If you're interested in similar positions at different colleges, application must be made separately for each position. By necessity, the information presented here is general and not intended be a substitute for the procedures delineated in a college's job announcement. It is very important that you carefully read the job announcement and respond to the specific information requested. The most common error applicants make is not carefully reading the job announcement and responding with the requested or required information. A complete application at most colleges includes a cover or application letter, detailed resume and references.
Many colleges also require a completed application form.
Without these components, your application may be regarded as incomplete and not be considered further. Your resume and application letter are the primary documents used to determine how closely your qualifications match those required by the position and the overall needs of the college. In the application letter , applicants are traditionally asked to describe their ability to perform the specific duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. In higher education, this is not the one-page cover letter, introducing you and your resume, that you may have learned to write in Job Search 101. This is your opportunity to match up your education and experiences to the job responsibilities.