Job Materials Assignment

Job Materials Assignment

For this task, you will generate a single document comprising two components:

1. A Cover Letter for a Job Application
2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Your task is to explore job listings to identify an authentic job posting that corresponds to your qualifications. Investigate national job portals such as Monster.com, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com, and USAJobs.gov.

Conduct Research on the Company or Organization. You must conduct research on the company or organization that published the job listing. There are various ways to accomplish this. You can locate the company’s website if it exists, or you may obtain a copy of the company’s annual report. Alternatively, if you are acquainted with someone who works at the company, you can connect with employees.

The objective is to enhance your knowledge of the company as a whole—its product line, historical and current achievements, and future development plans. Ideally, you should utilize some of this information to your advantage in your cover letter. Exceptional cover letters not only emphasize your qualifications but also demonstrate how you can provide specific contributions to the company. Remember that the primary goal of a cover letter is to secure an interview. Your letter should convince the reader that you are the most suitable candidate for the position.

Requirements for the Cover Letter

Refer to the information on cover letters in Chapter 9 and draft a job application letter with a compelling introduction, body, and conclusion. The job application letter, which is the initial contact with the reader, expands on several of the points outlined in the CV. A typical letter consists of at least three segments, and your letter should encompass all of them:

1. The first paragraph sets forth the purpose of your communication. Indicate that you are inquiring about a specific position and elucidate why you are interested in working for that particular company. Additionally, identify the source from which you learned about the job opening. Preview the body of the letter by outlining your primary qualifications for the job.
2. The body of the letter elaborates on each qualification (education and experience) with concrete evidence. The objective is to demonstrate that you are aware of the employer’s needs and that you satisfy the requirements. You can organize this section around your educational background, your training and experience, or the job’s prerequisites or the company’s demands.
3. Conclude the letter courteously and include a reference to the attached CV, a request for an interview, and your phone number and email address.

Format

Your letter must conform to all the formatting criteria of a well-structured business letter. Utilize the block format if possible. Keep the letter to a single page if feasible. The letter should encompass all the components described in the chapter about letters:

– Sender’s Address (Heading)
– Date
– Recipient’s Address (Inside address, including title)
– Salutation
– Body Text (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
– Complimentary Closing (“Sincerely” or “Sincerely yours”)
– Signature
– Typed Name
– Enclosure Notation (“Enclosed: CV”)

Requirements for the CV

The purpose of the CV is to detail your qualifications for employment. Carefully review the information on CVs in the textbook and then design and compose a professional CV.

Create either a functional or reverse chronological CV tailored to the specific job opening. If you have limited work experience, a gap in employment, or are transitioning careers, you should produce a functional CV. If you possess mid-level experience or more, you should create a chronological CV.

A functional CV should not exceed one page in length, while a chronological CV with over 15-20 years of experience can span two pages. Both types of CVs must incorporate the following elements:

– Heading (Full Name, Address, Phone, Email)
– Education (Schools, Majors, Minors, Graduation Dates; omit high school unless it is a specialized high school)
– Work Experience (Employer’s Name, Position Held, Employment Dates, Duties and Responsibilities)
– Certifications (Optional)
– Interests and Activities (Optional)

DO NOT include an objective statement or “References Available Upon Request” (Employers assume your objective is to secure the job and will request references if needed).

Your writing style should be formal. While complete sentences are not necessary, use concise, active language and maintain consistency in expression across sections. When creating lists, ensure they adhere to parallel structure (matching in tense and form).

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Requirements

– Failing to use a functional format when you have limited experience, a gap in employment, or are changing careers will result in a 10-point deduction.
– You can employ specialized, descriptive 2-3 word phrases or single words in your documents. Copying and pasting entire sentences, sentence fragments, job descriptions, or other content from external sources will result in the assignment being reported to the Office of Student Conduct for academic integrity violations.
– Proofread your work meticulously. Read it aloud to identify errors, and consider having a friend review it.
– Ensure that the website URL for the job announcement is included in the comment to the instructor box accessible via Canvas so that coaches and instructors can access the job posting. Failure to include a functional URL will result in a 5-point deduction.

Submission Instructions

– Submit via Unicheck in Canvas (Final Draft). No assignments will be accepted via email. Assignments posted or submitted incorrectly in Canvas will incur a 10-point deduction.
– The required title for the final version should be “Your Last Name – Job Application.”
– Submit the document as a PDF.
– Deadlines:
– First draft due by 11:59 pm CST on Friday of week 3
– Peer review due by 11:59 pm CST on Sunday of week 3
– Final draft due by 11:59 pm CST on Wednesday of week 4

Note: Academic Integrity

While you can find numerous samples of job application materials on the internet, DO NOT attempt to copy them. The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn how to compose a letter and create a resume to persuade your audience to grant you an interview. Therefore, it is NOT acceptable to copy phrases, fragments, sentences, paragraphs, or descriptions of past work experience from external sources.

You may use a template for formatting the documents.