5. Preparing Additional Employment Documents You might be required to write other employment documents and follow-up messages during the employment process. These documents reflect on your professionalism and your communication skills, so follow guidelines and instructions carefully, What should you remember to do when filling out a job application? Check all that apply. Look over all of the questions before starting Include questions you have about the position, Use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Use a red or a green pen. Answer each question honestly. Read the resume follow-up letter, and answer the following question. Dear Ms. Johnson: Please know that I am still interested in becoming a content editor for Smile Publications. Since I submitted a rsum in June, I have completed my graduate degree in English and am currently an adjunct instructor at two community colleges. Preparing my lessons and lectures has given me the opportunity to hone my communication and organizational skills. Please keep my application in your active file, and let me know when I may put my classroom experience and strong educational background to work for you. Sincerely, Emily Henderson What is effective about the letter? It reviews the applicant's strengths and qualifications. It focuses on the applicant's feelings. It uses memo format. Dear Ms. Gonzalez: Although I am disappointed to hear that you have selected another candidate for the marketing position, I appreciate your prompt and courteous communication. Because I believe I have the organizational and technical skills needed to work in a growing company like EdCo, I hope you will keep my rsum in your active file. My desire to work for your company remains strong. I enjoyed meeting with you, and I appreciate your thorough explanation of your company's growth and future goals. To enhance my qualifications, I have enrolled in a course on Intercultural Communication in the Workplace at Zsu. If you have an opening for a position I am qualified for, please contact me at (345) 435-3532. I will contact you in the next month to discuss employment possibilities. Sincerely, Janet Havasu What is effective about the letter? It includes a time when the applicant will call for an update. It asks the prospective employer to call and update the applicant on the position. It includes a list of references. What should be included in a resignation letter? An offer of assistance to prepare for your resignation A discussion of the company's strengths and weaknesses O A review of your strengths and qualifications