RESUME WORKSHOP

CPET/ICET/PETC

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REMINDER!!!

Go into the myCareer System and add your cell phone # !!!

Still MANY who have not done this!!!

OPTIMAL RESUME Reminder that Optimal Resume

software program is available to you to help you build your resume and easily adjust it to make it polished and professional looking.

https://lambton.optimalresume.ca

OBJECTIVE CPET EXAMPLE:

“To obtain a 1B (or 2A) CPET co-op from January - August 2016”

CPEX EXAMPLE:“Available for co-op January - August 2016;

Candidate to graduate _________, 2016(7)”

PETC EXAMPLE:“To obtain 3 months qualifying steam time

toward my 4th Class Power Engineering Certification. Available between January – April 2016”

EDUCATIONChemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET)

LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON

2014 – present

Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology - Accelerated (CPEX)

LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON

2013 – present

Power Engineering Technology (PETC)

LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON

2014 – present

Power Engineering Technology, Accelerated (PETX)

LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON

2014 - present

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

NORTHERN COLLEGIATE, Sarnia, ON

2013

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS – CPET & PETC EXAMPLE

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:(Listed MOST to LEAST supportive of your objective)

Passed 4th Class Part A exam Scheduled to write 4th Class Part B exam Points from the Program Capability

Sheet Relevant key points from previous work,

academic or volunteer (awards, training, certifications etc.)

Additional (i.e. Fluent in French & English)

USE PROGRAM CAPABILITY SHEETS TO ENHANCE YOUR S&Q AREA You find the capability sheets by logging

into the Lambton College Website:

www.lambtoncollege.ca Click on Programs Click Programs A-Z Find either the CPET or PETC program Click Program Capabilities

See screenshots below…

Click here & selectyour program

Click here & select“Programs A-Z”

Click here

LINKS FOR CAPABILITY SHEET CPET - http://

lambtoncollege.ca/custom/LambtonApps/Programs/Full-Time.aspx?id=2147503734&type=PC

PETC - http://lambtoncollege.ca/custom/LambtonApps/Programs/Full-Time.aspx?id=2147504256

PROGRAM CAPABILITIES There is too much information to copy the

content line by line, you will need to review the information and select key points that will be of interest to the employer you are seeking to impress.

Consider things like the type of industry the employer represents; what is in their job posting as required or ideal skill sets.

Put the items in order Strongest to Weakest from the perspective of the employer (CPET & PETC always start with your 4th Class exams)

WORK EXPERIENCE: DUTIES VS. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

DUTIES TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

McDonald’s Restaurant Fried french fries Flipped hamburgers Handled cash Mopped floors

McDonald’s Restaurant

WORK EXPERIENCE: DUTIES VS. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

DUTIES TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

McDonald’s Restaurant Fried french fries Flipped hamburgers Handled cash Mopped floors

McDonald’s Restaurant Teamwork Multitasking Process oriented work

environment Safe operation of

machinery Problem solving skills Enhanced listening

and verbal communication skills

BLENDING DUTIES & TRANSFERABLE SKILLSMcDonald’s Restaurant Demonstrated effective teamwork while

working in a shift of 10+ people Developed strong multitasking skills during

peak rush periods Received excellent training to safely and

effectively work in a process oriented work environment

Observed all safe operating procedures at all times while using machinery

Enhanced listening and verbal communication skills which helped me improve my efficiency and improve my problem solving skills

INTERESTS & VOLUNTEERING

Could showcase:

Physical fitness Mechanical aptitude Teamwork Interesting hobbies that make you stand

out

COVER LETTER

DETAILS MATTER! Perfect spelling & grammar (if this is not your strong

suit, ask an English Prof if he/she would be willing to review your cover letter & resume for you.

Keep the focus on what you have to offer the employer NOT what the employer can offer you.

On average, 2 out of every 3 applicants will not get an interview. Make sure your resume/cover letter is not the reason you did not make the cut!

Pay attention to things like: Do you have the proper spelling of the person you are addressing

the letter to? Have you used the proper name of your program?:

CHEMICAL PRODUCTION & POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

RESUME REVIEW AFTER YOU HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE

CHANGES FROM THIS WORKSHOP, feel free to book an appointment with me to review your Resume & Cover Letter

NEXT PETC WORKSHOPPETC:

GETTING STARTED WORKSHOPThursday, October 111:30 – 12:20A208

NEXT CPET WORKSHOP(S)CPET:

INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP (Pick one)Thursday, October 811:30 – 12:20 Room A20812:30 – 1:20 Room N1071:30 – 2:20 Room P109