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Graded Assignment
Cover Letter
In this assignment, you will write a cover letter. A cover letter is a type of business letter that's sent to an employer when you're applying for a job. A cover letter explains to the employer why you want a particular job and what makes you qualified for it. Cover letters explain your experience and qualifications in detail. The ability to write a good cover letter shows employers that you have strong communication skills. A cover letter should be less than one page long. It's also important for a cover letter to be clearly written, without errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation
Total Score: 20 points
Job Posting
Before you write the cover letter, you need to get details about the job. Below is a sample job posting you can use to write your cover letter. Job postings are ads placed in newspapers and on websites to find applicants for the job.
Job Posting: Intern
Description: This internship is an opportunity to explore the high-tech professional world. The intern will sort and file office materials, assist with the preparation of project schedules and documents, write and send emails, perform basic communications tasks, participate in team meetings, observe interaction with clients, and enter data into computer systems.
Qualifications:
• Interest in technology.
• Ability to use word processing programs, search online, and write and send email.
• Ability to think and adapt quickly in stressful situations.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Have or are working toward a high school diploma.