Download - Tutorial #4 curtis semester 2
Peer Review - Instructions1. Write your table number on ALL of
your documents 2. Put your documents in a pile in the
middle of the table3. Take out your marking utensils
Each new slide section PASS DOCUMENT TO THE RIGHT
Left aligned (NOT justified)
No indents on paragraphs
Sections are apparent:1. Opening paragraph2. 2-3 Skills-Matching paragraphs
(bullets are fine)3. Closing paragraph
Formatting
Formatting – Address LineDate
Contact NameTheir TitleCompanyAddressCity, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title
Dear Mr. / Ms. Their Last Name OR Hiring Manager
If unknown, this can be
omitted
AVOID: “To Whom it May
Concern”“Dear Sir or
Madam”
Country is typically unnecessary
unless applying outside of Canada
Formatting – Sign Off
Sincerely,
Your NameBCom Candidate 20XXSauder School of Business
Attached: Resume
Regards,Best,
Written signature optional (provide
more space if including)
Attached: Resume, Transcript
Use “Enclosed: …” only if sending application by
BCom Candidate 2016These
spaces are important
Cover Letter – OpeningHOOK!
Is there a link between them and the position?
Interest and passion
Matches skills
Shows research in company
NOT random fact-dropping!
Name dropping where applicable
Cover Letter – Skills MatchingDescribes specific skills that are clearly matched to the job description, referencing specific examples that leverage experiences and qualifications
Experiences highlighted are specific and concise linking past experiences through transferable skills
Results show success or strength in past experiences
Cover Letter – ClosingReiterates skills in a different way
Expresses interest in the position
Call to action
Thank-you
Cover Letter – BrandingIncorporating industry jargon/terminology
CAN they do the job?Do they WANT the job?Are they a good FIT?Who would you hire
Last Question…Out of the applications you have on your table: Who had the WOW factor?What was good about their application?What do they need to work on?
WHO WOULD YOU INTERVIEW?
HeaderThe banner at the top of the page
that contains basic information!
Name Contact Info Address
LinkedIn Social Media Websites
Profile – Brief intro and preview
Career Aspirations
Skills & Attributes Interests
Experiences Training & Certifications
Areas of Expertise
Secret Tip: Refer to your job posting
Education
School & Program
Expected Grad Date
Academic Achievements
Key Projects Awards Competitions
Showcase your academic journey!
Personal BrandingPresenting yourself throughout the
document!
INTERESTS
COLOR & DESIGN
MATCHING WITH COVER
LETTERWORD CHOICE
Personal Branding
GOAL SHOWCASE
PERSONALITY & DIFFERENTIATE
YOURSELF.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE
REMEMBERED?
ARE YOUCATERING TO
YOUR AUDIENCE?
Marking
If you have 2 or more errors per document, we will deduct 40%!
Spelling & Grammar Typos Formatting
Missing Info Dashes vs. Hyphens Consistency
A big change to STAR stories…
from STAR to RATS
Why??? Employers do not want to hear your story,
but your accomplishments!
Result – Key Verbs
ATTAINED
EXCEEDEDELIMINATE
DINCREASED
DECREASED
MAXIMIZEDMINIMIZEDREDUCED
SAVEDSURPASSE
DIMPROVEDCREATED
GENERATED
ENHANCEDOPTIMIZEDESTABLISH
ED
**Try not to repeat words!!
Result – 2 Types2 Types of Results:
1. Qualitative ***Be Descriptive Positive Feedback Promotion/Increase in Responsibilities Implementation Awards
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?
DUTY BASED ACCOMPLISHMENT
VS.
This is a job description!
This is how they know you’re good
at it!
The difference between…..
ACCOMPLISHMENTBoosted the website’s average rate of monthly hits by 34%...
…by updating it with new features and content such as an interactive world map, a
student involvement section, and a homepage newsfeed
—
…all of which catered to local business students
RESULT
ACTION/TASK
SITUATION
Action Items Skills Matrix Assignment due Friday, Feb 12th @ 2:00pm
Watch the resume e-module and review “Outline to a
Chronological Resume” before next tutorial!
Bring in 2 hard copies of your full resume draft, updated
cover letter and job posting (1 to be handed in, 1 reviewed in
class)
Sign up for Office Hours on COOL
Have an awesome reading break!