1. Application Forms Resumes and Cover Letters

2. Application Forms Always done in pen (blue or black)
Make sure it is NEATLY printed
Spelling and Grammar must be perfect
Make sure to fill out all sections completely
Make sure Reference section is filled out completely
Use Volunteer Experience if you have no work experience

4. Tips for Resume Writing
Make name large and bold
Contact info should not take up a lot of space
Objective – be specific
Summary of Skills – good to have if lacking experience and you have relevant skills
Use a professional looking font (clean, simple)
Headings should be Bold and stand out
Minimize “white space”
Use bullets and make sure they all line up
Dates should line up with right margin

5. Work / Volunteer Experience
Job Title
Employer’s name, Location date(s)
Use point form to list a couple duties and always begin with an “power word”
Try to list achievements not just duties performed (ex. Responsible for training 8 new employees over 6 months)

6. Education Saunders Secondary School 2011 – present
Currently in Grade 11

7. Interests
Use bullets to list 3 or 4 personal interests

10. References Put References on a separate page
Use Resume header at top of page
Put title “References” below header
Create a list of 3 references minimum
Format:
Name
Job Title
Place of Employment
Contact Info – Phone/