Unit 2 - Communication For Work Purposes
Unit 2 - Communication For Work Purposes
Unit 2 - Communication For Work Purposes
Are you thinking of having a full-time or part-time job? You may want to
augment the income of your family or to financially support your studies at these
difficult and challenging times. You may even feel that you have the legal, and
physical capacities for a job, not to mention the competencies and skills you have
acquired in your senior high school.
Before you start working through this module, get ready with your laptop,
tablet, or mobile phone. You may also use a notebook, pencil or ball pen for some
notes. Make sure you have Internet access for video clips, and other learning
resources.
Online job application does not only need Internet connection but also requires
knowledge about how this is being done with the use of job boards, job search
engines, or company websites.
A) www.thebalancecarreers.com/how-to-apply-jobs-online
B) http://www.daviesgenealogy.com/advantages-of-online-job-applications/
C) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-2f5UKQdJ0&feature=emb_logo
1. With Internet, make a list of at least three best-known job sites where you could
possibly post your resume.
2. Find out how keywords work for online job search on job sites you have listed
earlier.
3. Prepare your professional email account, and/or username for use of job sites
/search engines (e.g. carlitoflores@gmail.com).
4. Practice filling-out online application forms available on some job sites (Sample
application form can be downloaded from job sites or may be posted on your FB
Groups.)
Read and honestly answer the following questions:
If you think you have perfectly understood the concepts presented in this lesson,
then you can move on to the next lesson. In most cases, your job application will
not be completed without a resume and cover letter.
Job application, either done online or using the traditional technique, involves
designing a resume. A resume is a one or two-page document that presents the
summary of your qualifications (Smith-Worthington & Jefferson, 2005). This helps
you assess yourself and decide on information that will highlight your most
impressive qualifications. Finding information about the employer and the job
descriptions are also important in preparing your resume.
To learn some samples and writing tips for your resume, find time to study the
following links:
A) https://careerwise.minnstate,edu/jobs/resume/html
B) https://www.bellevue.edu/student-support/career-services/pdfs/resume-
samples.pdf
C) https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/resumes
Did you notice how the sample resumes were designed? Did you see that they
were prepared with page design using special features, basic headings, and
organizational schemes? Resumes should be done with much preparation to make
them look outstanding.
From your reading, you should learn that you can use a format appropriate to
your situation. You can decide whether to use functional, chronological, or
combination format for your resume.
Notes and samples of resumes in different formats will be uploaded in
your FB Groups. Hard copies of the same may be made available
through your class officers. Your teacher will give you further
instructions on schedule of availability.
2. Write the information about yourself. You may use a table or matrix to
figure out your skills, talents, education, honors or awards received,
interests, and work experiences.
1. Prepare a resume that is “fit” or “match” with the job descriptions provided
by the employer in job posting.
6. For those with connectivity issues, you can print out your resume in a short
sized bond paper and submit the hard copy to your teacher or use the drop
box found at the Language Department.
Reminders:
1. Some job sites want you to follow their own resume formats.
2. Some companies may allow you to upload your existing resume (either in
Microsoft Word or PDF) to their websites.
3. Always be ready with your resume in three versions: traditional printbased
resume, scannable resume, and embedded resume for emailing.
The questions below are related to designing and formatting of your resume.
Honestly answer the following questions:
If you think your resume is not good enough for job application, you can always
do the revision and redesigning. Remember there is always room for improvement.
LESSON 3: The Cover Letter
A) https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/jobs/coverletters.html
B) https://mn.gov/deed/assets/invited-cover-letter_tcm1045-131487.pdf
C) https://mn.gov/deed/assets/invited-cover-letter-no-paid_tcm1045-
131486.pdf
D) https://alison.com/course/751/resource/file/example_cover_letter.pdf
Cover letter is composed of three parts: the opening, the summary of
qualifications, and the request for an interview. The opening paragraph should
always get the attention of your employer. It should include your interest in the job,
and your explanation how you learn about the job. The second part, usually in one
or two paragraphs, provides the summary of your qualifications describing your
education, related skills, appropriate work experiences, and references when
necessary. The last paragraph should motivate your reader to action by asking for
an interview, referring to your resume, and providing your contact information
(Smith-Worthington & Jefferson, 2005).
1. In three or more paragraphs, write your application/cover letter in three parts: the
opening that is supposed to be attention-getter, a summary of your
qualifications, and a request for an interview.
2. Save your cover letter as a document using Microsoft Word or PDF.
3. Use your name as file name for your cover letter (e.g.
janelyngarciacoverletter.doc) and submit to your teacher through email or post
on your FB Groups.
4. For those with connectivity issues, you can print out your cover letter in a short
sized bond paper and submit the hard copy to your teacher or use the drop box
found at the Language Department.
1. Post your job application by using the professional account/username you have
created earlier.
2. Make sure your resume and cover letter specifically addressed the job
descriptions and requirements as posted in the job site.
3. If possible, submit the screenshot (picture) of your online job application to your
teacher through e-mail.
4. In case posting of job application online is not applicable, you may send your
cover letter and resume through email or post on your FB groups.
5. For those with connectivity issues, you can print out your cover letter and
resume in short sized bond paper and submit the hard copies to your teacher or
use the drop box found at the Language Department.
Reminders
1. Use your name as file name for your cover letter and resume (e.g.
janelyngarciacoverletter.doc, janelyngarciaresume.doc). The file
name will be useful in uploading your documents through email or
online job posting.
2. Wait for your teacher to provide you (via FB Groups) with further and
final instructions regarding online job posting/submission.
3. The rubrics for evaluating your job applications will be posted on you
FB Groups.
Put a check mark (√) if you observed the standards and guidelines in
preparation for your job application and put an (X) if otherwise. Use the space
provided before each item for your answer.
Job interview may put you in a nerve-racking situation. You may feel
intimidated with the idea of being interrogated for a job position. The feeling of
being turned-down will also make you feel nervous and uneasy. But, don’t worry,
it is always normal to experience a certain degree of fear for interview. Rest
assured that you can always overcome the challenges of job interview with
thorough preparations.
Find time to visit the website below and watch the interview example.
Video Clip on How to Interview for a Job in American English, part 5 from https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTdFPlXfFj4
From the video clip, observe the interviewee’s facial expressions, posture, or
body movements.
Job interview is a formal meeting at which someone is asked questions in order
to find out if they are suitable for a post of employment (Collins English Dictionary,
2020). Job interviews may come in different forms: one-on-one, panel, sequential,
phone, and video interviews. One-on-one interview is the most common type in
which you sit down with the representative of the company to talk about your
qualifications. Panel interview is also known as team interview in which you direct
your answers to a team of two or more members. Sequential interview allows you
to talk one-on-one with two or more company representatives over a course of
several hours or days (Guffey, 2007).
Your employer may also conduct an interview over the phone or ask you for a
video interview. Video interview is done with the use of digital communication
platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts. As an applicant, it is always
important to know what to expect for each type of interview.
For some tips and suggestions on how to prepare for some types of
job interviews, please find the following websites:
A) https://www.roberthalf.com.au/career-advice/interview
B) https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/boost-your-interview-iq
C) https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/Interview-Cheat-Sheet
D) https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/what-to-bring-to-interview
E) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/video-interview-guide
For those with connectivity issues, notes will be posted on FB Groups or hard
copies may be made available through your class officers.