It is advisable to computerize the letter so that it can be read easily and
print it in a good quality paper.
The cover letter must not repeat elaborated details written in the resume.
The applicant must not assume that he is hired after submitting the cover
letter.
The employment application letter is attached to the resume and not the
curriculum vitae. Curriculum Vitae are submitted for academic purpose
and not for job application purpose.
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ENGAGE
Activity: Identify and label the parts of the letter Write your answers on the
blanks provided below the figure.
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. What is the format used in the sample above?
_______________________________
APPLY
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Activity: Visualize your cover letter. Fill in the graphic organizer. After
filling in the desired information, make a formal cover letter.
Step 2: Paragraph 1:
Step 1:
Who is my audience? Why am I writing?
What kind of
letter am I
creating?
(Job)
Step 3:
What are the 3 Fs?
Paragraph 2:
What I have to offer?
Function:
Format: Effectiveness
My
I will use… :
purpose is
To make this
to…
effective I
need to do
the
Paragraph 3:
following…
How I meet their criteria?
Paragraph 4:
How am I going to follow up?
Step 4:
What should I include in my letter?
REFLECT
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1. How did you find the lesson? Choose an emoticon that shows how you
feel.
2. Why did you choose that emoticon? Write a sentence about your
experience in learning this lesson.
________________________________________________________
3. Which activity or activities did you like best? Which one/s do you think
did not suit your need/s as a learner?
___________________________________________________________
4. What suggestion can you give to help us improve this Learning Activity
Sheet?
____________________________________________________________
REFERENCES
https://wps.prenhall.com/chet_lamarre_career_1/31/8105/2075107.cw/content/index.html
https://www.livecareer.com/resources/cover-letters/basics/cover-letter-quiz
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/30847_cover.pdf
https://www.letters.org/application-letter/sample-college-application-letter.htmlhttps://
topformtemplates.com/job-application-letter-sample-pdf-free-download/
https://www.livecareer.com/resources/cover-letters/basics/cover-letter-quiz
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/30847_cover.pdf
Prepared by:
DOMINICA R. PONTICA
Subject Teacher
Evaluated by:
ROCHEL A. ANACTA ALJON C. OPERARIO
MT-II / Content Evaluator T-II / Language Evaluator
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MANUEL L. DELDA
