Resume workshop PETC/EWSO

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 EWSO suggestion: “Looking to obtain qualifying time toward OIT’s; Available May-August &/or September – December”

EDUCATION Power Engineering Technology (PET) 2016 – present LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON Power Engineering Technology, Accelerated (PETX) 2016 - present Power Engineering Technician, Accelerated (PTNX) 2016 - present Environmental Technician - Water & Wastewater Systems Operations (EWSO) LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON 2016 - present Follow same format for any previous post-secondary education (reverse chronological order) Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2015 NORTHERN COLLEGIATE, Sarnia, ON

PREVIOUS EDuCATION If you’ve had previous education, ensure that everything you are highlighting on your resume points toward your chosen profession 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 to perform the duties of the profession you are working toward

Skills & Qualifications – 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…

Skills & Qualifications – ewso EXAMPLE (Listed MOST to LEAST supportive of your objective) Pull key skills you have received in school Review your course outlines to draw key points This is the area most of you have the most relevant training/skill set so it is important to have a thorough overview Relevant key points from previous work/training, academic or volunteer (awards, training, certifications etc.) Additional (i.e. Fluent in French & English)

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

Cover letter If applying to a job posting, you should thoroughly analyze everything in the posting i.e. Duties; required qualifications etc. Ensure you address EVERYTHING they list that you have. Do not address anything that you do not have. Your cover letter is not intended to be a “one size fits all” *Do not apply to positions that you do not have key qualifications for i.e. if they require you to have a full G driver’s license and you don’t have any DL, don’t apply If you don’t have a car, don’t apply to places that would not have public transportation like smaller, more remote communities…you already know that you would not be able to accept a co-op from there so do not waste your time or theirs

Cover Letter

Cover letter – match 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?: ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN: WATER & WASTEWATER SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 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

INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP NEXT WORKSHOP INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:30 – 10:30 Room K205

Questions?