Tuesday's Assignment

COVER LETTER WRITING

To write a good cover letter, you need to practice how to customize cover letters for different job ads. Below are three different jobs from two different websites.

Task 1:

Create a customized cover letter for each of the following three ads.

Task 2:

Ask two of your classmates to edit your work, and then publish for teacher's feedback.

1.      This is a job ad from Monster.com website for Accounts Receivable.

Administrative Assistant/Accounts Receivable-Payable Clerk 

Join the Young and Dynamic Team!

Tribeca Group is a fast-growing   manufacturer of sportswear  with a focus on branded  promotional products  and corporate sportswear.Located in  North York (Allen Road and Sheppard), we are looking for an entry level Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable-Accounting Clerk  with a great attitude,good  phone manner, and proven skills in an office environment. We're looking for that very special person, who is genuinely friendly, and likes working with people . We  require that the Candidate  speak Chinese  orMandarin and communicate with our overseas suppliers. Our client list includes fortune 500 corporations and various Canadian Universities and Colleges.  For more information and to research our Company, please visit our website atwww.tribeca-group.com. We hope to hear from you! keep reading below

We have an immediate entry level  full-time opening for an  entry Level  AP/AR Admin Assistant

The successful candidate will possess:

•  A University or College Education
• Knowledge of the Quickbooks  Accounting Software
• Able to speak Chinese, or Mandarin and communicate with our suppliers overseas
• Strong Communication skills  and a friendly voice manner
•  Extremely  good organizational  skills
•  The ability to work well in a busy environment
•   multi-tasking abilities  and take great pride in “attention to detail”.
• A car to drive to and from work

 We are willing to interview and consider  Graduating  students and offer a great  and friendly training opportunity..  

Interested individuals must submit a Resume and Cover Letter ( mandatory ) by using the apply online button,attention Isaac Soberano .Please reference the Admin AP/AR position in the subject line of the email

 Or Please send us your cover letter and accompanying Resume ASAP toisoberano@tribeca-group.com  and get started to possibly being considered for our immediate opening

Interested applicants can also contact Isaac Soberano directly at 416-398-9800 Extention# 24

2.    Here is another job ad from Workopolis for Legal Assistant.

Large Law Firm, looking to hire a Legal Assistant for their Civil Litigation Department.

This Legal Assistant Position Features:

·        Stability

·        Dynamic Work Environment

·        Great Location

·        Great Pay up to $65K

Responsibilities:

·        Drafting and preparing correspondence

·        Preparing various court forms, pleadings, briefs, accounts, etc...

·        Ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications:

·        Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology and knowledge of rules and regulations

·        Certificate in Legal Administration

·        Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

·        Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

·        High proficiency in MS Office 2010, Hummingbird DMS, Elite and Webview

To apply for this position email your resume to kbryan@appleone.com referencing KB - Legal Admin in the subject line, or call (416) 363-1663. If this position is not exactly what you are looking for, please contact our office directly to discuss your career goals and what you are looking for. Not all positions are advertised, so other suitable positions may be available.

3.    Last one is for Administrative Assistant from the same website.

About Us

Our strength is our people: The candidates we place, the clients we serve. Our team of staffing experts is focused on always providing an exceptional experience for talented candidates and committed clients. That dedication has helped the company remain the number-one staffing supplier to the federal government since 1995. Headquartered in Ottawa, we are a recognized leader in the delivery of recruitment and staffing services in Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. We place qualified job seekers in contract and permanent positions within the areas of Administrative Support, Accounting, Information Technology and Professional Services.

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Job Description

	Administrative Support to Sales Team
Location:   Downtown Toronto Start Date:   ASAP Position Type:   Temporary Duration:   Temp to Perm Opportunity Number:   2038783	Our Client is looking for a vibrant, self starter to support their sales team. This is a temporary opportunity with the possibility of going permanent for the right candidate! You are the right fit for the role if you can work both independently and apart of a team, have strong problem solving skills, and enjoy working in a fast pace environment. Role and Responsibilities ·        Participate in the pre and post sales contract process, including processing sales contracts and related documents ·        Assist with the preparation of proposal's and opportunities generation ·        Provide in person and over the phone support to the team and clients ·        Utilize the sales systems and tools in order to manage the company contacts, accounts, contracts, etc ·        Process sales contracts and the related documents ·        Other ad hoc admin duties as required Qualifications and Experience ·        Bachelor's degree ·        A minimum of 2 years experience supporting a sales team ·        A background in media/advertising is an asset ·        Must be detail oriented, organized, and be able to follow direction ·        Must hold strong communication skills
	Apply Online                    20141117.21
	We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Monday's assignment

Good afternoon everybody,

Your cover letter is your first representation of yourself in front of any employer, so let's make a good impression!

Task 1:

Find a job ad that you would consider applying to it, copy the ad, and paste it on your blog.

Task 2:

Now write a cover letter to respond to this ad. Keep in mind to include the following sections and ideas:

Each cover letter you write should be customized to include:

• Which job you're applying for
• How you learned about the job (and a referral if you have one)
• Why you are qualified for the job (be specific)
• What you have to offer the employer (match your skills to the job description)
• Thank you for being considered for the job
• Keep it Short

Go on this website and read exactly what you should include in your letter.

Task 3:

Ask one or two of your peers to edit it for you based on the actual job advertisement.

Wednesday's Assignment

Listen to this video once, and then respond to the following tasks:

Task 1:

Take dictation from 3:45 - 4:07, listen to this part once more, and then check it with a partner.

Task 2:

Fill in the transcript below.

I mean there's a ..................................: Time spent serving ...........  clients ................, time spent .................., ..............  spent doing the ........................................ That's today's .................. I'm ............. here to tell you that ............. not important. It is .................. That's how .................................... We got to do a ............................................... we already have.

But building a .................................... contacts who can and will .......................................--that's your .............................for .............................!

**Transcript below:

I mean there's a commitment involved: Time spent serving your clients today, time spent billing, time spent doing the work you have to do. That's today's revenue. I'm not here to tell you that that's not important. It is important. That's how we all get paid. We got to do a great job for the clients we already have.

But building a network of professional contacts who can and will refer your business--that's your investment for tomorrow!

Task 3:

1. What is the main idea that the speaker is talking about?
2. Summarize this video in five or six sentences max; share your summary with one or two of your peers and compare yours to theirs.
3. Pick up at least ten new vocabulary from this video, and then create a short story with them. Write it down on your blog and ask one of your peers to edit it for youà you can use this story on your Thursday’s presentation J.

Monday's Assignment

Good afternoon everybody,

We are still working on our resume writing.

Task 1:

Finish the first draft of your resume, then check-mark if you have included all these entries in it.

Criteria	Check-mark √
full contact information
career summary
education
summary of qualifications (soft + hard skills)
work experience listed chronologically
volunteer experience (if any)
Languages, awards, and achievements (if any)

Task 2:

Save it on a word document and ask two to three from your classmates to proofread it for you, and write down their name as follows: ''Edited by ...... and .............''

Task 3:

After editing, send it to your email or save it to your USB for teacher's feedback.

Friday's Field Trip: PATHWAYS TO BRIDGING PROGRAMS at York University, 9am - 2pm

Have you been thinking much about a post-secondary education and career? This Friday's field trip may bring you some answers!



From the ad, this event helps those "wishing to explore bridging programs to employment and/or advanced education. The session will showcase the pathways and resources available to achieve related career and employment goals."

Keynote and closing speeches by various directors from the City of Toronto!

Please register early.

Directions from Don Mills Station are provided here.

Thursday's assignment

Scanning Job Advertisements

Good afternoon everybody,

In order for us to write a proficient resume, we need to scan job advertisements as well.

Here are three good websites that you can scan: Job Bank, Monster.ca, and Charity Village

Task 1:

Pick one/two relevant jobs for yourself from each website.

Task 2:

Try to match your resume with the target job description.

Task 3:

After “tailoring” your resume, please ask two of your peers to edit it for you, sign down their names, and post it on your blog.

P.S. if someone doesn't feel comfortable posting his/her resume on the blog, you are free to send it to me after editing; however, if not at least two people have edited it, I won’t be able to check it for you!

Please try to benefit from each others’ experience and knowledge. 

Wednesday's assignment

Resume Writing:

In order to be prepared for the workforce, you need to have a well-written resume. 

Here are samples of a chronological resume, a combination resume, and a functional resume. Use these just as guidance to help you frame your masterpiece.

This is another excellent website that will help you understand more and more about resume writing. 

Task 1:

Check the following ‘’Sample Career Summaries’’ from this website, and then write one for yourself.

Dynamic entrepreneur who utilizes creativity, leadership and teamwork to design and execute solutions that create customer value. Effective communicator with ability to create marketing materials that convey value for both clients and end users.

Experienced professional with planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Business development executive with years of experience in technical sales, sales management, team leadership, and business growth and expansion. Proven ability to generate sales and revenue.

Experienced professional with a unique combination of technical expertise, managerial experience, business leadership, and design and production support to lead the delivery and implementation of mission-critical software systems.

Task 2: 

Start creating your resume in light of all that we have learned in class.

Task 3:

Ask two or more of your peers to edit it for mistakes.