Student Life Events at St. George
Resume & Cover Letter Success: A Practical Approach (In Person)
Feb 26, 2025 02:00 PM
to
04:00 PM
800 Bay, 5th floor- Workshop Room B
Registration Deadline: Feb 26, 2025 09:00 AM
This session is In Person. Join us for an engaging 2 hour workshop that will explore what's involved in crafting an impactful resume and cover letter. In this session you will be guided through interactive exercises to help you craft persuasive narratives, strengthen formatting techniques and tailor your documents. This session will provide you with the tools needed to confidently present your career identity to potential employers.
Can't attend the workshop?
Explore our Resume & Cover Letter E-Module.
Use the Resume Workbook to guide you through creating your first draft. Access anytime at uoft.me/resumeworkbook.
The Resume and Cover Letter Toolkit can help you strengthen your applications. Access anytime at uoft.me/resumetoolkit.
What you need to know:
• Ensure you register! Registration will close by 9am on the day of the workshop.
• If possible, please arrive a couple of minutes before the start time as events start on time and you don't want to miss important information.
• If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate.
• If there is additional capacity, individuals on the waitlist will be notified via email prior to the start of the session.
• Only University of Toronto students and recent graduates (within the past two years) are eligible to attend.
How the event works:
• Movement involved: Alternatives to moving around the room are built into the agenda.
• Participation Expectations: Participants are expected to attend in person. Individuals will be sitting in small groups and participate in multiple small group discussions.
• Technology: The session will use PowerPoint slides. The room has one large screen at the front and the facilitator will be using a microphone. Download a PDF of the slides in advance
• Workshop Space: The room is on the 5th floor accessed by elevators. It has large windows along one side of the room and moveable tables and chairs to accommodate mobility devices. Reserved seating can be provided upon request.
• Materials: You do not have to bring any materials for this event. We encourage you to come prepared with questions and suggest you bring something to record your thoughts and notes
• Privacy: Workshops will not be recorded without the express permission of the participants.
• Washrooms: Accessible and all gender washrooms are located on the same floor, near reception
If you require disability-related accommodations for an event or workshop, please e-mail us at careerservices@utoronto.ca