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START – STOP – CONTINUE Job Posting Research Assignment Cover Letter e-Module Recap MORE Cover Letters! Need to Knows!

EARLY FEEDBACK

Start – Stop – Continue

JOB POSTING RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

Why did she make us do

that?

COVER LETTER E-MODULE RECAP

What did you learn?

Key Takeaways?

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Why do we do Cover Letters?

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Why do we do Cover Letters?Show your

intentions Example of written skill

Elaborate on Skills Matrix

Show personality!

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Why do we do Cover Letters?Show your

intentions Example of written skill

Elaborate on Skills Matrix

Show personality!

CAN - WANT - FIT

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FitWant

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CanCan

you do the job?

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WantDo you

want the job?

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FitAre you the

right fit?

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… so it is like my Resume written out?

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… so it is like my Resume written out?

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Resume is about YOU

Cover Letter is about THEM

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Dear ________,

My name is _______, and I am applying for ___________.

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Dear ________,

My name is _______, and I am applying for ___________.

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Your opening should: • Be Unique• Be Employer-Centric • Show Genuine Interest • Leave the reader curious • Show relevant research

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You need a hook!

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Let’s Play a Game!

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Skill-Matching

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From Job Description &

Skills Matrix

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McKinsey Job Despcription:

Comprehensive Business Knowledge

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LINK!

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Closing

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Restate Skills in Different Wording

Give Genuine ThanksCall to Action

Tie it all Together (Hmph Factor)

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“The Hmph Factor”

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• Consistent through the CL• Aligns with the company’s and

your values

Branding

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USE THE JOB POSTING

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT!

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• CL and Resume appear to be one document (matching headers)

• Nothing on the CL isn’t mentioned in the Resume

• Spacing and Formatting

Integration

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Contact Name (if known)Their TitleCompany NameAddress 1Address 2 (if extra space needed)City, Province, Postal Code

Re: Position Title and Reference Number (if applicable)

Dear Mr. or Mrs. or Ms. (last name only) or Hiring Manager (choose one),

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Sincerely or Regards or Kind Regards,

Full NameBCom Candidate, (year of completion)Sauder School of Business

Attached: Resume (in an actual application you may also be including transcripts, etc.)

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NEED TO KNOWS!

Skills Matrix Due Feb 27th (THIS FRIDAY) by 2:00 p.m.

Resume eModule & Quiz by next Monday

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