Module 1 – CaseProfessional Tools
Professional Tools, Resume, and Cover Letter
Having an updated resume is essential for opportunities that may arise. Does your current resume include the Trident University International degree program in which you are enrolled? Professional development or certifications you have achieved? What about your most recent job, position, or rank?
Module 1: Case Required Reading List (Control + Click)
Best Resume Formats with Examples and Formatting Tips
How to Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out
Resume samples and templates to inspire your next application.
Resumes & Cover Letters: Writing and formatting tips to make your application stand out.
Resume Templates (Microsoft)
Résumé
Résumé Workshop
What Is a Cover Letter?
Case Assignment
Job Application Scenario
Use the resources provided in this module’s readings and develop a 3 full-page paper (excluding the title and references pages). Include 3 scholarly sources from the Required Readings list above with the following information:
- Start by using the attached APA 7th template for this assignment.
- Find a job description from an organization that you would like to work for (cite and reference the source).
- Provide organizational details and background information from the company (cite and reference the source).
- Create a cover letter (one full page) for the job posting. Check spelling and grammar with Grammarly (grammarly.com free version or Microsoft Spell and Grammar Check).
- A professional resume (two full pages) that shows the following:
- Your contact information
- Your Education: College and Certifications
- Professional Development
- Your Unique Skills
- Your Work History
- Conclude with why your think you would be the right fit for this job and this organization.
Case Assignment Expectations
- The minimum length requirement for this Module Case Assignment is 3 full pages (excluding Title and Reference pages) to include 3 scholarly sources.
- Provide an APA-formatted title page. Use the APA 7th Assignment Template.
- Include an introduction, a body using 3 scholarly sources cited to support your work, and a conclusion that aligns with your purpose statement, summarizes each section, and then wraps up into a final thought.
- Provide an APA7-formatted References Page (See APA 7 “References” section).
- Upload your paper to the Case Dropbox before the assignment due date.
- Proofread your work.
Also, see the guides below for APA and Student Support Services:
- Student Support Resources
- Trident APA LibGuides
- Understanding Plagiarism
