Cover Letter

1122 Job Seeker
Sometown, USA 45678
September 26, 2007

D. Career
Manager
Human Resources
Dream Company
123 hire me
Jobstreet, USA 123123

Dear Mr. Career
This is with reference to the employment opening scheduled on your website and also in the newspaper (name) dated (date). I request you to accept this letter and enclosed resume as confirmation of my interest in applying for the (position title) at (company name).

I have subsequent experience as an intern
(add experience here) that makes me distinctively qualified for the aforesaid position.

I would certainly value the opportunity to meet with you and discuss how my skills would meet the needs of your company. Attached herewith is my resume for your kind consideration. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Resume

Requesting a letter of recommedation

Mentor,

I would like to request a letter of recommendation from you. I have chosen to ask you because of our relationship durring the bITs program, were you have seen my ability to plan and organize, as well as, my determination and strong work ethic. I am looking to go to school at Temple University and they require letters to be mailed no later than July 4. Please let them know about my awards for student of the month, and honor roll. Thank you very much for your time and even more for the recommendation.

Best Wishes,
Portfolio

bITs Experience

This summer I am participating in a wide variety of activities at my job. The bITs program at Temple University is where I'm working. I am a portfolio used to exemplify the general format for a blogfolio (blog + portfolio). The Portfolio Training Blog is found HERE. It shows the activities and goals set forth for the portfolio. My personal accomplishments are... The skills I am using include... What I've learned...

Practice interview response

We practiced our interview skills in class:

It turned out to be a lot harder/easier because...

One thing I know I need to practice for a real interview is...

Interview Questions

Common Interview Questions

1. What are your 5 best qualities?

I am a hard worker, team player, and perform well under stress. I enjoy working and always show up on time. I'm a positive figure that can accomplish tasks assigned to me.

2. Tell me about your worst day of work?

While at the bITs program, I had a problem with my coworkers and none of us worked together. I completed the job to the best of my abilities, but had to sit down with my mentor to explain how a disagreement caused a lack of cooperation. Even though, I feel I did nothing wrong, I made amends and we sucessfully worked along side eachother to produce a terrific final project.

3. Why should we hire you?

I excel in many situations because of my work ethic. I am not only committed to this job opportunity, but I am enthusiastic about the skills I will learn.

Mission Statement

My name is Sample and I hope to gain employment in the professional world. I am a hardworker with skills using information technologies. I have held a position as an Intern for the bITs program at Temple University. My interests include a wide range of activities including database management, web-development, and writting. I learn quickly and am always ready to take on a new challenge. I aim for a position that will build on my background and provide me with the opportunity for advancement.

Post Secondary Research

At one time, high school was not a requirement for a good job(full time with benefits). Today, good jobs require a minimum of high school. Post secondary education/training is any education or training received above the high school level. Post secondary education can increase a workers yearly salary $16,000/year for each year of additional education. This means that a four-year college degree can help an individual earn $64,000/year. In order to recognize the various steps required to obtain a good job, I'd like to identify tools for beginning a search and colleges that might interest me.

College Board is a tool that allows me to search for Colleges. I can do this by location and subject. The site is a little bit confusing, but after a bit of exploration, it can be very helpful.

,Temple University is one college that I found interesting. They have many great programs, diverse campus, and great location. They two very interesting programs; Geology and Geography.

I have requested information from Temple. I hope to apply for this Fall. I need to finish application process, apply for financial aid, and register for classes.

Goal Plan.

The SMART goal system can ensure that you accomplish the goals you set for yourself. SMART is an acronym; Specific, Measurable, Action, Realistic, and Time. We use these terms to qualify our goal as SMART. Goals need to be specific because we can than prepare and advance toward our achivement. A vague goal will be hard to accomplish. A measurable goal can tell us when we have completed our goal. If we do not know when we are done, then how can we accomplish it? Each person should have goals for which they can take action toward accomplishment. Taking action toward our goals is nessesary to success and that is why SMART goals are action oriented. A SMART goal is also realistic. Time limits need to be set on our goals otherwise, we may push them off forever. Accomplishing our goals gives us a sense of self-worth and motivates. Failure can do just the opposite. Using the SMART goal system we can accomplish our goals and stay motivated, even during difficult economic times.

A summer goal:

A long term goal:

Letter of Appreciation

Name,

Thank you for talking about the bITs internship with me. I am interested in working with a mentor and completing a project this summer. My ability to stay focused and set goals makes this opportunity especially perfect for me. I am very interested in becoming a bITs Intern and look forward to hearing from you.

Much appreciation,
Name