1. Resume/Cover letter
FORMAT REVIEW

2. Brainstorm: what should your resume include?

3. Personal Information Name Address Phone number Email address
******Center on top of page

4. Objective Give a brief explanation of your job objective
Make sure it matches in some way the position you are applying for
Example:
‘To obtain a position as a care giver for young children’ would be a good objective if you are trying to get a babysitting job

5. Education
List the schools you’ve attended and the years you were there
Make sure the years line up on the right hand side of the page
Include any awards you have obtained (ex honour roll)

6. Experience Give the job title and company you worked for
Include the years (on right hand side
List from most recent to least recent

7. Skills Languages spoken Computer skills
Action words (confident, team spirit, optimistic, good with people, etc)

8. Interests/extracurricular activities
This is additional information to include
Includes volunteer experience (include years)
Clubs you’ve participated in (include years)
CPR certification
etc

9. References Available upon request
Can come from past employers or teachers
DO NOT USE family members
Bottom of resume

10. Cover Letter Your Address Include your phone number
Align on left hand side of letter
Include the date

11. Address of company/job your applying to
Salutation: Address the letter to the employer by name if possible. If the information is unavailable, use Dear Sir or Madame

12. Introduction: Explain why you are writing
Introduction: Explain why you are writing. Name the position you are applying for and where you heard of the position
Body: Tell the employer what you can do. Outline your qualifications and skills that you possess
Closing: Tell the reader to contact you if they need any further information. Thank them for their time.
Include your signature and printed name

13. 3 F’s: Form Function Effectiveness
- format of letter – Business letter
- Includes all major sections (address, date, salutation, body, closing, signature)
- Audience and purpose of letter is clear
- Letter is professional
- Tone and style are appropriate
Form
Function
Effectiveness
3 F’s:

14. Remember Always proof read your letters Spelling counts!!
Make sure you understand the words you are using in your letter
Don’t lie on your resume

15. SIN # What does it stand for:
Social Insurance Number
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.
A SIN is issued to one person only and it cannot legally be used by anyone else. You are responsible for protecting your SIN. Store any document containing your SIN and personal information in a safe place—do not keep your SIN with you.

16. Quiz next class
Resumes
Cover letter components
SIN #