The purpose of this assignment is to use the merge features of Word and the resources of the Internet to find and apply for jobs or graduate school in your chosen field.
- Search for job opportunities at one of the following sites or locate job listings using one of the search engines.
- Find TEN jobs that you would like to apply for and either note or print the relevant information (job description, name of employer, company, address, phone, salary, etc.) . It is not necessary to print gobs of information -- just highlight the relevant information, copy it into a WORD file, and print that information. Also include the URL of where you found the job.
- Using the merge feature of Word , write a cover letter for the job. Be sure to mention the URL for your resume. Create fields for the employers' name, address, salutation, name of the job, and a custom field for special qualifications. Before you actually complete the merge, print out the letter with the merge codes.
- Create your own stationary for your letter -- keep it simple and professional.
- Make a set of mailing labels.
- Print the cover letter form, the five merged letters, and the mailing labels.
- Then go and create a catalog listing the each job, contact person, address, and email. This should appear as a single listing.
- Hand in the following: job descriptions, catalog, merge letters, form letter, and mailing labels. Except for the mailing labels, print double-side, two pages to a side.
- Note that there are additinal templates for resumes, cover letters, and stationary available at the Microsoft Office Template Gallery.
This page was created by Dr. Deborah A. Wuest, and last updated on August 9, 2007.