COMM 202 Tutorial - Resume/CL Peer Review & Networking

1. COMM 202
Career Fundamentals
T06 & T13
Ingrid Bakke
RESUME & COVER LETTER PEER
REVIEW & NETWORKING

2. AGENDA
1. TA Feedback Debrief
2. Resume & Cover Letter
Peer Review
3. Networking Basics
4. Action Items

3. Tutorial:
Resume & Cover
Letter Peer Review &
Networking
Due: Resume & Cover
Letter Draft submitted
on Turnitin before
tutorial
Tutorial:
Informational Interview
Due: Resume & CL on
November 6th at 11:59PM
on Turnitin and COOL
Networking Event
Novmeber 13th (6-8PM)
CPA Hall
Lecture:
Interview prep
WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11

4. TA Feedback
Debrief

5. 5
Thanks for Your Feedback!
Including dank Office memes, play rockin’ tunes, keep
the energy and enthusiasm up
Taking too fast
Moving forward I will…
START
CONTINUE
STOP
Moving through concepts slower and leave more
time for questions

6. 2. Resume & Cover Letter Peer
Review

7. 1. Write your name on ALL
documents – make sure your
documents are attached
2. Trade to the person on your left
when specified and trade again if
you get your own document
3. Get out your marking utensils!
INSTRUCTIONS

8. Watch Out for These Errors
Spelling &
Grammar
InconsistencyIncorrect order of
Information
Improper
Formatting
Incorrect
Information
Missing
Information

9. Resumes
Grab a resume!

10. Resume Formatting
• Titles formatted the same
• Spacing is consistent
• Margins are reasonable (≥1.5cm)
• Phrases either ALL end in period or not
• Dates
• Usually right-aligned
• All have month and year, or just year
• All months are abbreviated to same # of letters
• Uses hyphens (–) OR dashes (-)
• Font:
• Size is 10
• Generally no more than two types of font
• Numbers under 10 spelled out (i.e. two vs. 2)
• Bullets: same size/style, aligned
• One page (if second page, must be relevant)

11. Header and General
• Name is preferred name with (given
name) in brackets
• Phone and address are included
• LinkedIn URL is personalized
• No personal pronouns (I, we, he,
she)
• Reasonable amount of white space –
is it easy to read?
• Experiences listed in reverse
chronological order by start date
• Spelling and grammar

12. Optional: Key Competencies / Profile
• No more than 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?)
• **OPTIONAL – depends on the industry you are applying to. Include is
need a way to fill up your resume (i.e. not enough experience but can’t
have too much white space on resume.

13. TIME TO TRADE!

14. Education
• Bachelor of Commerce not BCOMM or B.Comm
• UBC Sauder School of Business NOT Sauder School of Business
• Start with the degree
• List expected date of completion (either as “Completion: …” or “Expected
Completion: ...”)
• No laundry lists of courses: only specific, relevant courses
• GPA – score/%/letter grade, indicating the school scale
• Key/relevant projects and awards: write in accomplishment statement form

15. TIME TO TRADE!

16. Experience
• 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)

17. Experience
Are experiences achievement based?
Do numbers clearly quantify achievements where appropriate?
Do statements have Accomplishment, Proof, Transferrable skills, and Scope of Action?
Are the result verbs varied and strong?
Does language indicate familiarity with industry/company? Does it match the job description?

18. TIME TO TRADE!

19. Interests
• 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!

20. GRAB A COVER LETTER!

21. CL Formatting
• Left aligned (NOT justified)
• No indents on paragraphs
• Bullet points vs. paragraphs
• 2-3 relevant skills
• Consistent font size (minimum size 10)
• Appropriate font
• Margin sizes
• Spacing between paragraphs
• White space
• One page
• ** Headers of cover letter & resume must
match, it’s all about branding**

22. Addressing the Cover Letter
Date
Contact Name (if known)
Title
Company
Address 1
City, Province Postal Code
Re: Position Title (reference number if given)
Dear [First name Last name],
or Dear Hiring Manager/Committee,
[Opening Paragraph]
*Make sure you tailor your cover letters!*

23. Signing Off the Right Way
Sincerely, / Regards, / Best,
(Written signature if you want)
Your name
BCom Candidate 20XX
Sauder School of Business
Enclosed or Attached*: Resume
* Enclosed: physical copy
* Attached: electronic copy

24. TIME TO TRADE!

25. Let’s Look at the Opening
- How is the hook?
- Interest/passion for the position?
- Skills/experience matching the job posting?
- Is primary or secondary research integrated
- Name drop? (when applicable)
- Branding: CAN-WANT-FIT
EXAMPLE
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” is something that I know is true. The teachers that I
have had – from sports coach, to camp counselor, to university professor – have shaped me into the person I am today. I will
always be thankful for their guidance and for the way they have modeled true leadership. The COMM202 TA position is
appealing on a number of fronts including the opportunity to help my fellow students and perhaps emulate some of the
traits exhibited by those who have helped me.

26. TIME TO TRADE!

27. Body Paragraphs
Think about the link:
Why should the employer care
- Skills to match the position?
- STARL format?
- Are there examples – specific & concise?
- Transferrable skills?
- Do results show strengths or success?
EXAMPLE

28. TIME TO TRADE!

29. Closing – Making a Good Final Impression
-Are skills reiterated?
-Is sincere interest expressed?
-Graciously thanks employer for consideration
-Call to action (aka request for a meeting)
-Tie back to hook/intro, wrap it up in a nice
bow
EXAMPLE

30. Networking

31. Networking Event Details
When: November 13th, 2018 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: CPA Hall
IMPORTANT NOTE: There will be two waves for
the event, with students attending during their
assigned time slot.
• For students in Tutorial #1-10, please attend
the event form 6:00PM - 7:00PM
• For students in Tutorial #11-20, please
attend the event from 7:00PM – 8:00PM.
We will check tutorial numbers during sign in.

32. Networking Reflection Assignment
• Your paper needs to include:
• Your goals in attending the event
• What is your purpose in going? What do you want to know about
Sauder?
• Define SMART goals beforehand – How will you define the success
of your evening?
• How did you prepare for the event (research potential delegates)
• What was it about these people that motivated you wanting to talk
to them?
• A brief summary of who you spoke with and what you learned in the
conversations
• A reflection on the lessons you have learned about the networking
process
• Next steps you will take to continue building a relationship with your new
contact (if you plan to)

33. Researching Delegates
1. Check out the delegate info on the
course blog
2. Look at the LinkedIn profiles of delegates
you’d like to speak to
• Note any interesting topics
• Hone in on similar experiences or
shared groups
• Think about questions to ask
3. During the event, be interested and self
aware!

34. Business Casual Dress Code
Business casual means less formal than business formal, but
still profession. Generally speaking, business casual includes:
• Professional dresses or skirts, dress pants, chinos, or khakis
(but no jeans or athletic pants for example)
• Sweaters, blouses, collared shirts with or without ties
• Patterns and colours are acceptable as business casual (no
hoodies, T-shirts, tank tops, tops with slogans)
• Clothing should be crisp and not wrinkled
• Footwear should still be professional for an office setting
such as loafers, dress shoes or booths, heels, or flats (no flip
flops or running shoes)

35. Ending a Conversation
Thank them for their
time
Ask to connect after
the event
Be polite & gracious
Leave with a
handshake

36. Action Items
1. Resume and Cover Letter due
Tuesday, November 6th @
11:59pm on Turnitin and COOL
- Submit once to Turnitin for
marking
- Submit a second time to COOL
(to receive an interview for
the assignment)
- Due date is the SAME for both
submissions
2. Networking Event : Thursday,
November 13th 6-8pm in CPA Hall
3. Office Hours signup on COOL

37. Questions? Have a great week!