1. Please Complete

"Reflection"- Travis

1. Review a guide to writing cover letters. Next, reflect on what you learned regarding the importance and structure of job application cover letters. Ascertain the key factors an employer may take into consideration when determining whether an applicant receives a job interview.

2. Identify two (2) key skills that you learned during the course that you think will add to your communication effectiveness.

3. Think about your goal established in Week 5's discussion. How well did you progress towards achieving that goal? What additional work must you do to achieve or expand that goal?

2. Assignment Please Complete- Follow instructions below

Completing this assignment will help you name and identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward.

Find a specific job opening posted online within the last 9 months. You will develop a Job Application Cover Letter (as though you were applying to that position) that highlights and emphasizes why you are the most suitable candidate for this position. For the purposes of this assignment, you can present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.

Complete the cover letter on page 1 of the submission and then include a link to the job posting on page 2 (a copy and paste of the link is acceptable and the link must work). To compose the letter, use the general writing guidelines on pp. 266-267 in the text for structural and content guidance. Note: An example can be found on p. 263, Figure 13.8.

The message should take the form of a business letter; however, you will submit your assignment to the online course shell.

The job letter / application message must adhere to the following requirements:

1. Content

1. Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.

2. Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential ideas.

2. Format

1. Follow proper letter formatting techniques per business letter format.

2. Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.

3. Style

1. Use professional language.

2. Paragraphs effectively developed and efficient. Note: Six (6) or seven (7) lines when possible.