{"id":148,"date":"2017-08-09T15:46:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T15:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-clinton-technicalwriting\/?post_type=chapter&p=148"},"modified":"2017-08-09T15:46:35","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T15:46:35","slug":"instructions-for-letter-of-applicationresume","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/atd-clinton-technicalwriting\/chapter\/instructions-for-letter-of-applicationresume\/","title":{"raw":"Instructions for Letter of Application\/Resume","rendered":"Instructions for Letter of Application\/Resume"},"content":{"raw":"For this assignment, you will be writing a Letter of Application and Resume to send to a job opening that actually exists. Although I don't expect you to actually send it to the business (unless you want to), I do expect professional quality from you.\r\nFind a job listing (an advertisement or at a placement bureau) which appeals to you and for which you feel qualified or will feel qualified in the near future. It may be a full-time or part-time job.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWrite a letter of application for the job. Follow this outline for the letter:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIntroduction:\u00a0<\/b>Tell of your interest in the position.\r\n\r\n*the position you are applying for.\r\n\r\n*where you heard about the job.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBody:\u00a0<\/b>Explain why you are a desirable candidate.\r\n\r\n*show knowledge of the company.\r\n\r\n*show understanding of the job requirements.\r\n\r\n*show preparation for the job: training, education, experience (be specific).\r\n\r\n*explain why you are leaving your present job (optional).\r\n\r\n*let your reader know you are ready to learn new aspects (don't mention weaknesses- speak to your\r\n\r\nstrengths).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nConclusion:<\/b>\u00a0Motivate action.\r\n\r\n*request an interview.\r\n\r\n*refer to the resume.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDo not ask questions about salaries, benefits, etc. Remember persuasive strategies:\u00a0credibility, facts, non-emotional tone.<\/i>\u00a0Include a photocopy of the listing. Include your resume.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nFollowing is a sample student letter of application. For resumes, you can check for samples in local placement offices and in your textbook.\r\n\r\n \r\n
32 Hillcrest Avenue<\/div>\r\n
Plattsburgh, N.Y.\u00a012901<\/div>\r\n
February 23, 2005<\/div>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Mrs. Betty Bates<\/div>\r\n
Director of Field Services<\/div>\r\n
North Country Girl Scout Council<\/div>\r\n
155 Boynton Avenue<\/div>\r\n
Plattsburgh, N.Y.\u00a012901<\/div>\r\n
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Dear Mrs. Bates:<\/div>\r\n
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I am applying for the position of Career Program Coordinator being offered by the North Country Girl Scout Council.\u00a0I feel I possess the proper professional qualifications as well as enthusiasm and a capacity for work that would make me a valuable addition to your staff.<\/div>\r\n
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I have earned two degrees: Liberal Arts and Recreational Leadership.\u00a0My education enables me to view the overall picture of Career Program Coordinator from an administrative aspect as well as from actually working with area youths; this background should benefit your total program.<\/div>\r\n
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I have a good working knowledge of the community.\u00a0I am currently serving actively in four Girl Scout committees: as the Preferred Delegate to the Board of Directors; as the leader of two local Girl Scout troops; and as director of Cadette Planning Board.\u00a0In the five years I have lived in Plattsburgh, I have coordinated twenty-three programs as a Girl Scout volunteer. I have also worked with local 4-H groups by providing them with training sessions.<\/div>\r\n
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My experience with Girl Scouting demonstrates my ability to handle this position and my dedication to the program of scouting and to working effectively with area youths.<\/div>\r\n
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My resume is enclosed.\u00a0I will be happy to provide any additional information that you might require and will be available for an interview at your convenience.<\/div>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Thank you for your consideration.<\/div>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Sincerely,<\/div>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
\r\n
Sharon L. Vogel<\/div>\r\n
SV\/jb<\/div>\r\n
Enc.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/div>\r\nNow turn to the Asssignment Document: Letter of Application\/Resume with Cover Sheet to complete this assignment.<\/b>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/b>","rendered":"

For this assignment, you will be writing a Letter of Application and Resume to send to a job opening that actually exists. Although I don’t expect you to actually send it to the business (unless you want to), I do expect professional quality from you.
\nFind a job listing (an advertisement or at a placement bureau) which appeals to you and for which you feel qualified or will feel qualified in the near future. It may be a full-time or part-time job.<\/p>\n

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Write a letter of application for the job. Follow this outline for the letter:<\/p>\n

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Introduction:\u00a0<\/b>Tell of your interest in the position.<\/p>\n

*the position you are applying for.<\/p>\n

*where you heard about the job.<\/p>\n

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Body:\u00a0<\/b>Explain why you are a desirable candidate.<\/p>\n

*show knowledge of the company.<\/p>\n

*show understanding of the job requirements.<\/p>\n

*show preparation for the job: training, education, experience (be specific).<\/p>\n

*explain why you are leaving your present job (optional).<\/p>\n

*let your reader know you are ready to learn new aspects (don’t mention weaknesses- speak to your<\/p>\n

strengths).<\/p>\n

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Conclusion:<\/b>\u00a0Motivate action.<\/p>\n

*request an interview.<\/p>\n

*refer to the resume.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Do not ask questions about salaries, benefits, etc. Remember persuasive strategies:\u00a0credibility, facts, non-emotional tone.<\/i>\u00a0Include a photocopy of the listing. Include your resume.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Following is a sample student letter of application. For resumes, you can check for samples in local placement offices and in your textbook.<\/p>\n

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32 Hillcrest Avenue<\/div>\n
Plattsburgh, N.Y.\u00a012901<\/div>\n
February 23, 2005<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Mrs. Betty Bates<\/div>\n
Director of Field Services<\/div>\n
North Country Girl Scout Council<\/div>\n
155 Boynton Avenue<\/div>\n
Plattsburgh, N.Y.\u00a012901<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Dear Mrs. Bates:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I am applying for the position of Career Program Coordinator being offered by the North Country Girl Scout Council.\u00a0I feel I possess the proper professional qualifications as well as enthusiasm and a capacity for work that would make me a valuable addition to your staff.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I have earned two degrees: Liberal Arts and Recreational Leadership.\u00a0My education enables me to view the overall picture of Career Program Coordinator from an administrative aspect as well as from actually working with area youths; this background should benefit your total program.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I have a good working knowledge of the community.\u00a0I am currently serving actively in four Girl Scout committees: as the Preferred Delegate to the Board of Directors; as the leader of two local Girl Scout troops; and as director of Cadette Planning Board.\u00a0In the five years I have lived in Plattsburgh, I have coordinated twenty-three programs as a Girl Scout volunteer. I have also worked with local 4-H groups by providing them with training sessions.<\/div>\n
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My experience with Girl Scouting demonstrates my ability to handle this position and my dedication to the program of scouting and to working effectively with area youths.<\/div>\n
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My resume is enclosed.\u00a0I will be happy to provide any additional information that you might require and will be available for an interview at your convenience.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Thank you for your consideration.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Sincerely,<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
Sharon L. Vogel<\/div>\n
SV\/jb<\/div>\n
Enc.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Now turn to the Asssignment Document: Letter of Application\/Resume with Cover Sheet to complete this assignment.<\/b><\/p>\n

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