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Purpose

To produce an employment portfolio for potential employment at your dream job.

 

Assignment

Part One: Mock Interview—Answer the interview questions on D2L in complete sentences as if they were being asked by a potential employer. Your responses may be typed directly into the textbox or attached as .doc, .docx, or .pdf files. NOTE: Take advantage of any opportunities to elaborate about yourself and your experiences. This is your chance to provide insight the resume and cover letter cannot.

Part Two: Cover Letter—Compose a 1- to 1 ½-page cover letter using class notes and your textbook pages as guides for content, organization, and formatting. Your letter should include an address to a real company in your desired field. NOTE: Cover letters should begin with a clear expression of interest in a particular position. The remainder of the letter should elaborate on (without repeating) information you’ve provided in your resume.

Part Three: Resume—Create a resume designed to help you earn a position at your dream job with a real company in your desired field. Use class notes and your textbook as guides for organization, length, and formatting. NOTE: Read notes carefully to determine the appropriate format and organization. These are crucial for your success with this assignment.

 

Audience

Write this for a prospective employer.

 

Constraints

First person is necessary. This should be typed and saved as a Word document or PDF file. Remember to keep your letter and resume simple and easy to read.

 

Reading Requirements

Notes from class and pages provided from Chapter 11

 

Evaluation Criteria

The grading of this assignment will be based on assignment fulfillment, grammar, punctuation, style, audience analysis, format, thoroughness, and organization.