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................................................................................... 4  \nDoing Your Homework .................................................................... 5  \nOur Organization ............................................................................ 5  \nVision and Values ........................................................................... 5  \nCompetencies ................................................................................ 5  \nUnderstanding the Hiring Process .................................................. 7  \nUnderstanding the Job and the Job Posting .................................... 8  \nMarketing Yourself ......................................................................... 9  \nBefore You Apply............................................................................ 9  \nDescribing Your Qualifications........................................................ 9  \nPreparing Your Cover Letter ......................................................... 11  \nPreparing Your Resume................................................................ 12  \nOther Helpful Resources .............................................................. 13  \nAppendices .................................................................................. 14  \nAppendix A  \nAnalyze Samples: Job Posting and Resumes  \nAppendix B  \nAction Verbs For Your Resume  \nAppendix C  \nExercise 1: Work Specific Skills Inventory  \nExercise 2: Employability Skills Inventory  \nExercise 3: Describing Your Skills  \nExercise 4: Identifying Your Accomplishments  \nExercise 5: Analyzing Your Accomplishments – STARS  \nExercise 6: Summarizing Your Accomplishments  \nIt’s important to recognize the significance of the information you provide when applying for a job opportunity, as you’re often competing against a strong pool of talent.  \nIntroduction  \nYou hear a lot these days about “employer brands ,” a set of attributes that makes an organization distinctive, promises a particular kind of experience, and appeals to those people who will thrive and perform best in its culture.  \nThink about your own personal brand when it comes to applying and competing for jobs – what do you offer, and what makes you standout from other applicants?  \nIt’s important to recognize the significance of the information you provide when applying for a job opportunity, as you’re often competing against a strong pool of talent.  \nThis publication provides information, tips, examples and resources to help you prepare concise and relevant information when applying for a job with the Alberta Government. Much of the information and resources in this document can also be used to prepare for an interview. It’s organized around two areas of action:  \nDoing Your Homework: It’s important to understand as much as possible about our organization and the job, to help you determine if it’s a good match (compatibility) and to showcase your qualifications (competencies) . It’s also helpful to understand the different steps in our hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.  \nMarketing Yourself: Your cover letter, resume, and any other information you submit is your opportunity to clearly show how your qualifications make you a strong candidate for the job. All applications are carefully evaluated against the qualifications outlined in the job posting, and only those who most closely match the job requirements are invited for further assessment.  \nUsing this information does not guarantee an interview; it is simply suggestions to help you market yourself more effectively.  \nDoing Your Homework  \nOur Organization  \nDo you possess and demonstrate the values and competencies described below?  \nVision and Values  \nThe work we do is deeply rooted in our vision: Proudly working together to build a stronger province for current and future g","cbCaimh6tGIthp87","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimh6tGIthp87","pdf",1139807,8,"English","# Introduction\n# Doing Your Homework\n## Our Organization\n## Understanding the Hiring Process\n# Marketing Yourself\n## Before You Apply\n## Preparing Your Cover Letter\n## Preparing Your Resume\n# Other Helpful Resources\n# Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of this Alberta Government jobs guide?\",\"answer\":\"To help applicants prepare concise, relevant information for Alberta Government job applications and to support interview preparation using the same materials.\"},{\"question\":\"How should candidates prepare before applying?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates should research the organization and the job posting to check compatibility, understand the hiring process steps, and clearly present their qualifications and competencies.\"},{\"question\":\"How are applications evaluated for Alberta Government roles?\",\"answer\":\"Applications are carefully assessed against the qualifications listed in the job posting, and those who most closely match are invited for further assessment.\"}]","Applying and Interviewing on Alberta Government Jobs - Tips and Resources | PDF",1789293546]