cific position, accomplishment statements illustrate the results of your work, making you stand out to employers. For example, instead of writing ‘I organized a marketing campaign,’ write ‘I organized a marketing campaign which resulted in selling over 450 tickets to students.’ FORMATTING AND READABILITY Before submitting your resume, make sure to do the following: • Remove any content that is significantly old or irrelevant to the position. • Review your resume for spelling and grammar. • Keep formatting consistent throughout your resume. • For easy reading, avoid small fonts, crazy colours and too many words. THE COVER LETTER Including a cover letter in your application is a great opportunity to emphasize the qualifications, skills and traits that make you a great candidate. Here’s what you should include: 1. Contact information and date: Provide your full name, address, telephone, e-mail and the date (e.g., June 13, 2021).
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2. Employer’s information: Include the employer’s name, job title, company name, address and postal code. 3. Salutation: Address the employer using “dear” or “to” and avoid using statements like “to whom it may concern.” 4. Introductory paragraph: Explain what position you are applying for and how you found out about the position. Use this space to show why you are interested and the characteristics that make you an ideal candidate. 5. Body paragraphs: Use two to three body paragraphs to highlight your past work and volunteer experiences that illustrate your strengths and skills and connect their value back to the position. 6. Closing: Mention your interest in interviewing to discuss the position. Provide information on your availability and the best way the employer can contact you. Feeling stuck? If you require any assistance with writing your resume and cover letter, the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers offers drop-in advising on resume and cover letter writing. Its website has lots of tips as well. U