The message should take the form of a business letter; however, you will submit your assignment to the online course shell.
The job letter / application message must adhere to the following requirements:
1. Content
a. Highlight relevant background and job history information.
b. Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential ideas.
2. Format
a. Follow proper letter formatting techniques, per business letter format.
b. Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.
3. Style
a. Use professional language.
b. Use sufficient variety in sentences.
c. Paragraphs effectively developed and efficient. Note: Six (6) or seven (7) lines when possible.
4. Mechanics
a. Ensure there are no grammar or spelling errors.
b. Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.
Your assignment must:
· Be typed, single-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Submitting your assignment:
· Submit your assignment through the online course shell only.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Use writing process strategies to develop brief business documents, such as routine messages, bad news messages, and persuasive / sales messages.
· Support ideas or claims in body paragraphs with clear details, examples, and explanations.
· Organize ideas logically by using transitional words, phrases, and sentences.
· Use sentence variety and effective word choice in written communication.
· Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics.
EXAMPLE
Michael Demir
2222 Cherry Lane
Fun City, California 92660
555-410-1234
[email protected]
April 14, 2014
Ms. Sophia Bailey, Manager
Fancy Apartments, Inc.
12345 Renter Lane
Fun City, California 92660
Dear Ms. Bailey:
Fancy Apartments, Inc. has long stood out to the public as a leader both in product quality and customer service. Cynthia Lane, a recruiter on LinkedIn, recently reported that you have an opening for a leasing consultant. As I have been in the apartment business for the past three years and am currently seeking a new opportunity, my experience matches the qualifications for this position.
To support my interest in sales and management, I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Strayer University. Courses in finance and leadership prepared me for the rigor of a dynamic sales position and provided me with the tools to implement financial strategies to ensure profitability within any organization.
My experience working as a leasing consultant has prepared me for this position with Fancy Apartments, Inc.:
· Maintained an average leasing ratio of 21 apartments per month (8% higher than the national average).
· Implemented a bi-monthly rental plan that increased revenue over 75,000 in six months.
· Recognized as “Leasing Consultant of the Year” at the 2013 GEMM Awards.
Please review the enclosed resume to find additional information regarding my experience and qualifications for this position. The reputation and the quality Fancy Apartments, Inc. brings to each of their properties is impressive, and I would appreciate your consideration regarding my interest in joining your team. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Michael Demir
Enclosure: Resume for Michael Demir
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