Introduction
The concept of kairos means “right moment” that highlights the time’s value, a moment in an indefinite period when something unusual happens. Kairos is the right time and the right moment to open opportunities that require action to implement them or share the news that can be overwhelming for people. Kairos can also be defined as the decisive moment of fulfillment when reality condenses and changes fate.
Main body
There could be found different metaphors or similes for kairos, such as archery or skeet shooting. One can say that the “I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther King is an example of kairos that served as encouragement of fight for people in the US. Kairos is like cold water that appears in front of a wanderer going through the desert and is exhausted to death. Kairos concept people can use in writing by highlighting information that should be discussed at the urgent moment. For instance, a person can use kairos to disclose much worse imaginative news first and then present actual bad news to draw attention to the first piece of information.
Kairos people can use when applying to a specific position and send a connection request for a hiring manager to highlight their skills and knowledge to stand out and be hired. Kairos managers can use to write an inspiring and encouraging speech or a letter for subordinates when the company has challenging times to help them stay motivated and move further. It is suggested that the most important and relevant concepts related to kairos are ethos (message), pathos (character), and logos (experience) that are different Greek terms related to rhetorical strategies that can be used in combination with kairos (Ramage et al., 2016). “Timeliness,” “the right time,” “opportunity” are the relevant words for kairos.
Considering application activity #5, several essential points should be mentioned regarding the cover letter of Harold Sanchez. Several lines are effective as far as kairos, such as “I am eager to share my excitement for Technology Education with your high school students” and “if you have any questions or would like more information, you can call me at (817) 555-555” that are relevant for the hiring manager and show the willingness to work for a position.
It can be stated that the exigence and purpose of the writing are not clear. To address this and get closer to achieving kairos, Harold could write, “I am writing to apply for a teaching position in Technology Education at Huddie Park High School.” While highlighting relevant subjects for the position, the author can use specific wording to show a deep understanding of the position’s goals, such as “My yearly work experience as a student teacher helped me train techniques that facilitate teaching process in robotics and engineering courses.” Furthermore, the author did not answer the so-what question directly and could reinforce it, stating, “my work experience and outstanding results in education are of a good fit with the teaching position that I want to obtain at Huddie Park High School.”
Conclusion
The author has chosen a more informal genre that might not represent the purpose of the cover letter effectively. Instead of “as you review my resume, if you have any questions…” he could add, “attached, you will find my resume and contact details to discuss the information.” Nevertheless, the author compelled me to read the writing because of the eagerness he mentioned several times that is appealing. Finally, the author used some ways to create kairos, such as using a call to action: “I look forward to hearing from you” and stating relevant information, “I will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Education.” Nonetheless, several improvements can be made to achieve better results and influence the reader.
References
Ramage, J., Bean, J., & Johnson, J. (2016). Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings (10th ed.). Pearson.