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436 Writing Job-Application Materials

Exercises

in this book For more about memos, see Ch. 14, p. 385.

1. INTERNET EXERCISE Using a job board on the Web, list References Timothy Rayburn
and briefly describe five positions in your field in your Janitorial Manager
state. What skills, experience, and background does (406)-555-8571
each position require? What is the salary range for Eduardo Perez
each position? Coworker
(406)-555-2032
2. INTERNET EXERCISE Locate and provide the URLs of 4. The following application letter responds to an ad
three job boards that provide interactive forms for creat- describing the following duties: “CAM Technician to
ing a résumé automatically. In a brief memo to your in- work with other technicians and manage some GIS
structor, describe the strengths and weaknesses of each. and mapping projects. Also perform updating of the
Which job board appears to be the easiest to use? Why? GIS database. Experience required.” In a brief memo to
3. The following résumé was submitted in response to an your instructor, describe how effective the letter is and
ad describing the following duties: “CAM Technician how it could be improved.
to work with other technicians and manage some GIS 530 Maplegrove
and mapping projects. Also perform updating of the Bozeman, Mont. 59715
GIS database. Experience required.” In a brief memo to November 11, 2012
your instructor, describe how effective the résumé is. Mr. Bruce Hedley
What are some of its problems? Adecco Technical
Bozeman, Mont. 59715
kenneth bradley
Dear Mr. Hedley,
530 Maplegrove Bozeman, Mont. 59715 (406)-484-2916
I
am writing you in response to your ad on Monsterjobs
Objective Entry level position as a CAM Technician. .com. Would you please consider me for the position of
I am also interested in staying with the CAM technician? I believe that my academic schooling at
company until after graduation, possibly Montana State University, along with my work experience
moving into a position as a Mechanical would make me an excellent candidate for the position.
Engineer.
While at Montana State University, I took one class in
Education Enrolled at Montana State University particular that applies well to this job. It was a CAD drafting
August 2010- Present
class, which I received a 97% in. The next semester I
Employment Fred Meyer was a Teachers Aid for that same class, where I was
65520 Chinden responsible for answering questions about drafting from my
Garden City, MT peers. This gave me a much stronger grasp on all aspects of
(208)-323-7030 CAD work than I could have ever gotten from simply taking
Janitor- 7/09-6/10 the class.
Responsible for cleaning entire store, as My employment at Fred Meyer is also a notable experience.
well as equipment maintenance and floor While there is no technical aspects of either positions I have
maintenance and repair. held, I believe that my experience there will shed light on
Assistant Janitorial Manager- 6/10-9/10 my work ethic and interpersonal skills. I started out as a
Responsible for cleaning entire graveyard shift janitor, with no previous experience. All of my
store, equipment maintenance, floor coworkers were at least thirty years older than me, and had
maintenance and repair, scheduling, and a minimum of five years of janitorial experience. However
managing personnel after working there for only one year I was promoted to
Head of Freight- 9/10-Present
assistant manager. Three months after I received this
In charge of braking down all new freight, position, I was informed that Fred Meyer was going to
stocking shelves, cleaning the stock contract out the janitorial work and that all of us would be
room, and managing personnel losing our jobs. I decided that I wanted to stay within the
company, and I was able to receive a position as head of
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT freight.
Teachers Aide ME 120- 1/09-5/09 The enclosed resumé provides an overview of my education
Teachers Aide ME 120 and work experience. I would appreciate an opportunity
In charge of keeping students in line to meet with you at your convience to disscuss my
and answering any questions related to qualifications for this position. Please write me at the above
drafting.

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