Homework
Completing this homework will help you identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward. You will develop a job application cover letter. For this homework, you may present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.
Instructions
I. Find a specific job opening posted online within the last nine months.
II. 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.
III. Complete the cover letter on page 1 of the submission; include a working link to the job post on page 2.
IV. Follow the general writing guidelines on pages 266 and 267 in the text for structural and content guidance for a business letter. Note: An example can be found on page 263, Figure 13.8.
V. The job letter or application message must adhere to the following requirements:
i. Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.
ii. Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential information.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.