Blog #2

Part 1:
Please consider my application for the lifeguarding position at the University Recreational Center. I have completed and been certified in Lifeguarding, First-Aid/CPR/AED training, and Blood-borne Pathogen. I am studying for my major in Sociology and understand the importance of rules, legal issues, punctuality, and conflict resolution. In my previous work environments, I have been a strong leader and example for others, on time, trustworthy, helpful, productive, and generally a good employee as well as a kind person. 

I perform well in stressful and professional environments, and understand the importance of providing services to customers while performing my duties in a responsible manner. If there is a problem or issue while working, whether it is customer or duty related, I am very good at problem solving or troubleshooting. Depending on the situation at hand, I always act accordingly to provide the best service possible. I am a quick learner, able to adapt to difficult situations which need my attention. With an opportunity like this one to apply my skills, I am sure I will be a successful candidate for this position. 

Part 2:
These first few chapters provided interesting information and provided good guidelines to help my writing. There was good advise on staying on topic with my writing, and not straying far from what needs to be said. It would be much better for me to continue writing only about myself and what I do as to not bore the reader of my cover letter. Allowing verbs to appear earlier in sentences may also make my writing appear much stronger. It would allow me to express my strengths better in my cover letter to express their importance.

Part 3:
 The quality of my writing is very important to me; I feel inadequate about my work when I don't finish or do well to focus on my writing.

My strength is discovering and displaying information relevant to my paper, and coming up with intriguing ideas and opinions.