AGJR  105
Introduction to Agricultural Communications


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Week #: 11
Résumés and cover letters
Learning Objectives:
Understand the job search process
Identify campus resources
Discuss résumé and cover letter writing
Instructional
Activities:

Download the PowerPoint Interactive Study Guides  

Résumés
Cover Letters

 

Assignments:

E-mail three review questions to Jennifer (jnorwood@aged.tamu.edu) by 5:00 p.m., November 23.

Assignment #2: 100 points, November 30, 2004, Evaluation Form, Example Job Description

  1. Choose a specific entry-level position or internship in agricultural communications or agricultural journalism with a specific company or organization. (i.e. Angus Journal graphic designer, marketing communications director for Valent USA Corporation, 4-H and Youth Development Extension Specialist for Tarrant County, Assistant Editor for Quarter Horse Journal).
  2. Gather information about the specific qualifications and responsibilities of this position.
  3. Develop or find a 1-2 page job description that includes the responsibilities of the position, skills needed, education and experience required, location of the position and a description of the administrative hierarchy (to whom or what position will this person report, who reports to this position).
  4. Apply for the position
  5. Develop a one page invited cover letter addressed to the instructor that explains why you should be hired for this job.
  6. Develop a one page résumé highlighting your experience and educational background relevant to the position for which you are applying.
  7. Staple these items together and turn them in to the teaching assistant. You do NOT need to print your résumé and cover letter on professional paper.  

Final Exam, Wednesday, December 15, 2004, 8-10 a.m., Blocker 150
The final exam will be comprehensive. Questions will be drawn from Exams 1, 2, and 3 as well as lectures from December 2, 7, and 9. The exam will consist of 60 multiple choice or true/false questions and one essay question.

 


If any of the above information is incorrect, or needs to be updated, contact Dr. Tracy A. Rutherford.

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