Complete the VirtualJobShadow.com assignments in the order listed below… NOT from left to right in the assignments section of VirtualJobShadow.com assignment section!!

VirtualJobShadow.com Login Instructions

Staff and students of the Northwest Tech Campus – Alva may access their user accounts at https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/login/AC5760/users/?.

Students will use the same username and password as used for WorkKeys assessments  (except for a few students). Your password will be a six digit number representing your birthdate such as 020503 if you were born on February 5, 2003.

If you need assistance with your username and password, please let Mrs. Frascht know.

Be sure to complete assignments in what appears to be reverse order… most recently assigned appears on top left… first assigned is bottom right.

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 6 – Job Seeking Skills: Resumes 2020 Assignment

The following students need corrected/completed resumes from the following:

• Chloe L. – Add information for job duties to resume and then print – ask me for help in how to access revised resume
• Brooke P – Print the VJS.com Resume assignment and put in your notebook
• Emma P -Add information for job duties to resume and then print – ask me for help in how to access revised resume
• Shane S -Print the VJS.com Resume assignment and put in your notebook along with ALL the other assignments you have  not downloaded and printed from the Completed VJS.com tab.
• Colby M. – Where is your notebook??  Is your resume for this year updated and in it?

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 7 – Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment

Why do I make you write a cover letter?

• It’s good practice for when you may have to submit one with a job application
• It’s good practice for formatting professional letters
• It’s good practice for writing complete sentences and paragraphs
• It’s good practice for practicing correct spelling, punctuation and grammar
• It’s good practice for thinking of what your qualifications are/should be for a career in which you want to go into
• It’s good practice for thinking of what your strengths are
• It’s good practice for thinking of how your past jobs may help with a future career even if it’s in a different field

Before you start the VJS.com Cover Letter assignment, email me (tfrascht@nwtech.edu) the following information:

1. The link to a current job opening in the field you want to go into OR a link to a company that has positions such as the one you wish to have in the future.
2. Who you will be submitting your cover letter to regarding this job opportunity (such as owner, Human Resources Director, CEO, etc.).
3. The company name and address.  You may have to do an additional Google search to find this information if you find the job opening on Indeed.com or Monster.com or similar websites.
4. Name and describe three skill sets that you have or will learn before applying for this type of job.
5. Name and describe three personality traits that you have that would be available to an employer if you are hired for this type position.

Complete the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:

1. Print a copy of the job advertisement for the position you are applying for. Add it to your portfolio.
2. Print a copy of the cover letter and give to your instructor to proofread.
3. After Mrs. Frascht has approved your cover letter, print a copy of the cover letter and add it to your portfolio.
4. Add the MS Word or PDF file to the folder your instructor created for you on the Shared Drive.  Do NOT share your file with your instructor…. put a copy in the correct folder (your name AlvaCC2020).
5. Complete and print the Writing Cover Letters – 2020 Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.

VirtualJobShadow.com Assignment 8 – Creating an Envelope Assignment

Complete the Creating an Envelope Assignment in VirtualJobShadow.com.

Upon completion of this assignment complete the following:

1. Address and print an envelope to be used with your cover letter ask your instructor for help if needed.
2. Print a copy of your resume.
3. Print a copy of your cover letter.
4. Properly fold and insert your cover letter and resume (with cover letter on top) into the envelope.
5. Place a copy of the envelope and contents in the back of your black binder.
6. Complete and print the Creating an Envelope Assignment on VirtualJobShadow.com.