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LEARNING OBJECTIVE TOPIC
Write an effective application letter I.
The Employment Messages
Compose a memorandum A. Application letter
B. Resignation Letter
Write an incident report C. Bio Data/Resume
II. Inter Office Messages
A. Memorandum
B. Resolution
C. Office Reports
D. Minutes of the Meeting
III. Introduction A job search is demanding. You’ll have to know how to look for a job, write a resume and
letter of application, interview for the job, and write a follow-up letter. These letters will definitely
help the students in looking for a job. As required, a student must internalize in writing letters aside
from the previous mentioned such as letter of recommendation, letter of reference and letter of
resignation.
A. Letter of Application
Probably, the letter of application is the first business letter that you will write after graduation.
Men and women, who have chosen a career are eager to get a job after graduation. They want
to get a job to earn money and to become independent. In fact, the letter of application may be
the most important letter that you will have to write in your lifetime. Your success in getting
highly rewarding job, or being misemployed or unemployed may depend much on such letter.
A letter of application is essentially a sales letter – a personal sales letter. You sell your skills,
services and personality to your prospective employer. Your letter should reveal your worth with
sufficient assurance. It must be carefully and thoroughly written to create the most favorable
impression. It should induce the employer to interview you.
Kinds:
1. The solicited letter
Answers advertisement or expresses requests for applicants.
Kinds of ad:
a. blind b. open
2. Unsolicited letter- Written at the writer’s initiative
An application has two sheets – the main letter and the resume sheet
Resume Sheet - The summary of the applicant’s qualifications
Essential parts of an application letter:
a. The introduction must state the writer’s desire or interest for a specific position.
b. The succeeding paragraph must present the writer’s academic qualifications, his skills and
experience that qualify him for the position.
The Director
Human Resource Development
Republic Flour Corporation
Bo. Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Dear Sir/Madam:
If your company is need of an administrative assistant this September of this year, will you
please consider me for that position? Hereunder are my qualifications and educational
attainment which may guide you in considering me for that position.
For your ready reference, enclosed is my resume which you may find necessary in
considering my application.
Ryan M, Reyes
The Director
Human Resource Department
Brownstone Corporation
120 Ayala Ave. Makati City
Dear Sir:
This is in response to your September 2 nd advertisement in “the Manila Bulletin” looking for an
administrative assistant. Your advertisement caught my interest and I honestly believe that my
qualifications and educational background suit me for the position.
I am a fresh graduate of San Sebastian College Recoletos de Manila with the degree of Bachelor of
Science major in Legal Management. Throughout my college years, I was a consistent Dean’s Lister
and maintained an average of 94. I was also an active officer of our Student Government. For my
practicum, I have worked with Thompson Industries in Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City where I have
developed my communication and organization skills as well as the ability to adhere to deadlines and
work independently. My school years have helped me enhance my good qualities which I believe can
contribute much for the growth and success of your prestigious company.
I would be happy to meet with you for you to be able to appreciate my qualifications for the position.
B. Resignation Letter
When an employee has found a greener pasture or has become unhappy or dissatisfied with his
current work or position, he has to tender the employer a letter of resignation.
Dear Sir:
With much regret, I would like to tender my irrevocable resignation effective June 1, 2020
for personal reasons.
I am presently enrolled as a third year student in the School of Law, San Sebastian
CollegeRecoletos and I hardly find sufficient time for my studies. It is really my great
desire to finish this course and become a lawyer in the near future. Thus, I have decided
to quit my job than fail in my aspiration.
I cannot forget all the things an favors that the company has given me especially the skills
and potentials I have learned and which have contributed to my professional growth.
Lastly, I would like to express my sincerest thanks for all the things the company and
colleagues have done for me. More power to you.
Gerald C. Cruz
C. The Resume
Resume’ is the summary of the applicant’s qualification. It supports you as an applicant. An
accurate detailed resume’ serves as a point of reference during the interview. It is the focal point
if connection between the applicant and the prospective employer.
Try to get three to four people to agree to furnish references. If you included names of
former supervisors in work experience section, you need not list them again as references.
The names of one or two instructors, counselors, or deans would be helpful. But avoid
mentioning three or four of your former professors for the purpose of impartiality. Be certain
you to ask permission before using anyone’s name.
9. Availability- Tell the prospective employer when you could begin work
Types of Resume
a. Chronological
A sequential fashion highlights of work experience and educational background in a
yearby-year reverse order, starting from the most recent and going back in time. This
favored those who have history of fairly continuous employment in one line of work, with
no conspicuous gaps between jobs.
b. Functional
c. Curriculum vitae
Represents a blend of chronological and functional resumes and is served mainly for
persons in the academic fields as well as in the professions of:
1. Law
2. Medicine
3. The sciences Also Features:
1. a scholarly background documented with universities attended
2. degrees earned
3. professional achievement
4. affiliations
5. published works
6. listing of positions held in specialized fields.
A memo should be courteous, complete and direct to the point. The length of the
memo varies. Some memos such as those announcing a change in policy may
be several pages long. Whatever their length, memos should always be clear
and direct to the point.
Sample Memorandum
999 Global Solutions
3rd Floor, Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
This is to inform you about the scheduled Christmas Party that would
be held at Marikina convention Center, Marikina City on December
20, 2020 (Saturday), 6:00P.M. to 10:00.M.
Kindly give the list of names of your invited guests to your Team
Leader on or before November 29, 2020 for reservation.
For your information and guidance. Thank you and God bless.
B. Resolution
Many body corporate decisions have to be made at a general meeting. A decision is
made at a general meeting if a motion is included on the agenda, and owners vote to
pass the motion. This is called a resolution.
There are different types of resolutions for general meetings. When a motion is
included on a general meeting agenda, the voting paper must say what type of
resolution is needed to pass the motion.
1. Ordinary resolution
Ordinary resolutions are the most common type of general meeting resolution. A
motion is passed by ordinary resolution if the votes counted for the motion (“yes” votes)
are more than the votes counted against the motion (“no” votes). If a voter abstains from
voting, that is not included in the count of votes.
Examples of motions which need an ordinary resolution include:
Each lot has 1 vote on a motion that can be decided by ordinary resolution. However,
a person entitled to vote can ask for a poll vote.
2. Special resolution
The motion is passed by special resolution only if:
All 3 conditions must be met for the motion to pass by special resolution. If 1 of the
conditions is not met the motion will fail.
The types of motions which need a special resolution include:
If a voter abstains from voting, that is not included in the count of votes.
3. Resolution without dissent
A motion is passed by resolution without dissent only if there are no votes against the
motion (i.e. there are no, “no” votes).
If a voter abstains from voting, that is not included in the count of votes. Examples
of motions which need a resolution without dissent are:
4. Majority resolution
Majority resolutions are uncommon.
A motion is passed by majority resolution if the votes counted for the motion (“yes”
votes) are more than 50% of the lots whose owners are entitled to vote on the
motion. Votes must be in writing. Proxies are not allowed.
If a voter abstains from voting, that is not included in the count of votes.
An example of a motion which needs a majority resolution is a motion to transfer a
letting agent’s management rights.
C. Office Reports
In the workplace, the report plays an important role, whether you are preparing one
for your supervisor, the executive staff, board of directors, or clients. It may be short
and simple, in the form of a memorandum or email, or it may be more of several
pages long. Whatever its length, content, or destination, is the end result is the
same: a report must be informative, factual, understandable, and nearly presented
(Oxford dictionary)
Good meeting minutes tell people what was decided and what they need to achieve
and by what date. When meeting minutes are received, it jogs memories about tasks
that people need to do. If a task is not performed then you can refer back to the
meeting minutes to follow-up on it. Without this, you have no recourse if action was
not carried out. In worst case, if it is snot written you may end up having to repeat the
meeting.
Every company has its own format or template for the minutes of the meeting. The
template depends on how companies use the document.
I. ATTENDANCE
Please see attached attendance sheet
1. Engr. Antonio dela Merced, the president and CEO of the company,
announced that the company will be expanding in Cebu early next
year.
2. In connection with the expansion, additional managers, supervisors,
staff, foreman, electrician, construction workers and the likes are
needed. Mr. JR Doromal, Human Resource Manager mentioned
that additional of 250 employees are need.
3. Mr. Dino Cabral, the company’s finance officer presented the
estimated budget of the expansion. (Please refer to the attached
budget proposal)
4. The president also told the head f every department to prepare for
the upcoming expansion and to submit the needed reports and
documents next meeting.
5. The next meeting is scheduled after 2 weeks, said the president,
September 28, 2020 (Monday) 9:00 A.M., same venue
6. Every department head is expected to attend and present their
reports for the expansion
7. There is no other matters to be discussed.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
REFERENCES:
1. Technical Writing – Erlinel A. Galano, et al
2. https://www.qld.gov.au/.../general-meetings/resolutions
3. Technical Writing in the Modern World – Rebecca M. Minas, et al
4. Developing Basic Research and Writing skills – Esther L. Baraceros
Name: _____________________________Course/Yr/Sec:________________Score:____
1. Name your three top dream companies and dream jobs. Choose one and write a letter of application.
Use the space below:
a. Department of Education
b.
c.
Name: _____________________________Course/Yr/Sec:________________Score:____
Write a memorandum to me, your instructor, suggesting three activities for your Technical Writing course that
will be done by the class. (No duplication of activities). Use the space below.
Name: _____________________________Course/Yr/Sec:________________Score:____
Write a simple incident report about any sudden incident in the school or even at the comfort of your home.
Use the space below.