Resume, Cover LETTER

Introduction

Locate a health administration position on a career website that you are interested in applying for. Be aspirational! It does not have to be a job you qualify for at the moment, but one that may be of interest to you in the future. Take a screenshot or make a PDF of the job posting to submit with your assignment.

Imagine you applied for this position and have been selected as a finalist. To better get to know you, the interview panel has asked each candidate to provide an updated cover letter, resume, and video introduction. As a finalist, you have been instructed to record a 60-90 second video, or a PowerPoint presentation with audio, explaining why you are the best candidate for the promotion.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment, you will provide the following:

• Copy of the job posting.
• 1-page cover letter.
• 1-2 page resume.
• 60-90 second video (use your PC or smartphone), or a PowerPoint presentation with audio narration.

Your assignment must include the elements listed below. Note that these instructions correspond to the grading criteria for this assignment. You will also want to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion in the scoring guide to see how your work will be assessed:

1. Articulate your interest in the selected job in a cover letter to the prospective employer.
2. Present your qualifications, education, and background in a professional resume.
3. Construct your resume using legible resume sections: contact information, resume, summary, work experience, education, and skills.
4. Create a professional video resume, or a PowerPoint presentation with audio, utilizing effective communications skills.
5. Introduce yourself in the video or PowerPoint presentation with audio, by summarizing your accomplishments and explaining why you are the best candidate for the position.
   • Make sure you state your name and the position for which you are applying.
   • Make sure you explain your accomplishments and how they relate to the position.
6. Use proper grammar, clear language, and correct spelling in all written communication.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

For video submissions: Please submit a valid link to your video. Your instructor must be able to see and hear you clearly in the video.

For PowerPoint with audio narration submissions: If you are unable to submit a video file, you may submit an audio recording along with a PowerPoint presentation that provides a written summary of the points you cover in the audio resume.

The specific course outcome associated with this assignment is:

• Develop a professional development strategy that fosters career readiness skills for masters-prepared health care administrators.

Resources

• Strayer Career Center.
• Resumes.
• Cover Letters.
• References.