Question

The goal of this assignment is to research a job ad and match your skills to the qualifications indicated in the ad. In doing so, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your research and persuasive writing skills. You may find it helpful to complete the Resume at the same time or prior to this assignment, even though it is due the following week.

Requirements

There are two parts to this assignment:

1. Job Advertisement/Skills Identification
   1. Find an ad for a job in your area of study/field of work/area of interest. You can get the ad from any source. Highlightor underlinethe specific skills or requirements in the ad that you will target in your cover letter;
   2. In a separate section, create a list or tablein which you categorize the skills and requirements into task (hard) and performance (soft).
   3. Try to find an ad that includes detailed information. For example, an ad that says “accountant wanted” or “manager required” will be hard to use as a basis for this assignment.  
2. Cover Letter
   1. Prepare a block style, targeted, persuasive cover letterrequesting an interview for this job. Make sure that your cover letter presents the “you” view (what you bring to the position and not what the position can do for you) and corresponds to the ad you have included by using qualified, quantified sentences with specific example(s) to demonstrate your skills.

Notes:

• It is essential that your cover letter be targeted to the job for which you are applying. Remember – a cover letter describes how you will use your skills to meet the job requirements versus a resume that describes what you have done.
• Spelling errors and major grammatical errors on your cover letter mean you don’t get the interview. They also mean you won’t pass this assignment.
• Please email your instructor if you would prefer to write this letter for an unsolicited job or have another option you would like to pursue.
• Qualified, quantified examples and a block style exemplar are available in Content>Additional Resources>Cover Letter and Resume Resources.
• Soft skill example: problem solving; hard skill example: writes reports

Answer 1

Job Ad:

• 5+ years’ experience designing and developing interactive scientific or e-commerce web solutions
• Excellent communication/documentation skills.
• The clear understanding of client-server functionality, web browser technology, and OOD and Java fundamental concepts and language.
• Experience with Java technologies including Java 6/7/8, Struts 2, Tiles, Spring, JDBC, Hibernate, JSP, JSTL, Web services(SOAP/WSDL), JAXB, Ehcache, Maven, Tomcat server
• Working experience with latest client-side Web technologies including JavaScript/Ajax, CSS, JSON, jQuery, HTML5, frameworks including JQuery, Bootstrap and Angular.
• Experience with using tools such as Eclipse IDE, Git, Perforce, HPQC, Confluence/Jira, Subversion, Oracle Developer, Selenium QC, etc.
• Strong Experience with an RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, etc) and working with data formats like XML.
• Experience with Search Concepts, Search Engines such as FAST, and SEO a plus.
• Strong problem solving, web application debugging and troubleshooting skills using latest tools a must.
• Some working knowledge of systems and network administration in Linux and Windows, and be able to get around server using the command line to perform common tasks.
• Experience with other server-side technologies including PHP, Perl, Ruby and Python a plus.
• Experience with Linux programming or administration a plus.
• Experience with Agile Software Development process a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter.
• Multi-tasking with good follow-through skills, good communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work alone and accomplish tasks without supervision.

Skills List-

Performance Skills (Soft)-

1. Detail-oriented and a self-starter.
2. Multi-tasking with good follow-through skills, good communication skills.
3. Team Player
4. Solo Performer and sincere.
5. Good Communications and Documentations skills.

Task Skills(Hard)-

1. In-Depth knowledge in Java technologies
2. Knowledge in the latest client-side Web technologies
3. Latest tools knowledge like Eclipse IDE, Git, Perforce, HPQC, Confluence/Jira, Subversion etc.
4. Knowledge with Relational Database Management System(RDBMS) and experience working with data formats.
5. Experience with Search Concepts, Search Engines
6. working knowledge of systems and network administration in Linux and Windows

Cover Letter Format-

Name of the Applicant
123 Main Street
Anytown, CA 12345
555-212-1234
[email protected]

October11, 2019

Jane Smith
Director, Human Resources
Fit Living
123 Business Rd.
Business City, NY 54321

Dear Ms. Smith:

I’m writing to apply for the position of Full Stack Engineer for Fit Living, as advertised on your website careers page. I have 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer with e-commerce companies, and I believe I am ready to move up to the senior position. In your job posting, you mention that you want to hire a Full Stack Engineer who has indepth knowledge in both front end and back technologies along with exposure to latest tools and technologies.

In my previous assignments/engagements I have successfully accomplished various critical projects and objectives and within stipulated time-frame as given by the client.

When I saw the job opening, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to offer you both my technical skills and people skills. I’ve included my resume so you can learn more about my educational background and all of my work experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Please feel free to email me or call my cell phone at 555-555-5555. I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Applicant

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