Writing—cover letter

ADV 225 Activity 10 Name:

DUE: Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. via Activity 10 dropbox on D2L

JOB or INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION and

COMPANY RESEARCH

NOTE: The information on this activity will prepare you for Writing Project #4. Be sure it is consistent with the information used for Writing Project #4.

INSTRUCTIONS, PART 1:

· Identify a job or internship you find appealing or that you’d like to apply for.

· Find it online, in the newspaper, at myspartancareer.com, wherever.

· CLIP, SCAN OR TAKE A LEGIBLE PHOTO OF THE POSTING. You must supply a complete copy of the listing, not just a web link. A web link earns you a zero for the worksheet.

INSTRUCTIONS, PART 2:

· Research the company and answer the following basic questions about who they are and what they do.

Company Name:

Headquarters Street Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Primary line of business:

Manufacturing Distribution Retail Service Consulting

Other

Mission statement or corporate purpose:

Customer profile (who do they serve?):

Owner or top executive:

Privately owned or publicly traded?

Why are they hiring? What do they need someone like you to do for them?

List at least three skills, attributes or experiences you have that make you uniquely qualified for this position (or this company).