Resume and Cover Letter Exercise

Resumé and Cover Letter Exercise

Your mission is to find a job which interests you. You do not have to be 100% qualified for this job; however, you will be asked to relate any previous experiences (work or volunteer-related) and skills you have acquired, to the position. You will prepare a resumé and cover letter to apply for this job.



Part I

Please go to the website: http://jobbank.gc.ca/Search_en.aspx

1. You need to choose Prince Edward Island under the heading "Select" where you are willing to work.

2. Be sure that the following sections are selected: All Jobs, All Text, All Occupations, Job Bank Jobs, & Government of Canada Jobs.

3. Press "Search".

4. A list of current jobs should appear on your screen. Navigate the website to find jobs which interest you.

5. Click on any job that interests you and a job description should pop up. If this job interests you, click the "print" icon.

6. You must print out 1 job description.

Part II

1. Read over both job descriptions. Choose the job which you feel you are best suited/qualified for.

2. Use the job descriptions you printed out to do the following:

$ Create a resume on career cruising (you should have already done this last class).

$ Create a cover letter to apply for the position (please use the templates as a guide).

$ You will be asked to pass the following materials in this order:

 Cover Letter
 Resume
 Job Description (print-out)