Q Last week, you created a targeted resumé tailored to a specific job posting. This week, you will write a targeted cover letter responding to that same job posting. After this is complete, you will do a bit of role playing by assuming that you were given the opportunity to interview for the position and that you now need to write a post-interview thank you note to the employer. The following resources will be very helpful for this assignment: • Using Your Cover Letter (Links to an external site.) • Using Your Thank You Letter (Links to an external site.) Here is a helpful Video Tutorial for this week's discussion topics and homework assignment: Develop: cover Letters & Beyond https://youtu.be/8e_8u9MZOvQ (Links to an external site.) To access these videos, please click on the links of navigate to them as follows: https://My.devry.edu/ (Links to an external site.) Resources/Career Services/Career Services Resource Center Part 1: The Cover Letter • Targeted to the job posting and links your skills to the job requirements • No grammar/spelling errors - proofread your letter at least 3 times • Is not a repetition of what's already on the resume but goes into specific examples/stories that prove skills gained Part 2: Thank You Note • Provide links from your skill set to the expectations listed in the job posting • Express why you'd be the best candidate for the position • Includes no grammar/spelling errors NOTE: Submit a link to the job posting with your assignment - this is worth 20 points. You will also find helpful materials in your text. Don't forget to submit your assignment by Sunday at 11:59pm Mountain Time.
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