Lesson 4:2

  The Application Process & Package

Objectives:

  • Draft the necessary documents for your application:
    • Cover letter for online resumes
    • Resume: online and pdf.
    • Three request for references

Readings:

  • Technical Writing:
    • Chapter 11: Editing
    • Chapter 16: Resumes
    • Chapter 25 Social Media
  • Instructor’s Blog

4: 2 Assignment:

PLEASE SEE Due dates on our Course Schedule

  • Application package attached to your team forum

Instructions for Assignments:

Your Application Package should include:

  1. The actual advertisement or application instructions, accompanied by MLA documentation showing the source of the ad.
  2. A one-page cover letter addressed to the prospective employer or organization and designed to conform to the best practices for organization, content, layout, and design set out in Technical Communication
  3. A resume –  following the format and layout of one of the resume styles set out in Technical Communications. 
  4. Three letters requesting references