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![Addressing the Cover Letter
Date
Contact Name (if known)
Title
Company
Address 1
City, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title (reference number if given)
Dear [First name Last name],
or Dear Hiring Manager/Committee,
[Opening Paragraph]
*Make sure you tailor your cover letters!*](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/2018tutorial4rcl-181101193916/75/COMM-202-Tutorial-Resume-CL-Peer-Review-Networking-22-2048.jpg)
![Addressing the Cover Letter
Date
Contact Name (if known)
Title
Company
Address 1
City, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title (reference number if given)
Dear [First name Last name],
or Dear Hiring Manager/Committee,
[Opening Paragraph]
*Make sure you tailor your cover letters!*](https://crownmelresort.com/image.slidesharecdn.com/2018tutorial4rcl-181101193916/75/COMM-202-Tutorial-Resume-CL-Peer-Review-Networking-22-2048.jpg)
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COMM 202 Tutorial - Resume/CL Peer Review & Networking
- 1. COMM 202 Career Fundamentals T06& T13 Ingrid Bakke RESUME & COVER LETTER PEER REVIEW & NETWORKING
- 2. AGENDA 1. TA FeedbackDebrief 2. Resume & Cover Letter Peer Review 3. Networking Basics 4. Action Items
- 3. Tutorial: Resume & Cover LetterPeer Review & Networking Due: Resume & Cover Letter Draft submitted on Turnitin before tutorial Tutorial: Informational Interview Due: Resume & CL on November 6th at 11:59PM on Turnitin and COOL Networking Event Novmeber 13th (6-8PM) CPA Hall Lecture: Interview prep WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11
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- 5. 5 Thanks for YourFeedback! Including dank Office memes, play rockin’ tunes, keep the energy and enthusiasm up Taking too fast Moving forward I will… START CONTINUE STOP Moving through concepts slower and leave more time for questions
- 6. 2. Resume &Cover Letter Peer Review
- 7. 1. Write yourname on ALL documents – make sure your documents are attached 2. Trade to the person on your left when specified and trade again if you get your own document 3. Get out your marking utensils! INSTRUCTIONS
- 8. Watch Out forThese Errors Spelling & Grammar InconsistencyIncorrect order of Information Improper Formatting Incorrect Information Missing Information
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- 10. Resume Formatting • Titlesformatted the same • Spacing is consistent • Margins are reasonable (≥1.5cm) • Phrases either ALL end in period or not • Dates • Usually right-aligned • All have month and year, or just year • All months are abbreviated to same # of letters • Uses hyphens (–) OR dashes (-) • Font: • Size is 10 • Generally no more than two types of font • Numbers under 10 spelled out (i.e. two vs. 2) • Bullets: same size/style, aligned • One page (if second page, must be relevant)
- 11. Header and General •Name is preferred name with (given name) in brackets • Phone and address are included • LinkedIn URL is personalized • No personal pronouns (I, we, he, she) • Reasonable amount of white space – is it easy to read? • Experiences listed in reverse chronological order by start date • Spelling and grammar
- 12. Optional: Key Competencies/ Profile • No more than 5 lines for key competencies (4 for profile) • Can include languages • Does it clearly and convincingly summarize strengths/experiences/skills? • Does it match the job posting (multiple references)? • Does it provide a clear, convincing link to the rest of the resume (i.e. is there PROOF elsewhere in the document?) • **OPTIONAL – depends on the industry you are applying to. Include is need a way to fill up your resume (i.e. not enough experience but can’t have too much white space on resume.
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- 14. Education • Bachelor ofCommerce not BCOMM or B.Comm • UBC Sauder School of Business NOT Sauder School of Business • Start with the degree • List expected date of completion (either as “Completion: …” or “Expected Completion: ...”) • No laundry lists of courses: only specific, relevant courses • GPA – score/%/letter grade, indicating the school scale • Key/relevant projects and awards: write in accomplishment statement form
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- 16. Experience • Reverse chronologicalorder by start date • You can include explanation sentences of companies/experiences if necessary • Eliminate filler words • Written in third person • Keep it to one sentence (2 lines is best) • The elements of the RATS statement should be apparent (but not necessarily in RATS order)
- 17. Experience Are experiences achievementbased? Do numbers clearly quantify achievements where appropriate? Do statements have Accomplishment, Proof, Transferrable skills, and Scope of Action? Are the result verbs varied and strong? Does language indicate familiarity with industry/company? Does it match the job description?
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- 19. Interests • Do theinterests show personality? Are they specific? Are they relevant to the job (not always necessary)? • Do they differentiate the candidate? Are they memorable? • Be fun! And appropriate *NOTE for the candidate: Be able to speak about these interests extensively!
- 20. GRAB A COVERLETTER!
- 21. CL Formatting • Leftaligned (NOT justified) • No indents on paragraphs • Bullet points vs. paragraphs • 2-3 relevant skills • Consistent font size (minimum size 10) • Appropriate font • Margin sizes • Spacing between paragraphs • White space • One page • ** Headers of cover letter & resume must match, it’s all about branding**
- 22. Addressing the CoverLetter Date Contact Name (if known) Title Company Address 1 City, Province Postal Code Re: Position Title (reference number if given) Dear [First name Last name], or Dear Hiring Manager/Committee, [Opening Paragraph] *Make sure you tailor your cover letters!*
- 23. Signing Off theRight Way Sincerely, / Regards, / Best, (Written signature if you want) Your name BCom Candidate 20XX Sauder School of Business Enclosed or Attached*: Resume * Enclosed: physical copy * Attached: electronic copy
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- 25. Let’s Look atthe Opening - How is the hook? - Interest/passion for the position? - Skills/experience matching the job posting? - Is primary or secondary research integrated - Name drop? (when applicable) - Branding: CAN-WANT-FIT EXAMPLE “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” is something that I know is true. The teachers that I have had – from sports coach, to camp counselor, to university professor – have shaped me into the person I am today. I will always be thankful for their guidance and for the way they have modeled true leadership. The COMM202 TA position is appealing on a number of fronts including the opportunity to help my fellow students and perhaps emulate some of the traits exhibited by those who have helped me.
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- 27. Body Paragraphs Think aboutthe link: Why should the employer care - Skills to match the position? - STARL format? - Are there examples – specific & concise? - Transferrable skills? - Do results show strengths or success? EXAMPLE
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- 29. Closing – Makinga Good Final Impression -Are skills reiterated? -Is sincere interest expressed? -Graciously thanks employer for consideration -Call to action (aka request for a meeting) -Tie back to hook/intro, wrap it up in a nice bow EXAMPLE
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- 31. Networking Event Details When:November 13th, 2018 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM Location: CPA Hall IMPORTANT NOTE: There will be two waves for the event, with students attending during their assigned time slot. • For students in Tutorial #1-10, please attend the event form 6:00PM - 7:00PM • For students in Tutorial #11-20, please attend the event from 7:00PM – 8:00PM. We will check tutorial numbers during sign in.
- 32. Networking Reflection Assignment •Your paper needs to include: • Your goals in attending the event • What is your purpose in going? What do you want to know about Sauder? • Define SMART goals beforehand – How will you define the success of your evening? • How did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates) • What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk to them? • A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the conversations • A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking process • Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new contact (if you plan to)
- 33. Researching Delegates 1. Checkout the delegate info on the course blog 2. Look at the LinkedIn profiles of delegates you’d like to speak to • Note any interesting topics • Hone in on similar experiences or shared groups • Think about questions to ask 3. During the event, be interested and self aware!
- 34. Business Casual DressCode Business casual means less formal than business formal, but still profession. Generally speaking, business casual includes: • Professional dresses or skirts, dress pants, chinos, or khakis (but no jeans or athletic pants for example) • Sweaters, blouses, collared shirts with or without ties • Patterns and colours are acceptable as business casual (no hoodies, T-shirts, tank tops, tops with slogans) • Clothing should be crisp and not wrinkled • Footwear should still be professional for an office setting such as loafers, dress shoes or booths, heels, or flats (no flip flops or running shoes)
- 35. Ending a Conversation Thankthem for their time Ask to connect after the event Be polite & gracious Leave with a handshake
- 36. Action Items 1. Resumeand Cover Letter due Tuesday, November 6th @ 11:59pm on Turnitin and COOL - Submit once to Turnitin for marking - Submit a second time to COOL (to receive an interview for the assignment) - Due date is the SAME for both submissions 2. Networking Event : Thursday, November 13th 6-8pm in CPA Hall 3. Office Hours signup on COOL
- 37. Questions? Have agreat week!
Editor's Notes
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