Find a specific job opening posted online within the last 9 months. You will develop a Job Application Cover Letter (as though you were applying to that position) that highlights and emphasizes why you are the most suitable candidate for this position. For the purposes of this assignment, you can present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.
Complete the cover letter on page 1 of the submission and then include a link to the job posting (a copy and paste of the link is acceptable and the link must work). To compose the letter, use the general writing guidelines on pp. 266-267 in the text Note: An example can be found on p. 263, Figure 13.8.
The job letter / application message must adhere to the following requirements:
Content
Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.
Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential ideas.
Format
Follow proper letter formatting techniques per business letter format.
Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing.
Style
Use professional language.
Paragraphs effectively developed and efficient. Note: Six (6) or seven (7) lines when possible.
Mechanics
Make sure there are no grammar or spelling errors.
Eliminate wordiness and unclear sentence construction.
