cover letters 101 winning
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Co-op Boot Camp
Accomplishment Statements
& Cover Letters
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What is an Accomplishment Statement?
Used on resumes, cover letters and in
interviews
Its a statement that describes WHAT you
did and HOW WELL you did it
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Who would YOU interview?
Applicant A:
Served coffee at busy shop
Worked as security guard at specialevents
Filed documents
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Or Applicant B:
Served more than 300 customers per day at thelargest coffee shop in Metrotown Mall
Selected for security assignments at specialevents where tact, diplomacy and personal
judgment were required
Established a new filing system for studentrecords ensuring efficient retrieval by office staff
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The Accomplishment Formula
I achieved this RESULT
...
by doing this ACTION (skill)
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Accomplishment statements
Developed customer loyalty by regularly
greeting clients by name.
Created and designed effective brochures
and flyers utilizing the desktop publishing
system.
Conducted friendly and informative tours
to help students transition university life.
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Accomplishment statements
Are effective because:
They make your application more
compelling and credible
They provide interesting material for the job
interview
Provides a greater understanding of yourexperience to the reader
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Cover Letters
Why do we need cover letters?
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Purpose of a cover letter
To indicate why you are sending your
resume
Highlight your relevant qualificationsShow your personality, interest and
enthusiasm for the position.
Demonstrates written communication skills
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Cover Letter Structure
Date
Company Name c/o UBC Science Co-op
Salutation: Dear Dr. Smith,
The UBC header is NOT required for the cover
letter
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ExampleAugust 28, 2008
ABC Incorporated
c/o UBC Science Co-op
Room 170, Chemistry & Physics building
6221 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Dear Ms. Smith,
As a 3rd year Chemistry major with a strong interest in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical drug development, I
was excited to learn about the Formulation Technician position available at ABC Inc.
.Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I would be happy to discuss my qualifications for this
position further with you at your earliest convenience. I can be reached through the UBC Science Co-op Office at
604-822-9677.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Jane Doe
Enclosed: Resume, Transcripts
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Cover Letter Structure Introduction
Content:
Who are you? (but not My name is)
What are you applying for?
Why are you interested in this position or company?
Goals:
Get the readers attention
Demonstrate your interest in the employers
research orproducts
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Cover Letter Structure Body
Content:
Technical skills & education
Be specific: names of equipment, analyses, etc.
and provide examplesAnswer the job posting!
Present your most relevant qualifications first
Goals:
Highlight your qualifications and demonstrate how
these qualifications will benefit the employer
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Cover Letter Structure Body
Content: Other experience/desired skills
Soft skills: Team experience, leadership, communication
skills, organizational skills etc.
Provide examples again this is evidence of yourqualifications
Quantify or qualify your results when possible
Goals:Demonstrate a well rounded skill set
Highlight a unique experience to help you stand out
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Cover Letter Structure Conclusion
Final paragraph:
How can you be contacted: through the Co-op
office 822-9677
Additional info re: relocation, NSERC,availability
Thank the employer for their time
Ask for the interview
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Steps to writing a cover letter
1. Dissect the job posting to determine
the employers needs and wants
2. List all desired skills, pick top 3
3. Describe examples of when youve
demonstrated those skills
4. Organize examples in order of priority
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Activity
Review one of the job descriptions:
What are the required skills necessary forthis job?
What are some other skills that would be
nice to have?Develop a 2-3 sentence example that
demonstrates a required skill
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Dealing with vague job postings
Why are they so vague?
Do your research!
Common research skills:Experimental design
Data analysis
Report writing
Communication skills
Time Management
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Questions?
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Tips for success in Co-op
Be realistic about your co-op experience
and your career path
Be efficient in preparing your applications
Get to know your Coordinator
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Applying for jobs
50% rule apply to many jobs
Focus on learning opportunities bigpicture
Be open minded and stay positive
If you apply for a job be prepared toaccept it
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Co-op reminders
Apply to the test job (December)
Lab Safety Training
riskmanagement.ubc.ca/courses
Advising appointments start in December
Resume Review
Cover Letter Review
Mock Interview
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Co-op Reminders
Eighty percent of success is showing up.Woody Allen
Workshops (5) are mandatory.
Get involved and ask questions!
Contact me priorto missing a workshop and if possible, attend anotherworkshop.
Thursdays @ 12:30 1:30 pm COPP 2002
Workshops start January 12th, 2011
Up Next: Lunch! Afternoon session