Identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward

Find a specific job opening posted online within the last 9 months. You will develop a Job Application Cover Letter (as though you were applying to that position) that highlights and emphasizes why you are the most suitable candidate for this position. For the purposes of this assignment, you can present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.

Note: An example can be found on p. 250, Figure 13.8.

The message should take the form of a business letter.

The job letter / 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 ideas.

Format

Follow proper letter formatting techniques per business letter format.

Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.

Style

Use professional language.

Paragraphs effectively developed and efficient. Note: Seven (7) or eight (8) lines when possible.

Mechanics

Make sure there are no grammar or spelling errors.

Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.

Your assignment must be typed, single-spaced within paragraphs and double spaced between the paragraphs, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.

Write clearly, coherently, and persuasively using proper grammar, mechanics, and formatting appropriate to the situation.

Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.

Develop presentation skills for use in the professional environment.

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