COVER LETTER ASSIGNMENT
25 Points
1. Choose one of the job openings below. There are two jobs: UPS Package Handler and Macy’s Sales Associate. Both positions are available to a student in high school. (Please note: if you have a specific different job you would like to apply for, talk to me and you can create a cover letter for that job.)
2. Type the cover letter ensuring the letter meets all requirements for a business letter.
CHOICE # 1: UPS PACKAGE HANDLER
UPS is hiring individuals to work as part-time Package Handlers. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time employees usually work 3 ½ - 4 hours each weekday (Monday through Friday) and typically do not work on weekends or selected holidays.
Package Handlers receive an hourly rate of $8.50 – $9.50. UPS part-time employees also receive an attractive benefits package. Please note that these opportunities are part-time only working approximately 17 1/2 – 20 hours per week. Employees can expect to take home between $110.00 and $150.00 each week after deductions have been taken for taxes, etc.
UPS
Mr. John Smith
123 UPS Lane
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
CHOICE # 2: MACY’S SEASONAL HOLIDAY ASSOCIATE
* Applications for Macy's Holiday/Seasonal Associate will be considered for both Selling and Support positions *
As a Holiday/Seasonal Associate, you will be an integral part of Macy's ability to maintain our high service and presentation standards during the fast-paced holiday season. You will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule on a temporary basis, including weekends and busy events such as the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas. While all holiday positions require working as part of a team to meet department and store objectives, your individual responsibilities may include demonstrating outstanding customer service and selling skills, keeping the selling floor stocked with merchandise, or organizing the selling floor and stock areas. And don't forget - just in time for holiday shopping, you will receive an employee discount of up to 20% starting your first day!
Skills Summary:
· Ability to work a flexible retail schedule including the day after Thanksgiving, special Big Event days, and the day after Christmas
· Available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends
· Enthusiastic, friendly, and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service
· Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business
· Ability to work as part of a team, and take initiative independent of direct supervision
· Previous retail experience preferred, but not required
MACY’S
Ms. Joan Smith
123 Macy Lane
Ann Arbor, MI 48199