Personal profile includes documentations that represent and describe who you are, what you value, and your plans for your future. They include: resume, current career plans, personal strengths, personality assessments, interests, values assessment, hobbies, and job application fundamentals.
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(Cardinal, J., personal Communication. 2013)
Resume
Resumes list what you have done, what skills you have, and your experiences. Include in your resume: your contact information, your education, your work experience, volunteer experience, the clubs and organizations you have been involved with, extra-curricular activities, awards/achievements, and references (Government of Canada, 2013). Include what you think is important to show to others. Depending on what your resume is for, you may want to include certain things. For example, in the resume below it includes educational experiences. This resume is for a teaching position so it includes teacher related experiences and skills. Also, make sure you ask people if they would like to be your reference instead of just putting them in your resume!
(Cardinal, J., personal Communication. 2013)
Cover LetterThe purpose of a cover letter is to make a good case for the match between you and the position for which you are applying for. Cover letters include what position or job you are applying for, what experiences and skills you have that will make you great for the job, and also include an ending paragraph thanking the employer and requesting an interview (Government of Canada, 2013). The cover letter below is for a student in post-secondary school asking if they could observe a classroom in a school for their observational practicum. The cover letter talks about why they want to do this, what skills and experiences they have that will help them, and also why this experience would help them. Though this cover letter is from a post-secondary student seeking a teaching experience, a job cover letter is very similar. They both contain the same elements.
(Cardinal, J., personal Communication. 2013)
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Reference LettersA reference is someone who can comment on your personal character, work ethic, or past work experiences (Government of Canada, 2012). Reference letters showcase your skills and abilities. They show who you are as a person and what other people think of you. You can have reference letters from past employers, co-workers, teachers, or other professionals. Reference letters are a vouch of your character and your abilities; make sure you have accurate and credible reference letters.
(Cardinal, J., personal Communication. 2013)
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