Week 6: 10 Jobs & Cover Letter

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"This 
course has done so much more for me than I ever thought was possible."

Read L's Chapter 8

Browse and find 10 job prospects that you could reasonably apply for (ASSUME you have your BA; or that you are applying the semester that you graduate). DO NOT list jobs that you do not have the qualifications for (beyond the assumption that you have your BA). Check the course resources tab for locations to start hunting for jobs.


APS Employment Network -

PsycCareers (APA) -

Jobs with the State of Iowa -

Jobs with the Federal Government -

Employment at Lutheran Services in Iowa (click on employment opportunities on right) -

Four Oaks- employment and volunteer opportunities -

Jobs at UNI -

www.monster.com -

National Criminal Justice Association - 

Department of Corrections 1 2  4 5 6

You should include the job title, job location, and a brief description of why you believe you qualify. Bring to class.

Next, choose ONE of these jobs you selected and write a professional cover letter as if you were applying for that job. Bring to class.

Explore!

What You Need to Ask at Every Interview

Jobs That Pay You to Travel

What the Fuck Am I Going to Do After College? 14 Ways to Avoid Dying in a Cubicle

UNI Career Services -

Linda Walsh's resource pages -

"I Won't Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar. Here's Why" -

"Grammatically Challenged"

UNI Career Fair 


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