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The purpose of academic work is to prepare you for future employment. This assignment takes this purpose one step further, as you continue to research and mimic the steps of applying for a job.<\/p>\n\n

This includes the creation of a cover letter that you can use as a template for future job applications. With this template, you can easily create personalized and professional letters that you can use when looking for employment, either now or in the future, and the template may also be valuable when applying for post-secondary programs, scholarships, or bursaries.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"42fb3f66-486c-4283-96ef-85acf4bc0f5e","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

This assignment will also help you meet the following course criteria:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Manage use of personal time to complete tasks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
respond professionally to a variety of issues and scenarios in a clear, concise, and professional <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
manner in verbal and written forms<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Analyze, organize, and promote individual skills and experience to prepare for competitive employment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Response to communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Critical thinking to solve problems<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Organization of information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Respect for others<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Time and resource management<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Responsibility for actions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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verbal and non-verbal communication<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
time management<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
conveying purpose and tone in writing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
job search and interview skills<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Using the job\/volunteer position advertisement <\/span><\/span><\/strong>that you selected in the Job Search and Skills Analysis Assignment <\/span><\/span>you will create a professional cover letter for the purpose of completing a mock application for that position.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c6b7282d-97fd-488b-9d5e-ae9b2d4b5e8c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Analyze the job posting for key information and compare these to your own skills, abilities, and interests<\/p>\n\n
Choose 2-3 matching items to highlight in your cover letter. Try to choose ones that will allow you to give specific examples as support.<\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"d774920d-087a-423b-9a66-bfb8a084967a","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"> Step 1 \u2013 Review Your Skills and the Job\/Position Requirements"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Using a business letter format, create a draft cover letter that you could use to apply for the position you chose for these assignments.<\/p>\n\n
Please note: <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Although you may use standard business phrases and sentences in your cover letter, the wording of your letter must be your own. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Do not modify a template or model. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Remember: The letter must sound like you.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"a68ba854-8988-4c87-af99-d3ca03287005","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":">> Step 2 \u2013 Draft a Cover Letter for your Chosen Job"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Employers expect all applications for employment to be completely error-free. Remember to edit your work!<\/p>\n\n
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Many employers will eliminate candidates simply because their application documents contain grammar or writing errors.<\/li>\n\t
It is recommended that you leave enough time to make an appointment with the Language Help Centre for this part (languagehelpcentre@georgiancollege.ca<\/a>) to ensure that your documents are error free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"2c3ae708-b11f-4294-a173-56bc8c20ae3c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":">>> Step 3 \u2013 Proofread and Finalize Your Letter"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
When you are finished your letter, submit it using the submission link in the assignment folder.<\/p>\n\n
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Your submission is due by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2023.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"b13ac579-f451-4be4-a4d1-b8b68cea7008","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Due Date and Submission"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This assignment is worth 15% of your final mark and you will be graded using this rubric<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"248ac51c-287f-4d65-aa10-7e6f0e0da77c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Evaluation"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Job Application Assignment

Donna Naylor