Business Writing – Job Application Package

To: Jeanette Novakovich

From: Christine Fournier
Date: January 26, 2011
Subject: Job Application Package

Summary
The purpose of this memo is to inform that my job application package has been tailored for one
specific, job posting by providing a cover letter, resume and reference page for the human resource
manager. I have include a job description, audience analysis, rhetorical analysis as well as my
recommendation on how to highly the skills I have that are necessary for this job.

Job Description
I am applying for the job of Communications Officer with the World Federation of Hemophilia, a non-
profit organization that is headquartered in Montreal, Qc. The job posting can be found on their website
at http://www.wfh.org/index.asp?lang=EN in the About WFH section under employment, though I have
included a copy in the job application package I will be submitting. The organization is looking for
someone who has strong writing, editing and productions skills with publications, newsletters and other
documents that will be needed by the different departments and committees at the organization. There
are some technical skills require such as excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office software, being
detail-oriented, organized and strong interpersonal skills. Mastery of English is a must, while fluency in
French (and Spanish) is considered advantageous.

Audience Analysis
The World Federation of Hemophilia is an international, non-profit organization that seeks to improve
the quality of life of those suffering with hemophilia and bleeding diseases. This is done by providing
medical care to those with the disease, training medical staff and producing documentation and
publications for various groups of people. While it is an international organization, the Montreal office
appears to be run by a small group of about 20-30 employees and it governed by an executive
committee.

Having some personal experience with non-profits, I know that one chapter can be run by very few
people, although amongst the different committees I would estimate about 40-50 participants. Along
with what I information I have been able to gather, I would classify this as a small- to medium-sized
organization. It has been made clear that this job will require working with different departments and
committees, so being a good team player is necessary.

Rhetorical Analysis
As a candidate for Communication Officer, I will need to show that I am able to write and create
different types of professional documents. Since the job posting mentions newsletters, announcements
and web content as part of the responsibilities, I will need to show that I have worked on these kinds of
projects. It will be important to show that I can work as team as well as on an individual basis and that I
am organized and can work on various projects at one time. Since this is a non-profit organization, I
believe it’s also important to highlight my volunteer work. By highlighting a belief and dedication to a
specific cause I wish to show that I am hard-working and committed when it comes to promoting it,
which I believe is an important aspect when it comes to working with non-profits.
Recommendations
I will be highlighting that I am the ideal candidate for this job by showing that I have strong writing and
computer skills, editing and proofreading skills as well as an ability to work with others on various
projects as one time while meeting deadlines.

*see attached documents

 christineconcordia@gmail.com

January 26, 2011

Christiane Casavant
Human Resources Manager
The World Federation of Hemophilia
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Suite 101
Montreal, Qc, H3G 1T7

Dear Ms Casavant,

I came across the Communications Officer job posting while browsing the Community Outreach website
and am writing to express my interest in this position. I am the ideal candidate for this job because of
my ability to produce, design and edit diverse, professionally-written documents, in addition to strong
computer skills and experience with non-profit organizations.

I recently completed work on UnMapped Montreal - a newsletter which promotes information on

lesser-known area attractions. I was the Visual Editor, where I was responsible for the providing the
images that accompanied each articles and designing the header and section titles. I also contributed
articles to the Arts & Culture and Outdoors sections as well as proofreading and editing the final layout.

My experience editing web content comes from my time as an editor at Montrealites.com where I have
edited the work of various contributors. I have also authored a volunteerism landing page,
backgrounders and white papers on education legislation and an ice storm emergency response kit. My
knowledge of HTML and CSS were used to help with the layout and design of the site.

I am a volunteer with a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing to low-income families.
My belief and dedication in the cause has led me to serve on the Volunteer Committee and Corporate
Affairs Committee for the past two years in order to help promote Habitat for Humanity Montreal in the
community. I have worked on various projects at one time where I learned to effectively manage time in
order to meet deadlines and am comfortable working in a group.

My abilities to write various types of professional documents, proficiency with computers and capacity
to work with different groups on projects make me an ideal candidate for your organization. Examples
of projects that I have worked on can be found on my portfolio site at www.cfournier.ca. Please contact
me, at your convenience, by phone at (514) XXX-XXXX or by email at christineconcordia@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Christine Fournier
 christineconcordia@gmail.com
Website: www.cfournier.ca

 Communication Liaison for Volunteer Committee at Habitat for Humanity Montreal

 Served on Corporate Affairs Committee –Special Event Planning for Habitat for Humanity
Montreal and as Public Relation Executive on Christian Fellowship at Champlain College
 Provide information for volunteer questions and handles special requests
 Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Imaging, video, animation and document and design layout software such as Photoshop,
Illustrators, Flash, InDesign and Final Cut Pro

 HTML and CSS and web editing software such as Adobe Dreamweaver
 Management of personal portfolio sites using Wordpress technology
 Experience with the weblog management and publishing system Moveable Type and Weebly
 Intermediate spoken and written French
 Basic knowledge of spoken and written Spanish

 Habitat for Humanity Montreal

 2008 Hochelaga Build Site, Host
 2009 ReStore Build Site, Host
 2009-2010 Ste-Clotilde Build Site, Host and Crew Leader
 Volunteer Committee member since 2008
 Communication with volunteers through email
 Updates and revises volunteer manuals and forms for each build site
 Organizes and recruits volunteers for special build days
 Created Hosting Manual and provides training for new hosts
 Build Site Host – welcome volunteers and give safety presentation, order
lunches for corporate groups
 Manages and procures refreshments and supplies for build site volunteers
 Corporate Affairs Committee, Special Events member since 2009
 Attended 2 CMHC Golf Tournament – promoted H4H and provided information
for participants
 Planning Committee for 2009 Fête Familiale – created event poster and
recruited volunteers to help the day of the event
 Helped committee Director with other tasks and preparations for the event
 Montrealites.com, Montreal, Qc, Fall 2010 –Winter 2011
 Design editor – help create design and look of site by customizing HTML and CSS coding
 Author of volunteerism landing page, as well as backgrounder and white paper on
education legislation
 Emergency response package for an ice storm
 Edited articles from various contributors
 UnMapped Montreal, Montreal, Qc, Winter 2010
 Newsletter project for Professional Writing Class
 Visual Design Editor – collecting images and taking photographs for articles, designed
newsletter sections headers using Illustrator
 Contributed articles to the Arts & Culture and Outdoors sections
 Helped to edit articles by other contributors
 Proofread final layout of newsletter
 Liminal, Montreal, Qc, April 2009
 Participant in the student-run vernissage
 Vernissage for Intermedia II and Sound II students, occurs during the Department of
Communication Studies annual Prodfest
 Refreshment committee
 Champlain Regional College Christian Fellowship, St-Lambert, Qc
 Member from 2001 to 2003
 Executive Committee member in 2002-2003, in charge of Public Relations
 Recruited volunteers and organized fundraisers to cover expenses for trips, hosting
special events and speakers
 Designed, printed and distributed posters and flyers for several events
 Member of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF), organization that unites the
Christian fellowships in Montreal area universities and CEGEPs
 Prepared annual IVCF that was held at Champlain in 2002 and filmed show

 Concordia University, Montreal, Qc

 Bachelor’s of Arts and Science, Communication Studies with a minor in Professional
Writing
 Class of 2011
 InterDec College, Montreal, Qc
 A.E.C. in Interior Design and Architecture
 Class of 2005
 Champlain Regional College, St-Lambert, Qc
 D.E.C. in Creative Arts
 Specialization in Digital Imaging and Creative Arts
 Class of 2003
 Job Posting

Can be found at the World Federation of Hemophilia website under About WFH -> Employment

Communications Officer (Contract - 1 year replacement)

The WFH is looking for an energetic, creative Communications Officer to be responsible for the writing,
editing, production and coordination of newsletters, publications, and other materials for various WFH
departments and committees.
Type of position: CONTRACT (13-month maternity replacement)
Location: Montreal – downtown
Start date: February 1, 2011

Principal Responsibilities:
 Coordinating the content development, editing, and production of newsletters and other
material for various departments and/or committees.
 Assisting the editor of Hemophilia World with writing, editing.
 Writing and/or editing articles, web content, announcements, presentations, and other
materials.
 Providing writing/editorial/proofreading/production support to all departments.
 Coordinating production with graphic designers and printers.
 Carrying out other tasks as requested by the Director of Communications and Public Policy.

Qualifications & Requirements:

 University degree in communications or related field.
 Three (3) years of experience in writing, editing, and production coordination.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Organized and detail-oriented.
 Able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects at once.
 Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others and independently.
 Mastery of English as the primary language of communication (oral & written).
 fluency in French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Group benefits equivalence available.
Please send an English resume and cover letter by January 10th, 2011 to:

The World Federation of Hemophilia

HR Manager
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Suite 1010
Montreal, Qc H3G 1T7
Email: wfh@wfh.org
Fax: (514) 875-8916

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted