Finding Work: CV and Cover Letter

For Masters, Doctoral or Post Doc students only

Learn how to format and organize your CV and cover letter to market yourself for academic, research or post-doctoral positions.

After completing this workshop you will be able to:

  • identify the differences between a CV and a resume
  • identify the different sections of a CV and cover letter
  • link your skills, experience, and activities to the academic job posting of interest and articulate them in your CV and cover letter

Students can use this session towards the Graduate Professional Skills Program (GPS).

PLEASE NOTE: to obtain GPS credit, you must attend ALL THREE "Finding Work" workshops in May.

There is no dress code for this event.

How often is this session offered?

This session is typically offered in May.

Register

Please note that by registering for this session you are indicating that you have read, understood, and agree to our Attendance Policy and Photo and Video Release.

Monday May 6, 11:30-1 pm, IB 395
I agree to the Attendance Policy and Photo Release and I wish to register

* NOTE: if for any reason the system doesn't allow you to register, please call our Front Desk at 905-828-5451 and we will figure out the problem.

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The University of Toronto respects your privacy. This information is collected pursuant to section 2(14) of the University of Toronto Act, 1971. It is collected for the purpose of administering Career Centre events and for administering academic department professional development programmes. For students registered in these programmes, the Career Centre will share name and student number to verify attendance towards the completion of the programme requirements upon the department's request. At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  If you have questions, please refer to www.utoronto.ca/privacy or contact the University Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Office at 416-946-7303, McMurrich Building, Room 201, 12 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8.

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