Job Letter And Resume Reflection
I began this assignment by researching several different websites such as Monster and Career Builder, and a couple of newspapers. I found researching for a job to be a little more difficult than I had expected. I was expecting to find many more ads which required my education and skill-set. Many of the advertised positions wanted one to three years’ experience which was a little discouraging to say the least. This exercise was a reality check for me because in just a few short months this will be reality for me. I will be looking for my first job following my graduation in May.
While looking for a job I took many things into consideration. I wanted to make sure I was able to complete the job requirements but also be challenged at the same time. I also kept salary in mind because I want to be able to support myself without help from my parents and to be stable financially. While financial stability is very important, I realize this will be my first job so I need to have realistic expectations concerning salary. I also hoped to find a job that interests me and one that would bring satisfaction and fulfillment. I think it is really important to have a career you like because I believe job satisfaction is a great motivator for job performance. If you have a job you love and are passionate about, you will work even harder. Using the above criteria I began my job search.
The position I chose was on the Career Builder website. It is for a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Supervisor position in
Dallas, TX. The job description interested me and described in detail the duties of a CASA supervisor. It matches my degree perfectly. I am very interested in this job because I love working with children and families. I am very passionate about working with children to better their lives. One of my personal goals is to have a positive influence on children and impact their future in a life-changing way. After reading this ad and reviewing the CASA website, I believe that I would be a good match for this position. If this were just a few months from now, I would actually apply for this position. I will be checking back with CASA as I near graduation.
While preparing the Job Letter and Resume I have gained a lot of knowledge. One thing I learned is that I am now able to design convincing and usable documents. I now have a better understanding of technical communication and all that it involves. I am also learning how to relate information to different audiences. As I work toward completing my degree, I will be using much of the knowledge that I have attained in Technical Writing. This will be one of the classes I will be referring back to as I graduate and begin sending out resumes. I have already learned many things that will be beneficial as I begin searching for my first job.
Add comment September 26, 2006
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Reader Response #1
My primary genre preference is romantic comedy. Whether reading books or watching movies, for me, there is no better way to “escape” life than a good romantic comedy. There are many reasons why I believe romantic comedies are the best fit for me
My preference for this genre stems from the fact that I love to “pretend” when I read a book or watch a movie. Pretending was fun when I was a child and now I can still pretend through books and movies. Romantic comedies appeal to me because it is fun to experience both the emotional ups and downs of the story as well as the comic relief. I have always had an interest in this genre. Even as a small child I would always choose to watch Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast instead of other animated movies.
The “Cinderella story” theme has been used by many books and popular movies, including one of my favorites Pretty Woman. This popular theme of “girl from the wrong side of the tracks who ultimately gets her prince charming” is every little girl’s dream. Another favorite, Wedding Planner, portrays a young woman who, in the opening scene, is rescued from certain injury or death by a man who will eventually become her husband. Pretty Woman and Wedding Planner both have the underlying theme of “rescuing the damsel in distress” as part of their plot line.
My preference for this genre stems from the common themes of falling in love and overcoming adversity. In most situations, the couple will have to face almost insurmountable obstacles before they are ultimately brought together near the end of the book or movie. Whether it is a “wicked stepmother” or an old girlfriend, there is usually something or someone standing in the way of true love and happiness. While participating in this “fairy tale” genre you get to step out of reality and experience something that wouldn’t normally happen because life certainly is not a fairy tale.
For this assignment, I chose to read the article by Phyllis Taylor Pianka, “Before You Begin.” How to Write Romances. If I were writing a book or screenplay in the romance genre, I would use many of the suggestions Ms. Pianka makes. I would try to create situations that people could relate to. My book and movie would include a believable hero and heroine who reflect men and women living in the 21st century. It would also allow fantasy and imagination to evoke the emotions of the reader. According to this article there are many specific elements which are always found in a romance novel including the hero and heroine, a critical situation, conflict, romantic encounters, a resolution to the conflict and a happy ending. The happy ending usually includes the main characters making an emotional commitment to each other. These characteristics along with humor, excitement, and believability will satisfy and entertain the reader. I think it is beneficial to know the history of this genre for the writer as well as the reader. It allows you to research different time periods and settings to have a better understanding of the novel.
Add comment September 12, 2006
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