Personal Employment Packet (100 points)
The goal of this assignment is to construct job application materials in response to a job announcement of your choice. You may research a job that you are interested in obtaining in the near future or after you graduate college. You will have to provide a link to the job announcement (please be sure that anybody can access the link and not just people who can sign in to a particular job search engine) or you can provide a PDF or image of the announcement. You will not earn credit for the resume nor the cover letter if you do not provide a job announcement. This packet will help you construct materials and build skills that will be necessary when applying for a position.
For tips on resumes, cover letters and interview skills see “How Do I Prepare for My Job Search?” http://www.csun.edu/career/students/job_search.htm
The packet includes two (2) parts:
- Resume (50 points): 1 page (maximum) can be Reverse Chronological or Functional format (see Technical Communications for examples). Your resume must include the following:
- Your name and contact information at the top
- Work experience (if applicable)
- Volunteer experience (if applicable)
- Education
- Computer proficiency
- Professional skills
- Objective (optional)
Due Date: Sunday, November 22 by 11:59pm
- Cover Letter (50 points): 1 page (maximum) in length in proper business letter format (see Technical Communications for letter format. Also see “Sample Cover Letter” on Moodle.) Your letter will include the following:
- Heading with your name and contact information
- Name of contact person and address of company
- Date
- Greeting
- Express the position for which you are applying
- Where you learned about the position
- Why you would be a good candidate for the position
- Any specific, pertinent experience or education that would demonstrate how you fit the company’s needs
- Building trust statement
- Closing
