READING & WRITING LEARNING MODULE 04:

Properties of a Good Written Texts Quarter: 1 Week: 8

Name:________________________________Grade & Section:________________Score:____________________

Teacher:_______________________________________________________________Date: ____________________

Title of the Activity: Writing Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Learning Competency: Distinguishes between and among patterns of development in writing
across disciplines.

Objective: Identify the format of a resume/ curriculum vitae

Brief Introduction:
Your resume shows the employer how and why you are qualified for the job, and you will want to
present your skills and experience in a way that will have the most chance of getting you selected for an
interview.

Let’s Recall
A résumé or resume is a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and
accomplishments. Résumés can be used for a variety of reasons, but most often they are used to secure
new employment. A typical résumé contains a "summary" of relevant job experience and education.

Let’s Find-out
A resume, sometimes called a CV or curriculum vitae, is a document that lists your work experience,
education, skills and achievements. You'll need a resume for almost any job application.

Let’s Understand:
How is a CV or curriculum vitae different than a resume?
The CV presents a full history of your academic credentials, so the length of the document is variable. In
contrast, a resume presents a concise picture of your skills and qualifications for a specific position, so
length tends to be shorter and dictated by years of experience (generally 1-2 pages

• Resume
• Emphasizes skills
• Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector
§ Is no longer than 2 pages, with an additional page for publications and/or poster
presentations if highly relevant to the job
§ After 1 year of industry experience, lead with work experience and place education
section at the or near the end, depending upon qualifications
CV
• Emphasizes academic accomplishments
• used when applying for positions in academia, fellowships and grants
§ Length depends upon experience and includes a complete list of publications, posters,
and presentations
§ Always begins with education and can include name of advisor and dissertation title or
summary (see examples). Also used for merit/tenure review and sabbatical leave

*The most typical format of resume is the chronological resume

The chronological resume format is most commonly used. It lists your work history in reverse chronological
order (with your most recent work history listed at the top).
 The following section details the categories that normally appear in a chronological order.
1. Heading –includes your full name, address, phone numbers, e-mail.
2. Objective – informs the specific purpose of your resume, such as application for a job. T make it specific, focus on the
audience’s needs, and concise.
3. Education- The list of schools you have attended. You may include your class rank, average or honors/advanced courses
you may have taken, if these are noteworthy.
4. Honors and awards. Lists of academic and extracurricular recognition you may have received. It give the reader a short
description of the award and tells the reader when you won it.
5. School activities- This enumerates school activities including clubs, class project, sports, etc.
6. Work experience- Any work experience you may had, include your job title, name of company, dates of employment
and tour specific duty .
List the most recent employment role first and from there work backward.
7. Enrichment activities- his details any projects, skills, programs, hobbies or experience.
8. References- A character reference, also called a personal reference, is a letter recommending your personality, integrity
and skills often provided by someone who knows you outside of a work environment.

Resume Layout & Formatting

1.The first rule of layout is, keep it clean and clear. Again, remember, you get 10-20 seconds to catch a hiring manager’s
eye so handing in something that’s messy, unorganized or confusing is going to end up in the trash.
2.Margins – Keep your margins to ½ to 1 inch on all sides of the paper, especially if you’re sending your resume to anyone
you think might print it out.
3.Font Size – With the exception of your name which can be larger, you want to keep your font size at between 10 and 12
point. Keep in mind that some fonts are larger and/or smaller than others so an Arial 12 is larger than a Times New Roman
12. Ideally you want your resume to be a single page so feel free to tweak your font size a bit to make it fit.
4.Paper – If you’re printing out your resume make sure to use a laser printer or inkjet printer that produces high-quality
results. Use off-white, ivory or bright white paper and always stick to the standard 8 ½ X 11 paper in the highest quality you
can afford.
5.Spacing – Generally single spacing works the best, with a blank line between each section of content.

Example of Resume

Marilou Reyes Hernandez

18 Jp. Rizal Street Dapitan Village, Manila, 1002
0917130619 [email protected]

JOB OBJECTIVE: Seeking a full-time position as a food server with Ibarra Café, utilizing knowledge
of food and beverages service to provide excellence in hospitality services.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Service Crew Member, Jollibee Intramuros, Jollibee Food Corporation. May 2017-
up to the present
• Pre-prepares and dispatches food
• Operates kitchen equipment
• Takes food order
• Takes inventory of stock
• Maintains cleanliness of work station by dishwashing and garbage disposal.
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EDUCATION:
• Hotel and Restaurant Management STI College March 2015
• Senior High School Manila High School March 2010
 • Elementary Aurora Elem School March 2006
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SEMINARS ATTENDED:
• Introduction to Food Handling Safety and Sanitation November 15, 2017
Speaker: Mr. Jeffry Reyes
Jollibee Food Corporation
Ortigas, Pasig City
• Happy to Serve: How to deal with the costumers September 10, 2015
Speaker: Mr. Pete Robles
Max’s Restaurant
Mandaluyong City
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
President, Glee Club, Manila High School June 2014-March 2015
• Evaluates club meeting and projects
Vice President, Science Club Manila High School June 2013-March 2014
• Sets goal for club’s priorities and projects
• Solves problem arising from project implementation
Member, Girl Scout of the Philippines Manila High School June 2012-March 2014
• Leads patrol group in camping
• Presides over weekly meeting

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SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Fluent in oral and written English language
• Knowledgeable in MS office application
• Expert in drawing
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REFERENCES:
• Mrs. Pia Alba Manager Jollibee, Manila 0912345237
• Mr. Alvin Cruz Supervisor Max’s, Parañaque 0917789452
• Mrs. Teresa Razon Teacher Manila High School 0949225361

Let’s Apply:
Choose from the words inside the box that fits the best answer to each question below.

Education Heading
Work experience Honors and awards
Curriculum vitae School activities
Reference Objective
Resume Enrichment activities
_________1. It is a part of chronological resume that enumerates school activities including clubs,
Class, project, sports, etc.
_________2. It is a letter recommending your personality, integrity and skills often provided by
someone who knows you outside of a work environment.
_________3. A section in a resume that includes your full name, address, phone numbers, e-mail.
_________4. It lists the most recent employment role first and from there work backward.
_________5. It is a document created and used by a person to present their background, skills,
 and accomplishments.
_________6. It presents a full history of your academic credentials, so the length of the document
is variable.
_________7. It informs the specific purpose of your resume, such as application for a job. T make
it specific, focus on the audience’s needs, and concise.
_________8. It shows the list of schools you have attended. You may include your class rank,
average or honors/advanced courses you may have taken, if these are noteworthy.
_________9. It give the reader a short description of the award and tells the reader when you
won it.
_________10. It gives the details of any projects, skills, programs, hobbies or experience.

Let’s Analyze:

Answer the questions the best you can. (2 points each)

1. When writing a resume, why is it important to begin with an objective?

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2. How does a Curriculum Vitae differ from a Resume?
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3. How do the educational background arrange in a reverse chronological order?
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4. Why is it important to include character references in writing a resume?
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5. Why does the full name in a resume written in a bigger font?
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Let’s Evaluate:
Choose the best answer to the given questions below.

1. In writing resume, use a font size…

a) between 10 to 12 point c) 10 point
b) 11 point d) between 11
to 12 point
2. When making resume,______ spacing works the best, with a blank line between each
section of content.
a) no space c) double space
b) single space d single or double space
3. When listing work experience in chronological resume…
a) List the most recent employment role first c) List the employment where you employed
and from there work backward. for a long period of years.
 b) List the employment in alphabetical order. d) List the employment according
to your choice.
4 A resume is sometimes called:
a) Application letter c) summary
b) Curriculum vitae d) credentials
5. The ideal margin of a chronological resume on all sides is…
a) ½ inch c) 2 inches
b) ½ to 1 inch d) I inch
6. The standard size of paper to be used in writing resume is…
a) 8 X 11 c) 81/2 X 11
b) 81/2 X 12 d) 8 ½ X 13
7. The standard number of pages of resume is…
a) 1 page c) ½ page
b) 3 pages d) 1 to 2 pages
8. Which is not included in Character reference information?
a) contact number c) complete name
b) position d) age
9. The applicant’s hobbies and skills can be included in
a) objective c) education
b) enrichment activities d) character reference
10. The biggest font in size in the objective must be the…
a) address c) contact number
b) e-mail add d) full name

Let’s Create 10 pts.

a. Make a convincing chronological resume.

B b. Fill in the most appropriate information asked in each part of the resume.
c. Illustrate the correct chronological resume structure.

Rubrics:
Objective _____________________2
Work experience__________________ 2
Education _____________________2
Seminars attended _________________2
Extra-curricular activities ___________ 2

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Prepared by:
Mrs. Heidi T. Dayawon
PNHS – Main