Abstract
With… the reader’s needs in mind, your job letter (email) should follow the ABC format Resumes usually accompany application letters. Three points make writing resumes a challenge. (Pfeiffer & Boogerd, 2006) The three points are emphasis, length and arrangement.
ABSTRACT: Apply for a specific job
Refer to ad, mutual friend, or other source of information about the job
Briefly state how you can meet the main need of your potential employer
BODY: Specify your understanding of the reader’s main needs
Provide main qualifications that satisfy these needs (but only highlight points from resume—do not simply repeat all resume information)
Address specific qualifications mentioned in a job announcement
Avoid mentioning weak points or deficiencies
Keep body paragraphs to six or fewer lines
Use a bulleted or numbered list if it helps draw attention to three or four main points
Maintain the “you” attitude throughout
CONCLUSION: Tie the letter together with one main theme or selling point, as you would a sales letter Refer to your resume
Explain how and when the reader can contact you for an interview
EMPHASIS: You should select just a few major points of emphasis from your personal and professional life. Avoid the tendency to include college and employment details best left for the interview.
LENGTH: You usually should use only one page. For individuals with extensive experience, a two-page resume is acceptable—if it is arranged evenly over both pages.
ARRANGEMENT: You should arrange information so that it is pleasing to the eye and easy to scan. Prospective employers spend less than a minute assessing your application. They may even use computers to scan resumes, taking even less time.
Conclusion
When employment documents are prepared to address the busy work life of a potential employer, the chances of getting the interview are increased.
References
Pfeiffer, W., & Boogerd, J. (2006). Technical Communication A Practical Approach. Toronto: Pearson.
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