Career Success Centre
It's time to turn your learning into a successful career!
Discover how we support you to transform your certificate or diploma into a successful career. From job search to resume building and interview preparation, we equip you with the tools necessary for job market success. Complete your program with the confidence and skills to pursue your dream job.
Get Ahead with Career Services
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Resume & Cover Letter Improvement: Support in refining job application documents.
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Career & Employment-Themed Workshops: Topics include networking, enhancing interviewing skills, and job search techniques.
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Career Goal Assessment: Assisting students in identifying their career goals through formal and informal assessments.
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Interview Preparation: Mock interviews to help students prepare for the job market.
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Job Search Support: Connecting students to resources to enhance job search strategies.
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LinkedIn Support: Helping students build an online presence through LinkedIn.
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Networking Opportunities: Creating and finding networking opportunities for students.
Resume Building Support
The ultimate goal of furthering your education is to improve your skill set and expand your career opportunities. Successfully applying for and landing the job you are seeking depends not only on your education and qualifications, but on how you present yourself to a prospective employer. The first step to making a good impression is to create a strong resume and cover letter, which will showcase your work experience, education, and skills, and introduce you to a potential employer, hopefully earning you an interview.
Contents of a Good Resume
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We include information and material about resume writing in our programs, to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to make the most of their education to achieve their career goals.
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There are several important components to a good resume, including:
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Clean, uncluttered layout
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Clear contact information
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A concise, engaging introduction that is either a Resume Summary, or an Resume Objective statement
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Employment History Section, with:Jobs history, listed in reverse-chronological order (current or most recent first)
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4 – 6 bullet points for each job, listing your responsibilities/accomplishments/skills
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Education Section, also in reverse-chronological order
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Skills Section, listing important and relevant skills, particularly those that relate to the specific job for which you are applying
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Hobbies Section. This is optional, but if you have room for it, it can offer a better overall picture of who you are.
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Once you have your master resume created, you should then customize it for each job application, to add keywords related to the requirements in the job posting, and to emphasize the elements of your resume with are most relevant to the position.
Cover Letter
While your resume will include all of the important details about your education, skills, and experience, it is still important to add a cover letter when applying for a job.
Your cover letter should always be tailored to the specific job for which you are applying, preferably addressed to the person who is doing the recruiting, and certainly highlighting important points which are directly related to the available job.
This is where you have the opportunity to expand on the most relevant points from your resume, which had to be kept brief and are directly related to the position advertised, and which show that you are qualified and suited to the job.
Most recruiters will not even consider resumes that do not have cover letters, so ensure that you do not skip this vital element.
Personalized Employment Support
Don't know where to get started?
Contact our Career Advisors to discuss your qualifications and opportunities by completing the form below. One of our experienced Career Advisors will get in touch with you and book a private session.