How to Apply for Jobs in the Public Service: Résumés and Cover Letter

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual Classroom

Duration

90 minutes

Audience

Employees

Description

This workshop demystifies the federal public service application process and provides strategies to craft résumés and cover letters tailored to specific contexts. Participants will learn how to analyze job postings, identify essential qualifications, and structure their documents to meet selection criteria.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• identify key elements of a job posting to prepare an effective application
• write and tailor a résumé and cover letter based on job requirements
• recognize different résumé formats (chronological, functional, combination) and select the most appropriate for their situation