Write a resume and cover letter according to the instructions on the attached document
Write a resume and cover letter according to the instructions on the attached document Project 1: Job Application Materials
Write a reflection using PAIBOC analysis describing your writing process.
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Project 1: Job Application Materials
Find a job you want
Begin your project by searching for a job or internship ad. Look for a real advertisement for a job
that you might want and for which you might be qualified, now or after you have completed your
degree. You may use an expired job ad if you likeit does not have to be currently open.
Rsum
Write a functional (skills) rsum or a hybrid functional/chronological rsum for the purpose of
applying for this job or internship. Your rsum should be one or two pages long and use
attractive and balanced document design. You may disguise your personal information if you
like. You may list your college degree with an expected graduation date, but do not claim to hold
any degree or qualifications that you do not possess.
Professional Profile
Do not include an objective statement on your rsum. While objective statements were
once common, and even considered essential, trends in many fields have replaced the vague
and generic objective statement with the more descriptive and dynamic Professional Profile.
You can title this section Professional Profile, another relevant section title like Skills and
Achievements, or you can give it a personal headline like English Language Arts Teacher. In
addition to the examples in the textbook, a simple Google search of professional profile
resume will return many examples you may find useful.
Tip: A good professional profile can not only enhance your rsum but also build up your
professional identity on social media. Once you have written your profile and received feedback,
consider adding it to your LinkedIn or job board profile.
Cover Letter
Write a cover letter addressed to the hiring manager or decision maker for the job you have
chosen. Highlight the attributes that make you a good candidate for the job and offer useful
details beyond what is listed on your rsum. Your letter should be one page long.
Job Application Grading Criteria
The specific rubric for evaluating this project is on page 2 of this document. Use it as a checklist
for evaluating your own work before you submit it to be graded.
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Category & Points
Possible
Criteria
Professional Profile
10 points
Concisely highlights relevant skills and qualifications
Incorporates keywords from job ad
Cover Letter
35 points
Uses business letter format
Expands on information in resume (not merely repeating it)
First paragraph identifies position and source of job ad and
forecasts rest of the letter
Each paragraph expresses a unified idea introduced by a
clear topic sentence
Final paragraph refers to resume, expresses desire for
interview, and invites future contact
Is one page long
Resume Content
35 points
Includes identifying information
Emphasizes education and job experience in reverse
chronological order
Describes transferable skills using active verbs
Contains no irrelevant or negative information
Resume Design
10 points
Uses attractive and professional design that is easily
readable
Uses margins, indentations, and white space effectively
Uses section headings that clearly indicate organization of
document
Uses appropriate typeface and type size
Is one or two pages long
Grammar and
Mechanics
10 points
Clear and correct sentence structure
Free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Project 1: Job Application Materials
Find a job you want
Rsum
Professional Profile
Cover Letter
Job Application Grading Criteria
