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✨ Activity: Career Search - Job Posting Analysis for Cover Letter & Resume

Part 2: Conduct Your Own Job Posting Analysis

Now that you’ve reviewed a job posting analysis example, it’s your turn. Follow these steps:

  1. Find a Job Posting: Choose one that interests you and be ready to take notes.
  2. Identify Key Skills: Highlight or list the technical and transferable skills from the posting.
  3. Create a T-Chart: List job-required skills on the left.
  4. Add Your Skills: On the right, match your relevant skills and experience to each listed requirement.
  5. Write Your Application: Use this analysis to craft a tailored cover letter and resume.

Next, continue on to Activity: Career Search - Negotiating Job Offers