Resume/CV Workshop

This workshop will equip participants with skills for putting together job applications (resumes and cover letters) as a part of their career search strategies. We will discuss the "hidden curriculum" of job postings and job searches. We will also explore strategies for writing effective resumes, how to tailor resumes to a job, how to highlight transferable skills, and self-care during job searches. This workshop has been designed specifically for students and new professionals.

Materials related to the workshop will be provided ahead of time.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Understand and describe key parts of the hiring process.

2. Understand how to "read" a job description and identify the most important aspects of the job description.

3. Develop strategies for effective resume/CV writing; tailoring resumes to job descriptions, listing accomplishments rather than job duties, and identifying transferable skills.

4. Develop strategies for self-care during a job search.

Instructor - Alexandra Wieland, Processing and Reference Archivist in Special Collections and Rare Books at Simon Fraser University. She is responsible for managing, preserving and promoting access to collections. She is also adjunct professor at the iSchool at the University of British Columbia.