AGCJ 404
Agricultural Communications and Journalism

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Letter of Application & Résumé (Due 10-8)
100 points

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This assignment will not be accepted without an attached current position announcement

 Assume you are about to graduate and are looking for your first job. You found a specific position that is available in your field and will write an invited letter of application. The position announcement indicates that a résumé should accompany the letter of application.

Write your letter of application and include an appropriate résumé for the specific position.
  1. Find a job announcement that is currently available in your field (must have a closing date past the due date of this assignment).
  2. Follow the guidelines for writing an invited letter of application as discussed in class, including:
    • The position title.
    • Where you found the position announcement.
    • The correct name for your degree.
    • Your qualifications for the position.
    • Why you want to work for them.
    • A reference to your résumé.
  3. Include a copy of your résumé with the letter (do not staple them together).
  4. Include a copy of the position announcement.
  5. Remember to print the letter and résumé on high-quality paper using a laser printer.
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Note: You cannot use the following Application Letter or Résumé Examples for your assignment.

Application Letter Examples Résumé Examples
Example #1 Example #1
Example #2 Example #2
Example #3 Example #3

General Job Announcements, Application Letters, and Résumé

Position Announcement Example #1
Position Announcement Example #2
Application Letter Example #1
Application Letter Example #2
Résumé Example

Refer to the Tutorial for more information on letters of application and résumés.

If any of the above information is incorrect, or needs to be updated, contact Gary J. Wingenbach.
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