Resume workshop CPET/PETC

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 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: CPEX EXAMPLE: PET/X/N EXAMPLE: “To obtain a 1B (or 2A) CPET co-op from January – August 2017” CPEX EXAMPLE: “Available for co-op January – August 2017” PET/X/N EXAMPLE: “To obtain 3 months qualifying steam time toward my 4th Class Power Engineering Certification. Available between January – April 2017”

EDUCATION Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET) 2015 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology - Accelerated (CPEX) 2015 – present Power Engineering Technology (PET) 2015 – present Power Engineering Technology, Accelerated (PETX) 2015 - present Power Engineering Technician, Accelerated (PTNX) 2015 - present 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 – CPET & PETC EXAMPLE (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)

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 PET program Click Program Capabilities See screenshots below…

Click here & select your 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 CPEX – http://lambtoncollege.ca/custom/LambtonApps/P rograms/Full-Time.aspx?id=2147503743&type=PC PET- (all versions) 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 McDonald’s Restaurant Fried french fries Flipped hamburgers Handled cash Mopped floors McDonald’s Restaurant DUTIES TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

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 DUTIES TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Blending 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 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)

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 Log into the myCareer System (Co-op side); click appointments tab; book your appointment

PET: 1-ON-1 Mtg PET Students: Please BOOK YOUR1-on-1 MEETING with me through the myCareer System based on the information from the PET Getting Started Workshop Meeting must take place NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 7.

NEXT WORKSHOP INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP (Pick one) PET & CPET together THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 11:30 – 12:20 Room A223 1:30 – 2:20 Room A208 3:30 – 4:20 Room A208

Questions?