Resume and Cover Letter Assignment

Résumé writing isn't what it once was; there was a time when you could put together your résumé, consider it done, and attach it to your carefully crafted cover letter and then wait by the phone. But nowadays, you are expected to customize your résumé to every position you apply for. This requires a good deal more time, but provides the employer with better insight into your experience, qualifications and writing abilities.

World Campus Career Services

If you think you need to wait until you graduate to take advantage of the services provided by the Career Services office, think again! You can always search for a job in the field before you've actually graduated. Many organizations will hire you (usually conditionally) if they know you're working towards a degree. So, it's never too early to polish that resume and practice writing cover letters!

If you already have a job, you can work with the Career Services staff to hone your skills for that next big promotion or create a road map for career advancement.

If you're looking for an internship, Career Services can help with that too! Don't be afraid to call them up and say, "I need help with X, can you help me?" If they can't, they will find someone that can.

Work with the staff in Career Services to get your resume in tip-top shape! Resume formats and norms are constantly changing; get expert advice on how to make yours the best it can be!

You can see all of the services they offer at the Career Services webpage including:

1. Career Counseling
2. Career, internship, and grad school resources
3. Employer connections

For this assignment, you will be job searching. You are expected to complete a cover letter and résumé. You can use the ad provided below, or you can find another job that you're interested in. If you use a different ad you must include the ad in its entirety in your submission.

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Classified Add for Troy's Consulting

Troy's Consulting has an immediate opening for an entry-level Licensing and Regulatory Coordinator in our Portland, Oregon office. The successful candidate will support Troy's regulatory team in the renewable resources department.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated communication and relationship building skills, including interaction with clients and stakeholders (public, state, and federal resource agencies, non-governmental organizations).

BA/BS Degree- Understanding of local, state, tribal, and federal permitting processes

Demonstrated abilities to:

• develop strategies for addressing regulatory issues arising from multiple use objectives
• effectively communicate in writing to a variety of audiences around complex science and policy issues
• assist in managing multiple projects
• work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• use commonly available software such as Microsoft Office products

Requirements:

• Some travel will be required
• Current authorization to work in the United States
• Current Drivers' License and or Passport

Other Experience Desired:

• General knowledge of hydroelectric operations, regulatory processes and compliance for hydroelectric, water (e.g. irrigation systems) and other energy projects
• Environmental policy and planning, particularly for aquatic resources; and, National Environmental Policy Act process and documentation

Troy's Consulting is a premier provider of engineering, regulatory and ecological services to the Energy and Water Resources Markets in the United States and Canada. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits package and opportunities for advancement in a growing, national consulting firm.