Application Letters and Resumes Instructions (Part A): Prepare a prospecting letter (letter of inquiry) addressed to: Dr. Jason Tanner Gray Hunter Stenn LLP 100 East Main Street Marion, IL 62959 You should submit the assignment to me by the date indicated in the schedule for the class. No late assignments may be submitted unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Background Situation: Assume you are a prospective employee for Gray Hunter Stenn LLP. Prepare a block style prospecting letter (letter of inquiry) and include the current date. Your letter should include your return address. Your name should be included in the signature section of the letter. Specific features your letter should include are: Paragraph 1 - a technique designed to capture the attention of the reader. Paragraph 2 - information to develop interest in you as a prospective employee. Paragraph 3 - develop your message to create a desire for the reader to want to hire you. Paragraph 4 - tell the reader what specific action to take to contact you for additional information or an interview. Remember to use the action ending techniques of making it easy and specific to inform the reader how to take action. Also, the action ending should urge haste for the reader to respond and emphasize why it is to the reader's benefit to act quickly. Instructions (Part B): Prepare a current resume. You should submit the assignment to me by the date indicated in the schedule for the class. No late assignments may be submitted unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Gather information and learn about your audience. Prepare a current resume using the chronological, functional, or combination format. Include education (completed education and education you are currently pursuing), employment history, volunteer information, and references. Your resume should be limited to one page