1. Resume workshop
CPET/PETC

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

3. Have you completed the co-op check list?

4. 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.

5. 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”

6. EDUCATION
Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology (CPET) – present
LAMBTON COLLEGE, Sarnia, ON
Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology - Accelerated (CPEX) – present
Power Engineering Technology (PET) – present
Power Engineering Technology, Accelerated (PETX) present
Power Engineering Technician, Accelerated (PTNX) present
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
NORTHERN COLLEGIATE, Sarnia, ON

7. 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

8. 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)

9. Use Program capability sheets to enhance your S&Q area
You find the capability sheets by logging into the Lambton College Website:
Click on Programs
Click Programs A-Z
Find either the CPET or PET program
Click Program Capabilities
See screenshots below…

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

12. Click here

14. Links for capability sheet
CPET - /Full-Time.aspx?id= &type=PC
CPEX –
rograms/Full-Time.aspx?id= &type=PC
PET- (all versions) /Full-Time.aspx?id=

15. 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)

18. Work Experience: Duties vs. transferable skills
McDonald’s Restaurant
Fried french fries
Flipped hamburgers
Handled cash
Mopped floors
McDonald’s Restaurant
DUTIES
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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)

22. Cover Letter

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. Questions?