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Completing this assignment will help you identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward. You will develop a job application cover letter. For this assignment, you may present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.
Instructions
- Find a specific job opening posted online within the last nine months.
- Write a cover letter as though you are applying for the position. Highlight and emphasize why you are the most suitable candidate for the position.
- Complete the cover letter on page 1 of the submission; include a working link to the job post on page 2.
The job letter or application message must adhere to the following requirements:
- Content:
Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.
Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential information. - Format:
Follow proper letter formatting techniques per business letter format.
Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing. - Style:
Use professional language.
Develop concise, effective paragraphs with six or seven sentences, if possible. - Mechanics:
Make sure there are no grammar or spelling errors.
Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.