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Summative Assignment Day 5

*Be sure to refer to the LEARN content in the Career Curriculum Part 2 modules while you work through this
document, as the modules will provide important context that will help you complete the activities in each part. For
information on how this assignment will be graded, please refer to the Day 5 Summative Assignment Rubric.

WE Accelerate in Your Résumé and Cover Letter


Activity 10: Update Your Résumé with WE Accelerate
Task 1 – Summary of Qualifications

Drawing from your reflections, as well as from the WE Accelerate experience itself, create 2 bullets for your
“Summary of Qualifications” section of your résumé that reflect the skills, knowledge, and/or experience you gained
from WE Accelerate. Copy and paste this/these bullet(s) to your résumé in the space provided below.

Remember to use the format of:


Adjective to describe your skill/knowledge/experience + The skill/ knowledge/experience itself + An indication of
how/where it was developed or used

Example:

• Highly experienced utilizing Microsoft Azure AI and cloud computing technology through the development of a
prototype to create a health care solution.

To be marked “complete” for Activity 10, Task 1: The expectation is that 2 bullet points describing skills, knowledge, or
experience from WE Accelerate are included for “Summary of Qualifications”.
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Task 2 - Experience

In a part of your résumé where you describe the work you have done, such as the “Professional Experience” or
“Relevant Experience” section, add your WE Accelerate experience. Provide the name of the company or
employer you completed your experience with, your role, your stream, and start and end dates; you may also
want to indicate that it was a remote, project-based opportunity. Create 3-5 bullet points for this new addition in
your résumé using strong action verbs and the “What, How, Why” method discussed in the LEARN module to
describe what you accomplished during WE Accelerate. Copy and paste these additions to your résumé in the space
provided below.

Example:

Project Team Member, Microsoft Azure & Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, Waterloo Experience (WE)
Accelerate Program
Waterloo, ON (remote, project-based experience) May 24 - Aug 20, 2023
• Achievement bullet 1 using "What, How, Why" method
• Achievement bullet 2 using "What, How, Why" method
• Achievement bullet 3 using "What, How, Why" method

To be marked “complete” for Activity 10, Task 2: the expectation is that at least 3 bullet points are included that describe
the WE Accelerate experience. The resume format and demonstration of What/How/Why formula is adequately applied.
Activity 11: Get Started on Your Cover Letter

Use the space provided below to write a paragraph about your WE Accelerate experience that you could add into
the body of your cover letter. Ensure you include the main ideas you’d like to get across to future employers. Make
sure to include the name of the company/organization, your role, and what you accomplished as a result of the
experience.

To be marked “complete” for Activity 11: The expectation is that at least one skill or piece of knowledge developed from WE
Accelerate is described with adequate context/details.
Activity 12: Practice your STAR Interview Response using a Video Recording

For this activity, you will be using the “Bongo” platform to record your response which is accessible through Day 5
LEARN content of Career Curriculum Part 2. The evaluation of this activity will take place in the Summative
Assignment Rubric.

Using the STAR method discussed in the LEARN module (and outlined in the table below) respond to an interview
question from the options listed. To best replicate an actual job interview you will record your answer and will be
expected to use an example from your WE Accelerate experience. Your video should be no longer than 80 to 100
seconds and should be as realistic as possible.

Situation Where and when did this take place?


Task What was going on and what did you have to figure out?
Action What actions did you take? What tools, techniques, approaches did you use?
Result What was the outcome? What did you learn?
Before navigating to the Video Assignment, check the one ☒ behavioural-based question that you intend to answer.

☐Tell me about a time when you had to work in a team environment to develop and deliver a presentation.
☐Tell me about a time when you had to learn a new skill quickly.
☐Describe a situation in which you had to juggle multiple priorities at the same time.
☐Describe a situation when you faced a conflict in the work environment.

To submit your video:


1. From Day 5 of Career Curriculum Part 2, select Activity 12: Practice your STAR Interview Response using a Video
Recording.
2. Once you have selected the Video Assignment, you will see the instructions for the activity and how to record.
3. You will have the opportunity to make multiple recordings before you submit your STAR response.
4. Once you are satisfied with your interview response and the quality of the recording, press Submit.

To be marked “complete” for Activity 12: The expectation is that you are recording your answer to one of the provided
interview questions using the STAR method and your demeanour is professional. The answer should be 80-100 seconds
and at least one example from your WE Accelerate experience is described.

How to Submit Your Assignment


Please submit your completed file into Summative Assignment Dropbox which appear at the end of the content
for Days 2-5 in LEARN. Drop boxes can be accessed by clicking Submit and Dropbox from the course navigation
bar within LEARN.
Ensure your submission meets the following requirements:

• Name of file does not include special characters such as symbols or punctuation. Such characters may cause
problems when uploading.
• Submit your file in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
• Keep a copy of your assignment in case of technical problems.

How Your Assignment Will Be Graded


For more information about how you will be evaluated, please refer to the rubrics by clicking Resources and
Rubrics from the course navigation bar within LEARN.

You must achieve a grade of “Complete” to pass the Career Curriculum component of the WE Accelerate program
and earn your flexible work term credit.

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