7. what’s up
• Write your name on
everything + make sure
they are attached
• Put them in a pile in front of
you
• Trade with the person on
your left when time is up
• Bring your pens out!
9. be
consistent
font size, font
style, spacing,
bullet points,
alignment,
punctuation, date
& abbreviation
format, hyphens
vs dashes
first
impression
pick a colour
scheme
(if you don’t want
black-and-white,
which is also
fine) and use
white space
wisely
be concise with
your resume
page count
third person
always speak in
third person and
maintain a
professional tone
no slang or
personal
pronouns (he,
she, we, I)
proofread
no grammar
mistakes, typos,
spelling errors
proofread then
proofread again
formatting
10. what counts as an error?
spelling
&
grammar
incorrect
information
improper
formatting
missing
information
incorrect
order
inconsistencies
12. 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 to two pages
resume formatting
13. header
• name
• phone
• email
• linkedin
URL
profile
• 5 lines of key
competencies
• summarize
strengths/
experiences/
skills
• match job
posting
education
• reverse
chronological
order
• start with
degree
• include
grades/
awards
•
experience
• reverse
chronologica
l order
• RATS
formation
• achievement
based
statements
interests
• specific
• differentiate
yourself
• reflect your
personality
resume checklist
14. • 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
header and general
15. Profile• No more than 5 lines for key
competencies (4 for profile)
• 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
16. • bachelor of Commerce not BCOMM or B.Comm
• 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
education
17. • achievement based (qualitative or quantitative results)
• industry language
• result verbs varied and strong
• 2-3 statements per job experience
• reverse chronological order
work experience
18. accomplishment
statements
• employers are not
interested in your
stories
• they are interested
in your
accomplishments
• FLIP IT
STAR
RATSresult, action, task, situation
19. ATTAINED DECREASED SAVED GENERATED
EXCEEDED MAXIMIZED SURPASSED OPTIMIZED
ELIMINATED MINIMIZED IMPROVED ESTABLISHED
INCREASED REDUCED CREATED ENHANCED
results (skill verbs)
22. • 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
• one page
cover
letter
formatting
23. Date
Contact Name
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,
addressin
g the
cover
letter
24. Cover Letter
Contentopening
• strong hook
• interest/
passion
• skills/
experience
• research
• name drops
body
• STAR format
• concise &
specific
examples
• transferrable
skills
• results show
strengths and
skills
closing
• reiterate
skills
• sincere
interest
• thanks and
call to action
• tie back to
introduction
•
proofread
no grammar
mistakes,
typos, spelling
errors -
proofread then
proofread
again
cover letter content
25. Sincerely, / Regards, /
Best,
(Written signature if you
want)
Ya Name
BCom Candidate 20XX
Sauder School of Business
Enclosed or Attached*:
Resume
* Enclosed: physical copy
* Attached: electronic copy
ending formatting
a job
application
internship