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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 will research and mimic the initial 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 that 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":"

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

Manage use of personal time to complete tasks;<\/li>\n\t
Analyze, organize and promote individual skills and experience to prepare for competitive employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
- Communication<\/li>\n\t
- Response to communication<\/li>\n\t
- Organization of information<\/li>\n\t
- Respect for others<\/li>\n\t
- Time and resource management<\/li>\n\t
- Responsibility for actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
  Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
  - Conveying purpose and tone in writing<\/li>\n\t
  - Job search and interview skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"57ed3e4d-5394-4482-bd44-6a75e9915609","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Outcomes to be Achieved"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
    Using the job\/volunteer position advertisement that you selected in the Job Search and Skills Analysis Assignment,<\/em> you will create a professional cover letter for the purpose of completing a mock application for that position.<\/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":"
    Go back to your Job Search and Skills Analysis Assignment submission and review your list of skills compared to those required of the job\/position.<\/p>\n\n
    Choose 2-3 matching skills 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 Comparison of 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

Job Application Assignment

Donna Naylor