The document provides information on writing an application letter versus a resume. An application letter has a standardized format including a heading with the sender's address and date, an inside address with the recipient's name and address, a salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. It is used to secure an interview and job. In contrast, a resume summarizes one's qualifications, education, skills, experience, and objectives to get an interview. It can take various forms like chronological, functional, or hybrid formats.

1. Writing an Application
vs
Writing Resume

2. APPLICATION WRITING`
A letter that you write to a
company or organization when
you are applying for a job.

3. PURPOSE
to secure an interview
eventually to obtain a job

4. PARTS OF APPLICATION LETTER
:
’
HEADING
INSIDE ADDRESS
SALUTATION
BODY OF
THELETTER
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
SIGNATURE

5. 1.HE
ADING
contains the address of the
sender, and the date on which
the letter is being written.
Example:
28Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007

6. :
’
HEADING
28 Susano
Street
Novaliches,
Quezon City
June 20, 2007

7. 2.INSIDEADDRE
SS
•contains the name of the employer ,his/ her
position, company’s name and the address of
the company or organization.
Example:
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29Taft Avenue, Manila

8. :
’
HEADING
28 Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29T
aft Avenue, Manila INSIDE ADDRESS

9. 3.SALUT
ATION
•an expression of greeting to the employer
that comes immediately before the body of
the letter.
Example:
Dear Dr. Villanueva:

10. ’
HEADING
28 Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29T
aft Avenue, Manila INSIDE ADDRESS
Dear Dr. Villanueva: SALUTATION

11. 4.BODYOFTHELE
TTE
R
•it is in this part where you may convey all the
messages you want your reader to
understand.
Example:
I am a recent graduate of the University of Nova. The
accounting courses and training I obtained from this
institution stressed up-to-date procedures, principles, and
theories that will enable me to have expertise in the job I am
applying for.

12. HEADING
28 Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29T
aft Avenue, Manila INSIDE ADDRESS
Dear Dr. Villanueva: SALUTATION
My past professor, Dr. Nora Garcia, has informed me of an opening in your
company for an accounting major who is interested in Managerial Accounting. I
should like to be considered for this position.
I am a recent graduate of the University of Nova. The accounting courses and
training I obtained from this institution stressed up-to-date procedures,
principles, and theories that will enable me to have expertise in the job I am
applying for.

13. 5.COMPLIME
NT
ARYCLOSE
serves to end the message just as
goodbye serves to end a conversation.
Example:
Very truly yours,

14. ’
HEADING
28 Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29T
aft Avenue, Manila INSIDE ADDRESS
Dear Dr. Villanueva: SALUTATION
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
Very truly yours

15. 6.SIGNATURE
•contains the name and signature of the writer.
•Example:
• (Signature)
•June R.Torres

16. ’
HEADING
28 Susano Street
Novaliches, Quezon City
June 20, 2007
Dr. John T
. Villanueva
President, Daffu Company
29T
aft Avenue, Manila INSIDE ADDRESS
Dear Dr. Villanueva: SALUTATION
COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE
Very truly yours
June R. T
orres
SIGNATURE

17. ➢ Resume is summary of your educational qualification details
➢ It highlights your skills and experience relevant to the field
➢ It highlights your objective and accomplishments
➢ Its purpose is to get you an Interview call
➢ A resume should reflect more than just work experience
➢ It should consider your extracurricular, and leadership qualities

18. ✓Occupational resumes
✓Chronological resumes
✓Functional resume
✓Combination resumes
✓Curriculum vitae (CVs)
✓Online Resumes

19. ▶ Business Analyst Resume
▶ Insurance Manager Resume
▶ Sales Agricultural Resume
▶ Bank Manager Resumes
▶ Sales Retail Resume

20. ▶ Commodity Specialist Resume
▶ Tax Accountant Resume
▶ General Laborer Resumes
▶ Elementary Teacher Resume

21. ▶ Key components of Chronological
Resume
➢ Identification
➢ Job Objective
➢ Key Accomplishments
➢ Education
➢ Professional Experience
➢ Affiliations/Interests
➢ References

22. ▶ Key notes for Functional Resume
➢ Should include personal details like name address.
➢ Objective describing position you seek.
➢ Profile giving summary of your talents and experience.
➢ Experience listing your position, employer and dates.
➢ Education details and Training Undergone.
➢ Lastly Awards and Recognition received.

23. ▶ The hybrid resume balances the functional and
chronological approaches
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It starts with skills, accomplishments, and qualifications of the job applicant.
Second page is reverse chronological ordering of your work experience.
This format allows the reader to first match your qualification against job
opening.
It showcases your work experiences in the most marketable fashion.
It highlights your both job skills and accomplishments.
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➢

24. Name / Contact Information
Education
Honors / Certifications / Licenses Held
Careers Skills / Knowledge
Career Achievements
Work Experience

25. ▶
A curriculum vitae (CV) provides an overview of a person's experience and other
qualifications.
It is typically used to screen applicants, often followed by an interview. an
outline of a person's educational and professional history.
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A CV is the most flexible and convenient way to make applications.
It is an application form that is designed to bring out the essential
information and personal qualities that the employer requires.

26. ▶ Looking for a highly challenging and dynamic work environment, where
I can transform my knowledge to valuable work experience and which
can refine my research, managerial, & learning skills.
To take a challenging position in an esteemed organization with
devotion and determination, so that it can enhance my skills and
knowledge in the best interests of the organization and for my
personal and professional growth.
▶
▶ To obtain a meaningful and challenging position in a healthy,
friendly and competitive atmosphere that enables me to learn and
excel. Believing that good team leadership and a hands-on
approach to management brings increased standards of services.

27. ➢ Personal details
➢ Education and qualifications
➢ Work experience
➢ Interests and achievements
➢ Skills
➢ References

28. ▶ Benefits of online resume.
• You can submit your resume on any online job portal website which will
manage your resume and make it visible to employers.
You can update your resume online anytime and anywhere.
Add your "resume page address" into your e-mail's signature.
Attach files such as Certificates, Word documents, PDF, and databases.
Add up to 5 different photos.
Very easy-to-use and it is Free.
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29. ▶ Career Change Resume
▶ Entry Level Experience Resume
▶ Public Information Director Resume
▶ Quality Review Auditor Resume
▶ Writer Resume
▶ Dispatcher Resume