Pre-employment

Documents
Cover Letter
First Paragraph
The first paragraph of your letter should include
information on why you are writing. Mention the
position you are applying for and where you found
the job listing. Include the name of a mutual
contact, if you have one.
Middle Paragraph(s)
The next section of your cover letter should
describe what you have to offer the employer.
Mention specifically how your qualifications
match the job you are applying for. Think of this
section of the cover letter as where you're making
a pitch for your fit as an employee and show what
makes you a great candidate.
Final Paragraph
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the
employer for considering you for the position.
Include information on how you will follow-up.
Optionally, you can briefly restate why you would
be a good fit for the position.
Resume
Heading
Your resume heading should
contain your full name, complete
address and your contact information
which includes your phone number
and email.
Dennis E. Cortez
24-B Chico St., Project 2, Quezon City
Mobile: (+632) 915 – XXXX
Email: denniscortez@gmail.com
Carreer Objective
• For fresh graduates and for those who are applying
for an entry-level job, this part of your resume is
important as it clarifies your intention for applying
as well as your career goals.
• Keep two important things in mind when writing a
career objective – first and foremost is what you
want and second is what your potential employer
wants to hear.
 Seeking an entry-level writing
position with a focus on PR and corporate
communications, technical writing,
copywriting, copy editing and
proofreading.
Educational Background
• For educational background, include your
degree, the school or institution where you
graduated and the year you
attended/graduated. When writing your
educational background, use the official
names for your school, degree as well as
your majors and minors.
Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major
in Social Studies)
University of Sto. Thomas
2011 – 2015
Employment History
• Enumerate in chronological order all the
positions you’ve held including the names and
locations of each employer and the dates you
were employed.
• Include any specific and relevant projects that
you handled if there are any. Also mention any
volunteer work as long as it is relevant to the
position you are applying for.
Graphic Designer
NuWorks Interactive Labs, Inc.
(June 2014 – February 2015)
Worked closely with web designer to create
visually-stunning, responsive and user-friendly
websites/web pages for local clients like Century
Properties, NorthPine Land and Uniwork Inc.
Trainings and Seminars Attended
• List down the trainings, workshops and seminars
you’ve attended that is relevant to the position you
are vying for.
• Once you’ve already earned a year or two of work
experience, mention the training and seminars you
attended as a working professional instead.
• When listing down the seminars and trainings, you
need to mention the event name, date and location or
venue.
Enterprise Risk Management Seminar
February 27, 2015 – February 27, 2015
AIM Conference Center
Makati City, Philippines
References
• For online resumes, it’s best to put “Will be
provided upon request”. But if you are going
to submit a hard-copy of your resume, you
can always opt to add your references.
• Remember to provide at least two references
in your resume – one work reference and one
personal reference.
Christia R. Calanasan
OIC Head Teacher English
Sindalan High School
Contact number: 0935-xxx-xxxx
Portfolio
 This is the compilation of proofs of
your achievements. For example, if you are
a photographer you can compile the most
beautiful photos you have taken in a clear
book. Aside from pictures, you can also
include relevant certificates and other
documents to prove your worth.