Find an advertisement at work, through career placement, in a newspaper, or on-line for a job that you are qualified for and photocopy or clip out the ad. Write a cover letter of application for the job described in the ad. Write a personal resume.
Turn in the following:
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The position advertisement |
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Cover letter of application |
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Resume |
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All prewriting including responses to the following questions: |
- Who is my primary audience? Describe briefly.
- Who is my secondary audience? Describe briefly.
- What is my purpose.
- How familiar can I expect my audience to be with my area?
- What specific facts will my audience need?
Next, review the checklist for letters. After reviewing the items listed, identify those elements of the cover letter that need improvement.
Next, review the resume. Are all details included? Have inappropriate details been eliminated? Is the format consistent?