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rationale & objectives<\/a><\/div>\n
functions, responsibilities, roles<\/a><\/div>\n
tools, knowledge, abilities<\/a><\/div>\n
qualities, traits, characteristics<\/a><\/div>\n
sample annotation<\/a><\/div>\n
do & don’t<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Just a reminder… this Job Ad Annotation Exercise is part of your preparation for the big JSP.<\/div>\n
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PURPOSE ASKS<\/div>\n
Q.<\/span> What do I want to have happen as a result of this communication situation?<\/div>\n
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A.<\/span> To get the job (to prove I’m a good candidate for the position, to show I’m qualified, a good fit, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Q.<\/span> What information do I need to include to help me accomplish my purpose?<\/div>\n
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A.<\/span> … (check your annotations!)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Annotation Exercise Rationale & Objectives<\/div>\n
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As you write your resume, cover letter, and other job search related documents for the Job Search Portfolio<\/a> project, my hope is that you pretend that you’re really applying for a job. By pretending, you’re putting yourself into a “real” writing context\u2014instead of just writing a thing for a class, you should approach this project as if you’re really applying for a job. And when you’re really applying for a job, there are real stakes and real consequences (and not just some grade on project that you’ll forget about in a few days). The stakes are your employment, so what do you want to have happen as a result of your writing in this communication situation? You want to get the job.<\/p>\n

To get the job, you’ll have to write documents that speak to what’s in the job advertisement; documents that “prove” you’re an excellent candidate for the position.<\/p>\n

If the job ad asks for someone with excellent communication skills, your resume should highlight your communication skills, and your cover letter should explain how you’ve used your excellent communication skills (in some context, for some purpose, to some positive outcome).<\/p>\n

If the job ad suggests that teamwork is important and you see variations on the word “collaborate” four times in the advertisement, your resume should use that same language\u2014collaborate\u2014if you’re highlighting your ability to work with others. Your cover letter should discuss your experience working in a team and should mention “collaborate” or “collaborative” somewhere.<\/p>\n

Asking you to annotate your job advertisement\u2014asking you to highlight…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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functions, tasks, responsibilities, roles candidate must perform<\/div>\n
things a candidate must
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tools, products, applications candidate must know how to use<\/div>\n
knowledge, expertise, or abilities candidate must have<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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attributes, qualities, characteristics, traits candidate should possess<\/div>\n
what candidate should
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(often verbs)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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(often nouns)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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(often adjectives)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

…means you’re identifying potential information you’ll need to include in your documents to help you accomplish your purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Annotation Exercise Notes & Instructions<\/div>\n

Annotate your approved job advertisement according to the guidelines below<\/strong>. Color highlighting is appreciated (it’s easier to see), but if you have trouble with color, then use the alternate highlighting (bold, italics, underline) as indicated below.<\/p>\n