Resume & CV. Faculty of Information, University of Toronto Alexander Howes, Careers Officer

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1 Resume & CV Faculty of Information, University of Toronto Alexander Howes, Careers Officer

2 iskills - Career Development Series Resume/Cover Letter/Portfolio September 18, 4:15-5:45, room 417 September 22, 1-2:30, room 224/225 Know Your Personal Strengths & Skills September 20, 4:15-5:45, room 417 Job Interviews September 25, 4:30-6, room 224/225 September 27, 4:30-6, room 224/225 How to Network September 26, 4:30-6, room 224/225 September 28, 4:15-5:45, room Leveraging LinkedIn September 29, 11-12, room 224/225 October 2, 4:30-5:30, room 224/225 Professional Communications October 4, 12-1, room 116 October 5, 12-1, room 224/225 UXD Portfolio October 4, 5:15-6:15, room 224/225

3 We ll talk about 1. Purpose of a resume & CV Key elements 2. Format, Content, Tailoring 3. Types of resumes 4. Cover letter 5. Final tips 6. Questions

4 Learning Objectives Identify which areas to highlight when preparing applications materials Identify which style of resume, cover letter and portfolio will suit a job position best Identify and work with peers to build teamwork skills and recognize commonalities

5 What is a resume?

6 How to Consider Your Resume 1. Marketing tool 2. Academic Paper 3. Story

7 Activity

8 Resume: Key Elements

9 Organizing Your Resume Always TAILOR your resume & cover letter! For each job by choosing: 1. Type of resume 2. Format 3. Content

10 Types of Resumes By format Standard Creative Guerilla, etc. By content Chronological Functional Combination By job Academic = CV Non-academic

11 Format Finding information Quickly & easily Sections Job titles Organizations Dates Specific elements Consistent format Lots of white space Not too much bold/italic/underline Sans-serif font Include: name, page 2

12 Content: Sections Mandatory Education Work Experience Optional Objective, Highlights, Summary of skills Computer/Technical skills Language skills Academic projects Professional development Interests

13 By Content: Chronological Resume All in reverse chronological order One paid work experience section One unpaid volunteer experience section Works for people with: Same career, longer period Most recent experiences are the most relevant

14 By Content: Functional / Skills-based Resume Instead of work experience: 2-3 sections based on skills Employment history Works for people with: Very little/no experience Varied experience

15 By Content: Combination Resume 2-3 work experience sections Relevant experience Additional experience Employment history: just a list Works for people with:

16 CV vs. Resume CV Resume academic jobs non-academic jobs

17 CV: Key factors Format Chronological 2+ pages (longer than resume) Content Academic achievements Teaching, research experience Publications Conferences, presentations

18 CV: Europe CV, not resume Each country different CV style General points for European CV: More info, more pages Personal info, picture Chronological order Bullet points and paragraphs

19 Before writing the resume and cover letter start with the job posting Why? Every resume should be written for a specific job Read the job posting several times and find the key duties, skills, requirements Research the organization and job Then start writing the resume

20 Research

21 Mapping Key Skills On Your Resume

22 Mapping Key Skills On Your Resume Required Skill Your Experience

23 What is the Highlights of Qualifications (HoQ)?

24 What is the Highlights of Qualifications (HoQ)? Jonathan Chang 321 Eglington Ave. Mississauga, ON B1A 3C Highlights of Qualifications: Excellent research skills, ability to analyze metadata, experience working in banking Fluent in English and Cantonese Analytical and able to develop solutions and deliver quality research analysis Highly motivated to learn from experience

25 Accomplishment Statements: What, Why & How

26 Action Verbs

27 Action Verbs

28 Content: Do s Start with a strong, action verb Say what you did and how Always include accomplishments /results Quantify if possible Use relevant and specific details Say: daily, weekly, on time, independently

29 Submitting Your Resume / CV Mail Rare Advantage - formatting: nice paper, colours, font Cover letter and resume in one PDF file Name of file: FirstLastname_JobTitle.pdf message: just 1-2 sentences Online form Upload PDF if possible Text-based resume convert in Notepad Use key words

30 Cover letter: Purpose Supplement to resume Story-like format In-depth description Tailored Show your written skills Show a match Show your interest Show your personality

31 Formatting Heading Greeting Paragraphs: 1. Intro paragraph 2. Middle / Main paragraphs (1-2) 3. Closing paragraph

32 Heading: Example 1 Jane Smith 116 Oxford St., Toronto, Ontario, M6G 1W4, , j.smith@utoronto.ca The Recruitment Office Vaughan Public Libraries 900 Clark Avenue West Thornhill, ON L4J 8C1 January 15, 2012 Re: Graduate Student Library Assistant, #1290 Dear Mr.

33 Intro / Final Paragraph Grab reader s attention Tell me something new: Why are you applying? Why this job? Why at this organization? Why you?

34 Middle / Main Paragraphs 1-2 paragraphs maximum; just 1-2 relevant examples Write it like a story Show the most relevant skills, experience, knowledge not everything Avoid explaining your entire resume Convince them they will benefit from hiring you Maintain personable tone

35 I am writing in regards to your posting of Archives Assistant posted on the University of Toronto Faculty of Information s JobSite. I have had the opportunity to hone hands-on archiving skills, and I am seeking an opportunity to apply these skills to solving real-world issues. I am eager to join the City of Vancouver and contribute overall to the success of the City Clerk s Department.

36 Final Tips Read the job descriptions Think like an employer Tailor your resume and cover letter for a specific position It s your document take advice as you think appropriate

37 One More Item. Network!

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