Searching for Jobs
C) Resume
1) Resume Preparation
Resumes - Your 15 Second Advertisement
15 seconds. That's all that it takes for a recruiter to look at a resume and decide to have you in for an interview.
Make sure it makes a positive impression!
Creating a resume, and keeping it up to date, takes a lot of work. Be prepared for lots of writing, lots of feedback and lots of fixing up!
ACTIVITY:
Draft or update your resume using your Skills Profile Chart from the Career Exploration module.
Your goal is to have a draft completed by the end of class.
STEPS:
Open Microsoft Word and create a new file.
Add your name and contact information with each item on a new line:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Email Address
Headings that you can use to organize your information include:
- Education
- Work Experience
- Skills
- Certificates and Awards
- Personal Interests
- Volunteering Experience
Be sure to save a your resume file.
Below are links to where you can see (and print) examples from which you can work.
Sample Resumes
Resume Examples (Word document)
Sample Resumes (Scroll down, and click on number links under Sample Resumes for Jobs in Hospitality)
Extension Activity: Cover Letters
When you apply for a job, it is a good idea to include a cover letter with your resume. The cover letter is meant to communicate:
a) the job for which you are applying
b) how your skills and experience make you a good candidate
Additional Resources
- Article: Effective Resumes That Work in-Canada
- www.onestopimmigration-canada.com/resume.htm
- www.canadavisa.com/canadian-employment-resume.html
Section Topics
C) Resumes