Just like a business proposal that discusses how a business will help a prospective client, a job proposal explains how a job seeker will help a prospective employer. 

It is similar to a resume in that it lists an individual’s skills, experience, and achievements.  But it also specifies more directly how an individual can help a company solve a problem.  It also includes a cost/benefits analysis that projects employer’s return on investment for hiring the job seeker.

A job proposal should include an analysis of the company’s problems and offer a plan to successfully address the problem.  The solution, of course, involves hiring the job seeker to fill an existing position, a new position, or a position that is created specifically for her. 

The job proposal’s goal is to persuade the employer that the candidate is the best person to fill a gap or need within the company.  It should be based on knowledge of the company and its industry. It should also thoroughly explain why the job seeker will be a valuable asset to the company.