Module Learning Outcome 2
Module Learning Outcome 2
1. Search for job openings in your current field or the field that you plan on
entering upon graduation or completion of this course. You may search
for job openings in your current hometown, or you may use websites
such as www.indeed.com or www.careerbuilder.com, or browse the
careers section at a specific organization’s webpage to find a job
anywhere in the world. Print a copy of the posting for the job that
interests you the most.
2. Based upon the job position, and using the business letter format that
you learned in 10.1, write a one-page cover letter. Section 10.1 lists
components of a business letter, 8 of which are mandatory for this
assignment. Include them in your cover letter. Note: the non-mandatory
components are enclosure and Cc: as these are not applicable to all
letters.
You should always specifically tailor your cover letter to the particular position
you are applying for. (If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are
applying for multiple jobs at once, do not use a generic cover letter for each
application.)
• Put the best, most interesting information in the first sentence. Hiring
managers are busy. Get their attention immediately. Avoid cliché and
boring sentences like “It is with great interest that I am writing you to
apply for . . . “
• Show, don’t tell. When possible, let your results and accomplishments
be the “adjectives” you use to describe yourself. Instead of calling
yourself a “team player” or “highly motivated sales professional,” give an
example of what you have done to earn that description.
• Do not write a boring and generic objective like “Looking for a position
with room for advancement.” The purpose of the cover letter is for you to
highlight what you can offer the organization, not the other way around.
• Mention the organization by name, as well as a few specific skills that are
listed in the job posting and how you meet them.
• Stick to the point, which is the specific position. Don’t repeat all the bullet
points on your résumé/CV; if the hiring manager is interested, he or she
will still see that anyway.
• Research the company’s culture. In certain organizations, a more
informal tone may be acceptable, or even preferred. In industries such
as legal, banking and healthcare, the tone should usually be very formal.
Certain tech firms and startups, for example, may have a more
informal—and even playful—approach to doing business.
• Proofread repeatedly, and then have another trusted person proofread.
Results
Job offer:
Reporte
Business letter:
To whom it may concernI introduce myself, my name is Marco Antonio Centeno
Paniagua, I reside in Santiago de Querétaro, I am 22 years old and I am in my
eighth semester of Industrial Engineering at Universidad Tecmilenio.
I want to tell you that I am interested in the job offer in the quality area, I found
out about it thanks to an-email from Tecmilenio, and I found it attractive
because I consider myself a person with affinity to follow quality concepts in
manufacturing, administrative and human resources processes.
I believe that the best way to increase the effectiveness of a company is to find
and implement the right work methodology, it requires dedication and
willingness to stay in a cycle of continuous improvement.
Next I would like to tell you a little about my experiences and training:
I would like to schedule an appointment to talk about the job, and learn more
about the company, I remain at your disposal.
Good day.