Perfect Prof: OnLy
Course Code: BUS4005-8
Course Start Date: 12/22/2014
Section: Strategies and Initiatives
Week: 7
Activity: Compose a Cover Letter for Your Resume and Profile
Activity Due Date: 02/08/2015
Activity Description
Review the cover letter guidelines in the Job Manual. Conduct further research on cover letters through the NCU Library Guide and the Internet. Write a cover letter in answer to a posted job that is currently available. Create effective descriptions focusing on this job opportunity using your PARs and FABs list. In your letter, be sure to highlight the best collateral for the job.
In addition to your cover letter, prepare an explanation of the key points included in your letter. Why did you select these for this certain job opportunity? How do you think this prospective employer will respond to your letter and why?
Length: 1 page (cover letter) and 2-3 page explanation, not including title and reference pages
Your letter and summary should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards where appropriate. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's Academic Integrity Policy.
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Learning Outcomes
1.0 Assess personal work abilities and skills. 2.0 Design and compose career marketing materials. 3.0 Research prospective employers to identify characteristics that align with professional interests. 7.0 Select personal resources for marketing materials and project their impact on prospective employers.
Resources
Document/Other Reference Instruction BUS4005 Job Manual
BUS4005_Job_Manual.docx Review document
Résumés, applications, and cover letters
Résumés, Applications, Cover_Letters.pdf Review document