CAREER MANAGEMENT- CDEV8130

Assignment 3: My Resume and Cover Letter

2021-2022 Academic Year

Worth 35% of Final Grade and is comprised of two parts

Due Date
Part 1 of this assignment is due by the end of module nine and will be worth 15%

Part 2 of this assignment is due by the end of module ten and will be worth 20%

Purpose
Your polished resume and cover letter will serve to market your skills to employers.

Explanation of tasks
This assignment will be divided into two parts.

The first part of the assignment asks you to conduct an analysis of a job posting, then you will use the
analysis to tailor your resume and cover letter to that job posting in part 2.

The second part of this assignment asks you to prepare your resume and cover letter using the same job
posting and incorporating the key elements for both documents.

Prior to completing the tasks, be sure to review the attached rubrics.

Student Name: Alen Biju Philip Student Number: 8860422

List of Activities
Part One Instructions –Submit to Dropbox
Follow these instructions to submit your materials to the Assignment Submission Folder. All of your
materials must be submitted in a single word document.

Module 7: My Job Posting and Job Posting Analysis chart

My Job Posting
Copy and paste your selected posting in the space below. Using the highlighter, highlight as many key
words or phrases that indicate what the employer is looking for.
Resume:

Name: Alen Biju Philip Email: alenphlp@email.com Phone: (226) 2012768

Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding supply chain analyst position
that will allow me to utilize my analytical and problem-solving skills to improve
operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Amity University,
Graduated May 2020 GPA: 3.8/4.0
Skills:
 Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL
 Experience with SAP and Oracle
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 Ability to identify process improvements and implement solutions
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Supply Chain Analyst, Mapleleaf Company, August 2021-Present
 Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement
 Develop and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency and
reduce costs
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain optimization
 Create and maintain supply chain metrics and reports for senior management
 Conduct supplier performance evaluations and make recommendations for
improvement
Inventory Analyst, Tata Company, May 2020-August 2020
 Analyzed inventory levels and made recommendations for adjustments
 Coordinated with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time
delivery of goods
 Monitored inventory performance and identified opportunities for
improvement
 Developed and implemented inventory policies and procedures
My Skills and Qualifications Matched to the Job Posting
Using the job posting you selected, paste the responsibilities and qualification requirements into this
table, then add your own examples to show how your skills and abilities align with what the employer is
seeking in their new hire. To help you identify your own skills and qualifications, go back to your first
assignment and review your experiences.

Responsibilities from the posting: My examples that are relevant to the job
responsibilities:
 Create, put into practise, and sustain
supply chain management methods that Working as a supply chain analyst in India, I was
boost supply operations' efficiency and responsible for maintaining performance overall
speed. and putting new ideas into practise to address
supply chain interruptions.

 Participating in request for proposal (RFP)

and request for quote (RFQ) processes Assisting the purchasing team in the RFP process
with purchasing departments. in gathering supplier data and evaluating vendor
capabilities.

 Dealing with suppliers and/or service

providers to negotiate and manage service Establishing and keeping solid relationships with
level agreements to make sure services important suppliers to make sure SLAs are met
are provided as promised. and negotiating contract extensions.

Qualifications from the job posting My examples that are relevant to the job
 Creating, monitoring, and reporting on qualifications required:
weekly and monthly supply planning key  Tracking inventory levels and supplier
performance indicators lead times to ensure on-time delivery
and minimize stockouts.
 One or more years of expertise in direct
management of logistical
and warehousing operations in a fast-
paced consumer products industry. 1 year of supply chain analyst experience in
India
 Practical experience using ERP and WMS
systems

 Expertise with Microsoft Office

programmes Proven ability to manage inventory, streamline
operations, and produce reports for analysis and
 decision-making using ERP systems.
 Maintain monthly spending within
 established spending limits.

Using Excel to create reports and analyse data,

PowerPoint to create presentations, and Word
to draught papers

Examining financial records, examining

expenditures, and making appropriate
adjustments to verify that budgetary restrictions
are followed.

Module 8: My Work/Volunteer Inventory and My Resume

My Inventory
In module 8, the emphasis was on analyzing job postings to tailor your resume. Now that you are writing
your resume, it can be helpful to craft an inventory of your history including work and volunteer
experience, and education. This inventory allows you to quickly access the information you need to
tailor your resume. Each and every resume you write will be tailored to the job! You’ve already begun to
complete the work! In your first assignment you documented your collection of experiences so, you’ve
already done much of the work to build the content of your resume.

My Work Experiences
Transfer the information you submitted from your first assignment into the chart below. This time, enter
one experience at a time, so that under each position, you can include your accomplishments. Continue
to add each experience until you have a full list of all the things you have done

Don’t forget to include all of the activities you have done, including work and volunteer experience . Add
as many as needed.

Job Title Where I did it What did you accomplish/do When I did it (month and
(company name that is relevant to the job being year of employment).
and city) applied for? (Try to write
accomplishment statements that
highlight your competencies and
experience in this job).
Supplychain Mapleleaf,  Maintained a 98% on- 2021
analyst Canada time delivery rate for
clients while managing
the whole supply chain
and implementing
operational
enhancements.
 At Mapleleaf Canada,
where I worked as a
supply chain analyst, I
 coordinated successful
supplier talks that
resulted in 15% cost
savings and simplified
the inventory
management
procedures.

• Effectively handled the

entire procurement
process

Inventory Tata  Received, inspected, and 2020

Analyst industries,India processed incoming
shipments, guaranteeing
precise inventory counts
and prompt delivery.

 Accurately and
successfully processed
and delivered orders on
a daily basis.

 Kept precise inventory

records.

 Tata Industries India's

inventory management
procedures have been
improved.

Module 9: Matching the Job Posting to Your Cover Letter, Writing your
Cover Letter Chart
Matching the Job Posting to Your Cover Letter
Using the same job posting you found in module eight, use the table below to write company
information that connect your interests to those of the company. Next, fill in the two boxes on the right
with specific information that matches your interests and qualifications to the job posting.

Company Information (research this on the Based on your research, what makes you a good
 company website) fit for the company culture.
 Maple Leaf Foods, is a Canadian food
processing company that produces a Maple Leaf Foods has a strong focus on
range of products including meat, poultry, sustainability and social responsibility, and is
and plant-based protein; Maple Leaf committed to producing high-quality, safe, and
Properties, a UK-based real estate nutritious food products. The company values
company that specializes in commercial innovation, collaboration, and continuous
property investment and development; learning, and encourages its employees to take
and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, a ownership of their work and strive for
Canadian sports and entertainment excellence. Maple Leaf Foods also places a high
company that owns several professional value on diversity and inclusion, and strives to
sports teams, including the Toronto Maple create a positive and supportive work
Leafs hockey team. environment for all employees.

Qualifications from the job posting Examples of your competencies that are
 Bachelor’s degree in business relevant to the job posting
Administration  Strategic thinking and planning
 6-month Supply chain course certificate  Strong analytical and problem-solving
 Post graduate Diploma in supply chain skills
management  Excellent communication and
collaboration skills
 Knowledge of supply chain management
and logistics principles
 Experience with inventory management
and demand planning
 Ability to lead and motivate a team

Writing your Cover Letter—3 paragraph method

Using the template from above, and the details from the sample in the activity, write the three distinct
paragraphs of your cover letter. The content should be relevant to the position being applied for.

Write paragraph 1 of  I am excited to apply for the Supply Chain Analyst position at
the cover letter (what Maple Leaf Foods. As an AI language model, I do not have a
makes you a good fit; personal background or experience, but based on my analysis of
what do you have in publicly available information, I believe I have the skills and
common with the attributes that would make me a strong fit for this role and align
company goals, values, with the values and mission of Maple Leaf Foods.Firstly, I share
and mission) and what Maple Leaf Foods' commitment to sustainability and social
position you are responsibility. As a leading food processing company, Maple Leaf
applying for. Foods has made significant efforts to reduce its environmental
impact and promote sustainable practices. I recognize the
 importance of these efforts and am committed to supporting
them in any way I can.
Paragraph 2 of the cover  I believe that my qualifications and skills make me an excellent fit
letter (Talk for the Supply Chain Analyst role. I have a strong background in
about/highlight the key data analysis and supply chain management, with experience in
qualifications, skills and developing and implementing strategies to optimize supply chain
value you bring to this efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
job/position).

Paragraph 3 of the cover  Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to
letter (Close the cover the opportunity to speak with you further about how I can
letter by asking for an contribute to the Maple Leaf Foods team. Please do not
opportunity to discuss hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would
the role further and like to discuss my qualifications in more detail.
invite a call for action by
the recruiter).

Part Two Instructions –Submit to Assignments Folder

Follow these instructions to submit your marketing materials to the Assignment Submission Folder. All
of your materials must be submitted in a single word document.

1. Copy and paste the same job posting into the word document.
2. On a new page in the same word document, write the cover letter, tailored to the above job
posting. Use the paragraphs in the cover letter section of part 1 to help you with this. Be sure to
incorporate any feedback given on that section.
3. The remaining pages will contain your finalized resume. The resume should be 1-2 pages.
4. Before submission please review the below cover letter and resume checklists.
5. Name the document using the following convention: last name, first name resume and cover
letter. E.g. Smith, John Cover Letter and Resume.

Cover Letter Checklist – Please ensure that you meet all requirements for the cover letter.

Place a check mark in the table to indicate that each requirement has been met.

Requirements Checkmark

Header with your contact details

Current date
 Employer’s name, title, and mailing address
Subject line – Name of the position being applied for.
Opening greeting
Paragraph 1 – Includes the position name and why you are a good fit for the
company culture.
Paragraph 2 – Includes a clear connection between the job posting requirements and
the skills, experience, and academic qualifications that you bring to the position. Refer
to the example on eConestoga to see where to place bullet points.
Paragraph 3 (last paragraph) – Thank the reader for their time and consideration and
indicate a clear interest in next steps. Add contact details again in this paragraph.
Closing of the letter, e.g.:
Best regards,
John Brown

Encl.
The cover letter does not exceed one page.

Resume checklist. Please ensure that you meet all requirements for the resume.

Place a check mark in the table to indicate that each requirement has been met.

Requirements Checkmark

Resume length – 1-2 pages

Header included with contact details
Brand statement or headline banner
Profile paragraph (optional)
Competency list/key skills/areas of expertise (relevant to the job posting requirements).
Employment history included - Accomplishment statements (include for each place of
employment).
Provide company name and dates of employment, position held and the location of the
company.
Education qualifications included – Include the name of the institution, the year the
qualification was received, the type/name of the qualification received, and the
location of the institution.
Employment dates and education dates in reverse chronological order.
No use of abbreviations (write out complete names for employers and education
credentials).
No picture of self included.
Ensure that there is no date of birth, age, ethnicity, or marital status included on the
resume.