September 12, Hw #3, Job Application Packet "Develop a Plan"

The first step in developing a job application packet would be to find out as much as possible about the audience (the employer). By doing an audience analysis I would be able to learn more about my audience. I would do research about the company by checking out the company's webpage. Also, depending on how I found out about the position (job fair or friend) I would try to retrieve information that way.
Second, I would need to do a purpose analysis. What is the purpose for my writing? What is the audience trying to get from my information? After doing a audience and purpose analysis I would list my qualifications on paper like my education, work history, personal goals and accomplishments. Making the decision on how I organize my information would be next. Is it more appropriate to use reverse chronological organization or maybe functional organization? What ever is going to be most effective at grabbing the readers attention. After listing my experience I would draft my cover letter and resume.
I would than carefully proofread my draft following up by making the appropriate corrections. From there I would print off a copy of my application packet and have coworkers and friends test the effectiveness of my writing by reading it and answering prepared questions.
After my application packet was reviewed I would make changes and produce my final product.
Some other things that I would consider throughout my writing process would be using appropriate grammar and style (a list of different usable tips was given at the end of chapter 3).