Professional Practice Lessons: Career Skills & Recreation Therapy PDF

**Lesson 1: Welcome to Professional Practice** **English Detailed Summary:** - **Course Overview:** - This course is focused on personal and professional development for future healthcare practitioners. - Key areas include job readiness skills, advocacy for Therapeutic...

**Lesson 1: Welcome to Professional Practice** **English Detailed Summary:** - **Course Overview:** - This course is focused on personal and professional development for future healthcare practitioners. - Key areas include job readiness skills, advocacy for Therapeutic Recreation (TR), and professional networking. - **Course Outcomes:** - **Develop Job Readiness Skills:** - Writing cover letters and resumes. - Building a LinkedIn profile. - Practicing interview skills and networking. - Understanding professional credentialing and career goal-setting. - **Advocacy for TR:** - Understanding the field. - Adopting advocacy strategies. - **Evaluation Breakdown:** - **TR Awareness SMORE Newsletter Project (30%)** - Purpose: Educate others about Recreation Therapy. - Students will create an interactive **SMORE newsletter** to celebrate **TR Awareness Month (February)**. - Each group (3 members) will create **4 widgets** per person. - **LinkedIn Profile Assignment (20%)** - Create a **LinkedIn profile**. - Complete a **LinkedIn Learning course** by Oliver Schinkten. - Submit your profile URL. - **Mock Interview & Job Application (10%)** - Submit a job application (cover letter, resume, LinkedIn link). - Participate in a **mock interview** with a community agency. - **Final Exam (40%)** - **In-person exam** with multiple-choice and short-answer questions. - **Homework Readings:** - *Advancing the Field of Recreation Therapy* -- Salima Addetia - *We Need More than a Keychain* -- Bedini **中文详细摘要：** - **课程概述：** - 本课程专注于医疗保健从业者的 **个人和职业发展**。 - 重点涵盖求职技能、治疗性娱乐（TR）领域的倡导，以及专业社交网络。 - **课程目标：** - **求职准备技能：** - 撰写求职信和简历。 - 创建 **LinkedIn** 个人资料。 - 练习 **面试技巧** 和 **人脉拓展**。 - 了解专业认证和职业规划。 - **TR 领域倡导：** - 了解治疗性娱乐的行业发展。 - 采用 **行业倡导策略**。 - **成绩评估比例：** - **TR 认知 SMORE 电子简报项目（30%）** - **目的：** 向公众宣传 **治疗性娱乐（Recreation Therapy）**。 - **任务：** 在 **TR 认知月（2月）** 制作 **SMORE 互动电子简报**。 - **要求：** 3 人一组，每人完成 **4 个互动模块**（widgets）。 - **LinkedIn 作业（20%）** - 创建 **LinkedIn 个人主页**。 - 完成 **LinkedIn 学习课程**（Oliver Schinkten）。 - 提交 **个人主页链接**。 - **模拟面试与工作申请（10%）** - 提交 **工作申请**（求职信、简历、LinkedIn 个人链接）。 - 参加 **模拟面试**（由社区机构组织）。 - **期末考试（40%）** - **线下考试**，包含 **选择题 + 简答题**。 - **课前阅读材料：** - *推进治疗性娱乐领域* -- Salima Addetia - *我们需要的不仅仅是钥匙链* -- Bedini **Lesson 2: LinkedIn** **English Detailed Summary:** - **What is LinkedIn?** - A **professional networking platform** with **810 million+ members** in over 200 countries. - **Mission:** Connect professionals for career success. - **Common Employer Practices:** - Employers search for job candidates online. - Unprofessional social media posts can affect job opportunities. - **Assignment Requirements:** - **Create a LinkedIn Profile.** - **Complete a LinkedIn Learning course** by Oliver Schinkten. - **Profile must include:** - **Professional Profile Picture & Background Image.** - **Headline & Summary (About Section).** - **Customized Profile URL.** - (Optional) Add **education and work experience.** - **Set "Open to Work" for recruiters.** - **Submission:** - Submit **LinkedIn profile URL** in the assignment dropbox. **中文详细摘要：** - **LinkedIn 是什么？** - **全球最大的职业社交平台**，覆盖 **200 多个国家，拥有 8.1 亿+ 用户**。 - **使命：** 连接全球专业人士，提升职业发展。 - **雇主的招聘习惯：** - **雇主通常会搜索求职者的社交媒体**。 - **不合适的社交媒体内容可能影响求职机会**。 - **作业要求：** - **创建 LinkedIn 个人资料**。 - **完成 LinkedIn 学习课程**（Oliver Schinkten）。 - **个人主页必须包括：** - **专业的头像 & 背景图片**。 - **个人标题 & 个人简介（About Section）**。 - **自定义个人资料链接**。 - **（可选）添加教育和工作经验**。 - **开启"求职开放"功能，让招聘人员找到你**。 - **作业提交方式：** - **提交 LinkedIn 个人资料 URL** 到作业提交系统。 **Lesson 3: The Field of Recreation Therapy** **English Detailed Summary:** - **Current Issues in Recreation Therapy (RT) in Canada:** - RT is still an **emerging profession**. - **Challenges:** - Many **misconceptions** (e.g., RT is just about entertainment). - **Lack of awareness** among healthcare teams. - **Inconsistent education and job titles**. - **Limited research** on program outcomes. - **Ways to Strengthen RT Profession:** - **Continuing Education** -- Stay updated on best practices. - **Professional Memberships** -- Join organizations like TRO, CTRA. - **Advocacy Efforts** -- Promote RT through newsletters, media, events. **中文详细摘要：** - **加拿大治疗性娱乐（RT）的现状：** - RT **仍处于发展阶段**，未完全被医疗团队认可。 - **主要挑战：** - **行业误解**（例如：被认为只是提供娱乐）。 - **医疗团队认知不足**。 - **职业教育和职位名称不统一**。 - **缺乏有关 RT 项目的研究和数据支持**。 - **如何提升 RT 行业影响力？** - **持续学习** -- 了解行业最新动态。 - **加入专业组织** -- 例如 TRO（安大略治疗娱乐协会），CTRA（加拿大治疗娱乐协会）。 - **行业倡导** -- 通过 **新闻报道、社交媒体、行业活动** 提高公众认知度。 **Lesson 4: Continuing Education** **English Detailed Summary** **1. Education Paths in Recreation Therapy** - **Canada lacks a standardized education requirement** for Recreation Therapy (RT). - **Ontario offers different education levels:** - **1-year Postgraduate Certificates** (e.g., Algonquin, Georgian, St. Lawrence). - **2-year Diplomas** (e.g., Mohawk, Canadore, Niagara). - **3-4 year Degrees** (e.g., Brock, Seneca, Waterloo). - **RT is not a regulated healthcare profession** in Canada, but there are ongoing efforts for **title protection** and regulation (TRO initiative). **2. The Debate on Education Requirements** - Long-standing **University vs. College** debate in RT: - **University graduates** → Focus on **program design, research, and leadership.** - **College graduates** → Focus on **program implementation and direct client interaction.** - Some professionals move from **non-RT fields (e.g., housekeeping, PSW) into RT roles.** - **Inconsistent Job Titles** (over 50 variations exist, e.g., Recreation Therapist, Program Coordinator, Life Enrichment Assistant). **3. Importance of Professional Organizations** - **Why join a professional organization?** - **Keeps you updated** (newsletters, conferences, research journals). - **Advocacy & policy-making** (voting rights, committees). - **Professional identity & networking** (credentialing, webinars, workshops). - **Key Professional Organizations in Recreation Therapy:** - **International:** - Diversional Recreation Therapy Australia - New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapy - Korean Therapeutic Recreation Association - **Canada-wide:** - **Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)** → Prioritizes CTRS designation. - **Provincial Organizations:** - **Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)** - **British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland** all have their own RT associations. **4. Graduate Studies & Further Education** - **Postgraduate Certificate Options (1-year programs)** - **Autism & Behavioural Science** -- Teaches Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for autism intervention. - **Brain Disorder Management** -- Focuses on brain plasticity, rehabilitation, and neurological conditions. - **Concurrent Disorders** -- Studies **mental health & addiction co-occurrence** and case management. - **Mental Health & Disability Management** -- Covers psychological disorders and their impact. - **Career Paths with Further Education:** - **Hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities.** - **Job roles include**: Recreation Therapist, Rehabilitation Therapist, Community Worker, Case Manager. - **University Transfer Agreements (Ontario):** - **Brock University:** 7.0 transfer credits. - **Waterloo University:** Under revision, but estimated 5+ transfer credits. - **Seneca Polytechnic:** 14 transfer credits, with 5-6 semesters remaining. **中文详细摘要** **1. 治疗性娱乐（RT）的教育路径** - **加拿大尚未建立统一的 RT 教育标准。** - **安大略省的 RT 课程包括：** - **1 年研究生证书**（Algonquin、Georgian、St. Lawrence）。 - **2 年大专文凭**（Mohawk、Canadore、Niagara）。 - **3-4 年学士学位**（Brock、Seneca、Waterloo）。 - **RT 在加拿大不是受监管的医疗职业**，但 TRO 正在推动 **职业名称保护和监管**。 **2. 教育要求的争议** - **大学 vs. 大专：** - **大学毕业生** → 更专注于 **项目设计、研究、领导力**。 - **大专毕业生** → 更专注于 **一线工作和直接服务**。 - **部分 RT 从业者来自非 RT 领域**（如清洁工、PSW 直接转行）。 - **职位名称不统一（50 多种不同名称）**：如 **Recreation Therapist、Program Coordinator、Life Enrichment Assistant** 等。 **3. 为什么加入专业组织？** - **专业组织的好处：** - **获取行业最新动态**（新闻简报、会议、研究期刊）。 - **参与政策制定和行业倡导**（投票权、委员会成员）。 - **拓展职业人脉、获取认证**（网络研讨会、培训）。 - **主要 RT 专业组织：** - **国际组织**： - **澳大利亚、新西兰、韩国** 都有 RT 相关协会。 - **加拿大组织**： - **CTRA（加拿大治疗娱乐协会）**，强调 CTRS 认证。 - **各省组织**： - **TRO（安大略省治疗娱乐协会）** - **BC、AB、SK、MB、QC、NS、NL 也有各自的 RT 组织。** **4. 研究生深造与转学** - **1 年研究生证书**： - **自闭症与行为科学** -- 研究自闭症干预（ABA）。 - **脑部疾病管理** -- 研究神经康复和大脑可塑性。 - **精神健康与成瘾管理** -- 学习 **心理健康+成瘾** 共病的干预方法。 - **心理健康与残疾管理** -- 学习 **心理障碍和双重诊断**。 - **未来职业方向**： - **医院、学校、康复中心、心理健康机构。** - **职位**：娱乐治疗师、康复治疗师、社区工作者、个案管理。 - **大学转学分协议**： - **Brock University**：7.0 学分。 - **Waterloo University**：预计 5+ 学分（协议更新中）。 - **Seneca Polytechnic**：14 学分，需 5-6 个学期完成学位。 **Lesson 5: Brock University Transfer Pathway** **English Detailed Summary** - **Degree Options at Brock:** - **Bachelor of Recreation & Leisure Studies (BRLS)** - **Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation (BTR)** -- CTRS-eligible. - **Benefits of a Bachelor's Degree:** - **Higher career advancement opportunities.** - **Opens doors to grad school & professional certifications (e.g., CTRS).** - **Internship opportunities in hospitals, rehab centers, mental health facilities.** - **Transfer Credits from Mohawk College:** - **Students receive 7.0 credits towards their Brock degree.** - **Options for full-time & part-time study.** - **Career Paths for Graduates:** - **Recreation Management:** Event Coordinator, City Recreation Manager. - **Community & Mental Health:** Alzheimer's program coordinator, community outreach worker. - **Therapeutic Recreation:** Recreation Therapist in hospitals, LTC, rehabilitation. **中文详细摘要** - **Brock 大学的学位选择：** - **娱乐与休闲学学士（BRLS）** - **治疗性娱乐学学士（BTR）**（符合 CTRS 认证要求）。 - **学士学位的优势：** - **更广的职业发展空间。** - **可申请研究生课程和 CTRS 认证。** - **可在医院、康复中心、心理健康机构实习。** - **莫霍克学院的转学分政策：** - **最多可转 7.0 学分。** - **可选择全日制或兼职学习。** - **职业方向：** - **娱乐管理**：活动策划、市政娱乐经理。 - **社区 & 心理健康**：阿尔茨海默症项目协调员、社区外展工作者。 - **治疗性娱乐**：医院、长期护理、康复中心的娱乐治疗师。 **Lesson 6: Credentialing (第六课: 资格认证) 考试-全名** **What is Credentialing? (什么是资格认证?)** Credentialing is an **umbrella term** for programs that define and recognize **professional competence**. 资格认证是一个**广义术语**，用于描述定义和认可**专业能力**的项目。 **Four Types of Credentialing (四种类型的资格认证)** 1. **Licensure (执照/监管)** 2. **Certification (认证)** 3. **Registration (注册)** 4. **Accreditation (认可)** **1. Licensure / Regulation (执照/监管)** **Definition (定义):** Licensure is a **government-issued** permission allowing individuals to engage in a specific profession. 执照是**政府授予**个人从事特定职业的许可。 **Key Points (关键点):** - If a profession is **regulated**, it is **mandatory** to be licensed. 如果一个职业**受监管**，则必须获得**执照**才能从业。 - **Annual fees** apply for licensing. 执照需要支付**年度费用**。 - Most Ontario professions became regulated in **1993**. 安大略省大多数职业在**1993年**开始受监管。 - Recently regulated professions (2007): **Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Kinesiology, and Psychotherapy**. 最近受监管的职业（2007年）：**自然疗法、顺势疗法、运动机能学和心理治疗**。 **Regulated Health Professions Act (受监管的健康职业法案)** - Establishes **health regulatory colleges** to protect the public. 设立**健康监管学院**以保护公众利益。 - Colleges ensure healthcare professionals are **safe, ethical, and competent**. 学院确保医疗专业人员是**安全、道德和胜任的**。 - Colleges handle **complaints and disciplinary actions**. 负责**投诉和纪律处分**。 **Process to Become a Regulated Profession (成为受监管职业的流程)** 1. Apply to the government and **demonstrate public risk**. 向政府申请，并**证明对公众存在风险**。 2. If approved, the government **delegates authority** to a professional college. 如果批准，政府将**授权**该职业成立学院。 3. The college oversees: - **Scope of Practice (执业范围)** - **Code of Ethics (道德准则)** - **Standards of Practice (执业标准)** **2. Certification (认证)** **Definition (定义):** Certification is a **formal document** recognizing proficiency in a trade or profession. 认证是一种**正式文件**，确认个人在某个行业或职业中的熟练程度。 **Key Points (关键点):** - Certification is **voluntary**, not required for practice. 认证是**自愿的**，并非从业必须。 - Recognizes **education, experience, and professional requirements**. 认可**教育、经验和专业要求**。 **NCTRC - National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (国家治疗性娱乐认证委员会)** - Established in **1970s (US)**, accredited in **1993**. 成立于**1970年代（美国）**，在**1993年**获得认证。 - Provides the **CTRS** credential (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). 提供**CTRS**认证（认证治疗性娱乐专家）。 - Over **19,000 CTRS members** in the US and Canada. 美国和加拿大有超过**19,000名**CTRS成员。 - **CEU** - Continuing Education Units **CTRS Professional Eligibility (CTRS专业资格)** - **Academic Path (学术路径):** - University degree in **Recreation & Leisure Studies**. **康乐与休闲研究**学位。 - **6 TR courses** & **6 Supportive Courses**. **6门治疗娱乐课程**和**6门辅助课程**。 - **14-week, 560-hour internship** under a CTRS. **14周560小时**的实习经验。 - Pass **NCTRC exam (\$450 USD)**. 通过**NCTRC考试（450美元）**。 - Must **renew every 5 years**. **每5年续期**。 - **Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist** **3. Registration (注册)** **TRO - Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (安大略省治疗性娱乐协会)**: - TRO set up a **voluntary registration process**. TRO建立了**自愿注册流程**。 - The **R/TRO designation** demonstrates excellence. **R/TRO认证** 体现专业能力。 - Requires assessment in **four areas**: **四个领域的评估要求**： 1. **Formal Education (正式教育)** 2. **Supportive Coursework (辅助课程)** 3. **Practical Experience (实践经验)** 4. **Professional Contributions (专业贡献)** **Application Process (申请流程):** - **Application fee: \$165 (+HST)**. **申请费：165加元（+HST）**。 - Must submit proof of: **必须提交以下证明：** - **Diploma & transcripts** (文凭和成绩单) - **Practical experience verification** (实践经验验证) - **Professional contribution points** (专业贡献点数) - Applications reviewed **4 times a year (Feb, May, Aug, Nov)**. 申请每年**审核4次（2月、5月、8月、11月）**。 **4. Accreditation (认可)** **Definition (定义):** Accreditation is a **voluntary** self-regulatory evaluation process. 认证是一种**自愿**的自我监管评估过程。 **Purpose (目的):** - Establishes that an **institution, program, or service meets certain standards**. 证明**机构、项目或服务**符合一定标准。 **National Status (加拿大全国情况)** - **CTRA** (Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association) recognizes **CTRS**. **加拿大治疗娱乐协会（CTRA）承认CTRS**认证。 - **ATRA** (American Therapeutic Recreation Association) is moving towards **regulation** instead. **美国治疗娱乐协会（ATRA）倾向于推动监管**。 **Lesson 7 Assessing the Job Ad** **幻灯片1 \| Slide 1** **评估职位广告 \| Assessing the Job Ad**\ 🔹 了解如何分析职位广告，确定岗位要求、技能需求和适用性。 **幻灯片2 \| Slide 2** **在哪里寻找工作/员工？ \| Where to Look for Jobs / Employees?** **求职者 \| Job Seeker**\ ✔ **职位广告**（海量投递，数量游戏）\ ✔ **人际网络**（认识的人是否知道有工作机会？）\ ✔ **申请与自身经验相关的职位**（如实习、合作项目、志愿者经历） **雇主 \| Employer**\ ✔ **内部招聘**（从现有员工、实习生或实习岗位中招募）\ ✔ **依赖人际网络**（通过推荐找到优秀员工）\ ✔ **最后才发布职位广告**（当其他方式都失败时） **幻灯片3 \| Slide 3** **努力方向不同...... \| Efforts are placed differently...**\ 👉 求职者与雇主在求职/招聘上的投入有所不同。 **幻灯片4 \| Slide 4** **研究你的劳动力市场 \| Research Your Labour Market**\ 🔹 **利用你的网络**（如导师、实习主管）\ 🔹 **Mohawk大学RT（休闲治疗）主页**\ 🔹 **专业组织**（如TRO工作板块） **幻灯片5 \| Slide 5** **当你的人脉和网络用尽时...... \| When you've exhausted who you know and your networks...**\ 📌 **冷联系 & 其他招聘网站**\ ✅ **加拿大政府职位银行**\ ✅ **Indeed.ca**\ ✅ **Monster**\ ✅ **Workopolis**\ ✅ **Eluta**\ ✅ **Jooble** **幻灯片6 \| Slide 6** **申请职位时，一定要下载职位广告！ \| When you apply to a job ad, download the job ad!**\ 📌 **职位信息可能会被删除**，下载后方便面试时参考。（Tracy Hopkins, 2022） **幻灯片7 \| Slide 7** **选择3个职位广告 \| Select 3 Job Ads**\ 🔹 **兼职 \| Part-Time**\ 🔹 **全职 \| Full-Time**\ 🔹 **管理职位 \| Management Positions** ✅ 评估职位差异：\ ✔ **职位职责**\ ✔ **教育要求**\ ✔ **技能要求**\ ✔ **需要额外学习哪些技能或教育背景？** **幻灯片8 \| Slide 8** **评估职位广告 \| Evaluating A Job Ad**\ 📌 确定你拥有的技能和需要提升的技能 ✅ 例子：\ ✔ **休闲治疗文凭（两年）**\ ✔ **至少两年工作经验**\ ✔ **评估客户需求并制定干预计划**\ ✔ **设计、实施和评估康乐活动**\ ✔ **温和劝导法（GPA）证书**\ ✔ **急救 & CPR C 认证**\ ✔ **熟悉PointClickCare & MDS-RAI系统**\ ✔ **跨学科团队经验** **幻灯片9 \| Slide 9** **你发现了什么？ \| What did you find?**\ 🔹 你具备所需的学历吗？\ 🔹 你具备所需的技能吗？\ 🔹 是否需要RTRO或CTRS认证？\ 🔹 是否需要额外的技能或证书？\ 🔹 软技能有哪些？\ 🔹 兼职、全职和管理岗位的区别是什么？ **幻灯片10 \| Slide 10** **识别你的关键技能 \| Identify Your Key Skills**\ 📌 软技能 / 可转移技能 & 硬技能\ ✅ 你擅长什么？哪些需要提升？ **幻灯片11 \| Slide 11** **软技能 / 可转移技能 \| Soft Skills / Transferable Skills**\ 📌 每个雇主都需要的关键技能 ✅ **管理技能**\ ✔ 项目管理\ ✔ 组织能力\ ✔ 时间管理\ ✔ 批判性思维 / 解决问题能力\ ✔ 创新能力\ ✔ 计算机技能 ✅ **管理理念 & 领导力**\ ✔ 人员管理\ ✔ 团队合作 ✅ **职业素养**\ ✔ 责任心 & 工作态度\ ✔ 准时出勤\ ✔ 自信 & 独立性 ✅ **人际沟通技能**\ ✔ 口头 & 书面沟通能力\ ✔ 团队协作\ ✔ 关系管理\ ✔ 客户服务能力 **幻灯片12 \| Slide 12** **硬技能：休闲治疗行业特定技能 \| Hard Skills: Industry-Specific Skills for RT** ✅ **核心技能**\ ✔ 评估 & 干预计划\ ✔ 活动设计、实施和评估\ ✔ 记录与文档管理 ✅ **专业发展**\ ✔ 社区实践\ ✔ 研究能力\ ✔ 继续教育 📌 这些都是你的专业技能，一定要突出展示！ **幻灯片13 \| Slide 13** **识别你的关键技能 \| Identify Your Key Skills**\ 🔹 软技能 & 硬技能 **幻灯片14 \| Slide 14** **针对职位广告优化简历和求职信 \| Targeting A Job Ad in Resume & Cover Letter**\ 📌 **在简历和求职信中突出软技能和硬技能** ✅ **求职信**\ ✔ 直接使用职位广告中的关键词\ ✔ 在简历顶部列出4-6个关键点 ✅ **SAR陈述法**（Situation, Action, Result）\ ✔ **情境（S）**：描述背景\ ✔ **行动（A）**：展示技能/能力\ ✔ **结果（R）**：取得的成就 **幻灯片15 \| Slide 15** **SAR陈述法 \| SAR Statements**\ 📌 **情境（S）** - 设定故事背景\ 📌 **行动（A）** - 突出关键技能\ 📌 **结果（R）** - 展示成功案例 **幻灯片16 \| Slide 16** **SAR陈述法示例 \| SAR Statement Examples** ✅ **示例1：**\ 📍 **在 St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke**，定期完成季度康乐评估，以确定客户需求、兴趣和目标，从而提供**以人为本的服务**，满足个人休闲需求。 ✅ **示例2：**\ 📍 **在 Macassa 的跨学科团队中**，积极参与团队会议，促进团队合作，提高客户服务质量。 **Preparing Your Resume & Cover Letter** **准备简历和求职信** **Targeting Your Resume** **精准定位您的简历** 🔹 **In 2020, City of Hamilton's HR Director reported an average of 200 resumes per job posting.**\ 🔹 **2020年，汉密尔顿市的人力资源总监报告称，每个职位平均收到200份简历。** ✅ **How will your resume stand out?**\ ✅ **如何让您的简历脱颖而出？** ✅ **How will your resume avoid being discarded?**\ ✅ **如何让您的简历避免被淘汰？** **Lesson 8 The Resume!** **简历！** 🎯 **Match Your Skills to the job requirements.**\ 🎯 **将您的技能与职位要求相匹配。** 🎯 **Highlight your Soft and Hard Skills.**\ 🎯 **突出您的软技能和硬技能。** 🎯 **Use the exact wording from the job ad.**\ 🎯 **在简历中使用与职位描述相同的措辞。** 💡 **Did You Know? - Resumes are graded!**\ 💡 **您知道吗？------简历是有评分的！** **General Resume Rules** **简历基本规则** 📌 **Font size:** No smaller than 11, 12 preferred (headings can be larger).\ 📌 **字体大小：** 不小于11号，建议使用12号（标题可更大）。 📌 **Length:** Maximum of 2 pages---showcase only the most relevant experience.\ 📌 **长度：** 最多2页------仅展示最相关的经历。 📌 **PDF vs No PDF:** Mixed opinions.\ 📌 **PDF格式还是非PDF？** 业界看法不一。 📌 **Color or No Color?** Mixed reviews.\ 📌 **彩色还是黑白？** 业界看法不一。 📌 **Reverse Chronological Order:** List experiences from most recent to oldest.\ 📌 **倒序排列：** 经验按最新到最旧的顺序列出。 📌 **Page 2:** Include your **name** on the second page.\ 📌 **第二页：** 在第二页标注您的 **姓名**。 **To Use or Not to Use a Resume Template?** **是否使用简历模板？** **✅ Pros (优点):** ✔ Keeps formatting consistent.\ ✔ Ensures a professional appearance.\ ✔ Creates a balanced, visually appealing resume. **❌ Cons (缺点):** ✘ Free Word templates may not be the best.\ ✘ Some templates look too generic.\ ✘ Templates can be difficult to edit due to pre-set formatting. **The Heading (标题部分)** 📍 **Keep it simple.**\ 📍 **保持简洁。** 📍 **Your name should be in a larger font.**\ 📍 **姓名应使用较大的字体。** 📍 **Include:**\ ✅ **Phone number** 📞 (Make it easy to find you)\ ✅ **Professional email address** ✉\ ✅ **LinkedIn profile (customized URL, not long default link)** ❌ **Do NOT include your home address** (for privacy reasons). 📌 **Adding an underline under the heading makes it look more professional.**\ 📌 **在标题下加下划线，会让简历看起来更专业。** **Summary of Qualifications (资格概述)** 📌 **Customize this section for each job application.**\ 📌 **根据每个职位量身定制此部分。** 📌 **Use the same wording as the job ad.**\ 📌 **使用与职位描述相同的措辞。** 📌 **For Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR grading.**\ 📌 **有助于通过自动筛选系统（ATS）和HR评分。** 📌 **Use SAR Statements (Situation, Action, Result).**\ 📌 **使用SAR陈述（情境、行动、结果）。** 📌 **Include 4--6 bullet points.**\ 📌 **列出4-6个关键点。** **Linking Skills to the Job Ad** **将技能与职位要求匹配** **Hard Skills (硬技能)** ✅ **The Job Ad Asks for:**\ ✔ Experience facilitating group activities.\ ✔ Ability to work in collaboration with a team. ✅ **Your Response:**\ ✔ **At St. Joseph's Healthcare**, designed and implemented a 4-week stress management program.\ ✔ **At Macassa**, collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to enhance resident outcomes. **Soft Skills (软技能)** ✅ **The Job Ad Asks for:**\ ✔ Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy.\ ✔ Exceptional time management skills. ✅ **Your Response:**\ ✔ **Recognized for excellent client engagement**, leading to higher program participation.\ ✔ **Consistently met deadlines** and managed multiple tasks. **Education vs Work Experience** **教育 vs 工作经验** 📌 **Highlight the most relevant qualifications first.**\ 📌 **先展示最相关的资质。** 📌 **If most experience is from practicum placements, use a category called "Recreation Experience."**\ 📌 **如果大部分经验来自实习，可使用"休闲体验"类别。** 📌 **List experiences in reverse chronological order (newest first).**\ 📌 **按倒序排列（最近的经历优先）。** 📌 **Use SAR statements and industry language.**\ 📌 **使用SAR陈述和行业术语。** **Certifications & Workshops (证书和培训)** 📌 **List all related certifications, workshops, and professional development courses.**\ 📌 **列出所有相关的证书、培训和职业发展课程。** 📌 **Include the institution name and completion date.**\ 📌 **注明机构名称和完成日期。** **The Cover Letter (求职信)** **General Guidelines (基本规则)** 📌 **Use business letter format.**\ 📌 **使用正式的商务信函格式。** 📌 **Keep the same heading as your resume for consistency.**\ 📌 **保持与简历相同的标题格式。** 📌 **Do NOT include your home address.**\ 📌 **不要包含个人住址。** **Cover Letter Structure (求职信结构)** **Paragraph 1: Introduction (第一段：介绍)** - Mention the position you are applying for. - State where you found the job posting. - Express genuine interest in the company. **Paragraph 2 & 3: Skills & Experience (第二、三段：技能和经验)** - Connect your **education** to the job posting. - Connect your **experience** to the job posting. - Use SAR statements to highlight key achievements. **Paragraph 4: Closing (第四段：结尾)** - Thank the employer for their time. - Express interest in an interview. 📌 **Sign off with \"Sincerely\" or \"Kind Regards\" followed by your name.**\ 📌 **用"Sincerely"或"Kind Regards"签署您的姓名。**