Week 2: January 14-18

First Meeting:

• Introduction of the Employment Project
• Complete the Job Skills Checklist (circle all that apply to you) in class
• Discuss employment project research and search engines
• Review submission guidelines (via blog) for Interview Assignment

For Next Meeting:

• Find two job ads in your area of interest. Internships and full-time jobs are both acceptable; however, the job must be something for which you are currently qualified. In other words, do not apply for a job that you will only be eligible for after five years of employment or a graduate degree.
• Complete the Job Ad Analysis form for both ads (attached at the bottom of the page).

Second Meeting:

• Resume and letter strategies
• Discuss samples:
  • Employment Document Samples and Templates
  • Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison cover letter breakdown
  • Additional reading: Purdue Center for Career Opportunities

For Next Meeting:

• Interview assignment blog posting due previous to next class
• From PW Online, read Thinking about Document Design

Third Meeting:

• Letter strategies/discuss samples

For Next Meeting:

• Drafts of resume and cover letter due for peer review next class period