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Resume & Cover Letter Writing Worksho p

Join the career services presentation by Rebecca Leaman on October 17, 2013, to learn about optimizing your resume for job searches, internships, grad schools, and using social media like LinkedIn. Gain insights on crafting targeted resumes and cover letters. Discover key components, power words, and formatting tips. Showcase your personality and highlight relevant experience to stand out to hiring committees. Visit www.mta.ca/careers for more resources.

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Resume & Cover Letter Writing Worksho p

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  1. Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop Career Services Presentation October 17 2013 Rebecca Leaman careers@mta.ca www.mta.ca/careers

  2. Why? • Summer, internship & job searching • Grad schools • LinkedIn & other social media

  3. Target your resume • Analyze each point listed in the job description • Check out key components: qualifications, experience required, “soft skills”, the job itself, term, company environment, etc. • Pull out key words – “power words” – and use them in your application • Reference their key criteria in your cover letter and/or resume

  4. Cover Letter Writing • Important hints: • Research the company – make sure you understand their values and goals. Make allusions to them in your cover letter. • Be clear and concise. Don’t use language which is too formal. • Be passionate and keen. Show that you really want the position and that you are the best for the job. • Make it targeted. Never send a form letter.

  5. Cover Letter Writing

  6. Resume (CV) Writing Major Sections: • Personal Profile • Career or Job Objective • Summary of Qualifications or Skills Summary • Education • Relevant Assignments • Relevant Courses • Work Experience • Volunteer Experience • Activities and Interests • Awards and Scholarships • Computer Proficiency • Laboratory Skills, Technical Skills, Scientific Instrumentation • Languages • Licensure • Certifications • Professional Memberships • Publications • References

  7. Resume (CV) Writing • Important things to include – keywords, skills list, accomplishments (not just a job description) • Important things to keep off – references (unless requested), age, photo, personal details • Formatting Recommendations: • Use a standardized font • Keep the important RELEVANT info at the top • Page rules are more flexible – 2 pages

  8. Summary • Examples • Cover Letters and Resumes should showcase your skills, but also your personality • They should be targeted, ensure that relevant experience is highlighted • Prove to the hiring committee that you’re the best candidate for the job • For more resources: www.mta.ca/careers • Follow us on: Twitter @mtacareer and • Facebook: Mount Allison Careers

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