Advanced Resume Workshop CPET/PETC Patti Helps, Co-op Advisor

REMINDER!!! Go into the myCareer System and add your cell phone # !!! Still MANY who have not done this!!!

Have you completed the Co-op Check List?

OPTIMAL RESUME https://lambton.optimalresume.ca 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. Seek to have your resume formatting professional, easy to read but not necessarily the same as everyone else’s. Play with the formatting options to create your unique statement. https://lambton.optimalresume.ca

CANVA.COM An alternative to Optimal Resume is to create your resume on canva.com. Canva has dozens of templates for many projects, including resumes. I have a couple of examples I’ll show you later in the presentation. NOTE: For our purposes, do NOT include a picture of yourself on the resume.

OBJECTIVE CPET EXAMPLE: PET/X/N EXAMPLE: “To obtain a 1B (or 2A) CPET co-op from January – August 2018” PET/X/N EXAMPLE: “To obtain 3 months qualifying steam time toward my 4th Class Power Engineering Certification. Available between January – April 2018”

EDUCATION Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology - Accelerated (CPEX) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Power Engineering Technology (PET) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Power Engineering Technology, Accelerated (PETX) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Power Engineering Technician, Accelerated (PTNX) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Additional Post-Secondary Education (follow same format as above in reverse chronological order) Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2014 NORTHERN COLLEGIATE, Sarnia, ON

PREVIOUS EDUCATION If you’ve had previous education, ensure that everything you are highlighting on your resume points toward Process Operations/Power Engineering For example, if you have a previous education as an Engineer, your resume should not read as a resume for an engineering position. All of the Skill & Qualifications and Work Experience should point toward your qualifications as a Process Operator/Power Engineer

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS (Listed MOST to LEAST supportive of your objective) Passed 4th Class Part A exam Scheduled to write 4th Class Part B exam Key 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)

PROGRAM CAPABILITY SHEET 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 PET program Click Program Capabilities See screenshots below…

Click here & select your program Click here & select “Programs A-Z”

Click here

PROGRAM CAPABILITY SHEET 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)

CPET Professional Profile Technical Skills Transferrable Skills Other Considerations

PET Professional Profile Technical Skills Transferrable Skills Other Considerations

WORK EXPERIENCE: Duties vs. transferable skills McDonald’s Restaurant Fried french fries Flipped hamburgers Handled cash Mopped floors McDonald’s Restaurant

WORK EXPERIENCE: Duties vs. 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 of Duties & Transferable Skills McDonald’s Restaurant, Sarnia, ON Demonstrated effective teamwork while working in a shift of 10+ people Developed effective 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 Attention to detail Interesting hobbies that make you stand out VOLUNTEERING: Should be current/recent and ongoing Demonstrate transferrable skills Indicate duration (i.e. 3 hours/wk for 3 years)

Resume Checklist

Optimal Resume Samples

Canva.com Samples (CPET)

Canva.com Samples (PET)

COVER LETTER

Dissect the Job Posting

COVER LETTER (CONTENT)

COVER LETTER Style like your resume

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 CHEMICAL PRODUCTION & POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - ACCELERATED 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 Log into the myCareer System (Co-op side); click appointments tab; book your appointment

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