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COMM 202 TUTORIAL 5
NO LAPTOPS/PHONES NAME TAGS
AGENDA
TA Feedback
Networking Reflection Feedback
Resumes
Accomplishment Statements
Homework
1. TA FEEDBACK Working
• Positive Energy
• Approachable & Helpful
• Weekly Emails
• Participation
Not Working
• Homework Reminders
• Feedback
• Post Slides
• Participation Expectations
2. NETWORKING
1. Reflection Feedback
2. Networking goes beyond your
career
3. RESUMES From this…
TO THIS…
HEADER
The banner at the top of the page (includes basic information)
HEADER
Name Contact Info Address
LinkedInSocial Media
Websites
PROFILE
A brief self-intro and preview of the resume
PROFILE
Career Aspirations
Skills & Attributes
Interests
Experiences Training &
CertificationsAreas of expertise
Secret Tip: Refer to your job posting
KEY/CORE COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION
Showcasing your academic journey
EDUCATION
School & Program
Expected Grad Date
Academic Achievements
Key Projects Awards Competitions
PERSONAL BRANDING
How you present yourself throughout the document
PERSONAL BRANDING
Interests (5 min chat)
Colours & Design
Choice of Vocabulary
GOAL SHOWCASE
PERSONALITY & DIFFERENTIATE
YOURSELF.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE
REMEMBERED?
ARE YOUCATERING TO
YOUR AUDIENCE?
INTERESTS
Why are interests
important?
Tailor to your audience
Good vs. bad interests
OVER 2 ERRORS*= 40% DEDUCTION
* Per document
Spelling & Grammar
Typos Formatting
Missing InfoDashes vs. Hyphens Consistency
ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS Your best self on paper
5 ELEMENTS
Skills Matrix
ResumeCover Letter
Interview
Networking
A BIG CHANGE TO STAR STORIES
from STAR to RATS
Why?!
Employers do not want to see your story, but your accomplishments!
“RATS” STATEMENT
Backwards STAR statements!
Result
Action
Task
Situation
RESULT
“Accomplishment” or “result” verbs
ATTAINED EXCEEDEDELIMINATEDINCREASED
DECREASED
MAXIMIZEDMINIMIZEDREDUCED
SAVEDSURPASSEDIMPROVEDCREATED
GENERATEDENHANCEDOPTIMIZED
ESTABLISHED
**Try not to repeat words!!
RESULT
2 Types of Results:
1. Qualitative Description Qualities
2. Quantitative How much How many Numbers Percentages
ACTION
Do your results match up with your actions?
Are those skills relevant to the job?
What skills did you see?
TASK
What was the challenge?
SITUATION
Describe the context
Paint the Setting
Who? When? Where?
WHAT NOT TO DO
Duty based statements:
Responsible for contacting corporate clients and organizing a tournament
WHAT TO DO
Accomplishment
Achieved 85% client retention rate by establishing relationships with key corporate clients and providing a well organized, personally tailored tournament experience.
AN EXAMPLE
Achieved 85% client retention rate by establishing relationships with key corporate clients and providing a well organized, personally tailored tournament experience.
RESULT
AN EXAMPLE
Achieved 85% client retention rate by establishing relationships with key corporate clients and providing a well organized, personally tailored tournament experience.
TASK & ACTION
AN EXAMPLE
Achieved 85% client retention rate by establishing relationships with key corporate clients and providing a well organized, personally tailored tournament experience.
SITUATION
Please use your skills matric to condense stories into RATS statements
PRACTICE TIME!
Bullets
Bcomm
Date
Location
Margin
Spacing
White Space
Typos
INTEGRATION & FORMATTING
Consistency
Alignment
Grammar
Periods
Dashes
QUESTIONS ??
3. HOMEWORK
What to bring next class:
Resume & Cover Letter Drafts
2 Hard Copies of EACH draft
Job Description
Office hours, office hours, OFFICE HOURS
Tutorial Next Week!!