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Job Application Package Analysis
DATE: May 23, 2006
TO: Shannon Walters
FROM: Liz Jones
SUBJECT: Job Application Package
General Electric: Edison Engineering Developmental Program
This job application package is intended for one of General Electric’s leadership programs specifically targeted for entry-level engineers. The Edison Engineering Developmental Program (EEDP) is a two year program that helps develop your problem solving skills through both coursework and real business experience. This program also offers the unique opportunity to earn credit towards a master’s degree in engineering, which I found especially appealing. While working on real GE projects, EEDP will help develop my business and analytical skills which I feel is an ideal place to begin once I receive my B.S. in mechanical engineering.
Named “World’s Most Admired” company in the March 6, 2006 issue of Fortune magazine, GE has been an innovative leader for more than a century. In 1892, Thomas Edison merged his own company with Charles Coffin to form a leading electrical industry known as General Electric. Today GE is dedicated to solving many of the world’s most challenging problems as they turn innovative ideas into top products and services. This company is in fact known for putting “imagination at work.”
GE is looking for dedicated graduates who show promise academically and have an eagerness to learn. As such a large and influential company, GE can demand the highest standards of its applicants. EEDP may not be looking for specialty or specific knowledge as many other jobs typically require; however, they are still searching for outstanding candidates whom will continue to make GE a leader in today’s technologies. To impress my audience, I will try to focus on the strength of my academic record and passion to learn. In addition, drawing on many leadership opportunities will help display my dedication and commitment, which are two qualities on which GE prides itself.
I made my resume for this program more generic, providing a broader range of information instead of focusing on certain accomplishments. I think this is a suitable way to go about applying to a developmental program where all aspects of your personality are carefully weighed. I also included an objective since in this case I am applying to a specific program. I think this gives the audience a clear understanding of my goal for this particular resume. This resume focuses mainly on my academic successes, including a separate section for honors, since the ad for this program repeatedly lists academic excellence as essential criteria. I have also included other activities, not related to engineering specifically, as to present myself in a well rounded light.
