Homework: Cover Letter
One aspect of strategic planning is to develop a strong team of people. Discovering and retaining top talent may lead a company to success. Your goal for this journal Homework is to showcase why you would make a good candidate for an organization. To stand out from other candidates, you will want to write a cover letter for each position in which you apply. Cover letters allow you an opportunity to highlight your skills and competencies for potential employers.
For this Homework, you will develop a cover letter, reflect on your most relevant skills, and assess what action steps you can take to make your cover letter stronger.
To write an impactful cover letter, you should answer the following questions before you begin composing it. Starting with these questions will help provide a clear and concise message for the person reading your cover letter.
1) Why are you interested in the position? Consider what makes the position, organization, or company interesting to you.
2) What three skills or competencies do you possess that match the skills the employer is seeking in a candidate?
a. You can find these skills by viewing the job description. These specific skills are the reason every cover letter should be unique for each job you apply for.
Begin by reviewing the following Forbes' articles:
o Forget Cover Letters - Write A Pain Letter, Instead!
o Stop! Don't Send That Cover Letter
o Tips For The Perfect Resume And Cover Letter
Once you have reviewed the articles, identify a position of interest as a potential job opportunity. You may use any job search website. Two popular employment websites are Indeed and CareerBuilder. After you identify a position of interest, use the job description to identify three skills or qualifications that match your background. Next, develop a cover letter by creating a three- to four-sentence paragraph highlighting your matching skills.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Required Resources
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Abraham, S. (2012). Strategic management for organizations. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
o Chapter 1: Strategic Management
o Chapter 2: Leadership, Governance, Values, and Culture
o Chapter 3: Strategic Thinking.