Completing this assignment will help you identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward by developing a job application cover letter.
Instructions
Using the Internet, find a specific job opening posted online within the last nine months that requires the same degree level you are completing: for example, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You may use one of these sites or other similar job search sites to complete your search:

O*Net Online.
LinkedIn Job Search.

Once you find a posting, write a cover letter as though you are applying for the position. Use your own information in your cover letter including your work history, academic accomplishments, and volunteer activities. Highlight and emphasize why you are the most suitable candidate for the position. Remember to tailor the letter to the specific job description for the job.Follow the general writing guidelines in Chapter 13 of the BCOM text for structural and content guidance for a business letter.

Note: An example can be found in Figure 13E.

Requirements

Content:

Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.
Describe 35 significant qualifications, including skills and education, with an explanation of why you would be an asset for the role.