Explanation of tasks

This assignment will be divided into two parts.

The first part of the assignment asks you to conduct an analysis of a job posting, then you will use the analysis to tailor your resume and cover letter to that job posting in part 2.

The second part of this assignment asks you to prepare your resume and cover letter using the same job posting and incorporating the key elements for both documents.

Prior to completing the tasks, be sure to review the attached rubrics.

List of Activities

Part One Instructions :

Follow these instructions to submit your materials to the Assignment Submission Folder. All of your materials must be submitted in a single word document.

My Job Posting and Job Posting Analysis chart

My Job Posting

Copy and paste your selected posting in the space below. Using the highlighter, highlight as many key words or phrases that indicate what the employer is looking for.

My Skills and Qualifications Matched to the Job Posting

Using the job posting you selected, paste the responsibilities and qualification requirements into this table, then add your own examples to show how your skills and abilities align with what the employer is seeking in their new hire. To help you identify your own skills and qualifications, go back to your first assignment and review your experiences.

Responsibilities from the posting:	My examples that are relevant to the job responsibilities:
Qualifications from the job posting	My examples that are relevant to the job qualifications required:

My Work/Volunteer Inventory and My Resume

My Inventory

The emphasis was on analyzing job postings to tailor your resume. Now that you are writing your resume, it can be helpful to craft an inventory of your history including work and volunteer experience, and education. This inventory allows you to quickly access the information you need to tailor your resume. Each and every resume you write will be tailored to the job! You've already begun to complete the work! In your first assignment you documented your collection of experiences so, you've already done much of the work to build the content of your resume.

My Work Experiences

Transfer the information you submitted from your first assignment into the chart below. This time, enter one experience at a time, so that under each position, you can include your accomplishments. Continue to add each experience until you have a full list of all the things you have done

Don't forget to include all of the activities you have done, including work and volunteer experience . Add as many as needed.

Job Title	Where I did it (company name and city)	What did you accomplish/do that is relevant to the job being applied for? (Try to write accomplishment statements that highlight your competencies and experience in this job).	When I did it (month and year of employment).

Matching the Job Posting to Your Cover Letter, Writing your Cover Letter Chart

Matching the Job Posting to Your Cover Letter

Using the same job posting you found in module eight, use the table below to write company information that connect your interests to those of the company. Next, fill in the two boxes on the right with specific information that matches your interests and qualifications to the job posting.

Company Information (research this on the company website)	Based on your research, what makes you a good fit for the company culture.
Qualifications from the job posting	Examples of your competencies that are relevant to the job posting

Writing your Cover Letter3 paragraph method

Using the template from above, and the details from the sample in the activity, write the three distinct paragraphs of your cover letter. The content should be relevant to the position being applied for.

Write paragraph 1 of the cover letter (what makes you a good fit; what do you have in common with the company goals, values, and mission) and what position you are applying for.
Paragraph 2 of the cover letter (Talk about/highlight the key qualifications, skills and value you bring to this job/position).
Paragraph 3 of the cover letter (Close the cover letter by asking for an opportunity to discuss the role further and invite a call for action by the recruiter).

Part Two Instructions:

Follow these instructions to submit your marketing materials to the Assignment Submission Folder. All of your materials must be submitted in a single word document.

1. Copy and paste the same job posting into the word document.
2. On a new page in the same word document, write the cover letter, tailored to the above job posting. Use the paragraphs in the cover letter section of part 1 to help you with this. Be sure to incorporate any feedback given on that section.
3. The remaining pages will contain your finalized resume. The resume should be 1-2 pages.
4. Before submission please review the below cover letter and resume checklists.
5. Name the document using the following convention: last name, first name resume and cover letter. E.g. Smith, John Cover Letter and Resume.

Cover Letter Checklist - Please ensure that you meet all requirements for the cover letter.

Place a check mark in the table to indicate that each requirement has been met.

Requirements Checkmark

Header with your contact details
Current date
Employer's name, title, and mailing address
Subject line - Name of the position being applied for.
Opening greeting
Paragraph 1 - Includes the position name and why you are a good fit for the company culture.
Paragraph 2 - Includes a clear connection between the job posting requirements and the skills, experience, and academic qualifications that you bring to the position. Refer to the example on eConestoga to see where to place bullet points.
Paragraph 3 (last paragraph) - Thank the reader for their time and consideration and indicate a clear interest in next steps. Add contact details again in this paragraph.
Closing of the letter, e.g.: Best regards, John Brown Encl.
The cover letter does not exceed one page.

Resume checklist. Please ensure that you meet all requirements for the resume.

Place a check mark in the table to indicate that each requirement has been met.

Requirements Checkmark

Resume length - 1-2 pages
Header included with contact details
Brand statement or headline banner
Profile paragraph (optional)
Competency list/key skills/areas of expertise (relevant to the job posting requirements).
Employment history included - Accomplishment statements (include for each place of employment). Provide company name and dates of employment, position held and the location of the company.
Education qualifications included - Include the name of the institution, the year the qualification was received, the type/name of the qualification received, and the location of the institution.
Employment dates and education dates in reverse chronological order.
No use of abbreviations (write out complete names for employers and education credentials).
No picture of self included.
Ensure that there is no date of birth, age, ethnicity, or marital status included on the resume.