7. Instructions
• Write your table number on ALL documents
• Put all Resumes in a pile in the middle of the table
• Get out your marking utensils!
EACH NEW SLIDE SECTION:
PASS Resumes TO THE next table!
9. CL Formatting
• Left aligned (NOT justified)
• No indents on paragraphs
• Bullet points vs. paragraphs
• 2-3 relevant skills
• Consistent font size (min. size 10)
• Appropriate font
• Margin sizes
• Spacing between paragraphs
• White space
• One page
10. Resume Formatting
• Titles formatted the same
• Spacing is consistent
• Margins are reasonable (≥1.5cm)
• Phrases either ALL end in period or not
• Dates
• Usually right-aligned
• All have month and year, or just year
• All months are abbreviated to same # of letters
• Uses hyphens (–) OR dashes (-)
• Font:
• Size is 10
• Generally no more than two types of font
• Numbers under 10 spelled out (i.e. two vs. 2)
• Bullets: same size/style, aligned
• One to two pages
11. Take a look at both documents
Are they consistent?
Header? Margins? Font?
12. Addressing the cover letter
Date
Contact Name
Title
Company
Address 1
City, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title (reference number if given)
Dear [first name Last name],
or Dear Hiring Manager/Committee,
13. Here are some examples
specific person
(assume known marital status)
unknown person
14. SIGNING OFF THE RIGHT WAY
Sincerely, / Regards, / Best,
(Written signature if you
want)
Your name
Bcom Candidate 20XX
Sauder School of Business
Enclosed vs. Attached:
Resume
16. The opening
• Expresses very keen genuine interest and/or
passion for position
• Makes a clear expression of the
skills/experience matching the job description
• Integrates genuine and unique primary or
secondary research indicating interest in firm
• Name Drop (when applicable)
• HOOK
17. The opening: BRANDING
• Provides strong, insightful research that demonstrates
knowledge and interest in the industry or organization
• Clearly illustrates how the candidate will “fit” into the industry
or organization
I want to belong to Devon Canada because its mantra “be a good
neighbor” aligns with my goal of building relationships to enrich the area
where I work and live. This desire, along with the skills I have gained
from my previous work experiences in the Calgary energy industry, will
allow me to make valuable contributions to Devon Canada’s initiatives.
19. Skills Matching
• Describes specific skills that are clearly matched to the job
description, referencing specific examples that leverage
experiences and qualifications
• Experiences highlighted are specific and concise linking past
experiences through transferable skills
• Results show success or strength in past experiences
• STARL FORMAT (EMPHASIZING ACTION… LINK WHERE APPLICABLE)
• TEAM EXPERIENCES – EMPHASIZING INDIVIDUAL VS. TEAM ACTIONS
• SHOW ME, DON’T TELL ME
20. Skills Matching: LINK
I spent this past summer at Total E&P Canada, where I compiled and calculated
information for numerous government payment and application documents. I had
to prioritize my tasks and organize my progress as I updated versions of multiple
documents, and was constantly in correspondence with external auditors and
other departments. At Devon Canada, the accounting department faces
numerous deadlines and supports a variety of different parties. My ability to
efficiently manage multiple projects will be vital to my success.
22. Closing Effectively
• Very clear reference to specific skills
• Interest and request for meeting
Aka “call to action”
• Graciously thanks the employer for their
consideration
• TIE BACK TO HOOK/INTRO
24. Header and general
• Name is preferred name with (given
name) in brackets
• Phone and address are included
• LinkedIn URL is personalized
• No personal pronouns (I, we, he, she)
• Reasonable amount of white space
– is it easy to read?
• Experiences listed in reverse
chronological order by start date
25. Profile
• No more then 5 lines for key competencies (4 for profile)
• Can include languages
• Does it clearly and convincingly summarize
strengths/experiences/skills?
• Does it match the job posting (multiple references)?
• Does it provide a clear, convincing link to the rest of the resume
(i.e. is there PROOF elsewhere in the document?)
27. Education Section
• Does it clearly summarize education experiences (i.e.
including academic projects / relevant courses / grades /
awards)?
• Is there any ambiguity with respect to the info provided?
• Does it match the job description?
28. Education Section
• BCom not BCOMM
• Start with the degree
• List expected date of completion (either as “Completion: …” or
“Expected Completion: ...”)
• No laundry lists of courses: only specific, relevant courses
• GPA –score/%/letter grade, indicating the school scale
• Key/relevant projects and awards: write in accomplishment
statement form
30. Experiences
• Are experiences achievement based?
• Do numbers clearly quantify achievements where
appropriate?
• Do statements have Accomplishment, Proof, Transferrable
skills, and Scope of Action?
• Are the result verbs varied and strong?
• Does language indicate familiarity with industry/company?
Does it match the job description?
31. Experiences Cont.
• Reverse chronological order by start date
• You can include explanation sentences of
companies/experiences if necessary
• Eliminate filler words
• Written in third person
• Keep it to one sentence (2 lines is best)
• The elements of the RATS statement should be apparent
(but not necessarily in RATS order)
34. interests
• Do the interests show personality? Are they
specific? Are they relevant to the job (not
always necessary)?
• Do they differentiate the candidate? Are
they memorable?
• Be fun! And appropriate
*NOTE for the candidate: Be able to speak
about these interests extensively!
35. Branding
• Personal qualifications are well tailored to
requirements of job (clear 60-70% match)
• Multiple words from job description are
included in resume (5+)
• Interests section show personality and
relevant specific interests
• There is strong evidence of CAN-WANT-FIT
match made
37. Errors
Minor errors lose you one point
Critical errors lose you two points
The max you can lose per document is 4 points (20%)
Error Minus one point Minus two points
Spelling mistake X
Grammar mistake X
Inconsistency X
Having positions in wrong
order
X
Improper formatting (CL) X
Spelling name of addressee
incorrectly
X
39. Action items
• Sign up for office hours
• Work on your resume & CL over break
• Networking event: Thursday, Mar. 9 from 6-8pm
• Career Peer Advising and BCC Coaching
appointments on COOL (also over reading week)
• LinkedIn profile due (Check Blog!)
* LECTURE after reading week