Senior Fall Report: Four Components

1) Professional Preparation/ Transferable Skills Inventory

a) List 5 skills & how they will benefit potential employers

b) Full instructions on this form, which will download to your desktop if you click here: YourLastName403Skills.doc

2) Application Letter

a) Write a letter of application to a potential employer that demonstrates your ability to target your writing for an intended receiver/reader.

b) Full instructions on this form, which will download to your desktop if you click here: YourLastName403Letter.doc

i) Process steps

(1) Locate a job ad for an entry-level position you’re interested in

(2) Read the requirements and research the company

(3) Compose a rough draft of the letter (3 paragraphs)

(a) 1st: “I’m writing to apply for the Production Assistant position posted on Monster.com.” Etc.

(b) 2nd: Here’s what I know about your company and the requirements of this position. And here’s why I’m the best fit.

(c) 3rd: Provide your contact info. Ask for an interview. Thank them. See handout for example.

3) Technological Proficiency

a) Describe and provide an example of your proficiency with communication-related technology

b) Full instructions on this form, which will download to your desktop if you click here: YourLastName403TechExplain.doc

4) Writing Competence

a) Showcase your writing abilities via a revised 300-level course paper.

b) Full instructions on this form, which will download to your desktop if you click here: YourLastName403Writing.doc

Submission procedure:
-burn all files being submitted on one CD or DVD
-bring the clearly and neatly identified CD/DVD to Heather Shanley's office by the third Thursday in October.