Week 1 – assignment a

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Prior to entering into this discussion forum, review the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Murad Abel  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.video (Abel, 2015) that addresses the concept of “elevator speeches,” the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Marcus Crayton // Ashford University (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. video (Crayton, 2015) about how branding applies to you personally and professionally, and the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy // Ashford University (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. video (Ivy, 2015) about navigating the future with your personal action plan.

 An elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. In addition to the videos listed above, review the following two Forbes’ articles: • The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Land A Job (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  •How to Craft an Elevator Speech That Makes a Big Impact (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  After you have read the articles, develop your elevator speech. The elevator speech should focus on how you practice leadership. Write down a short elevator speech. 

Example Elevator Speech:
 
 Hi, my name is John and I am a student at Ashford University completing my Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. For the past five years, I have worked in a leadership role in the food service industry, where I was able to reduce costs and increase revenues. I am seeking to increase my management responsibilities and move into a district manager role where I can help improve company productivity and increase profitability.

LINKS REQUIRED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tQIFLVToqc&feature=youtu.be (Dr Murad Abel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gio83k9jtgQ&feature=youtu.be (Dr Marcus Crayton)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4fSedq0_HI  (Dr Karen Lynne-Daniels).

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/02/04/the-perfect-elevator-pitch-to-land-a-job/ (perfect elevator pitch to land a job)

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2012/09/05/how-to-craft-an-elevator-speech-that-makes-a-big-impact/#3b5ae9bd7805 ( how to craft an elevator speech that makes a big impact)

ASSIGNMENT B: 
Cover Letter  One aspect of strategic planning is to develop a strong team of people. Discovering and retaining top talent may lead a company to success. Your goal for this journal assignment is to showcase why you would make a good candidate for an organization. To stand out from other candidates, you will want to write a cover letter for each position in which you apply. Cover letters allow you an opportunity to highlight your skills and competencies for potential employers.  For this assignment, you will develop a cover letter, reflect on your most relevant skills, and assess what action steps you can take to make your cover letter stronger.  To write an impactful cover letter, you should answer the following questions before you begin composing it. Starting with these questions will help provide a clear and concise message for the person reading your cover letter. •Why are you interested in the position? Consider what makes the position, organization, or company interesting to you. •What three skills or competencies do you possess that match the skills the employer is seeking in a candidate? ◦You can find these skills by viewing the job description. These specific skills are the reason every cover letter should be unique for each job you apply for.   Begin by reviewing the following Forbes’ articles:

1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2014/10/12/forget-cover-letters-write-a-pain-letter-instead/

2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2014/11/07/stop-dont-send-that-cover-letter/

3.https://www.forbes.com/sites/naomishavin/2014/07/16/tips-for-the-perfect-resume-and-cover-letter/#5d5150b330f3

Once you have reviewed the articles, identify a position of interest as a potential job opportunity. You may use any job search website. Two popular employment websites are Indeed  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.and CareerBuilder. After you identify a position of interest, use the job description to identify three skills or qualifications that match your background. Next, develop a cover letter by creating a three- to four-sentence paragraph highlighting your matching skills. 

My job of choice is on indeed – Healthcare Finance Analyst.

I need help with this brief assignment  – plagiarism and grammar will be checked.