planning
administering programs
advising people
analyzing data
assembling apparatus
auditing financial reports
budgeting expenses
calculating numerical data
finding information
handling complaints
handling detail work
imagining new solutions
interpreting languages
dispensing information
adapting new procedures
negotiating/arbitrating conflicts promoting events
speaking to the public
writing letters/papers/proposals questioning others
reading volumes of material
remembering information
interviewing prospective
employees
listening to others
relating to the public
entertaining people
deciding uses of money
measuring boundaries
counseling/consulting people
operating equipment
supporting others
determining a problem
screening telephone calls
updating files
agendas/meetings
planning organizational
setting up demonstrations
needs
predicting futures sketching charts or diagrams
rehabilitating people writing reports
organizing tasks writing for publication
prioritizing work expressing feelings
creating new ideas checking for accuracy
meeting people classifying records
evaluating programs coaching individuals
editing work collecting money
tolerating interruptions compiling statistics
confronting other people inventing new ideas
constructing buildings proposing ideas
coping with deadlines investigating problems
locating missing information
raising funds dramatizing ideas
estimating physical space
being thorough organizing files
coordinating
managing people
schedules/times
running meetings selling products
teaching/instructing/training
supervising employees
individuals
enduring long hours inspecting physical objects
displaying artistic ideas distributing products
managing an organization delegating responsibility
serving individuals mediating between people
motivating others persuading others
reporting information summarizing information
encouraging others delegating responsibilities
defining a problem comparing results
maintaining accurate
drafting reports
records
Planning agendas/meetings: In my internship I would collect everyone’s schedules and plan
times that we could all meet up to discuss certain issues and events.
Updating files/analyzing data/compiling statistics/computing numerical data/writing reports:
During my internship my main job was to update files that held information about parts that
the company sold. While doing this I would have to compile statistics of the part and compute
how much they should cost. After this I would input this information into an excel file and
analyze it for mistakes.
Editing/prioritizing work: Along with compiling statistics, many times I would be given excel
sheets and different documents that I would need to edit. On a daily basis I would be given
from 5-10 documents and I would need to prioritize them.
Adapting new procedures: During all of my jobs at one point or another I have had to adopt
new procedures. Some have been as simple as how to clean a coffee machine and some have
been harder like how to price different parts.
Screening telephone calls: At all of my jobs I have had to take phone calls and learn how to
transfer them to people as well as take messages.
Listening to others/defining a problem: Being a barista involves customer service and in many
situations I have had to listen to customers complaints and fix the problem ( a coffee they
didn’t like)

Job/Internship: Financial Representative Internship at Northwest Mutual

Rationale:
I am qualified for this internship because many off the job skills listed on the above list
that I highlighted align with the job skills that this internship requires. One of the main skills
required is “a history of personal success”. I think I fit that skill perfectly because in all of my
jobs I have been a great employee and have helped the company be better.
This internship is one that demands a lot of technical skills and ability to analyze data
and interpret it and that is one of my strongest skills. At my internship before, that was my
largest task and something that I did on the daily. This background in data could help me be a
better candidate for this position. Another requirement is that the candidate is self motivated.
Through all of my jobs and internships I have had to be in charge of my own work and get the
job done without someone watching me. This has better prepared me for this internship.

Research:
Northwest Mutual is ranked top 10 for internship programs in the business field.
Northwest Mutual also holds a large number of assets and has many opportunities for me to
practice career skills for my future career in finance. This internship requires for 15-20 hours
weekly at the Northwest Mutual location as well as a few hours here and there traveling to
meet different people and business executives who hold accounts with Northwest Mutual.
This company and internship aligns with my personal goals because it focuses on
teaching me skills for my job and working with a busy college student, something that is very
important to me given that I am in college and in a sorority. My goal job is to be a financial
advisor and this program basically sets me up with all the skills and knowledge I need to
transition smoothly from college to a job.
 Audience Profile Sheet
Reader’s Name: Puget Sound Northwest Mutual Intern Director (it didn’t say an actual name)
Reader’s Job Title: Puget Sound Northwest Mutual Intern Director
Kind of Reader: Primary
Education: It doesn’t say this positions education but given that they work at Northwest Mutual
I am guessing they have a bachelor’s degree in some type of business.
Professional Experience: I looked up information on this job and it looks like you have to work
at the company in another area for a few years before you become this position and can direct
interns. Given that, I am guessing this position has worked at NW mutual and now has
transitioned to this position.
Job Responsibilities: Managing different interns and telling them where to go/what to do/when
to do it. This reader is the main person I will be in contact with and the person who would
potentially interview and hire me.
Personal Characteristics: N/A
Personal Preference: The intern description said that they prefer someone who is organized
and well-rounded. Given this, I am guessing that this person prefers organized work and
straight forward emails.
Cultural Characteristics: N/A
Attitude Towards the Writer: No problem, they do not know me yet.
Attitude Towards the Subject: This person is looking for someone to hire so they are most
likely very passionate about this subject.
Expectations About the Subject: Expects a well-organized, well-rounded, responsible, and
skillful candidate and intern.
Expectations About the Document: Only document required to apply is resume and cover
letter. They are expected to be clear and concise.
Reasons for Reading the Document: To apply for the position of financial intern.
Way of Reading the Document: N/A, not sure what this means or how it relates to me.
Reading Skill: Good
Reader’s Physical Environment: N/A