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Resume/CV/Cover Letter
Faculty of Information, University of TorontoAlexander Howes, Careers Officer
iSkills - Career Development SeriesResume/ CV and Cover Letter Writing:· January 14, 2019, Room 507· January 24, 2019, 5-6 Room 538
Leveraging LinkedIn:· January 15, 2019, 5-6 Room 224/225· January 17, 2019, 5-6 Room 224/225
Building Your Professional Network:· January 16, 2019, 5-6 Room 538· January 25, 2019, 5-6 Room 538
UXD Portfolio:· January 31, 2019, 5-6.30 Room 224/225
Job Interview Readiness:· February 11, 2019, 5-6 Room 538· February 14, 2019, 5-6 Room 538
MMSt Portfolio:· February 12, 2019, 4.15-5.45 Room 224/225
Professional Communications:· February 13, 2019, 5-6 , Room 538
We’ll talk about …
1. Purpose of a resume & CV2. Key elements3. Format, Content, Tailoring 4. Types of resumes5. Cover letter6. Final tips7. Questions
Learning Objectives
Identify which areas to highlight when preparing applications materials
Identify which style of resume, cover letter and portfolio will suit a job position best
Identify and work with peers to build teamwork skills and recognize commonalities
What is a resume?
How to Consider Your Resume
1. Marketing tool2. Academic Paper3. Story
Activity
Resume: Key Elements
Organizing Your Resume
For each job by choosing:1. Type of resume 2. Format3. Content
Always TAILOR your resume & cover letter!
Types of Resumes
By format• Standard• Creative• Guerilla, etc.
By content• Chronological• Functional• Combination
By job• Academic = CV• Non-academic
Finding information• Quickly & easily
• Sections• Job titles • Organizations • Dates
Specific elements• Consistent format• Lots of white space• Not too much
bold/italic/underline• Sans-serif font• Include: name, page 2
Format
Content: SectionsMandatory• Education• Work Experience
Optional
• Objective, Highlights, Summary of skills• Computer/Technical skills• Language skills• Academic projects• Professional development• Interests
By Content: Chronological Resume
• All in reverse chronological order • One paid work experience section• One unpaid volunteer experience section• Works for people with:
• Same career, longer period• Most recent experiences are the most relevant
By Content: Functional / Skills-based Resume
• Instead of work experience:• 2-3 sections based on skills• Employment history
• Works for people with:• Very little/no experience• Varied experience
By Content: Combination Resume
• 2-3 work experience sections• Relevant experience• Additional experience• Employment history: just a list
• Works for people with: • varied experience• career change• emphasize one older experience
CV vs. Resume
Resume
non-academic jobs
CV
academic jobs
CV: Key factors
• Format• Chronological• 2+ pages (longer than resume)
• Content• Academic achievements• Teaching, research experience• Publications• Conferences, presentations
CV: Europe
• CV, not resume• Each country different CV style • General points for European CV:
• More info, more pages• Personal info, picture• Chronological order• Bullet points and paragraphs
Before writing the resume and cover letter …
… start with the job posting
Why?• Every resume should be written for a specific job• Read the job posting several times and find the key
duties, skills, requirements• Research the organization and job• Then start writing the resume
Research Review the job posting you brought and ask
yourself: ‘What skills are the employers seeking?’ How do you know which of these skills are the
most important to the employer? Frequency of reference, order, wording, read
between the lines, researching the company, and knowledge of the job/industry
Which of these skills do you have?
Intern – Junior Research Analyst, Knowledge Centre Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Toronto, ON Internship Duration of Internship: 4 months
The opportunity
Are you looking to sharpen your research skills amongst a quality team of professionals?
We are looking for a curious and driven student who can make a significant contribution to our team o researchers.
With over 25 years of collective experience providing research to clients, our team has much to teach however, we also want to learn from you too. This experience will provide you with a solid foundation build your career in corporate librarianship or as a research professional.
Who you’ll work with
The Knowledge Centre (KC) is a small and collaborative group of professional researchers. We assist clients in our Investments Division by providing research packages that respond directly to their information needs. Our team works together in order to meet the shifting priorities and deadlines of o clients.
Much of this research work is related to investment opportunities that are being explored by our investment teams; however, all departments are served, meaning the topics covered can vary widely. You will work closely with the KC’s research team in a supportive role to address these needs
What you’ll do
• Dig for information – quality sources and reliable information that can be used in analyses.
• Conduct in-depth research to support the Knowledge Centre Analysts in their work for clients the Investments Division. Research can be done on companies, industries, countries, or other themes or topics of interest.
• Synthesis and writing of the findings. At times, this can involve data analysis and manipulation knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint are helpful.
• Data visualization and presentation
• Update and refresh quarterly topical reports for clients.
What you’ll need
• To be a candidate for a MLIS or MI degree or another similar graduate level degree in informa or research sciences.
• To be an excellent oral and written communicator and have an interest in writing and synthesi
• To be a critical thinker and be able to evaluate information sources critically.
• To be a strong team player.
• A demonstrated focus on delivering high level client service.
• A determination to explore and probe beyond the obvious, to answer complex questions.
• Attention to detail and output.
• A willingness to contribute ideas! We are looking for fresh perspectives and ideas to keep us u date with current or emerging trends.
What we’re offering
At Ontario Teachers’, diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Submit your application online at www.otpp.com/careers and apply to Req # 1334. Please include the following documents to your application:
Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of your transcripts
The deadline to apply for this role is October 12, 2018.
We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
Mapping Key Skills On Your Resume
Are these skills and terminologies demonstrated on your résumé? What have you included on your resume that
does not align with the skills you identified Can they be reframed so that they do align with
the skills the employer is seeking or should it be replaced with something more relevant to the employer?
Mapping Key Skills On Your Resume
Required Skill Your Experience
What is the ‘Highlights of Qualifications’ (HoQ)?
In 3 to 5 bullet points, HoQ informs a potential employer of the skills and experience you have that are relevant to the position you are applying to Replaces ‘Objectives’ header Tailor your Highlights of Qualifications section
to each job you apply to
All additional information in your résumé should build on your ‘Highlights of Qualifications’ section
What is the ‘Highlights of Qualifications’ (HoQ)?
Jonathan Chang321 Eglington Ave. Mississauga, ON B1A 3C2
416 765 4321 [email protected] of Qualifications:
• Excellent research skills, ability to analyze metadata, experience working in banking• Fluent in English and Cantonese• Analytical and able to develop solutions and deliver quality research analysis• Highly motivated to learn from experience
Accomplishment Statements: What, Why & How What are accomplishment statements? Bullet points describing your experiences
Why write accomplishment statements?
ActionVerb
WhatYou Did
Purpose/Impact
Act
ion
Verb
s
Act
ion
Verb
s
Content: Do’s
Start with a strong, action verbSay what you did and howAlways include accomplishments /resultsQuantify if possibleUse relevant and specific detailsSay: daily, weekly, on time, independently
Submitting Your Resume / CV
• Mail• Rare• Advantage - formatting: nice paper, colours, font
• Email• Cover letter and resume in one PDF file• Name of file: FirstLastname_JobTitle.pdf• Email message: just 1-2 sentences
• Online form• Upload PDF if possible• Text-based resume – convert in Notepad• Use key words
Cover letter: Purpose Supplement to resume ◦ Story-like format
◦ In-depth description
◦ Tailored
Show your written skills
Show a match
Show your interest
Show your personality
Formatting
Heading
Greeting
Paragraphs:
1. Intro paragraph
2. Middle / Main paragraphs (1-2)
3. Closing paragraph
Heading: Example 1Jane Smith
116 Oxford St., Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1W4, 416-817-5741, [email protected]
The Recruitment OfficeVaughan Public Libraries900 Clark Avenue WestThornhill, ON L4J 8C1
January 15, 2012
Re: Graduate Student Library Assistant, #1290
Dear Mr. …
Intro
Grab reader’s attention
Mention the job title and organization
Mention your education
Keep it brief – the weight is in your examples (3-5 sentences tops)
I am writing in regards to your posting of ‘Archives Assistant’ posted on the University of Toronto Faculty of Information’s JobSite. I have had the opportunity to hone hands-on archiving skills, and I am seeking an opportunity to apply these skills to solving real-world issues. I am eager to join the City of Vancouver and contribute overall to the success of the City Clerk’s Department.
Middle / Main Paragraphs
1-2 paragraphs maximum; just 1-2 relevant examples
Write it like a story Show the most relevant skills, experience,
knowledge – not everything Avoid explaining your entire resume Convince them they will benefit from hiring
you Maintain personable tone
Final Paragraph◦ Why are you applying? ◦ Why this job?◦ Why at this organization?◦ Why you?
Final Tips
• Read the job descriptions• Think like an employer• Tailor your resume and cover letter for a
specific position• It’s your document – take advice as you
think appropriate
One More Item….
Network!
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