Identify the skills and abilities that will move career forward.
Develop a Job Application Cover Letter that highlights and emphasizes why you are the person most suitable for your ideal role.
Use the general writing guidelines on pp. 277-278 in the text for structural and content guidance. Note: An example can be found on p. 250, 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
- Highlight relevant background and job history information.
- Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential ideas.
2. Format
- Follow proper letter formatting techniques, per business letter format.
- Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.
3. Style
- Use professional language.
Use sufficient variety in sentences.
- Paragraphs effectively developed and efficient.
Note: Six (6) or seven (7) lines when possible.
4. Mechanics
- Ensure there are no grammar or spelling errors.
- Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.
Assignment must:
Be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.