MEMORANDUM
To: Dr. Erika Paterson, ENGL 301 Instructor
From: Darren Wong, ENGL 301 Student DW
Date: July 25, 2016
Subject: Progress Report on Job Application Package
For this assignment, I have gone through the amazonjobs website and have found a job posting that I would be interested in applying. Please find details of the job position below:
Job Title: Software Development Engineer/SDET Intern
Basic Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science/Computer Engineering program with at least one term to finish after the completion of the Amazon internship
- Experience with object-oriented design and coding skills (C/C++ and/or Java)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
- Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational databases and optimization
- Experience on a UNIX or Linux platform
- Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through abstract thinking
Timeline:
- Further research on Amazon (week of July 25)
- Draft a one-page cover letter (week of July 25)
- Prepare a two-page resume highlighting my skill sets as required (week of July 25)
- Draft a letter requesting for three references (week of July 25)
- Post draft of application package on team forum (August 3)
- Peer review of writing partner’s application package (August 4-7)
- Post peer review on team forum (August 8)
- Post final application package on team forum (August 10)
I look forward to receiving your approval to proceed with this application package. Please contact me at darrenwongj@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding this matter.