7B have submitted their cover letter, resume, and answered questions for an interview.
7A must submit their cover letter, resume, and answered questions on Monday
, February the 3rd, 2020.
How to Write a Resume
7A must submit their cover letter, resume, and answered questions on Monday
, February the 3rd, 2020.
How to Write a Resume
Step 1: Compose a list of things that you do around the house or outside of the house.
Think of Things that Require Responsibility
- I babysit my younger sibling.
- I fixed a broken table.
- I shovel the driveway after it snows.
- I clean around the house. This includes dusting, vacuuming, tidying up, doing laundry,
- cooking dinner, cleaning up, and setting the table.
- I take care of a dog by walking it daily or regularly.
- I wash and dry the dishes.
- I attend Kumon, swimming lessons, piano lessons.
- I belong to a soccer team and I am the goalie.
- I will take care of our neighbour’s dog when they are away.
- I help tutor my younger brother or sister in math.
- I mow the lawn and rake the leaves.
- I fix computers and learn code with my dad.
- I am learning French, but once a week attend Tibetan language classes.
- I play the flute and tenor saxophone at an intermediate level.
- I have my bronze cross and my St. John’s Ambulance course.
- I have a certificate in babysitting.
- I have a boating licence.
- I know how to maintain equipment. For example, I have to…..
- I harvest fruits and vegetables from my parents orchard or garden.
- I will wash the exterior and interior of the my parent’s cars.
Step 2: Complete an application in class. Do not use private information. Certain sections will be left blank.
Step 3: Write a cover letter using your own words that follows the format provided.
Step 4: Write a resume using the same format but use information that is specific to you.
Step 5: Answer the experiential and hypothetical questions provided for a mock interview.
Step 6: Review necessary social skills such as maintaining eye contact, shaking hands,
paying attention, removing your hat, and speaking properly.
paying attention, removing your hat, and speaking properly.
Step 7: Research the company to which you are applying and speak to people
who have experience either applying for work or hiring people. Do not be afraid to
read books, articles, and websites that offer tips.
who have experience either applying for work or hiring people. Do not be afraid to
read books, articles, and websites that offer tips.
Step 8: Notify those people whom you have provided as references, in case the
organization needs to contact them.
organization needs to contact them.
Step 9: Dress accordingly for the interview and bring a pen or pencil with an eraser.
Step 10: Rehearse or role play. Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes or early in case of any delays.
Your Name
Your Made Up Address
Toronto, ON, M8Z 3X7
Third Cup Coffee House
123 Norseman Street
Toronto, ON, M8Z 2R3
January 22, 2020
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you in regards for the position of a part-time barista at the Third Cup Coffee
House. I feel that I am strong candidate for this position. I am available to work on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. I am a very efficient, hard-working,
and patient individual who would be an ideal match for your organization.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I can be reached at the above
address and at the following phone number: 416-***-***.
House. I feel that I am strong candidate for this position. I am available to work on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. I am a very efficient, hard-working,
and patient individual who would be an ideal match for your organization.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I can be reached at the above
address and at the following phone number: 416-***-***.
Sincerely,
Rupert Middleton
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Rupert Middleton
123 Happy Lane
Toronto, ON, M8Z ***
Work Skills
*able to prepare coffee and tea
*willing to learn how to make specialized drinks
*capable of performing calculations to provide change
*extremely polite and patient with a wide range of people
*experienced in cleaning up after people
*efficient in performing my duties
*known for performing multiple tasks
*can work well with others as part of a team
Work Experience
2019-2020 Household dog walker
2018-2020 Neighbour’s House lawn maintenance
2017-2020 Aunt’s House babysitting
2017-2020 The Guardian paper deliver
Education and Certification
2020 Norseman JMS Grade 7
2019 Red Cross Canada Babysitting
2019 Bronze Cross Swimming
Hobbies/Interests: basketball, playing the electric guitar, and reading books.
References are available upon request.
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Here are some work skills that may apply to the job or some jobs in general:
*demonstrated punctuality by arriving on time for volunteer work at summer YMCA camp
*attained certification in Red Cross Babysitting Course
*worked for neighbour by cutting lawn, pulling weeds, and trimming hedges
*organized things by cleaning garage and storage room
*taken initiative in organizing charity drive for cancer research at school and food drive
*achieved success in attaining the honour roll for 3 consecutive years
*supervised younger children while babysitting on a monthly basis
*performed mental computation by providing proper change at ‘candygram’ sales event
*completed written reports for various projects at school
*maintained a blog for Toronto Raptors fan based website
*competed in public speaking contests for school district
*competed in basketball tournament for E.B.A.
*enrolled in CPR and First Aid course through the Red Cross
*fluent in conversational and written Serbian (This helps if there is a large
speaking population in the neighbourhood.)
*learned how to play the flute at a beginner level
*attained certification in Red Cross Babysitting Course
*worked for neighbour by cutting lawn, pulling weeds, and trimming hedges
*organized things by cleaning garage and storage room
*taken initiative in organizing charity drive for cancer research at school and food drive
*achieved success in attaining the honour roll for 3 consecutive years
*supervised younger children while babysitting on a monthly basis
*performed mental computation by providing proper change at ‘candygram’ sales event
*completed written reports for various projects at school
*maintained a blog for Toronto Raptors fan based website
*competed in public speaking contests for school district
*competed in basketball tournament for E.B.A.
*enrolled in CPR and First Aid course through the Red Cross
*fluent in conversational and written Serbian (This helps if there is a large
speaking population in the neighbourhood.)
*learned how to play the flute at a beginner level
Answer and rehearse the following questions ahead of time. (It is not necessary
to bring them into the interview).
to bring them into the interview).
Experience Based Questions: Employers want someone who is reliable, trainable,
flexible, cooperative, positive, and hard working.
flexible, cooperative, positive, and hard working.
1. What work skills can you bring to the job based on your past experiences?
2. How have you dealt with stressful situations while doing a job or have you ever had
difficulty working with someone? If so, how did you overcome it?
difficulty working with someone? If so, how did you overcome it?
3. Describe your favorite job and why?
Hypothetical Questions: Employers need people who can think about situations
that could happen and how they would react in those situations.
that could happen and how they would react in those situations.
1. Where do you see your career path in the future and how would working
at this store help you?
at this store help you?
2. If you had a difficult customer, how would you deal with him or her?
3. Why should we consider you an ideal candidate for the position?
Rupert is young and has held few jobs, but he has a lot of skills that
he has acquired over the years. The idea is to highlight situations where
he has helped, volunteered, performed chores, and accomplished things.
Powerful words that connect to the job will help him get an interview.
Here are some examples:
he has acquired over the years. The idea is to highlight situations where
he has helped, volunteered, performed chores, and accomplished things.
Powerful words that connect to the job will help him get an interview.
Here are some examples:
*demonstrated punctuality by arriving on time i.e.
*attained certificates i.e….
*worked long hours i.e….
*organized things i.e…..
*taken initiative i.e…..
*achieved success in i.e…..
*supervised younger children i.e…..
*performed mental computation i.e….
*written reports i.e….
*competed in public speaking contests i.e….
*enrolled in i.e. …./ involved in i.e…
*travelled to ….
Rubric:
You are asked to come prepared with your resume, application, and questions answered.
You will be asked questions. Many of the public speaking skills will be examined.
This is an exercise in oral communication skills, but there are other essential language
skills required.
You will be asked questions. Many of the public speaking skills will be examined.
This is an exercise in oral communication skills, but there are other essential language
skills required.
Interview and Resume Checklist (application, cover letter, & resume)
Five Things on Which You will be Evaluated
1. Content
2. Layout/Design
3. Application of Language (Grammar, Mechanics,Thought, Style, & Punctuation)
4. Physical Messages (Posture, Eye Contact, & Appearance)
5. Spoken Messages
(quality of answers, pronunciation, enunciation, volume, & avoidance of “crutch phrases”)
Crutch phrases are considered to be ‘uums,’ ‘aahs,’ ‘like,’ ‘umma,’ and slang.
Check List:
1. Did you answer the questions in complete sentences?
2. Did you bring your completed application, one page resume, and cover letter?
3. Did you maintain eye contact with the interviewer?
4. Were you dressed according to the work environment or the requirements of the company?
5. Were you polite and cooperative?
6. Were you clear, concise, and articulate with your answers?
7. Did you shake the person’s hand before the interview?
8. Did you thank the person, shake their hand, and thank them for their time?
9. Did your resume have easy to reach information?
10. Did you leave a good impression on the manager or owner?
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