GEN001: Purposive Communication

Module #17

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Lesson title: Communication for work purposes: Resume Materials:

Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, students will be able to: References:
a. Determine the basic parts of a resume; Marivelles, H. R. (2021). Purposive
b. Draft a resume. Communication Second Edition.
Wisemans Book Trading Inc.

A. CONNECT (10 minutes)

A.1 Lesson Preview/Review

How are you, Freshies? I hope you are fine and in good condition. Today is a new blessing and what makes it
better is the chance for another learning opportunity. After you graduate, you will be applying for work. You will
be “selling” yourself to the companies you are sending your applications to. One document you will be preparing
is your resume. In this lesson, you will learn what a resume is, its parts, and how to do one.

A.2 Activity

Before we start this lesson, let’s answer this short inquiry. Most of you may have taken your course as your
personal choice, some may have been encouraged by others to take it. Despite that, you may have already
thought of where you will work after you graduate or finish your degree.

If given a chance to work in a company of your choice, where will you work and why? Write at least three answers.

1. ___________________________ - ________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________ - ________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________ - ________________________________________________________

B. COACH

B.1 Content Notes (30 minutes)

In today’s lesson, you are going to learn about “Communication for Work Purposes: Resume.” To help us
understand what we read, we will use the comprehension strategy of Summarizing and Generalization using
the 3-2-1 strategy.

Instructions. We have been practicing Summarizing and Generalization using the 3-2-1 strategy. In this lesson,
you will independently read and understand the lesson.

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Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Resume

A resume is a document that tells others about you, like your boss or a company you want to work for. Its
purpose is to show them why you're a good fit for a job. It is a short paper that talks about your skills, school,
and jobs you've had. It's like an advertisement for you, like when a company advertises its sneakers. Just
like they spend a lot of time making their ads look good, you should spend time making your resume look
good too. Your resume is important because it helps you get good jobs. So, put in the effort to make it great.

What should be included in a resume?

Not all resumes look the same, but they should all have some basic stuff. Here's what you need:

• Heading - Your name, address, phone number, and email. Your name should be big and easy to
see.

• Objective - Say what kind of job you want in one sentence. If you're applying for different jobs,
change this part for each one.
Example: To contribute to nation-building as an English teacher

• Education - If you're in college, just put that. High school students don't need to mention middle
school. Include when you went to school and what you're studying.

• Experience - List your past jobs, where they were, when you worked there, and what you did. Use
action words and don't say "I."

• Activities - Put down any school or community stuff you've been involved in, like clubs or teams.

• Skills - If you have any special skills that relate to the job, like typing fast or speaking another
language, write them down.

• References - You can say "References Available Upon Request," but it's not needed. If you
do, have a list of people ready who can talk about you. Make sure you ask them first and
give their work numbers if you can. You only need to give this list if the employer asks for
it.

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Three (3) Takeaways Two (2) Questions I have One (1) thing I liked

B.2 Skill Building Activity (10 minutes)

To check whether you are familiar with the parts of the resume, answer this short identification activity.
Write the part of the resume where the details on each number belong. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.

__________1. Jayson D. Abada, MA, LPT Jose Benonie E. De la Cruz Jr., PhD (Cand.), MMEM
Asst. Professor Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
PHINMA-UI PHINMA-UI
09123456789 09987654321
__________2. Customer Service, Time Management, Adaptability, Organization
__________3. To develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills through hands-on training and
Mentoring opportunities as a hotel attendant
__________4. PHINMA University of Iloilo
Rizal Street, Iloilo
2010 – 2014
Magna Cum Laude
__________5. Jay Alexander Lopez
Block 11 Lot 4, Gold St., Brgy. Uno, Leganes, Iloilo
09200110099 / jalopez@gmail.com
__________6. Hotel Attendant
The Manila Hotel
1 Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila, 0913 Metro Manila
June 2022 – May 2024
__________7. Chairperson, League of HRM Students – 2013 – 2014
Red Cross Volunteer – 2010 – 2024
Team Captain, Men’s Basketball Team – 2012 - 2014

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C. CHECK

C.1 Check for Understanding (30 minutes)

Well done! Now that you are familiar with the content of each part, let us draft your resume by filling out
the form below.

Heading

Career Objectives

Work Experience

Education

Activities

Skills

References (at least 2)

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D. CONCLUDE (10 minutes)

D.1 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What tips can you give me about making my resume?

A: Here are some of the tips for making a good resume: (1) Keep it short and simple, (2) Use clear and
easy-to-read fonts, (3) Be honest about your skills and experience, (4) Fit your resume to the job you're
applying for, and (5) Check for any mistakes in spelling or grammar.

Q: Do the looks of a resume matter?

A: Definitely! When you send your resume to someone like a boss or in a college, make sure it looks
professional. Use plain white or off-white paper and black ink. Don't use colored paper or fancy designs
unless you're applying for a job where that's important, like in art or graphic design. Also, always print
your resume using a good printer.

Q: How important is the format?

A: The format of your resume is important because it needs to be consistent. There isn't just one
perfect format for a resume. But it's best to pick one format and stick to it. This shows how organized
you are.

D.2 Thinking about Learning

1. What part of this lesson seems difficult for you?

2. What part of this lesson did you like most?

3. What are you looking forward to learning next?

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