Length: Length will depend on formatting and page layout, but the rsum portion should be at least 1 page, and the cover letter should be 1 page with at least THREE clear paragraphs. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 2. Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 3. Create well-organized business documents (including emails, letters and reports). 4. Compose stylistically appropriate business documents. 5. Create a resume and cover letter for use in employment searches. THE ASSIGNMENT The professional employment portfolio assignment contains TWO PARTS. Each student will be responsible for submitting a rsum and a cover letter for an overall grade of 10%. The first step is finding a company that you want to work for. By consulting on-line job banks, newspaper classifieds, or contacting a prospective employer of your choice, each student will tailor his/her rsum and cover letter for the position being sought. You must include the advertised position, an active web link to it, or a link to a real company/agency on a separate sheet, and uploaded with your package. This will help to verify that your application is to a real company. THE INSTRUCTIONS The COVER LETTER should be in appropriate letter format (block/modified block) and contain all of the components of a proper business cover letter as discussed online. The cover letter should be approx. three paragraphs. It should also contain a signature (use a font that looking like a signature, if possible, since its digital) and typing notations as well as job title, publication source, clear subject line, relevant personal traits, reference to the rsum and an interview request. The RSUM should also follow appropriate format (chronological, functional, or combined) and should be no more than two pages (unless your resume necessitates the length, of course). Whatever format you choose, your rsum should, in general, contain the following type of information: 1. Objective: Outline a clear and concise employment objective that caters to the job you are applying for. 2. Employment: Begin with your most recent job or internship. For each position list the following information: employer, job title, dates of employment, and three to five duties, activities or accomplishments/. Emphasize activities related to your job goal. Strive to quantify your achievements. 3. Education: List degrees and/or diplomas, certificates, and training accomplishments. Include courses, seminars, or skills if they are relevant to your job goal. 4. Capabilities and skills: List all capabilities and skills that recommend you for the job you seek. Use words like skilled, competent, trained, experienced, and ability to. Also list capabilities or interpersonal skills necessary for a successful individual in your chosen field. Write action statements demonstrating that you possess some of these qualities. Empty assurances arent good enough; try to show evidence (developed teamwork skills by working with a committee of eight to produce a). 5. Awards, honors, and activities: Explain any awards so that the reader will understand them. List campus, community, and professional activities that suggest you are a well-rounded individual or possess traits relevant to your target job. EXPECTATIONS & FORMAT Assignments must be in proper format and contain absolutely no grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Your Package should containing these parts: 1. Cover Letter 2. Rsum 3. Advertised Job/Company (in PDF/Word or some kind of proof the business exists; you can copy/paste or print the website).