CAREER MANAGEMENT- CDEV8130/8131/8132
ASSIGNMENT 2: MY COVER LETTER AND RESUME PART 1
Academic Year 2023- 2024
Assignment 2 is Worth 25% of the Final Grade and is comprised of two parts.
Individual Assignment
Due: Part 1 of this assignment is due by the end of module seven and will be worth 10%
Part 2 of this assignment is due by the end of module 9 and will be worth 15%
See Instructional Plan for exact due dates.
Submit to: Assignment 2, part 1 submission folder.
Submission folders can be accessed by selecting Course Tools and then Assignments on the
course navigation bar.
Description
This assignment will be divided into two parts.
The first part of the assignment asks you to identify a valid employment opportunity from your
first-choice industry (used in assignment 1) and conduct an analysis of the job posting. You will
use the analysis to tailor your cover letter and resume to that job posting in part 2.
The second part of this assignment asks you to prepare your cover letter and resume using the
same job posting and incorporating the key elements for both documents.
This assignment is part 1.
Rationale
Your polished cover letter and resume will serve to market your skills to employers. To write a
strategic cover letter and resume, you need to first analyse job postings successfully, and
identify employment scams.
This assignment will evaluate the following course learning outcomes:
3. Develop networking strategies to meet new contacts, build relationships and uncover the
hidden job market.
4. Create properly formatted and grammatically correct self-marketing documents (cover
letters, resumes, etc.) that can be tailored to specific job opportunities.
How Your Assignment Will be Graded
A rubric has been created and can be found attached to the submission folder. Submission
folders can be accessed by selecting Course Tools and then Assignments on the course
navigation bar.
Late Policy - The School of Interdisciplinary Studies Late Policy states that you will be deducted
10% per day for each day your assignment is late. After 7 days, you will be assigned a 0% for
the assignment. See the School of Interdisciplinary Studies Late Policy for further guidelines.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Statements for Students
Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden throughout all
stages of this assessment, including brainstorming, idea generation, outline formation, etc. This
includes your cover letter and resume.
Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots, coding tools and image/art
generating tools, or other technologies that produce work for you. Using AI in any capacity
throughout the assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy
under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or
Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with
the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if
something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using.
List of Activities
MODULE 6: THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET AND SCAM ADVERTISEMENTS
In module 6, you learnt about the hidden job market, and how informational interviewing can
be a path to accessing these opportunities. You also reviewed the dangers of employment
scams and how to determine if you are accessing valid job opportunities or false
advertisements. In the table below, indicate 3 ways you can determine if a job posting or
advertisement is from a valid employer, or is an employment scam. Explain your reasons for
each.
1. To verify the Company Information: Reason: In order to proceed, we must first investigate the
company that offered the job. Additionally, their official website, social media accounts, and internet
reviews need to be reviewed. We must confirm that the details on the job posting matches to those
on their official website.
2. Access job description for more clarity: Reason: Real job listings typically provide straightforward
and in-depth details on the jobs, expectations, and requirements of the position. However, we need
to take caution when responding to job postings that are highly unclear, offer large wages for little
work, or utilize nonspecific job titles. Scammers often use tempting language to attract candidates.
3. Beware of upfront fees or asking for sensitive data: Reason: Trustworthy employers never ask job
applicants for advance payments or for sensitive personal information (such Social Security numbers,
bank account information, or copies of ID) during the initial stages of the application process. Scammers
may use these requests to steal our personal information or money. We need to Ignore any job posting
that asks for money for background checks, training, or other expenses before we start work.
MODULE 7: MY JOB POSTING AND JOB POSTING ANALYSIS CHART
My Job Posting
Copy and paste your selected job posting in the space below. Using the highlighter, highlight as
many key words as possible or phrases that indicate what the employer is looking for. Paste
directly into the space below. Do not paste the link. The job posting content is required.
Company: Walmart
At Walmart, we are proud of our unique corporate culture. This culture, some of which grew naturally
from small-town beginnings, sets us apart from the competition. It has helped us become one of the
world’s most admired companies.
Walmart is seeking reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our team as Cashiers. As a Cashier,
you will be an essential part of our store operations and play a key role in providing excellent customer
service.
Location: 22 pinebush Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R8K5
Job/Role: Cashier/Customer Experience Associate
Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
• Accurately handle cash transactions and provide change to customers.
• Greet and assist customers with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Scan bag items efficiently, ensuring a smooth checkout process.
• Stay informed about store products and promotions to assist customers.
• Keep your workspace and checkout area clean and organized.
• Work effectively with other team members to meet customer needs.
• Provide great customer service by ensuring the store shelves are stocked and by responding to
customer needs.
• Maintain and stock product displays and shelves that meet company standards.
• Ensure accurate product scanning and identify inventory needs and assist with ordering.
• Setup company-directed promotions and programs
• Keep department areas neat and ensure health and safety standards.
Qualifications:
• Previous cashier or customer service experience is must.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
• Competitive pay rates
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for career advancement
MY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS MATCHED TO THE JOB POSTING
Using the job posting you selected, add three of your own examples (from previous
employment) which show how your skills and abilities align with what the employer is seeking
in their new hire. For each example, write a corresponding accomplishment statement that will
be used in the resume.
My examples that are relevant to the job Accomplishment statements that demonstrate
responsibilities: each example.
1. Provide great customer service by responding to 1. I regularly offered customer care to
customer needs. consumers who were having problems with the
2. Maintain and stock product displays that meet items in my prior position as a customer service
company standards. representative at Reliance Digital Company.
3. Accuracy and acceptance of safety regulations 2. I was in charge of keeping and improving
product displays according to company
requirements while working as a merchandising
specialist at the Nike Company.
3. Maintained a neat and clean work
environment in compliance with health and
safety standards, reducing workplace hazards
and ensuring a safe shopping experience for
customers.
In this table, indicate what qualifications you have that meet or exceed the requirements for
the position. Provide at least three examples.
My examples that are relevant to the job qualifications required:
1. Previous experience in Customer service.
2. Strong attention to detail with excellent computer skills.
3.Able to work well individually and as a team member and has a good sense of time management
and problem-solving skill along with eagerness to learn.
From the examples mentioned above, what keywords do you think would be important to
include in the cover letter or/and resume (review the words you highlighted in the job posting).
Scanning tools, or applicant tracking systems (ATS) filter marketing documents by keywords to
narrow down candidates, before sending only those that best match the job requirements for
review by the hiring team. Identify at least 5 keywords. For each word, indicate why you
selected it.
Keywords from the qualifications and responsibilities section of the job posting that I would include in
the cover letter and/or resume, and why it was chosen.
1. Customer Service: The primary ability mentioned in the job posting is "customer service." By
including this keyword, I show that I can deliver exceptional service, which is an essential requirement
for the job.
2. Attention to Detail: Maintaining order in departmental areas, correct product scanning, and
respect to health and safety regulations all need attention to detail. Highlighting such an ability
displays my commitment to excellence.
3. Product Display: The job posting specifically mentions the task of "Product Display". By adding this
keyword, I show how I have personally worked with the position and have expertise in organizing and
maintaining product.
4. Safety Compliance: Safety Compliance" is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment.
Mentioning this keyword shows I have a commitment to follow health and safety standards.
5. Problem Solving: I selected this keyword because I can critically think and has a problem-solving
skill to solve the problems.
