writing assignment about Career Package

JOE TITAN

1111 Campus Lane

Fullerton, CA 98765

(714) 123-4567

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a Marketing Internship in the computer memory upgrade industry.

EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton

B. A. in Business Administration, Marketing Concentration

Anticipated graduation date: May 2000

Grade Point Average: 3.2

Related Coursework (*courses in progress)

As part of a marketing team, conducted market research, designed and implemented a promotional campaign for Hardin GMC, compiled a plans book, and presented the marketing plan to the client and GM’s consulting company; won the 1997 nationwide competition.

EXPERIENCE

Nordstrom, Brea, CA

Sales Associate, 6/96 to present

· Promote and sell merchandise on commission basis

· Handle direct sales

· Design merchandise displays

· Coordinate department scheduling

Spoon’s Grill & Bar, Santa Ana, CA

Food Service, 11/94 to 5/96

· Developed positive rapport with customers

· Delivered hospitable, prompt service

· Trained, scheduled, and delegated duties to seven staff members

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer literate: Word 6.0 and Excel 5.0

Fluent in Spanish

ACTIVITIES

Delta Sigma Pi—a professional business fraternity

Vice President of Pledge Class, Historian, Social Chair

AMA—American Marketing Association

Write and direct short videos

Enjoy golf, tennis, skiing

Sample Cover Letter Format:

APPLICANT’S NAME

Applicant’s address

and telephone number(s)

Date of Letter

Employer’s Name

and Title

and Address

Salutation:

Opening Paragraph: State why you are writing, name the position or type of work for which you are applying and mention how you heard of the opening or organization.

Middle Paragraph(s): Explain why you are interested in working for this employer and specify your reasons for desiring this type of work. If you have had relevant work experience or related education, be sure to point it out, but do not reiterate your entire résumé. Emphasize skills or abilities you have that relate to the job for which you are applying. Be sure to do this in a confident manner and remember that the reader will view your letter of application as an example of your writing skills.

Closing Paragraph: You may refer the reader to your enclosed résumé (which gives a summary of your qualifications) or whatever other means you are using to illustrate your training, interests, and experience. Have an appropriate closing to pave the way for the interview by indicating the action or steps you will take to initiate an interview date.

Sincerely,

Your name typed

Enclosure