6. Why write oneâŠ.
ï” Shows your sincere interest in the job
ï” Showcases your communication and writing skills
ï” Gives you the opportunity to elaborate on your experiences
ï” From your Skills Matrix
ï” Lets you show a little personality!
ï” Shows you are a human and not just an application
7. Resume Vs. Cover Letter
Resume is about YOU
Cover Letter is about THEM
8. Elements of the Cover Letter
Integration + Formatting
Branding
Opening
Skill Matching
Closing
10. Opening â Key Takeaways
ïĄExpresses keen and genuine interest and/or passion
for position
ïĄMakes a clear expression of the skills/experience
matching the job description
ïĄGenuine and unique primary and secondary research
indicating interest in company (Make sure the research
you show is tied to your interests)
ïĄName drop (where applicable)
ïĄBe unique!
13. Opening â Another Example
How fast can you change four tires? One hour? Ten minutes? A few years
ago I witnessed a Formula One team do it in 2.7 seconds. They said a
perfect run would be just one second. In everything that I do I strive to
reach that one second â that perfect test score, that perfect presentation,
that perfect career.
After speaking with Jake Woodson, a recent hire, Dion Chen, and other
industry professionals, I know that my personality and passion lies in
sales and trading. Through my unique athletic background and passion, I
will provide competitiveness and drive that will set a benchmark for future
interns. I cannot wait to sit on a trading floor, execute trades, and engage
in research while receiving mentorship from the most world-renowned
investment bank. A career with Goldman Sachs is my one second and
this is how I will help Goldman reach its own one second ideal:
17. Skills Matching
Skills â from job descriptions & skills matrix
Experience â best, relevant experiences
Education â how youâll leverage your BCom
Matching qualifications â any other qualifications
If it doesnât belong, donât include it!
20. Skills Matching â Key Takeaways
ïĄUse STARL to your advantage â Action and Link!
ïĄEach line proves you have the necessary skills &
aptitudes to perform on the job
ïĄAlways link to the company/position if not
obvious
ïĄUse skills listed in the job description
ïĄSometimes, donât be afraid to take risks
22. Closing â What not to do
âThank you for looking at my
application. I hope that I have
shown you that my interpersonal
skills, my leadership skills, and my
ability to perform on a team make
me a perfect fit for ABC position.
Thank you very much and I hope to
hear from you soon.â
Generic and BoringâŠâŠ.
24. Closing â The Elephant
ïĄAddress the elephant in the room!
ïĄ Bad Grades
ïĄ Relocation
25. Closing â Key Takeaways
ïĄMake a good final impression
ïĄShow your passion
ïĄRestate skills with a different wording
ïĄGive genuine thanks
ïĄLeave a call to action
ïĄTie to previous examples/stories
28. Integration â Key Takeaways
âą CL & resume use same
formatting
âą Helps you to stand out!
âą CL reflects & expands
upon resume
âą Be Mindful of spacing
29. Formatting â Address Line
Date
Contact Name
Their Title
Company
Address
City, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title
Dear Mr. / Ms. Their Last Name OR Hiring
Manager
If unknown, this
can be omitted
AVOID:
âTo Whom it May
Concernâ
âDear Sir or Madamâ
Country is typically
unnecessary unless
applying outside of
Canada
31. Formatting â Sign Off
Sincerely,
Your Name
BCom Candidate 20XX
Sauder School of Business
Attached: Resume
Regards,
Best,
Written signature optional
(provide more space if
including)
Attached: Resume,
Transcript
Use âEnclosed: âŠâ only if
sending application by mail
BCom Candidate 2016
These
spaces are
important
34. This Thursday @ 12:30 - HA 492
Come meet Dan Moore,
President â
Southwestern
Advantage
Speaking on:
âCertainty in a Completely
Uncertain Futureâ
What can you do now to be
ready for just about anything as
our world changes increasingly
fast?
*202 bonus marks eligible
35. Action Items
ï± Cover Letter Draft due next tutorial (bring 2 copies)
ï± Sign up for Office Hours!
ï± Job Posting Research Assignment due Sunday (Feb 7th) via
Turnitin
ï± Skills Matrix due February 12th via Turnitin
ï± Tutorial next week!
Editor's Notes
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Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard
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