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This section will help you to: Link your skills to your Evidence Create a Resume and Cover Letter Showcase your Talents

You should have a snapshot of who you are, your strengths, interests and abilities from SECTION 1 of this document. Now you must create a section to highlight these. This will include: A Collection of your skills and related evidence A Resume A Cover Letter Other Materials that show your achievements: Reference Letters Certificates (Young Drivers, First Aid, Food Safe) Awards, etc. (Math, Honour Roll) Diplomas (courses outside of school) Assignment 1: Showcase of talents & interests Collect your evidence and assemble this in a format that is both clear and appealing: Use the chart you did in SECTION 1 Assignment #3 to help you get started.

You could create a: Collage Mind map / Web / Video Web site Collection of photos Photos of activities/artwork/etc Photos of your support network Pages in a binder like an album A video or website

Section 2 Assignment #1 Requirements

This assignment has been created to help the student look into themselves and create a visual representation of who they, what they like and what they are about.

Create images, words, music or ideas that represent you. It must represent yourself and your interests in life, school and careers. You are encouraged to be as creative as possible. Create something that gets your points across and is uniquely you. **However, do keep it appropriate to school**. This is to represent yourself in 2007/2008 school year and earlier.

__The Reflection__ 1. With your assignment, include reflections on your evidence that tells someone else: how you know this is an interest or strength how often you demonstrate these strengths or interests what your top strength/s and interest/s is/are as they may relate to a future career path, any outstanding achievements, what you are really proud of….

Assignment 2 : Your Resume You can do a **Resume** using a chronological (date) order, or one based on your skills and interests. There are many sites and templates that help you with the format of a Resume.
 * Condense all your skills, abilities and interests into one page**. (This is easier said than done!)
 * Condense all your skills, abilities and interests into one page**. (This is easier said than done!)

You can go to __[|www.resume-help.org/free_resume_examples.htm]__ > >> or __[|jobstar.org/tools/resume/samples.php]__ for some good examples Download and look at a __[|Resume Template]__ for a basic outline or go to __[|www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca/step4_2_8.asp]__ to view or download résumé examples. Your Resume should be clear, concise and easy to scan Helpful tips for your resume:

Never use “I” statements Make your resume no longer than two pages, preferably only 1 page! Make sure you have left a white margin Ensure that you type it and use 12 point font For example and a step by step guide to writing a résumé go to: __[|www.youth.gc.ca/yoaux.jsp?&lang=en&flash=1&ta=1&auxpageid=214]__
 * SAVE your Resume** on your computer,
 * UPDATE your Resume** whenever you have a new skill, or added experience
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 * UPDATE your Resume** whenever you have a new skill, or added experience
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Assignment 3 : Your Cover Letter Attach a cover letter to every resume you send out. It is best **not** to send the same cover letter to every employer: customize each letter to match the company and job you are applying for. Cover letters usually have 3 components: In the 1st paragraph state your interest in the company and the job. Say how you found out about the opening or the company and why you are interested. In the 2nd paragraph tell the employer what you have to offer the company by high-lighting one or two qualifi cations you think would be of greatest interest. Mention any special training or experience you have. Do not repeat everything in your resume. (Refer your reader to your resume for further details) Demonstrate that you know something about the company or the industry. In the 3rd paragraph Request an interview and state how you will follow up. Close your letter by expressing your appreciation for the employer’s time > and consideration of your application. Resource: For example and a step by step guide go to: __[|www.youth.gc.ca/yoaux.jsp?&lang=en&flash=1&ta=1&auxpageid=217#cover]__ Step 4 : Collect your Materials & Evidence Collect all materials that show your achievements: Reference Letters, (or Work Performance Evaluation Reports) Certificates (Young Drivers, First Aid, Food Safe) Awards, etc. (Math, Honour Roll) Diplomas (Courses outside of school, Piano) Pay slips (if you do not have a Reference Letter from you employer) Try to organize them by area of interest or type of activity Use Sheet protectors and a Binder, so you can easily change and update these. This is also where you should keep proof of the required hours for Graduation 30 Hours of Work or Volunteer Experience
 * Get Their Attention:** A resume usually gets less than 20 seconds of time from the employer – make those seconds

Must be from Grade 10 onward You have to document your activities (Pay slips, Letter, etc.) Write-up of skills learned / practised & Future application of them Include an explanation of how your activity contributed to the Community > >> (Give this some thought and detail!) Physical Activity Hours (80)

Documentation of Hours (Memberships, Photos, Letter, etc.) Write-up of activities and future plans WHAT type of activities you enjoy WHERE can you participate in these activities HOW will you manage time & cost to be able to participate What you should have: INTERESTS: ____ Assignment #1 Showcase of Talents and Interests RESUME: ____ Assignment #2 2 Pages Maximum - preferably only 1 COVER LETTER: ____ Assignment #3 1 Page only EVIDENCE: ____ A folder with any certificates, awards, diplomas or letters of reference you might have.