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Cheralyn ChokT39

Week 4: Cover LettersFebruary 5, 2016

Where are we?

StrengthsQuest

Job Research

Skills Matrix

Cover Letter

Resume

Interview

Networking

Agenda

Cover Letter Breakdown

Cover Letter Activity

Action Items

1. Cover Letters

Why?

1. Shows your intentions and interests Shows sincerity and research

2. Demonstrates ability to communicate Creative and professional

3. Opportunity to elaborate on your stories Drawn from your skills matrix

Resume is about youCover letter is about them

6 ElementsIntegration and Formatting

Branding to Company

Opening

Skills Matching

Closing

Opening

Opening take-aways Expresses keen and genuine interest and/or passion

for position

Clear expression of the skills/experience matching the job description

Genuine and unique primary and secondary research indicating interest in company (make sure the research you sure is tied to your interest)

Name drop (where applicable)

2. Activity – your turn!

Co-op Program

Skills Matching

Skills Matching

Skills (from job description & skills matrix) Experience (best relevant experiences) Education (how you’ll leverage your BCom) Matching Qualifications (any other qualifications)

If it doesn’t belong, don’t include it!

Skills Matching Takeaways?

Use STARL to your advantage – action and link!

Each line proves you have the necessary skills and aptitudes to perform on the job

Always link to the company/position if not obvious

Use skills listed in the job description

Closing

What to add in your closing?

Make a good final impression Show your passion Restate skills with a different wording Give genuine thanks Leave a call to action Tie to previous examples/stories

Branding

Consistent throughout cover letter Fits with the company’s values and yours Good impression Use Job Research Assignment

What do you know about us?

Integration

CL and Resume use same formatting Stand out CL reflects & expands on resume Be mindful of spacing

Cover Letter Formatting (Address)

Date

Contact NameTheir TitleCompanyAddressCity, Province Postal Code

RE: Position Title

Dear Mr. / Ms. Their Last Name OR Hiring Manager,

[Opening Paragraph]

These spaces are important!

If unknown, this can be omitted

Country is typically omitted unless applying outside of Canada

Avoid “To whom it may concern” or “Dear sir/madam”

No indented paragraphs in a business letter

Cover Letter Formatting (sign off)

Sincerely,

Your NameBCom Candidate 20XXSauder School of Business

Attached: Resume

These spaces are important!

Regards,Best,

Written signature optional (provide more space if including)

Can include Co-op: BCom BTM Co-op Candidate 2016

Attached: Resume, Transcript

**only use “enclosed” if sending by mail**

Cover Letters: Can. Want. Fit.

CAN you do the job?

Do you WANT

the job?

3. Action Items

Cover letter draft due next tutorial (bring 2 copies)

Sign up for office hours! Job posting research assignment

due Sunday via Turnitin Skills Matrix due February 12 via

Turnitin