Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
DIVISION OF CAMARINES NORTE
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM

Learning Strand: 4
Name of Module/Reference: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB?
Competency/ies: Matching personal skills and interests with available jobs LS4LC-
AE-PSA-AE/LJHS-7.3

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PRE-TEST

Let us see how much you know about the topic before we start.

A. In the blank spaces, write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

_____ 1. You need not consider your skills when finding a job.
_____ 2. An ideal employee prefers to work alone than with others.
_____ 3. In applying for a job, you need to bring a bio-data or resumé and an application form.
_____ 4. If the interviewer asks about your weak points or weaknesses, that means they do not
want to accept you.
_____ 5. The application letter is a repetition of what you have written in your resumé.

B. Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. Jose likes dealing with numbers. He can work as a _________.
a. cook
b. barber
c. bus conductor
d. mechanic
2. In applying for a job, your first step should be to ________.
a. look over job advertisements
b. go for an interview
c. prepare your bio-data
d. send a bio-data
3. Which of the following describes an ideal employee?
a. Vanessa makes sure that she finishes as much work as she can in a
day. Anyway, her boss will check if there are any mistakes in her
work.

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 b. Neil makes sure that he is available whenever the boss needs him.
c. Richard does other people’s jobs even if they are not assigned to
him.
d. Norman tries to stay away from the other workers because he
works best when he is alone.
4. Going to work on time is a sign that you _____________.
a. are responsible
b. have initiative
c. are flexible
d. are self-reliant

Let’s Try This

Before you start studying this module, answer the questions below. This will give you an idea of
how useful the information given in this module will be for you.

Put a check (4) in the boxes before the items that describe your present situation.

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LET’S REVIEW
Identify what good quality of an employee is shown in each of the following situations. Write the
letter that corresponds to your answer.

Q – produces quality work

P – is productive

T – is team-oriented

D – is dependable

I – has initiative and self-reliance

___ 1. Carina always thinks of how her decisions will affect the other members of her team.

___ 2. Gina always makes an effort to put people at ease.

___ 3. Even if his boss does not tell him to, Johnson makes sure that he cleans the work area in
the car shop before he leaves.

___ 4. His boss can always trust Roy to finish the job on time.

___ 5. Henry always makes sure that his work is of excellent quality.

LET’S READ
WANTED: A Job

In this lesson, you will read about a problem that you may also encounter. This is the story of Joshua
Fernandez. At the age of 24, Joshua is already a father. He got married early. He has a wife and a five-
year-old child to support. He used to work as a salesclerk in a clothes shop but he was laid off. He needs
to find a job as soon as possible. Now Joshua is asking: “How can I find a job?” You may be in the same
situation as Joshua. What do you think should he do?

STEP 1: LOOK FOR A JOB OPENING. Before you even start applying you need to determine where you
are going to apply. You will find various announcements posted in establishments or sometimes even on
electric posts.

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STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR RESUMÉ OR BIO-DATA. Employers may ask you to apply in
person, which means that you have to bring the necessary requirements with you when you go
to the company. Most employers, however, prefer that you send your bio-data or resumé first for
them to evaluate. They will then call you for an interview if they think you are qualified.

Filling out a bio-data

The bio-data or resumé basically contains four parts:

1. personal data (name, address, telephone number, etc);

2. educational attainment;

3. employment record; and

4. character references.

Let us discuss each of these sections.

 The personal data section gives your personal background, like age, place and date of
birth, civil status, religion, etc. This will give the employer your profile.
 The educational background portion gives your educational attainment and other
trainings attended. This will give the employer an overview of what you can more or less
do, given your education and training.
 The employment record lists the other jobs that you have had and how long you have
stayed in these jobs. Sometimes you are also asked why you left your previous job. This
may give the employer an idea on how well you can do the job. It is always better that
you have experience that is related to the position that you are applying for.
 The character references section lists people whom know you and who can give the
employer an idea of what kind of person you are. Normally, employers contact these
people and ask about you, so it is necessary that you inform people beforehand that you
will use them as references. Make sure that they can attest to your good qualities.

Step 3: PREPARE AN APPLICATION LETTER. Writing an application letter is necessary when

applying for a job. Here, you introduce yourself to the company or individual you are applying at.
You may give the application letter in person or through mail together with your bio-data or
resumé. This will give the employer the chance to look at your credentials. Writing an
application letter requires careful planning and organizing. Your letter would be the employer’s
first basis on whether to get you or not. Many employers also look at the application letter as an
example of your communication skills, so take the time to do it right. Your letter should catch the
attention of the employer.

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POST TEST
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I. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. People tell you that you are good at drawing. Which of the following
could be the right job for you?
a. writer
b. athlete
c. singer
d. artist

2. You want to be a mechanic. What outstanding skills should you have?

a. skills in interacting with people
b. skills in calculating
c. skills in repairing things
d. all of the above

3. A good employee does his job ______.

a. the way his co-employees suggest
b. the way the employer wants it
c. the way it should be done
d. the way he wants it

4. Which of the following lists of steps in applying for a job are arranged
in the correct sequence?
I. Prepare a bio-data and an application letter
II. Look for advertisements of job openings
III. Go for an interview

a. III, II, I
b. I, II, III
c. II, I, III
d. Any arrangement will do.

5. What are the basic requirements when applying for a job?

a. bio-data, resumé, application form
b. bio-data, application form, NBI clearance
c. bio-data, NBI clearance, transcript of records
d. application form, transcript of records, resumé

6. Character references refer to ________________.

a. people who know you and who can vouch for your good attitudes
b. the documents you attached to your bio-data, such as your birth
certificate
c. your skills, work experience and attitude towards work
d. people whom you do not know personally

7. In the interview, employers may ask about your hobbies

because________________.
a. they want to know the other activities you engage in
b. they want to know your other skills
c. (a) and (b)
d. they want to know if you can join in the company sportsfest

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8. In the interview, when the employer asks you for your weaknesses, you
should_________________.
a. enumerate all weaknesses that you can think of
b. say that you do not have any weaknesses
c. mention a weakness, but follow this up with a strength related to that weakness
d. mention a weakness and say that you do not always have it

II. ENUMERATION

Enumerate the steps in applying for a job (in order)

1.

2.

3.

Enumerate the Four Parts of a Bio-Data (in order)

1.

2.

3.

4.

ANSWER KEY

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PRE-TEST LETS REVIEW POST TEST

1. F 1. T 1. D

2. F 2. D 2. C

3. T 3. I 3. C

4. F 4. P 4. C

5. F 5. Q 5. C

B. 6. A

1. C 7. A

2. A 8. C

3. D

4. A

5. B

II. ENUMERATION

1. LOOK FOR A JOB OPENING

2. PREPARE YOUR RESUMÉ OR BIO-DATA

3. PREPARE AN APPLICATION LETTER

The bio-data or resumé basically contains four parts:

1. personal data (name, address, telephone number, etc);

2. educational attainment;

3. employment record; and

4. character references.