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)

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Have an awesome reading break!