{"id":1078,"date":"2019-02-28T11:19:33","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T17:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2019-02-28T14:32:19","modified_gmt":"2019-02-28T20:32:19","slug":"practical-nursing-2-28-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/practical-nursing-2-28-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Nursing &#8211; 2.28.19"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Topics for today:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Resumes<\/li>\n<li>Cover Letters<\/li>\n<li>Job Applications<\/li>\n<li>WorkKeys Curriculum<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Cover Letters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Upon completion of the resume, students will start working on a cover letter.\u00a0 Information about cover letters can be found on the <a href=\"http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/cover-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cover Letter page<\/a>\u00a0of the Career Center website.<\/p>\n<p>Cover letters\u00a0are\u00a0important\u00a0because they tell employers the type of position you\u2019re seeking and exactly how you\u2019re qualified for it. Your\u00a0cover letter\u00a0can also explain things that your resume can\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a cover letter?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A cover letter is a one-page document that, along with\u00a0your resume, is sent with your job application. A cover letter is your chance to tell a potential employer why you\u2019re the perfect person for the position and how your skills and expertise can add value to the company. The letter should be professional but personable, and serve as a sort of introduction.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of job seekers today wonder if a cover letter is still appropriate to send with your resume\u2014and the answer is yes! Even if an employer doesn\u2019t ask for a cover letter, it couldn\u2019t hurt to send one. In fact, it\u00a0can help you get someone\u2019s attention in a different way, and it can be a great way to display your enthusiasm for the job and company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Elements of a Cover Letter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following should be included in the cover letter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name and address preferably in the header area of letterhead that resembles or matches your resume.<\/li>\n<li>Current date.<\/li>\n<li>Name and address of the person\/company you are sending the letter to.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greeting \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Address your cover letter to the proper person.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Write a personable, inviting opening paragraph that notes which position you are applying for and how you learned of the job opening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Achievements and Skills \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Highlight your past achievements as they relate to the job you\u2019re applying for.\u00a0Emphasize\u00a0additional relevant skills and certifications which show you meet the job requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closing:\u00a0<\/strong>Briefly recap your strengths as a candidate, why you want to work for the organization, a call for action or next steps, and your contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Search for a job opening that resembles something you may want to pursue once you have completed your career training.\u00a0 Create a PDF file (ask me how) that has the job opening and job description.\u00a0 Drag that PDF file into the file folder I created for you on the Shared Google Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Create a letterhead using Microsoft Word that will be used in writing your cover letters.\u00a0 You will need to provide your contact information within the letterhead.\u00a0 Be creative but professional.\u00a0 Use the header and footer sections of the Microsoft Word document.\u00a0 After creating the letterhead be sure to save it and upload a copy to the Shared Google drive into the folder I created for you.<\/p>\n<p>Create a cover letter for the job opening that you have found for an acceptable career position of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to upload your cover letter to the Shared folder on the Google Drive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-column\" class=\"responseContent\">\n<div class=\"intro-text-tools\">\n<div class=\"subtitle\">\n<h4>Template for writing your cover letters:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"page-text\" class=\"clearfix\">\n<p>Use the same letterhead format you did for your resume if it is attractive which includes the following in a header section of a Microsoft Word document:\u00a0 Your Name, Street Address, City, State Zip Code, Phone Number, Email address.\u00a0 You will NOT type this information as it appears here with just commas separating each element of the header.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Date<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Individual&#8217;s Name<br \/>\nJob Title<br \/>\nName of Organization<br \/>\nStreet Address<br \/>\nCity, State Zip Code<\/p>\n<p>Dear Mr.\/Ms. WhoEver or Job Position if no name is given:<\/p>\n<p>First Paragraph: State the reason for writing. Name the specific position or type of work for which you&#8217;re applying. Mention how you learned of the opening.<\/p>\n<p>Second Paragraph: Explain why you&#8217;re interested in working for this employer and specify how you fit this position. Don&#8217;t repeat the information on your resume. Include something special or unique about yourself that will benefit the employer. Remember, the reader will consider this an example of your writing skills.<\/p>\n<p>Third Paragraph: Mention that your resume is enclosed and indicate your desire to meet with the employer. You may want to suggest alternate dates and times, or simply advise them of your flexibility to meet. Include day and evening contact information. Include a statement or question that will encourage the reader to respond. Be sure to communicate your plan to follow up. You might state that you&#8217;ll be in the area on a certain date and would like to set up a meeting, or you&#8217;ll call on a certain date to set up a meeting. Finally, thank the employer for his\/her time.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>(Your Signature in blue or black ink)<\/p>\n<p>Your name<\/p>\n<p>Enclosure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Job Applications<\/h3>\n<p>Many companies require the applicant to complete a job application in order to be considered as a candidate for that job.\u00a0 Applications may need to be completed online or downloaded then completed using software such as MS Word or Adobe Acrobat.\u00a0 Some applications can be sent electronically while other companies prefer a printed copy.\u00a0 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VUPBTXAzL0Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Way to Write a Resume by Job Genius video<\/a>\u00a0provided above provides tips for completing a job application.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Download one of the\u00a0sample job applications (or another that I approve)\u00a0to your computer and use Adobe Acrobat to complete the application.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0After completing the application print one copy then upload it to your folder on the Shared Google Drive.\u00a0 The information on your job application should be the same or very similar to the information on your resume!\u00a0 If you have questions, please ask me for help!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com\/59ebd08c\/files\/uploaded\/Application%20for%20Employment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share Medical Center job application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/job-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Generic sample job<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/job-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> applica<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/job-application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Topics for today: Resumes Cover Letters Job Applications WorkKeys Curriculum Cover Letters Upon completion of the resume, students will start working on a cover letter.\u00a0 Information about cover letters can be found on the Cover Letter page\u00a0of the Career Center website. Cover letters\u00a0are\u00a0important\u00a0because they tell employers the type of position you\u2019re seeking and exactly how [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-practical-nursing"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1078"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1078\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1081,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1078\/revisions\/1081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nwtech.edu\/alvacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}