9. 1. Write your table number on ALL documents
2. Put all Resumes in a pile in the middle of
the table
3. Get out your marking utensils!
INSTRUCTIONS
EACH NEW SLIDE SECTION:
PASS cover letter TO THE RIGHT
11. ü Name is preferred name with (given name) in
brackets
ü Phone and address are included
ü LinkedIn URL is personalized
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12. SARAH BRENNAN
905-399-4054 | linkedin.com/in/sarahmbrennan | sbrennan.ubc@gmail.com
319-2250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC
Key Competencies
• A driven and optimistic second year Commerce student specializing in Human Resources at the Sauder School of
Business, possessing a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Valued for interpersonal and organizational capabilities through community initiatives as an active member in both
student-run organizations and charitable foundations
• Experience in event planning, ranging from intimate team gatherings to large-scale productions, where hard work and
initiative exemplified dedication and creativity while problem-solving skills were developed through conflict resolution
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in dynamic team environments as a coach and assistant captain by motivating team
members to succeed and reach their full potential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products on both PC Software and OS X operating systems
Education
Bachelor of Commerce | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Completion: May 2016
• Enrolled at the Sauder School of Business
• Specializing in Human Resources
• Currently enrolled in a Human Resources and an Intro to Marketing course
Workplace Experience
Finance Internship | Achievers, Toronto, ON July – August 2012
• Increased employee productivity by reducing administrative tasks for employees through developing and implementing a
new, innovative expense reporting system
• Received written recognition from three managers for exemplifying fast-learning and for being a valued team member as a
result of having a consistently positive attitude
Ski Coach | Craigleith Ski Club, Collingwood, ON December – March 2012
• Developed the technical foundation for alpine skiing in a team of beginner athletes who advanced one to two progression
levels by leading various drills and exercises to improve technical skills
• Requested by 70% of the athletes and their parents to coach the following season
• Recognized from supervisors for being a top leader and imparting 8 years of previous ski racing experience to
significantly improve the alpine skiing techniques of young athletes in a safe environment
Community Involvement
Assistant Captain | JDC West, Team Sauder UBC, Vancouver, BC March 2013 - Present
• One of three executive members who won the 2014 title of “Executive Team of the Year” due to our commitment to the
Sauder team, dedication to the JDC West business competition and consideration for our competitors
• Placed second as an overall team in the participation category, an increase of nine places from last year, resulting from
implementing a creative strategy to make a large impact at the competition by connecting with other schools
• Planned and organized an overnight retreat for 50 people by coordinating transportation, accommodation, meals, team
building activities and workshop presentations to complete a 36 hour itinerary
• Surpassed fundraising goals by 20% through the organization and execution of participating and planning a total of six
fundraising events raising approximately $6,000 dollars for charity and contributed over 300 service hours
Section Lead | WE Day, Free the Children, Vancouver, BC October 2013
• Liaised with the organizing committee at Free the Children to select, recruit, train and manage 50 energetic and friendly
individuals from the UBC community to volunteer at the Vancouver WE Day event as Crowd Pumpers
First Year Representative | Sauder Sports, Sauder UBC, Vancouver, BC October 2012 – April 2013
• Raised awareness of healthy active living opportunities within the Sauder Community and UBC campus through the
education and promotion of events to showcase athletic abilities
Interests
Cross Country Running; Event Planning; Charity Work; Meeting New People; Alpine Skiing; Travelling Canada
CONSISTENCY
Titles: Same format
Dates:
• Right-aligned
• Month, Yr OR just Yr
• Hyphens (–) OR
dashes (-)
Bullets: Same style &
aligned
Margins: Reasonable
(≥ 1.5mm) + White
Space
Spacing: CONSISTENT
Font: Size is ≥ 10 &
No more than 2
types
13. ü No personal pronouns (I, we, he, she, me, etc.)
GENERAL
ü Experiences are listed in reverse chronological order
by start date
à Your most recent experience listed first
ü More White Space = Easier to Read
15. ¡ 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?)
PROFILE / KEY COMPETENCIES
17. ¡ 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?
EDUCATION
18. ü BCom not BCOMM
ü Start with the degree
ü List expected date of completion No laundry lists of
courses: only specific, relevant courses
ü GPA –score/%/letter grade, indicating the school scale
ü Key/relevant projects and awards: write in
accomplishment statement form
EDUCATION
20. STAR à RATS STATEMENTS
from STAR stories to RATS statements
* employers don’t want to read your story on your
resume, they want to read your accomplishments
28. DUTY
STATEMENTS VS.
DEVELOPED THE WEBSITE
TO BOOST TRAFFIC.
ACCOMPLISHMENT
STATEMENTS
BOOSTED THE WEBSITE'S
AVERAGE RATE OF MONTHLY
HITS BY 34% BY UPDATING
IT WITH NEW FEATURES AND
CONTENT SUCH AS AN
INTERACTIVE WORLD MAP, A
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
SECTION AND A HOMEPAGE
NEWSFEED, ALL OF WHICH
CATERED TO LOCAL
BUSINESS STUDENTS.
29. BOOSTED THE WEBSITE'S AVERAGE RATE OF
MONTHLY HITS BY 34%...
BY UPDATING IT WITH NEW FEATURES AND
CONTENT SUCH AS AN INTERACTIVE WORLD MAP, A
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT SECTION AND A
HOMEPAGE NEWSFEED,…
ALL OF WHICH CATERED TO LOCAL BUSINESS
STUDENTS.
= Result.
= Action + Task.
= Situation.
33. EXPERIENCE
¡ Are experiences achievement based?
¡ Do numbers clearly quantify achievements where appropriate?
¡ Are the result verbs varied and strong?
¡ Do statements have:
§ Accomplishment
§ Proof
§ Transferrable skills; and
§ Scope of Action?
34. REMINDERS
¡ 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)
37. ¡ 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!
INTERESTS
41. ¡ 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
BRANDING
45. 1. Resume & cover letter is due on TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 1ST @ 2PM via Turnitin
2. LinkedIn profile is due before next
tutorial!
3. Networking event on NOVEMBER 3RD, 2016
6-8pm
4. Office hours!
5. Sign up for extreme makeover & BCC
sessions (2 max for resume & cover letter)
ACTION ITEMS