7.3 Cover Letter

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1. Choose from one of the following options for this assignment:

• Write a cover-letter for one of the following job advertisements:



• Write an “anti-letter” and “anti-résumé”. Using conventional format and structure, compose a conventionally accurate cover letter and résumé that possess deliberately chosen traits and qualities that will never get anyone a job. The emphasis of this assignment is to use accurate structures for both pieces. What bogus qualities can you include for a fictional job candidate? Have fun, but refrain from inappropriate language and references. Use one of the job advertisements above.

2. Save your polished work as 7_3_cover_letter and submit it for assessment. 

  Download the worksheet for this assignment by selecting one of the file formats below:

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  Click the 7.3 Cover Letter Assessment to see how your work will be assessed.

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1. View sample mail and e-mail cover letters. Notice appropriate formats of each.

2. View Tyrone's 7.3 Cover Letter or Tyrone's Online Sample Portfolio .

Assignment Options:

 1. Revise a cover letter you have composed in another course (such as CALM, RAP, or Work Experience) or to apply for a job. Make necessary improvements and include the original advertisement of the job opening .

2. If you wish, send your résumé with your assignment to your teacher or marker for feedback or suggestions. You will not receive a grade for this résumé.