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Career Educator
Office of Student Development and Services
B210
705-474-3461 ext. 4491
lianneg@nipissingu.ca
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the presentation, students will
be able to:
identify the components of a well-written
resum
indicate past experiences relevant to desired
position
translate experiences and abilities into a
resum
AGENDA
Resum
Who are you?
What have you done?
Where have you done it?
Cover Letter
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Resums that do not impress will be eliminated by the hiring team.
**Grammatical and spelling errors do not impress**
Consider the following important points:
Margins: 1 x 1
Consistency with format (bold, underline, spacing)
Paper quality and colour
Excellent print quality (single-sided)
Font and size
Length of resum
Use bullets (not , *, , -)
PARTS OF A RESUM
Personal Information
Career Objective/Executive Summary (optional)
Education
Career (or Teaching) Related Experience
Other Employment Experience
Volunteer Experience
Other Achievements : Professional Affiliations,
Certifications, Computer Skills, Awards and Scholarships,
Professional Development (workshops and seminars)
Extracurricular Activities (optional)
Referees
(examples of wording for headings)
Personal Information
Your personal information should appear on the first
page of your resum and
ONLY your name and page number on subsequent pages.
Connor Jones
27 Hollyhock Lane
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T5
Home: (705) 497-6650
Cellular: (705) 474-2278
Email: connorj@hotmail.com
Education
In reverse chronological order, list the degrees
and diplomas you will have earned by the end of
August (Do not abbreviate!)
Include teachable subjects and additional option
courses that you are taking
List the name and location of the relevant
educational institutions
Indicate that you are in the iTeach Laptop
Learning Program
August 2015
June 2015
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario
Junior/Intermediate Divisions, History Teachable
International Teaching option course (correct title)
iTeach Laptop Learning Program
June 2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Guelph University, Guelph, Ontario
Sociology Major, Psychology Minor
June 2010
Spring 2015
Fall 2014
2010-2011
RECREATIONAL COACH
Sports Are Fun, Markham, Ontario
Planned and implemented a training schedule for the
Mens volleyball team
Prepared an annual estimate of program expenditures
2005-2006
2004-2006
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
J.R. Bakery, Huntsville, Ontario
Provided secretarial support for a team of ten
employees
Created spreadsheets using various computer
programs (Word, Excel, Publisher)
Analyzed and presented monthly statements of
expense
Communicated deadlines to the owner and provided
problem-solving solutions to scheduling conflicts
Organized the filing system and collaborated with
other staff members to ensure efficiency
Lead a team meeting regarding office concerns and
procedures
Volunteer Experience
Highlight positions with children or leadership positions
Literacy Council (http://www.on.literacy.ca/)
(web, front desk, tutor volunteer)
Frosh leader
Coach
Tutor
2011-2012
FROSH LEADER
Nipissing University, North Bay, Ontario
Assisted in interviewing and selecting over 50
volunteers
Conducted two training sessions for leaders
2010-2011
ASSISTANT COACH
Rivers Secondary School, Markham, Ontario
Assisted the coach and trainer with the grade eleven
football team
Attended the games and provided support throughout
the season
Professional Affiliations
2002-Present
1993-1996
Certifications
2015
2014
2014
Computer Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point
Familiar with the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner,
Hyperstudio 4, Kid Pix Deluxe 3, Ontario Report Cards
Program, Microsoft Front Page, Storybook Weaver,
Music Ace 2
Professional Development
2014
2014
OR
2014-2015
Extracurricular Activities
Reading, drama, canoeing, swimming, and camping
Referees
Employers WANT to see a list of referees.
Do NOT indicate Available Upon Request
Carefully choose 3, maximum 5
(Check the school boards requirements)
Professional referees preferred (associate teacher,
practicum advisor, employer, -someone with authority)
Who are the 3 people who can help me get this job?
Ask permission
REFEREES
Mrs. Elaine Jones, Associate Teacher
Centennial Public School
14 Green Lane
Guelph, ON N1E 4L7
Phone: (519) 123-5678
Email: jones.elaine@cent.ca
Mr. Doug Smith, Principal
John Smith Public School
42 Cedargrove Crescent
Guelph, ON N1E 5J6
Phone: (519) 356-1798, ext. 4345
Email: smith.d@jsps.ca
Ms. Gillian Spencer, Program Coordinator
Frontier College Students for Literacy Program
16 Squirrel Place
Guelph, ON N1E 3Z7
Phone: (519) 364-5498
Email: spencer.gillian@fcslp.ca
I, Lianne Gagn, grant permission
for my referees to be contacted.
Tips!
Do not use I in your bullet sections
(I had the opportunity to further develop)
Keep sections on 1 page
Align your dates (left or right side of the page)
Do not use abbreviations (ON, BEd, TA, ABQ, AQ)
Do not use periods or semi-colons in your bullet sections
Use correct verb tense
Past experience: organized, planned, implemented
Present experience: organize, plan, implement
COVER LETTER
Tips for writing a cover letter
Analyze the job posting and identify the key
words use these keywords in your letter
Check the school boards website for similar
current postings what are they looking for?
Mark Smith
2024 Cedargrove Street
London, Ontario N5W 5G4
519-455-9810
marksmith@gmailcom
(2 spaces)
Date
(2 spaces)
Mr. Robert Caldori, Superintendent of Schools
London Catholic District School Board
P.O. Box 5474, 5200 Wellington Road South
London, Ontario N6A 4X5
(1 space)
*If you address your cover letter
Dear Mr. Caldori,
To Whom It May Concern
(1 space)
you havent done your research!!
Actual Examples
I learnt to tackle people at any level for their
concerns.
I believe that everyone has some sort of disability,
although with some individuals, these disabilities
are more heightened than others.
My practicum experiences have also taught me
firsthand how exhausting and tiresome it can be
for teachers
Remember
1. The effort you are willing to put into your
resum shows your prospective employer
the effort you are willing to put into the
job!
2. 86% of Human Resources Professionals see
poorly written resums and cover letters as
a deal breaker for job applicants.
(careershorts.com)
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the presentation, students will
be able to:
identify the components of a well-written
resum
indicate past experiences relevant to desired
position
translate experiences and abilities into a
resum