COMM 202 Tutorial 3Laptops ready, phones away! Nametags out!
Cheralyn ChokT39
Week 4: Cover LettersFebruary 5, 2016
Where are we?
StrengthsQuest
Job Research
Skills Matrix
Cover Letter
Resume
Interview
Networking
Agenda
Cover Letter Breakdown
Cover Letter Activity
Action Items
1. Cover Letters
Why?
1. Shows your intentions and interests Shows sincerity and research
2. Demonstrates ability to communicate Creative and professional
3. Opportunity to elaborate on your stories Drawn from your skills matrix
Resume is about youCover letter is about them
6 ElementsIntegration and Formatting
Branding to Company
Opening
Skills Matching
Closing
Opening
Opening take-aways Expresses keen and genuine interest and/or passion
for position
Clear expression of the skills/experience matching the job description
Genuine and unique primary and secondary research indicating interest in company (make sure the research you sure is tied to your interest)
Name drop (where applicable)
2. Activity – your turn!
Co-op Program
Skills Matching
Skills Matching
Skills (from job description & skills matrix) Experience (best relevant experiences) Education (how you’ll leverage your BCom) Matching Qualifications (any other qualifications)
If it doesn’t belong, don’t include it!
Skills Matching Takeaways?
Use STARL to your advantage – action and link!
Each line proves you have the necessary skills and aptitudes to perform on the job
Always link to the company/position if not obvious
Use skills listed in the job description
Closing
What to add in your closing?
Make a good final impression Show your passion Restate skills with a different wording Give genuine thanks Leave a call to action Tie to previous examples/stories
Branding
Consistent throughout cover letter Fits with the company’s values and yours Good impression Use Job Research Assignment
What do you know about us?
Integration
CL and Resume use same formatting Stand out CL reflects & expands on resume Be mindful of spacing
Cover Letter Formatting (Address)
Date
Contact NameTheir TitleCompanyAddressCity, Province Postal Code
RE: Position Title
Dear Mr. / Ms. Their Last Name OR Hiring Manager,
[Opening Paragraph]
These spaces are important!
If unknown, this can be omitted
Country is typically omitted unless applying outside of Canada
Avoid “To whom it may concern” or “Dear sir/madam”
No indented paragraphs in a business letter
Cover Letter Formatting (sign off)
Sincerely,
Your NameBCom Candidate 20XXSauder School of Business
Attached: Resume
These spaces are important!
Regards,Best,
Written signature optional (provide more space if including)
Can include Co-op: BCom BTM Co-op Candidate 2016
Attached: Resume, Transcript
**only use “enclosed” if sending by mail**
Cover Letters: Can. Want. Fit.
CAN you do the job?
Do you WANT
the job?
3. Action Items
Cover letter draft due next tutorial (bring 2 copies)
Sign up for office hours! Job posting research assignment
due Sunday via Turnitin Skills Matrix due February 12 via
Turnitin