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    Lesson 7 (Practicing Written Communication)

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    Lesson 7 (Practicing Written Communication)

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    This document discusses various aspects of written communication such as the purposes of written communication, types of business communication, and how to write effective emails, resumes, and cover letters. It outlines the key components of resumes such as contact information, summary of qualifications, employment history, and education. Guidelines are provided for writing professional emails, cover letters, and tips for preparing effective resumes and cover letters. Students are assigned to write their own resume and cover letter for a job posting and submit them by the next meeting.

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    Practicing

    Written
    Communication
    Purposes of Written Communication
    (Ahmed, 2019)
    1. Communication for Transaction
    2. Communication for Persuasion
    3. Communication for Instruction
    4. Communication for Information
    Types of Written Business Communication

    1. Correspondence
    2. Proposals
    3. Reports
    Making Professional
    E-mails
    What is an E-mail?
    An E-mail or electronic mail is a system of
    electronic message communication via network,
    especially the Internet. It is considered as the most
    widely used form of communication both in and
    out the workplace (Indeed Career Guide, 2020).
    Professional E-Mail Message Guideline

    1. Purpose
    2. Greeting Avoid playful font
    3. Message face and emoticons
    4. Back-up copy
    5. Closing
    Résumé
    In writing a résumé, you start by doing an
    inward self-assessment of yourself and by
    asking the questions:
    •How can I encourage the employer to
    pay attention to my résumé?
    •What kind of résumé should I use?
    Many companies post job advertisements
    every year in various modes: magazines,
    newspapers, Internet, career fair, and
    journals. However, it seems that many
    applicants still struggle to land a job.
    One factor that may contribute to this
    trend is the lack of skills of the job
    seekers in writing effective résumés.
    What is a Résumé?

    Résumé (often called curriculum vitae)


    is a written sales tool that summarizes
    your skills, education, experiences, and
    other qualifications.
    A résumé literally sells you to a
    prospective employer in the same manner
    that a product or service is advertised in a
    newspaper or magazine.
    Functions of a Résumé
    1. It contains your accomplishments, skills
    and experience.
    2. It provides the employers with a summary
    of skills that you can bring to the company.
    3. It shows how better you are than the other
    candidates for the job.
    Functions of a Résumé
    4. It aims to help you proceed to the next
    page of the recruitment process, that is,
    the interview.
    5. It functions as a persuasive document.
    Components of a Résumé
    •Contact Information
    •Summary of Qualifications
    •Objective Statement
    •Employment History
    •Education
    Components of a Résumé
    • Contact Information • Academic Projects
    • Education • Additional Information
    • Experience • Other Headings
    • Leadership & • References
    Activities
    Assignment I:
    Assume that you have recently graduated. Obtain a job
    announcement for a position in which related to your
    degree. You can get authentic job opening ads from
    popular broadsheets, the Internet, or magazines.

    Then write and design your own résumé based on the


    needs of the prospective employer.
    Assignment I:

    Encode your résumé on a long-sized bond paper.


    Use readable fonts such as
    Times New Roman, Arial, Serif and Sans Serif.

    Deadline of Submission: Next meeting


    Cover Letter
    What is a Cover Letter?
    Cover Letter or an application letter is a
    type of personal business correspondence
    which states the applicant’s intention to
    work in a particular organization. It
    should be enclosed every time you submit
    a résumé.
    Parts of a Cover Letter
    1. Heading 5. Body of the Letter
    2. Date 6. Complementary Close
    3. Inside Address 7. Signature Block
    4. Salutation 8. Enclosures
    Tips in Preparing a Cover Letter
    Basic Format and Mechanics
    •Use A4 sized bond paper or 8.5” x 13”
    •Limit your cover letter to one page
    •Never miss the signature.
    •Use a letterhead. Include your full name,
    address, phone number, and e-mail address
    •Use the business letter format
    •Use 1 inch to 1.5 inch margin on all sides.
    Parts of a Cover Letter?

    •Introductory paragraph
    •Main Body paragraphs
    •Closing paragraph
    Assignment II:
    Obtain a job announcement for a position in which
    you are interested. You can get authentic job
    opening ads from popular broadsheets, the
    Internet, or magazines. You may use the job ad that
    you used for your résumé.
    Then write your own cover letter based on the
    needs of the prospective employer.
    Assignment II:

    Encode your cover letter on a long-sized bond


    paper. Use readable fonts such as
    Times New Roman, Arial, Serif and Sans Serif.

    Deadline of Submission: Next meeting


    Assignment III:

    Upload a PDF copy of your résumé


    and cover letter in your Google
    Classroom next meeting.
    Practicing
    Written
    Communication

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