LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

QUARTER ________/ SEMESTER _________

Name:____________________________________________________Score:_______

Grade & Section _________________________Subject: _______________________

Name of Teacher: ____________________________________Date: _____________

I. Title: Resume Writing
II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities

LAS for summative assessment Written Work Performance Task)

III. MELC: Identify the unique features of and requirements in composing professional
correspondence: resume, application for college admission, application for
employment, various forms of office correspondence

IV. Learning Objective/s:

1. Identify the elements of writing a resume
2. Distinguish the distinctive fundamentals of writing a resume
3. Demonstrate facility with the features and requirements of professional
writing by producing a competent resume.
V. Reference/s

https://freebcomnotes.blogspot.com/2016/11/resume-and-its-essential-features.html
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/resume-types-chronological-functional-combination-
2063235

VI. Concept notes with formative activities

Professional
Writing
WRITING A RESUME

A resume is a selective record of one’s professional and educational achievements like

formal education, work experience, qualification, and abilities and so on. While defining
resume Pauley and Riordan write: 

“your resume is a one-page document that summarizes your skills, experiences and
qualification for a position in your field”. Often the term like curriculum vitae and bio-data
are used synonymously for resume. The word bio-data refers to biographical details of
somebody. It may include information about one’s background, educational qualifications,
skills, abilities, hobbies, interests and other particulars of the like nature where a resume
refers precisely y to one’s professional skills and educational qualifications, work
experience and other relevant information which justify one’s claim to a job in question. It
highlights a person’s fitness or suitability for a job he/she is seeking for.

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 PARTS OF RESUME

Resumes typically have components like the ones explained below.  The order, however, depends
on you.  For example, if you have more work experience than education, you might want to put
your experience up front to highlight that before your educational background and vice versa. 
For new graduates with little experience, their educational background, awards and volunteer
activities may be placed at the beginning of the resume.

The design of your resume is also dependent on the organization you are applying with.  If it is an
edgy, creative organization, your resume should also be edgy and creative; whereas a
conservative organization may want something straight-forward, clean, and elegant.  Be careful,
though, too many fonts, colors, or design elements may work against you as they distract the
reader from the information.  The reader should also have easy access to your information so your
design should not get in the way.

Generally, you don’t have to have a long resume (more than 3 or 4 pages) because potential
employers usually screen a large quantity of resumes so a shorter one works best. Highlight the
most important features of your experience.

Heading with your contact information

You need to include your full name, your mailing address, telephone number (with area code) and
e-mail address.  Typically, people make the name a couple of points larger than the rest of the
information.  You also want to put the word resume at the top of the page
Education
List where you went to school and when you graduated or when you expect to graduate.  In terms
of your higher education, you also need to include your major field of study.  Most people include
high school and higher education only.  If you had a grade point average higher than a 3.5 in your
bachelor’s degree or other higher degrees, it is usually also included.  Some people include the
address of the institution, but it is usually not necessary or only the city and state are
included. Make sure the most current information is first.
Work Experience
You organize this section with the most current information first.   You state the work title,
address and phone number, supervisor’s name and the dates you were employed(month and year
are sufficient).  If you are currently employed at the job use “present” as your end date.  After
each of these little heading blocks, you list your job duties and responsibilities that you performed
on the job.  Some people choose only to focus on those duties that are directly applicable to the
job they are applying for, but that is up to you.  The list does not contain complete sentences and
it is better to bullet the duties instead of writing out a small paragraph because it is easier to locate
information.  Whenever possible, include any opportunities for leadership you had like training
others, managerial positions, positions where you had to evaluate workers, or when you
implemented new ideas and projects that were successful.
Some people list all the jobs they had whether they relate to the job they are currently applying
for or not.  Some people list only those that apply directly to the job they are applying for.  It’s up
to you.  If there is a large gap between jobs, employers may question this. 
Also, you do not have to include why you left a job in your resume.   If an employer is curious,
he/she will usually ask you during the interview process.  If that is the case, make sure your
response is not negative, but neutral.  For example, you don’t want to say, “I left because my boss
was a sexist jerk.” Instead you want to say, “I left to seek other opportunities” or “I left to gain
varied experience.”

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Skills
This is a short, bulleted list of skills you consider are unique or applicable to the job.  They can
include languages that you speak, read, and write other than English, software experience,
experience with equipment or machinery applicable to the job, applicable training you have
received and certifications.  You don’t need to add innocuous items like “people person,”
“good organizational skills” or “team member.”  These phrases have become stale and don’t
really mean anything important to potential employers.

Awards
This section is usually reserved for awards that are applicable to the job you are applying for
such as a Good Citizenship Award if you are applying for a care taker position, or awards
directly related to the career field.  You may or may not decide to include this
section.  Generally, they are only included for jobs in the academic setting.  Typically, include
the most current information first, the title of the award and when you received it.  Many
people also include the granting agency or organization.

Publications and Conference Presentations

Publications and conference presentations are usually only included for faculty positions or
research positions as these items are highly valued in academia. Typically you include the title
of your publication and the date you published or the conference name, where it was held, your
presentation title, and the date without a summary of the work itself.  Again, the most current
information goes first.

Volunteer or Extracurricular Activities

If this section will help you boost your chances of getting the job, then by all means, include
them.  If, for example, I volunteer at Senior Care Facilities and I want to apply for a job in that
setting, I would definitely include that information.  If I’m applying for a job at a school, I
would include coaching a little league team, or tutoring students at the school near me if I
engage in those activities

ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A POWERFUL RESUME

Here are some essential features of a good resume:

1. Well organized: It should be well organized and integrated to present one’s career
aspirations in the field, and showing interest in the offer, as a part of accomplishment of long
term career objective.

2. Short and Precise: It should be written in short sentences and Paragraphs.

3. Unique: Giving generalized details won't help much. By creating a unique resume dealing
with organization specific requirements, one can attract employer’s attention. It needs to cover
all remarkable academic achievements to create an extra advantage.

4. Authentic and realizable: It is disastrous to give imaginative or highly unrealistic details.

One must offer relevant and realizable things to figure out his skills in the field to provide
effective and efficient services. Thus, while building resume it is necessary to be realistic and
concrete.

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 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

Job Application vs. The Resume

A job application is an “official document” required by human resources covering
career and educational history. It will be maintained in your personnel employment file
permanently if you are selected for employment with a company. The application usually
includes a statement of faith/ an oath that the information you provided on the application is
true and accurate to the best of your knowledge, including your signature.
Job applications usually require full employment dates (month, day and year you
started a position and ended a position); it may request the name of previous supervisors or the
company name, address, so they can contact the HR office to verify your employment; salary
history or salary requirements; specifics regarding education including GPA and semester and
quarter hours in a certain subject.
Here are some differences between a job application and a resume:
Job Application Resume
Standardized with fairly simple information Everyone is unique; This your chance to
showcase your skills
Serves more as a listing with little Can change your resume depending upon a
explanation job
Legal information such as name, social Provides more detail about job experience
security number etc. and qualifications
Serves as a way to compare everyone in the Can be presented in a more professional
same light matter
Typically filled out on-site Is sent to the potential employer
And, even if you do send a resume to a potential employer, you may still have to
complete a job application. This is typically an important part of the job search process because
the employer wants a standardized way to compare everyone. However, don’t skip the resume
because you assume the job application is enough.
Putting together an accurate, eye-catching and memorable resume is truly the way to get
noticed by the prospective employer. While the job application is neat, orderly way to gather
information, the resume gives you the opportunity to truly shine.

Special Learning
Treats Here are some samples of resume and job application that
you can adapt or revise in creating your own resume. Just click the link below.
https://www.jobstreet.com.ph/career-resources/resume-templates-can-download/
https://filipiknow.net/resume-sample-philippines/
https://integratedlearning.net/qajiwav/simple-resume-sample-philippines.html
https://templatelab.com/employment-application-form/
https://raec.rocklinusd.org/documents/GradPortfolioFiles/Standard%20Application.pdf

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Different Resume Types

There are several basic types of resumes you can use to apply for job openings. You can choose
to write a chronological, functional, combination, or a targeted resume. Each resume type is used
for different purposes. Therefore, when deciding which type of resume to use, you have to think
about your current circumstances.
Chronological Resume
A chronological resume starts by listing your work history, with the most recent position listed
first. Below your most recent job, you list your other jobs in reverse chronological order.
Employers typically prefer this type of resume because it's easy to see what jobs you have held
and when you have worked at them. This is the most common resume type.
This type of resume works well for job seekers with a strong, solid work history. If you are
starting your career, or if you are changing career fields, you might consider a different resume
type.

Functional Resume
A functional resume focuses on your skills and experience, rather than on your chronological
work history. Instead of having a “work history” section at the top of your resume, you might
have a “professional experience” or “accomplishments” section that lists various skills you have
developed over the years.
A functional resume also sometimes includes a resume summary or headline at the top, which
details a person’s skills and achievements. A functional resume might not include
one’s employment history at all or might have a concise list of work history at the bottom of the
resume.
Functional resumes are used most often by people who are changing careers or who have gaps in
their employment history. It is also useful for people who are new to the workforce, have limited
work experience, or who have a gap in their employment. By highlighting skills rather than work
history, one can emphasize that he or she is qualified for the job.
Combination Resume
A combination resume is a mix between a chronological resume and a functional resume. At the
top of the resume is a list of one’s skills and qualifications. Below this is one’s chronological
work history. However, the work history is not the focus of the resume and typically does not
take up much space on the resume.
With this type of resume, you can highlight the skills you have that are relevant to the job you
are applying for, as well as provide your chronological work history. After all, most employers
want to see your chronological work history, even if that history is not very extensive.
This kind of resume helps you highlight what makes you the best fit for the job, while still giving
the employer all the information he or she wants.
Infographic Resume
Infographic resumes include graphic design elements in addition to or instead of text. A
traditional resume uses text to list a candidate's work experience, education, and skills, while an
infographic resume uses layout, color, design, formatting, icons, and font styling to organize
content.
Resume with Profile
A resume with a profile section includes a concise summary of an applicant’s skills, experiences,
and goals as they relate to a specific job. This summary (typically no more than a couple of

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sentences long) helps the candidate “sell” his or herself to the company to which he or she is
applying.
Adding a profile is helpful for almost any applicant. If you have extensive experience, a profile
can concisely explain that experience to the hiring manager right away. If you have limited work
experience, a profile can help you highlight the skills that you do have.
Targeted Resume
A targeted resume is a resume that is customized to specifically highlight the experience and
skills you have that are relevant to the job you are applying for. It takes more work to write a
targeted resume than to click to apply with your existing resume. However, it's well worth the
effort, especially when applying for jobs that are a perfect match for your qualifications and
experience.
Try to write a targeted resume for every job. Employers can easily see when you submit a
generic resume, rather than thinking about why you are qualified for that specific job.
Nontraditional Resume
A nontraditional resume is a unique version of your resume that may include photos, graphics,
images, graphs, and other visuals. It might be an online resume, or a physical resume with
infographics, as mentioned above. It could also be a video or a resume on a social networking
website.
Nontraditional resumes are ideal for people in creative fields, who want to demonstrate their
ability to create visually engaging designs or to create web pages. It can be a good way for a job
candidate to stand out from the crowd in professions like design, web design, journalism, and
more.
Mini-Resume
A mini-resume contains a brief summary of your career highlights and qualifications. It only
contains the information that relates to the position you are applying for or the industry you
would like to work in.
In most cases, your traditional resume will be appropriate. A mini-resume, however, can be
useful at job fairs or career networking events when you're meeting with many people and want
to leave them with something more than just a business card. You can also use a mini-resume
when you're networking and would like your contact to pass on your information to a hiring
manager or recruiter

Special Learning Treats

For more information, just click the link below.

https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/types-of-resumes

You Can Do It!

Task 1. ADVERTISMENT 101

Before doing the succeeding activities, ask yourself the following questions below.
1. If you are to be a product, what kind of product will you be? Why?
2. How are you going to sell or promote yourself?

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Now, get a clean sheet of paper then make an advertisement of that product to catch consumer’s attention
and promote it. Present your poster to your family, friends and your neighbours.

Then, asked them the following questions:

Is the poster appealing to you as an audience? Why?
Is the product something you would acquire as a consumer based on the promotion?
Identify the edge of the work.

Keep their comments and suggestions for the reflections that you are to accomplish on the latter part of
this activity sheet.

Task 2. BAHAY NI KUYA

Imagine you were called to join the PINOY BIG BROTHER reality game show, and you were asked to
showcase everything that you have to please KUYA and all netizens watching the show.

It’s your time to shine! Assess your hidden, unique or even strange talents. Then write them in box below.

NOW SHOWING
What do you think are the factors that could make you win the game show?
Could anyone be a winner in a contest regardless of gender, age or physical attributes? Why?

In our real life, we have to have special abilities to please others and survive our daily living. Few years
from now, you are going to find a job and work in a different setting. You might find someone who might
be better than you or vise versa. That’s why it is important for you to assess yourself and organize your
thoughts to get a certain position.

Task 3. REMEMBER ME!

A. MAKING A CONCEPT MAP

You have learned why a resume is the most important requirement in applying for a job or admission.
You have also been introduced about its features, characteristics and the parts of resume. Now, draw a
concept map on your paper. Then, write specific kinds of information/ details that you should include in a
resume.

RESUME

B. VENN DIAGRAM
Instructions: Compare and contrast a resume from a job application.

JOB
RESUME
APPLICATION

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You Can Do More!
“UNIQUE FEATURES”
In your previous activity you have discover the different parts of a resume and you have also
learned that an effective resume depends on the appropriate contents required from each
structures. Now, let us check whether you understood the different features and requirements of
a resume on the succeeding tasks to be accomplished in this segment of your Learning Activity
Sheets.

Task 4. IDENTIFICATION
Instructions:
Step 1: Read through the list of information that may appear in a resume.
Step 2: Decide and write down the section heading(s) that you think will best present each piece
of information in a resume.
Step 3: Rank each of these sections in the order that you would present them in your own
resume.
Your information Possible Section Heading(s) in Your Rank
Resume Order
Your academic qualifications and track record
The skills, knowledge and personal qualities you will
bring to the position
Where you see yourself moving within that field or
industry
Your interests
Your principal achievements, within and outside of
university
What you do in your free time, on campus and
outside of university
Where you live, your phone numbers and email
address
Your employment and work experience
Memberships
Referee contact details
Your name

TASK 5. IDENTIFY ME!

A. Read the objective statement in COLUMN A and write the corresponding type of job in
COLUMN B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. To use my computer science training in software development

for designing and implementing operating systems.

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 2. To use my knowledge of financial analysis in an environment
where initiative, attention to detail and communication skills
are valued. To take on increasing responsibility and deliver
outstanding results whilst working on key client accounts.

3. To contribute my knowledge of applied mechanical engineering,

and my ability to work on a self-directed basis in managing
projects

4. To apply my knowledge in health care facility where top notch

educational and training achievements can be put to use in
addition to interpersonal skills, to provide quality healthcare for
patients in cardiology ward recovering from heart health
conditions, and working with doctors to provide best care to
patients.

5. To encourage creativity and higher-order thinking in a way that

increases student performance and develop professional skills
of teaching students of every age by providing work-based
learning and quality education to students.

TASK 6.POOL OF TALENTS

Instructions: Below is a pool of talents and skills. Choose and compile the most relevant skills
which are appropriate to the given career on the table.

Lesson planning Specialty in Ethnic Cuisines Classroom Management

Patient Assessment Supervising kitchen aids Infection Control
Catheterization Culinary Expertise Marketing Skills
Software skills Programming Skills Masonry
Carpentry Database Management Plumbing
Specimen testing Lab Equipment Calibration Lab Testing & Reporting
Business Analysis Curriculum knowledge Project Management
Consumer Behavior Drivers

Nurse Teacher Programmer Construction Accountant Medical Chef

Worker Laboratory
Technician

1.
2.
3.

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF

STRUCTURING A SUCCESSFUL RESUME

Good Job! You are now close to the finish line! Now, it is your time to create your own resume
by doing the following activities in a step by step process.

Task 7. JOB HUNTING

Instructions: Make a list of all the jobs or positions that you’d think are related to your field of
specialization. Include all the job that calls for the skills, talents and special abilities that you
discover about yourself while doing TASK 1 and 2 through page 5. Include jobs that we call
bridge jobs that would give you a chance to gain experiences or learn more skills for even better
jobs.

. BRIDGE JOBS Job/Positions BRIDGE JOBS .

Task 8. WRITING A CAREER OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Look over these sample job objectives, to see how others have written them. Draft your own with
a particular job you have listed above.
Examples:
 A public-relations position which will maximise opportunities to develop and implement
programs, to organise people and events, and to communicate positive ideas and images.
 A position as a general sales representative within a pharmaceutical house, which will
enable me to use my chemistry background and ability to work on a self-directed basis, in
managing a marketing territory and delivering high quality client services.

My
Objectives:______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Task 9. THE REQUIREMENTS OF MY JOB

A. Instructions: Find out what education, skills and experiences are needed to do the particular
job you chose as your JOB OBJECTIVE---then write them in the spaces below.
1. Education:

2. Work Experience:

B. Instructions: Look over these sample achievement statements, to see how others have written
them. Draft your own with a particular job or industry in mind.

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Examples:
1. Singlehandedly created, developed, and implemented an inclusion module to incorporate
students with special needs into a regular educational system.
2. Devised individually placed care plans for patients of the nursing home keeping in mind
individual patients’ needs
3. Created web based software products, forms and templates for large print applications

Your Turn:
1. Think about a position that you are applying to (or the kind of position you want).
2. Identify (up to) 3 key skills that you think the role might require. These skills may have been
developed in your education, employment, extra-curricular experiences or other life experiences.

Skill 1:______________________________________________________________________
Skill 2:_______________________________________________________________________
Skill 3:________________________________________________________________________

LEVEL UP!

MY FIRST EVER RESUME

Congratulations! You are now on your final task.
Task 10. FILL ME!
Instructions: Kate wants to apply for a job at a café. Read the information about Kate and insert
it to the correct place of resume.
A. kate_k1997@gmail.com H.
0916 147 2723 Coffee Shop Attendant
B. The Fastest Crew Award Coffee Break (2010-2013)
First Place, Starbucks Festival  Served coffee and cake to customer
C. 48 Oriental Avenue, Cavite, Philippines  Operated the cash registered
D. Kate T. Smith  Cleaned the coffee machine
Coffee Shop Attendant
E. Associate of Science: Business
Starbucks (2014-2016)
Administration 2010
 Responsible for taking and fulfilling
Grace International School
customer orders.
Manila, Philippines
 Assisted in tracking inventory and
F. Jenny June, Manager of Starbucks
creating purchasing report for
Manila Philippines (2010-2016)
management.
G. Excellent Customer Service
 Assisted in developing new pastry
Good Time Management
recipes as well as coffee flavor

Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________
Email Address/ Mobile Number: _______________________________________
Education: _________________________________________________________
Work Experience: ___________________________________________________
Achievements: _____________________________________________________

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 Additional Skills: ___________________________________________________
References: ________________________________________________________

Task 11. DETECTIVE CONAN

Instructions: Read and analyze the information from the given resume below. Encircle the
phrase/information that does not follow the standard way of writing a resume. Then, using
another sheet of paper, edit and revise the given resume.

Mary Rose A. Lopez

Vigan
09161474728/ jhawtlegss12@hotmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position as a pre-school teacher at Macro College Incorporated
SKILLS STATEMENTS
I am self-motivated teacher who is determined to help my students to fully utilizes the
educational opportunities available to them.
Lesson Planning
 Developed rigorous lesson plans and activities appropriate for pupils’ academic
level
 Planned and ran educational and craft activities for pupils
 Integrated relevant technology for instruction
Classroom Management
 Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing
classroom environment where all students felt comfortable.
 Established classroom rules and enforced them fairly and effectively.
 Integrated reward system to manage students’ behavior

WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Middle School Teacher

June 2016–September 2016

Student Teaching Internship

November 2015-March 2016
Ilocos Sur National High School
Brgy. VII, Vigan City

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATION

Creative Learning Environment Training

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2015

Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Cambridge CELTA Course Online
2016

EDUCATION
Education, 2016
Major in English
University of Northern Philippines
Tamag, Vigan City

Task 12. THIS IS IT!

Instructions: Produce a competent and effective resume by applying all the fundamentals of
resume writing that you have learned from your previous activities.

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