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Résumés and Cover Letters
 Résumé
Our experience has
been that for 90% of the people we see, a one page
or two page targeted, skill based / combination
style résumé works best. A skill based
/ combination style résumé shows the
employer what you want to do and how your skills
and experience relate to your objective. This is
done by separating your relevant experience (i.e.
your duties and accomplishments) from your work
history. For most people, the chronological format,
where duties are listed under each job, doesn't
best show the employer what you can do for them.
This is especially true if you are career changing,
have little paid experience, gaps in your work history,
or varied jobs. However, if you’ve had positions
within the same industry, a chronological style
may suit your needs.
Feel free to use these
samples and adapt them to your situation.
| Skills /
Combination résumé samples |
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| Chronological
résumé samples |
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Additional
information on résumés can be found
at:
Cover
Letter
Cover letters work
best if they are tailored to the specific job and
the specific employer. A vague, general cover letter
usually doesn't grab the employer's attention. This
means that you need to write (or revise) a new letter
every time.
This is especially true if you are career changing,
have little paid experience, gaps in your work history,
or varied jobs.
We have examples,
resources to assist you to write short, eye-catching
résumés and effective cover letters.
Contact a Counsellor for a ONE-TO-ONE session with
flexible times provided.
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