b'Sample cover letter\nDear Sir/Madam:\nRE: Administrative Assistant, Department of Health and Social Services\nRequisition #289.\n\n_____________________________\nOpening: Why do you want this job?\n\nI am writing to your advertisement of the above noted position in the\nWhitehorse Star, Friday, January 10, 2015. At this time in my career, I am\nlooking for new challenges and an opportunity to use my secretarial skills in\nyour department.\n\n_____________________________\nBody: Describe your experience\n\nWith reference to the qualifications described in the advertisement, you will\nsee from the enclosed resume that I have:\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\n15 years of experience in secretarial and administrative support\npositions, with increasing levels of responsibility.\n\neducation, experience, skills and\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nComputer training and experience using Microsoft Word.\n\npersonal qualities in relation to the job.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nExtensive experience in taking the initiative to organize an office, with\nlittle supervision.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nBusiness Administration Diploma;\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nFirst Nation Management Diploma;\n\nrelevant to the essential qualifications\nof the position. Emphasize your\n\nDiscuss why you would be well suited\nto this position.\n\nIn addition to my extensive office experience, I have strong communication\nand organizational skills, a commitment to providing excellent customer\nservice, excellent administrative skills and I am able to work independently\nand within a team environment. I have been recognized in my volunteer\nwork for my abilities to organize events and take responsibility for fund\nraising activities. My broad background and experience makes me an\nexcellent candidate for this position.\n\n_____________________________\nClosing: Although the cover letter\nis not required, it can bring attention\nto specific important information not\nfound in the resume.\n\nI look forward to an opportunity to further discuss my qualifications for this\nposition with you.\nSincerely,\nJane Doe\n\nSample cover letter - Yukon government\t\n\n1\n\n\x0cSample resume\n_____________________________\nFormal education (degree, diploma,\ncertificate, etc). Include courses that\nare relevant to job posting.\n_____________________________\n\nEducation\n2015 \xe2\x80\x93 Business Administration, Certificate received in Yukon College\n2012 \xe2\x80\x93 Financial Management, Diploma received in Calgary Alberta\nOther Training\n\nList relevant short courses,\n\n2015 - Microsoft Excel Fundamentals, Course, Yukon College, Whitehorse,\n\nworkshops & licenses.\n\nYukon\n2015 - Microsoft Excel Tool, Course, Yukon College, Whitehorse, Yukon\n2014 - Microsoft Word, Course, SAIT, Calgary, Alberta\n2010 - Microsoft Access, Course, SAIT, Calgary, Alberta\n\n_____________________________\n\nWork Experience\n\nList most recent work experience\n\nJanuary 2015 \xe2\x80\x93 Present\n\nfirst. Include month & year, position\n\nAdministrative Assistant, Public Service Commission, Whitehorse,\n\ntitle, name & location of employer\n\nYukon\n\nand duties in your own words.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nCoordinate all staffing request from departments which includes entering\nAction Request Forms into Access database, preparing competition and\nexemption files for Human Resources (HR) to pick up\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nCoordinate all advertisements for Yukon Government job postings,\nassist departments with draft and review of ads\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nAnswer calls and inquiries for all employees and members of the public,\nforward enquires to the appropriate\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nUsing Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, creating meetings\nand inviting attendees, locating and booking available meeting room\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nExperience in maintaining and management of confidential records\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nPrepared and distribute Memos using Microsoft word\n\nClearly state your skills, experience\n& knowledge as it relates to each\nessential qualification.\n\nJune 2014 \xe2\x80\x93 December 28, 2014\nReceptionist, Jungle Ride Office, Calgary, Alberta\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nProvided front end reception by greeting customers and directing them\nto the appropriate person in the organization\n\nSample resume - Yukon government\t\n\n\x0cSample resume continued\n_____________________________\nClearly cover all essential\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nPhoto copying, faxing, answering phones\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nMaintained an electronic and manual filing system by entering all new\nclients\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nAnswered calls and requests for information for the public and current\nemployees\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nHanded out pamphlets, addressed any concerns and issues they had\nand forwarded their concerns to the appropriate branch\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nAssisted employees regarding inquiries about their pay and benefits\nforms\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nSorted and distributed all incoming mail for departmental branch\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nUpdated all phone lists and notes using Microsoft Word, and Excel, as\n\nqualifications in the job posting -- if\nyou have them.\n\nneeded\n\n_____________________________\n\nDecember 2013 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2014\n\nList associations if relevant to the\n\nChild Care Worker, Let\xe2\x80\x99s Have Fun, Calgary, Alberta\n\njob.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nResponsible for six toddlers\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nResponsible for staffing and scheduling \xe2\x80\x93 interviewed candidates for\npositions\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nWorking with parents, family and children\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nDealing with sensitive care issues\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nProviding quality childcare for community children\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nPreparing snacks and lunches\n\nBe brief if jobs were held more than\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nProviding different indoor and outdoor activities\n\n10 years ago.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nPrepare meals and snacks\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nPick up and drop off school age children\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nAttending scheduled internal staff meetings\n\nList achievements and awards if\nrelevant to the job (do not attach\ncopies).\nList your volunteer experiences if\nrelevant to the job.\n\nFebruary 2010 \xe2\x80\x93 April 2010\nOn Call Receptionist, Southland Registration, Calgary, Alberta\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nAnswered telephone and email enquiries and redirected the calls and\nemail as necessary\n\nSample resume - Yukon government\t\n\n\x0cSample resume continued\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nProvided front end reception by greeting clients and members of the\npublic.\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nReceiving and processing all incoming and outgoing mail\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nWord-processing correspondence, memoranda, reports, and documents\nwhen required using Microsoft word\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nArranged travel, itinerary and schedule when required for the director\nand supervisor\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nBooking and maintaining boardroom facilities and staff vehicles\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nArranged meetings as needed\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nProvided financial functions such as banking, depositing funds,\nreceiving and recording of rental payments, maintaining petty cash for\nsmall maintenance projects, processing and maintaining purchase order\nbook and invoices\n\nVolunteer Experience\nApril 2000 \xe2\x80\x93 October 2005, Secretary \xe2\x80\x93 Treasurer, School Committee,\nGolden Elementary School, Calgary Alberta\n\n_____________________________\nInclude 2-3 references here or take\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nOrganized fund raising events\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nMaintained accounting records (using ACPAC)\n\n\xe2\x80\xa2\t\n\nReceived and disbursed moneys for class field trips\n\nReferences\nAvailable upon request\n\nthem to your interview. List name,\ntitle, organization, address, phone\n# and work relationship. Use former\nsupervisors or others who know your\nwork -- if they\xe2\x80\x99ve agreed to provide\na reference. Don\xe2\x80\x99t attach copies of\nreference letters.\n\nSample resume - Yukon government'