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COMM 202 TUTORIAL 4
SIT IN GROUPS OF 4! HAND IN ONE COPY OF YOUR CL
INSTRUCTIONS1. Write your table number on ALL of your
documents 2. Put your documents in a pile in the
middle of the table3. Get out your marking utensils
Each new slide section PASS DOCUMENT TO THE RIGHT
AGENDA
Peer Review - CL
Resumes
Action Items
1. PEER REVIEW – COVER LETTERS
FORMATTING (ADDRESS)
Date
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
EXAMPLES - ADDRESS
END 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 mail
BCom Candidate 2016These
spaces are important
END FORMATTING
Sincerely, / Regards, / Best,
Attached: Resume/Transcript
Written signature if you want
OPENING
HOOK!
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
SKILLS MATCHING Describes 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
CONCLUSION
Reiterates skills in a different way
Expresses interest in the position
Call to action
Thank-you
BRANDING Incorporating industry jargon/terminology
CAN they do the job?Do they WANT the job?Are they a good FIT?
Who would you hire
2. RESUMES From this…
TO THIS…
HEADER The banner at the top of the page (includes
basic information)
HEADER
Name Contact Info Address
LinkedIn Social Media Websites
PROFILE A brief self-intro and preview of the resume
PROFILE
Career Aspirations
Skills & Attributes Interests
Experiences Training & Certifications
Areas of expertise
Secret Tip: Refer to your job posting
KEY/CORE COMPETENCIES A brief self-intro and preview of the resume
& replaces the profile
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
audienceGood vs. bad
interests
OVER 2 ERRORS*= 40% DEDUCTION
* Per document
Spelling & Grammar Typos Formatting
Missing InfoDashes vs. Hyphens Consistency
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS Your best self on paper
REMEMBER THIS?
Resume
Cover Letter
Interview
SKILLS MATRIX
A BIG CHANGE TO STAR STORIES
from STAR to RATS
Why?!
Employers do not want to hear your story, but your accomplishments!
“RATS” STATEMENT Backwards STAR statements!
Result (proof)
Action
Task
Situation
RESULT “Accomplishment” or “result” verbs
ATTAINED EXCEEDEDELIMINATEDINCREASED
DECREASED
MAXIMIZEDMINIMIZEDREDUCED
SAVEDSURPASSEDIMPROVEDCREATED
GENERATEDENHANCEDOPTIMIZED
ESTABLISHED
**Try not to repeat words!!
RESULT2 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?
SITUATION & TASK
Describe the context
Paint the Setting – Who, What, Where?
What was the challenge?
WHAT NOT TO DO
Duty based statements:
Responsible for contacting corporate clients and organizing a tournament
This is a job description!
WHAT TO DO
Accomplishment Statements
Achieved 85% client retention rate by establishing relationships with key corporate clients and providing a well organized, personally tailored tournament experience.
This is how you know you’re good at it!
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
WORK EXPERIENCE EXAMPLES
ACTIVITYTake one of your skills-matching paragraphs and rewrite it as an
accomplishment statement!
3. 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!