3. After going through this lesson, you are
expected to:
get familiarized
with the different
credentials for a
job;
practice filling out
forms and writing
application letter;
and
give the
importance of the
functions of
credentials for a
job.
4. One of the duties and responsibilities of the
Work Immersion students is to prepare the
documentations and reports required in the
curriculum and by the partner institution. One
of the most important aspects of workplace
communication involves the reading and
writing of on-the-job texts. These are treated
as official company documents because of
this, they should be treated with utmost care.
5. RESUME
• Resume is a short document used to summarize a job
seeker’s experience and qualifications for a prospective
employer. It includes the job seeker’s contact information,
work experience, education, and relevant skills in support of
a job application.
Importance
of resume
1. A well-organized, tailored resume will
increase your chances of landing in an
interview.
2. It gives the hiring manager an
overview of the qualifications you have
for the
job for which you’re applying.
6. TIPS IN WRITING A RESUME
•Begin resume by writing your full name, address,
telephone number.
•Write an objective. The objective is a short sentence
describing what type of work you hope to obtain.
•Use dynamic action verbs such as accomplished,
collaborated, encouraged, established, facilitated,
founded, managed, etc.
•Begin work experience with your most recent job.
Include the company specifics and your responsibilities.
7. • Do not use the subject ‘I’, use tenses in the past, except for your present
job. Example: Conducted routine inspections of on-site equipment.
• Place your work experience before your education. In English speaking
countries, especially in the United States, work experience is the most
important factor in hiring.
• Ask for permission to use someone as a reference before you interview for
a position. It’s also a good idea to let your references know that you will be
interviewing if you haven’t interviewed for a while. In this way, references
will be in the loop if a potential employer calls or sends an email for
further information. But don’t include the contact information of your
references on your resume. The phrase available upon request will suffice.
• Your entire resume should ideally not be any longer than one page. If you
have had a number of years of experience specific to the job you are
applying for, two pages are also acceptable.
9. Another important skill you need to learn is
filling out application forms. Most employers,
colleges, training organizations etc. produce
their own application form, which you need
to complete when applying for a job, course
or training program.
10. BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION LETTER
APPLYING FOR A HIGHER POSITION.
11.
12. Important
Guidelines in
making a
application
paper
• Read the whole form carefully before
completing it.
• Make a rough copy and ask someone to
check it.
• Write neatly and use black ink or biro.
• Follow instructions exactly, it may ask for
BLOCK CAPITALS in some sections.
• Answer the questions fully, using sentences
where possible.
• Write your address in full, not forgetting the
post code.
• Make sure you list all course and
qualifications. List examinations taken or
about
• to be taken. Enter estimated grades if known.
• Complete the section on previous
employment by entering part-time jobs, paid
13. • Include the things you enjoy doing in your spare-time in the
interests and activities section.
• Use the opportunity to sell yourself in the section which asks for
further information. Try to relate your strengths to the skills and
qualities that the employer will be looking for.
• Check if your application is accurate and has no misspelled words.
• Keep a copy of your application form for future reference.
• Use your Personal Education Plan (PEP)/progress file and action
plan to help you complete the form.
• Return your application form promptly – there is often a closing
date for receipt of applications.
• Don’t leave blank spaces, write ‘not applicable’ (N/A for short) or
none to questions that do not apply to you.
17. POLICE CLEARANCE
-Police Clearance is a document
issued to a person to prove and
certify that he/she is free and
cleared from any case, liability,
crime, offense, and bad record in
the local town or municipality he/
she is currently residing. The Police
Department or PNP Station is
authorized to issue this certificate
to any individual under its
19. Obtainin
g a
medical
certificate
When issuing a medical certificate,
it must be honest and not
misleading. Practitioners may only
sign medical certificates they
believe, to be completely accurate.
This means the medical certificate
must be based on facts known to
the doctor.