Question

activity #4: preparing a cover letter
instructions:

1. look through the newspaper or online for a job that interests you.
2. use this job advertisement to write a cover letter applying for the job.
3. follow the example provided in the chapter to write your cover letter.
4. begin your cover letter by designing your letterhead. be sure to not use graphics or pictures. you want to present a very professional image of yourself. your letterhead needs to provide contact information for you. you will have your name, the address at which the employer can contact you, phone contact number (home and a cell phone number if applicable), and an e - mail address (if desired).
5. use the current date for your cover letter.
6. use your teacher/instructors name and school address for your mailing address.
7. in the body of the letter be sure to follow these guidelines:

a. the first paragraph needs to inform how you found out about the job.
i. newspaper
ii. online
iii. word of mouth (another employee etc.)
b. the next paragraph (or two) needs to tell what your qualifications are for the job.
c. the closing paragraph needs to be positive. you might also want to provide preferred contact times and numbers.

Explanation:

This is a task about writing a cover - letter for a job application. It provides step - by - step instructions on how to format the letterhead, content of different paragraphs, etc. Writing a cover letter is a part of job - seeking process which is related to business practices.

Answer:

No specific answer as it is an activity instruction to write a cover letter. One would need to follow the steps to create a cover letter for a chosen job advertisement.