Week 7: Discussion - Job Postings and Employer Background Research 1313 unread replies.1313 replies. This week's Writing Assignment will require you to produce an application letter and a resume, tailored to a specific job and employer. For this discussion, conduct a job search for openings and find a job you could reasonably see yourself applying to, either now or after you have earned your degree. (LinkedIn.com and Indeed.com are two popular job search sites, but feel free to use a site of your choosing). Next, conduct some background research on the organization you'd like to apply to via websites, social media, or other online sources. (Part 2 of this resourceLinks to an external site. has good ideas, plus additional info that may come in handy on this week's writing assignment). Finally, share the following: A link to the job posting you found and a summary of the job description The reason(s) you'd like to apply to a job like this One key piece of background research on the employer, and how you might use this info to tailor your cover letter and resume In your response posts, offer comments, suggestions, tips, and encouragement to your classmates