Explanation of tasks
In module 8, you selected a job posting to which you tailored your resume and cover letter. In module 10, you carried on the analysis of that posting to predict interview questions and prepare written responses. During modules 10, 11, and 12, you worked on a series of activities to help you prepare for interviews.
Prior to completing the tasks, be sure to review the attached rubrics.
List of Activities
Module 10: Preparing for the Interview (fit and competence), Preparing using the STAR Method
Module 12: My Mock Interview, Interview Reflection
CAREER MANAGEMENT- CDEV 8130
Assignment 4: Mock Interview
Academic Year 2022-2023
Worth 25% of Final Grade
Due Date
This assignment is due by the end of module thirteen.
Purpose
Preparing, practicing and reflecting on interviews will support you in improving your interview skills.
Explanation of tasks
In module 8, you selected a job posting to which you tailored your resume and cover letter. In module 10, you
carried on the analysis of that posting to predict interview questions and prepare written responses. During
modules 10, 11, and 12, you worked on a series of activities to help you prepare for interviews.
Prior to completing the tasks, be sure to review the attached rubrics.
Student Name:
Student Number
List of activities
Module 10: Predicting Questions (Fit and Competence), Preparing using the
STAR Method
Predicting Questions
Using job posting complete the following worksheet. Aim to predict 5-10 questions based on the posting.
Statement From the posting
KEY WORDS
Predicted Question
Fit
Competence
Preparing using the STAR Method
Now that you’ve predicted some interview questions, take some time to think about how you would answer at
least five of those questions. Write the question in the blank and then fill in your response in the table.
First Predicted Question: ________________________________________________________________
Situation/Task
Action
Results
Skills
Second Predicted Question: ______________________________________________________________
Situation/Task
Action
Results
Skills
Third Predicted Question:________________________________________________________________
Situation/Task
Action
Results
Skills
Fourth Predicted Question: ______________________________________________________________
Situation/Task
Action
Results
Skills
Fifth Predicted Question: ________________________________________________________________
Situation/Task
Action
Results
Skills
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%
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:
Anmol Sharma
Student Number:
8820185
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.
Pharmacy Assistant (PT)
Requisition ID: 176976
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail – Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Orleans
Location: 7508 Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm
Postal Code: K4A 0G4
Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that
operate under multiple banners spanning over 1500 stores in communities across the country. Our
family of over 134,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that
make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.
Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various
banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods,
Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.
Ready to Make an impact?
We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families our
communities.
You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care
and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional
individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
Prescription assembly and data entry:
Processing customer transactions (receive and release prescription requests)
Receiving in-person and telephone refill requests and record deliveries
Understanding and promoting pharmacy programs
Filing prescriptions, ordering, and replenishing supplies, and cleaning
Drug order creation and receiving, compounding and pill pack assembly
Scheduling professional clinical services
Behind the counter management, cycle counts, narcotic counts, stock returns, tall man lettering, manual
third parties
Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary tasks as permitted by scope
What you have to offer:
Preferred: Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to and implement all applicable company standards
What we have to offer:
A competitive total compensation package that will vary by role and location
Flexible work life arrangements to meet your lifestyle needs
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge.
These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are
not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization.
Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and
will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. While all responses
are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Location: 7508 Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm, Orleans, ON
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
How many years of pharmacy assistant experience you have?
Do you have a Pharmacy Assistant diploma from a recognized Canadian College?
Work Location: In person
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:
▪ Performing prescription assembly and
data entry by processing customer
transactions.
▪ Scheduling professional clinical services
▪ Understanding and promoting pharmacy
programs
▪ Filing prescriptions, ordering and
replenishing supplies, and cleaning
▪ Assisting the pharmacist with dispensary
tasks as permitted by the scope
My examples that are relevant to the job
responsibilities: I have enhanced my knowledge
in the Canadian medical sector.
As a pharmacy assistant, I have learned to
manage my time.
I have adapted the Canadian working style
elegantly as it differs from my home country.
I have acquired the skill to evaluate situations
and make decisions accordingly.
I have learned to assist people with the
medication required, practiced communication.
Qualifications from the job posting
▪ Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
▪ Previous pharmacy experience is an asset
My examples that are relevant to the job
qualifications required:
Bachelor of Pharmacy
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
(company name
and city)
Volunteer
Social NGO
Pharmacy
Assistant
Mahajan
Hospital, Batala,
India
What did you accomplish/do
that is relevant to the job being
applied for? (Try to write
accomplishment statements that
highlight your competencies and
experience in this job).
• Provided vital assistance
to those in need,
offering support and
distributing medicines
according to their
specific requirements
• Demonstrated effective
communication skills in
explaining medication
usage to patients.
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Gained hands-on
experience in
prescription assembly
and data entry
Assisted the pharmacist
with dispensary tasks
within the permitted
scope
Developed strong time
management skills in a
fast-paced environment.
When I did it (month and
year of employment).
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
company website)
• Sobeys
Based on your research, what makes you a good
fit for the company culture.
I am fortunate to be a part of pharmacy world as
I get to make an ethical change in lives of others
Qualifications from the job posting
▪ Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
Examples of your competencies that are
relevant to the job posting
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
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.
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I am writing to express my strong interest in the Pharmacy
Assistant (PT) position at Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm, as
advertised in the job posting with Requisition ID 176976. With
my Pharmacy Assistant Bachelor’s from a recognized postsecondary institute and previous pharmacy experience, I believe I
possess the qualifications and skills necessary to contribute to
your team and provide exceptional patient-centered care.
Paragraph 2 of the cover •
letter (Talk
about/highlight the key
qualifications, skills and
value you bring to this
job/position).
Throughout my pharmacy assistant training, I have acquired a
deep understanding of prescription assembly and data entry and
the ability to process customer transactions and schedule
professional clinical services. I am detail-oriented, able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and committed to
implementing all applicable company standards. Additionally, my
Bachelor of Pharmacy background has enhanced my knowledge
of the Canadian medical sector, enabling me to evaluate
situations and make sound decisions. Therefore, Sobeys Inc.’s
commitment to taking care of the health and well-being of
individuals and families resonates strongly with my personal
Write paragraph 1 of
the cover letter (what
makes you a good fit;
what do you have in
common with the
company goals, values,
and mission) and what
position you are
applying for.
Paragraph 3 of the cover •
letter (Close the cover
letter by asking for an
opportunity to discuss
the role further and
invite a call for action by
the recruiter).
values. I am passionate about making a positive impact on the
lives of others through ethical practices and fostering healthier
communities. Thus, I believe that my dedication to patient care
aligns well with Sobeys’ mission, and I am eager to contribute to
your pharmacy team’s success.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications
further and demonstrate how I can contribute to the success of
Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm. Thank you for considering my
application. I can be reached at [Your Contact Details] or via
email at [Your Email Address]. I look forward to the possibility of
joining your team.
Cover Letter
Anmol Sharma
1234 road, Brampton
Asharma0185@conestogac.on.ca
July, 17 2023
Sobeys Hiring Manager
Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm
5150 Innes Road, Orleans, ON K4A 0G4,
Canada
Subject: Application for Pharmacy Assistant (PT) Position
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Pharmacy Assistant (PT) position at
Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm, as advertised in the job posting with Requisition ID
176976. With my Pharmacy Assistant Diploma from a recognized post-secondary
institute and previous pharmacy experience, I believe I possess the qualifications and
skills necessary to contribute to your team and provide exceptional patient-centered
care.
Throughout my pharmacy assistant training, I have acquired a deep understanding of
prescription assembly and data entry and the ability to process customer transactions
and schedule professional clinical services. I am detail-oriented, able to multi-task
efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and committed to implementing all applicable
company standards. Additionally, my Bachelor of Pharmacy background has enhanced
my knowledge of the Canadian medical sector, enabling me to evaluate situations and
make sound decisions.
Sobeys Inc.’s commitment to taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and
families resonates strongly with my personal values. I am passionate about making a
positive impact on the lives of others through ethical practices and fostering healthier
communities. I believe that my dedication to patient care aligns well with Sobeys’
mission, and I am eager to contribute to your pharmacy team’s success.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further and demonstrate
how I can contribute to the success of Sobeys Trim Innes Sobeys Pharm. Thank you for
considering my application. I can be reached at [Your Contact Details] or via email at
[Your Email Address].
I look forward to the possibility of joining your team.
Best regards,
Anmol Sharma
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.
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Resume
ANMOL SHARMA Address 1234 road, Brampton
Phone: | Email: sanmol0185@conestogac.on.ca
Objective: Highly motivated and dedicated Pharmacy Assistant with a Bachelor of
Pharmacy degree and a passion for providing exceptional patient-centered care. Strong
attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced
environment. Committed to adhering to and implementing all applicable company
standards. Fortunate to be a part of the pharmacy world as I get to make an ethical
change in the lives of others
Skills:
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Prescription assembly and accurate data entry to ensure proper dispensing of
medications
•
In-depth knowledge of pharmacy programs and services, including medication
therapy management and adherence programs
•
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact
effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and team members
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Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and provide exceptional
customer service
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Proven time management and organizational abilities to prioritize tasks and meet
deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Proficient in compounding medications and assembling pill packs with attention
to detail and accuracy
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with pharmacists
and other healthcare professionals
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Strict adherence to pharmacy regulations, standards, and confidentiality
requirements to ensure patient safety and privacy
Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy Conestoga College, Kitchener, Canada. Expected
Graduation: 2023
Work Experience: Volunteer Social NGO
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Provided vital assistance to those in need, offering support and distributing
medicines according to their specific requirements
•
Demonstrated effective communication skills in explaining medication usage to
patients
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Internship Mahajan Hospital, Batala, India
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Gained hands-on experience in prescription assembly and data entry
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Assisted the pharmacist with dispensary tasks within the permitted scope
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Developed strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Additional Skills:
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Bilingual: Fluent in English
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Proficient in MS Office Suite and pharmacy management software
References: Available upon request
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
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.
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