PLEASE ONLY MAKE 200 WORDS OR SLIGHTLY MOREPurpose
After reading about writing job application documents, we will find three job postings in our future career field and analyze what skills those jobs require. Then, we will explain how we plan on gaining those skills during our college education.
Resources
- First, read Chapter 17, Communicating for Employment, pp. 319-325 at this linkActions.
Task
Initial Post
After reading the indicated resources, respond to the following in at least 200 words:
- Read 3 job postings for a career that you want after graduation.
- Identify key words and phrases, then look for trends among the postings.
- What are the most common skills/qualities/traits that employers are looking for?
- Write a paragraph explaining what these skills/qualities/traits are, and how you can acquire them by graduation.
Response Post
After submitting your initial post addressing the Task components, please respond to at least one classmate’s post. Be sure to provide meaningful ideas, rather than just posting that you agree or disagree with your classmate’s post.
Your Response Post should be at least 100 words.
Criteria for Success
- Your Initial Post should be at least 200 words, and fully address the task.
- Your Response Post to your classmate(s) should be at least 100 words.
- Submit your both your Initial Post and Response Post by the due date and time indicated in Canvas.
- Please submit your Initial post as early in the week as possible to give your classmates enough time to engage in meaningful conversation with your post.