· This assignment will assess competency 6. Develop appropriate tools to find a new position in a specific field of interest. Directions Conduct an online job search in your field of study. Try to...

· This assignment will assess competency 6. Develop appropriate tools to find a new position in a specific field of interest.

Directions

Conduct an online job search in your field of study. Try to find at least 3 positions for which you will be qualified and that interest you. Create a list of key words that are common to these positions. These may be particular skills (e.g. presentation, specific software programs, etc.), education, experience, or industry specific terminology. Knowing these key words will help you tailor your resume and cover letter to the position.

Write a cover letter: Even though cover letters are generally "optional" to apply for a position, for all intents and purposes they are required if you actually want the hiring manager to look at your resume. Select one position and write a cover letter tailored to that position. Using key words that you identified in part 1 of this assignment will help you grab the reader's attention and give your resume a better shot of being reviewed. Highlight the key words by putting them in italics or bold (you wouldn't do this in an actual cover letter you send out; this is just for this assignment).

You can visit the
NAU Career Services websitefor help with writing a cover letter. If you need additional assistance, please contact a
Director of Career Development and Placement.

Submit a copy of the job posting (do not include the URL in case the position is filled, and the posting removed before you submit your letter) and your cover letter via the dropbox
LP04.2 Assignment: Job Search and Cover Letter.
This assignment is worth 20 points and will be graded according to the
LP04.2 Assignment rubric.