So, why should I hire you?

We’ll start with the resumé.  Get a buddy to peer edit these aspect of the resume.

• Design: Does it look clean and professional?
• Verbs: Do the descriptions of your work and other experience start with strong verbs?
• Grammar: Is the resumé error free?

Then, we’ll read about 10-15 minutes in our book circle books and then create a short multiple choice quiz for what we’ve read so far.

Our next trick is to see what a cover letter is and why they are necessary.  Then, we’ll use the job listings at the Seattle Times and pretend we have the job qualification for one of them.  The rough draft of the cover letter is due the Tuesday we get back from break.

If we have time…let’s check out the Seattle Times: What this Job Pays.  Choose one of the jobs, read the article, and be ready to report to the rest of the class on the pay, benefits, and conditions of that job.

HW: Final draft of the resumé and first draft of the cover letter.

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