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Presented by: Staffing Branch – Corporate Support Services
The City of Winnipeg
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interview Tips
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TODAY’S AGENDA
Building your Resume Creating a Cover Letter Interview Tips
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YOUR RESUME FORMS THE FIRST IMPRESSION A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER HAS OF YOU!
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WHAT IS A RESUME? Summary of your education, experience, skills and accomplishments Marketing tool to promote yourself Your ticket to an interview where you can sell yourself!
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WHAT TO INCLUDE: 1. Profile/Objective 2. Accomplishments 3. Work Experience 4. Employment History 5. Education 6. Other Professional Development/Training 7. Professional Affiliations/Groups 8. Personal Interests (Optional)
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1. PROFILE/OBJECTIVE 3-5 sentences in length Focus on your knowledge, job skills and strengths Tells employer what you are like to work with/what you are looking for
e.g. ‘Professional administrator with financial and marketing training and experience – strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.’ ‘Customer focused individual with retail and food industry experience – strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to produce strong results.’
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2. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Work or Volunteer accomplishments that you are proud of Set you apart from the competition e.g. Recipient of a scholarship to University/College, or an award from work for your contribution to saving the Company money
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3. WORK EXPERIENCE Identify the skills you have obtained from previous jobs Be sure they align with the skills that are important in the job you are applying for Identify 2-5 skills and list related work accomplishments under each one
e.g. ‘Strong Customer Service Skills’ • Assisted in the development of a ‘Customer Appreciation Day’ • Greeted all incoming customers and directed them to appropriate
department • Handled all transactions in a timely and accurate manner
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4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List most recent employer first, followed by 2-3 previous employers Include your job title, Company name, and period of employment e.g. 2010 to Current - Company XYZ, Executive Assistant
2004 to 2010 - Company ABC Ltd, Administrative Assistant 2003 to 2004 - Company 123 Inc., Clerk
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5. EDUCATION
List in reverse chronological order Include name of degree, certificate, diploma or license Indicate if education has been completed or is in progress Include name of educational institution
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6. OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
Any relevant course/workshop Include name of institution List in reverse, chronological order
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7. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
List any professional or community-based memberships, associations or affiliations
e.g. Board Member of the Sesame Street Nursery School Co-op
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8. PERSONAL INTERESTS
Optional Pros: You can show any additional skills that you have that may relate to the job you are applying for Cons: Skills may not relate to the job and take up valuable space on your resume
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RESUME DO’S: Should be organized and well-formatted Use proper grammar and correct spelling Be positive, accurate, fact-based Use consistent font style and size Should fit the job you are applying for Begin sentences with action words (i.e. ‘Developed’, ‘Facilitated’, ‘Organized’) Keep to approximately 3 pages in length.
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RESUME DON’TS:
Use “Me” or “I” Use slang/abbreviations, be negative List personal information (i.e. height, race, age, marital status) Include salary information or references Exaggerate or misrepresent yourself
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WHAT IS A COVER LETTER? Introduces you and your resume; why you are the best person for the job
Your “First Meeting” with the employer Should be included with every resume you submit Provides a sample of your written communications skills
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WHAT TO INCLUDE:
1. Identify key words from the job posting e.g. The posting states that the employer is looking for someone with “excellent customer service skills.” • Describe your customer service skills in
your cover letter.
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WHAT TO INCLUDE:
2. Learn about the organization! • What are their interests, values and goals? • Reflect these in your cover letter • Hint: Check out their website!
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WHAT TO INCLUDE:
3. Follow directions on the job posting • Address your cover letter to the name of
the person listed in the posting • If no name is mentioned, use:
• ‘Dear Hiring Manager’ or ‘Dear Sir or Madam'
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A GOOD COVER LETTER SHOULD CONTAIN: A Heading (your contact information, date, employer address) Introduction (greeting, posting #, statement as to why you are writing) Body (describe your key qualifications and why you are the best person for the job) Closing (statement, salutation, signature)
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COVER LETTER DO’S: Address cover letter to a specific person if possible, along with title (i.e. Ms., Mr., Dr.) Write in first person (i.e. use “I”) Proofread several times! Keep to approximately 1-2 pages in length; make it clear and easy to read Provide contact information Describe how you meet the employer’s needs and how you can contribute
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COVER LETTER DON’TS: Use multiple fonts/formats/flashy paper Use abbreviations Provide personal information (e.g. age, gender, religion) Repeat your resume, word for word Use exclamation points Be overly personal
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REMEMBER….DO NOT
Apply for jobs you are not qualified for Exaggerate your qualifications or be dishonest
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INTERVIEWS Gather information about the applicant Help determine if the applicant is suitable for the job they applied for Are an opportunity for applicants to learn about the job and the organization
Source: Carswell, Best Practices: Recruitment & Selection, 2005
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INTERVIEWS ASSESS:
Job-related skills, knowledge, abilities and experiences Job-related education and training Motivation and willingness to perform the job Source: Carswell, Best Practices: Recruitment & Selection, 2005
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INTERVIEW TIPS Research the organization that you applied at (i.e. look at their website) Understand qualifications required for job and prepare to discuss how you meet them Think about why you want the job Bring any documentation with you that has been requested Think about potential work situations, and how you might handle those in the workplace
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INTERVIEW TIPS CONTINUED… Be on time
Plan what you are wearing the night before, know where to go/where to park, get there early!
Turn off your cell phone Be polite and courteous
The “walls have ears” Do not slouch or yawn during the interview; smile, make eye contact, and lean forward while you speak Do not chew gum or candy Source: www.employaid.com
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INTERVIEW TIPS CONTINUED… Make a good impression
Be professional, but relaxed; be friendly, but not too friendly
Speak clearly and concisely Don’t mumble, speak too softly or loudly
Dress for success Wear clean, appropriate business clothes, avoid strong perfume/cologne, iron your clothes
Source: www.employaid.com
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INTERVIEW TIPS CONTINUED… Pay attention to your body language
Don’t fidget, bite your nails, shift in your seat Listen carefully to the interview questions; if you need the question repeated, do not be afraid to ask Think before you speak Whenever possible, provide an example of where or how you have demonstrated the skill being asked about (i.e. may be from previous work or volunteer experience).
Source: http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/interview.shtml
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FOLLOW-UP Ask any questions that you have at the end of the interview This is your opportunity to interview the employer! Questions you could ask include:
What is a typical day like for the person in this position? Are there opportunities for me to learn and grow? When do you think you will have a decision made about this position?
Thank the interview panel for their time, shake hands again before leaving
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Remember…. It is normal to be nervous during an
interview – try to stay calm and take a deep breath.
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Thank you for your time today!
To view this presentation check out:
www.winnipeg.ca/hr
Last Updated July 26, 2012 32 DRAFT