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Assignment 2

A cover letter accompanies your resume to introduce you to a prospective employer as a knowledgeable and capable applicant. Ideally, the content of the cover letter should address why you would be a good fit for the organization to which you are applying. It should be written in business format and be no longer than one page. You are not trying to address or cover every aspect of the position in a cover letter. Remember that your goal is to market yourself by clearly explaining why the employer should consider hiring you. You should highlight what sets you apart from other candidates and how this difference will ultimately benefit the employer. Do thorough research on the organization so you can articulate your competitive advantage. Cover Letter Format Cover letter has a heading (top contact information) that is identical to the resume. Include the full address and contact information of the company/organization Contact name, contact title, company/organization, full address Use a three-paragraph structure that is approximately ½ page long to ¾ page long Introduction paragraph – Three to four sentences indicating the exact position you are interested in and a brief reason why you feel you are qualified for the position Main body – Majority of your cover letter that details why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications and interests align with the company Final paragraph – End your letter with confidence (don’t beg) and a way to communicate with you for a follow-up interview. Make sure you thank the reader for their time. For this assignment, you will construct a cover letter. Please remember to: Research the company and describe how their mission aligns with your own approach or professional interests Provide a simple and concise theme with your knowledge of the company/organization Explain why you are passionate about the industry or company Include relevant work experience, education, skills, and abilities to support your purpose for your interest in the company and position Address to a named individual and their title Is brief and to the point Project confidence and enthusiasm Minimize “I” statements, monotonous sentence structure, or excessive redundancy Proofread your letter For a visual aid, see the following link: https://novoresume.com/career-blog/cover-letter-examples Assignment 3 Following an interview, always write the interviewer a thank-you letter (typically within 48 hours of the interview). This letter should be sent within two business days to express your appreciation for the interview. The purpose of the letter is to: Show appreciation for the employer’s interest in you and the opportunity to interview. Reiterate your enthusiasm/interest in the position and in the school/district. Remind the employer about your qualifications for the position. If you thought of something you forgot to mention in the interview, mention it in your thank-you letter. Demonstrate that you have good manners and know to write a thank-you letter. Follow up with any information the employer may have asked you to provide after the interview. Assume that you have recently interviewed with the company from your cover letter assignment. You feel that your initial interview went rather well, and you would like to thank your interviewer for his or her time and professionalism. The assignment should be completed in block format, Times New Roman, 12 point font, and single spaced. Your thank you letter should include the following: Senders Address, Date, and Recipients Address Greeting, Body (2 paragraphs minimum), Closing, and Signature Proper grammar and punctuation For a visual aid, see the following link: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/job-interview-thank-you-letter-sample-2063957

Assignment 4

Following up after an interview falls into the category of unwritten societal rules: although very few interviewers would ever explicitly tell you to do it, it’s often expected all the same. For example, sending a thank-you note after an interview is simply considered common courtesy (more on that later).

If more than a week has passed beyond the date you expected to hear back from the interviewer, you can send an interview follow up email to politely inquire about the status of your job application.

Your assignment is to write one properly formatted follow up email to the company that you interviewed with. The assignment should be completed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, and single spaced It should include the following:

• From:
• To:
• Subject: Interview with ___________ for the _________ job
• Greeting, Body, Closing, Signature & Contact Number

Assignment 5

With the boom of technology such as cell phones, tablets, and the Internet, communication styles are changing. However, the basic business letter is still a valuable tool to let people know about positive things that are happening, or to work toward changing things that are not right. Knowing how to write a business letter is a valuable tool.

Your assignment is to write one properly formatted business letter. Choose from the two tasks below:

• Write a letter to Ms. Curb. This letter will describe one problem that you see here at CSU, propose a solution, and justify your solution with reasoning. Be sure that the issue you choose to address is appropriate, has an educational impact, and is under the control of the school staff.
• Or, write a letter to an incoming freshman. This letter will be your suggestions and tips to transitioning to college. Include your personal experiences and what advice would have helped you coming to CSU.

Your thank you letter should include the following:

• Senders Address, Date, and Recipients Address
• Greeting, Body (2 paragraphs minimum), Closing, and Signature
• Proper grammar and punctuation

For a visual aid, see the following link: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-format-a-business-letter-2062540

Assignment 6

While business memos and emails may look similar at first, a memo has some key differences. Memos are usually more formal than emails and are often used when you need to give your message a more official look. They can also be printed and distributed wherever this message would have the most impact.

Memos can be addressed to a single person or a group, so tailor your message to reflect the concerns of your audience. As with any business document, always remain professional and polite, even if you have to address a negative topic. An official memo is no place to single someone out in a critical way, so focus on facts and constructive plans for the future.

For your FINAL, you will write a three-paragraph memo using proper Memo formatting (see sample in the link below). Memos should include a Heading and a Body. Note the spacing between paragraphs and elsewhere on the memo, as well as capitalization, and Left Justify formatting.

Choose from the two prompts below:

1. You run a dance studio, in which you have employed one receptionist, four dance instructors, and an accountant. Massive street construction has been implemented on the main street where your studio is. This construction will last from October 3rd through December 4th (Today is October 1st). You are very concerned that you might lose customers due to lack of parking spots or general frustration with the construction, and you’re also worried that new customers might not know your studio is open. Write a memo to the parents of your dance students that explains the construction situation, indicating that your studio is still open during construction and alleviating any concerns they might have about parking or general access to the studio. In addition, consider asking the parents to promote your studio to friends (or come up with some useful alternatives), since you’re worried about losing new business.

1. You’re the security chief at a small manufacturing plant that makes small metal hand tools. Management has recently told you that many tools have disappeared. According to company record, the plant produces approximately 50,000 per day, but an average of only 49,700 are actually being shipped out (some days only a few are missing, sometimes several hundred). After investigating multiple possibilities, you have concluded that employee theft is the only remaining explanation. You have decided to install a metal detector at the employee exit that would catch anyone trying to smuggle tools out of the factory. Anyone caught stealing will immediately be fired and reported to the police. You need to inform the employees about this change, but you don’t want to create an atmosphere of hostility. Write an email to the plant’s employees explaining the policy change, its rationale and implementation, and the consequence for refusal.

For a visual aid, see the following link: https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/a8a84b6b-aa7e-488c-84b8-24bf0aefb0ae/1/Sample%20Business%20Memo.pdf