Assignment: HSPP Cover Letter and Resume

Having both a cover letter and resume tailored for the HSPP positions you would like to apply for is important to ensure you are prepared and ready when positions arise. When applying for jobs, timing is both essential and something you can’t always predict. Therefore, having a foundational resume and cover letter that you can add to and make any job-specific adjustments can save you time and ensure you are prepared for a surprise job opening or tip. You want to be ready to provide these two items prior to job application deadlines and upon immediate request during the networking process. This week, you will prepare for these types of circumstances when you turn in a cover letter and a resume.

To Prepare

• Look to the Week 5 resource from Walden Career Services Center on writing an effective cover letter and resume. 

By Day 7

Submit your cover letter and resume to a potential employer related to your area of work/interest.

Be sure your resume:

• Relates to the position for which you are applying
• Includes your name, education, work history, and other information relevant to the position

Be sure your cover letter:

• Clearly indicates the position for which you are applying
• Includes key elements of a business letter (applicant name and address, hiring agency name and address, opening and closing salutations, etc.)
• Is no more than one page, single-spaced
• Describes in a compelling manner why you are a good fit for the job