Completing this assignment will help you identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward. You will develop a job application cover letter. For this assignment, you may present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.

Instructions

• Find a specific job opening posted online within the last nine months.
• Write a cover letter as though you are applying for the position. Highlight and emphasize why you are the most suitable candidate for the position.
• Complete the cover letter on page 1 of the submission; include a working link to the job post on page 2.
• Follow the general writing guidelines on pages 266 and 267 in the text for structural and content guidance for a business letter. Note: An example can be found on page 263, Figure 13.8.
• The job letter or application message must adhere to the following requirements:
  • Content:
    • Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.
    • Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential information.
  • Format:
    • Follow proper letter formatting techniques per business letter format.
    • Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.
  • Style:
    • Use professional language.
    • Develop concise, effective paragraphs with six or seven sentences, if possible.
  • Mechanics:
    • Make sure there are no grammar or spelling errors.
    • Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.