Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cover Letter Resources
Cover Letter Resources for Job-Seekers
What follows is a collection of the best cover letter tools, expert advice, tips, and resources, including articles, tutorials, quizzes, and samples -- at no charge.
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER ARTICLES
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER QUIZ
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER SAMPLES
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER TOOLS AND TIPS
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER TUTORIAL
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS COVER LETTER WHITE PAPER
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS PRESS COVER LETTER E-BOOK
OTHER COVER LETTER RESOURCES
Who is Cover Letter?
Who Needs a Cover Letter?Everyone who sends out a resume does! Even if the cover letter never "came up" in conversation or wasn't mentioned in an advertisement, it's expected that you will write one. It is regarded as a sign of laziness (sorry about that) to send out a cover letter that is not tailored to the specific company. In the days before word processors, you could maybe get away with it. Not anymore. (Electra must be emphatic: Not anymore.)Yes, it adds to the wear and tear of looking for a job! But the good news is: the cover letter gives you another chance to emphasize what you have to contribute to the company or organization. Don't give the person screening the resumes a second to entertain the thought: "But how can this person help US?" Your cover letter will answer that question in your own words. Your resume will also answer that question but in a somewhat more rigid format. What makes a Good Cover Letter?
"2 years' experience processing magnetic media (cartridge, tape, disc); interface with benefit plan design, contracts and claims; and business background with strong analytical & technical skills--dBase, Excel, R&R, SQL."Make sure your cover letter contains each of these requirements and shows how you measure up. Sample Cover LettersRecommended Books on Cover LettersCover Letters for Dummies. Joyce Lain Kennedy. Overnight Job Change Letter. Donald Asher. Dynamic Cover Letters. Katherine and Randall Hansen. Dynamic Cover Letters FormulaMany resume guides include a section on writing cover letters. Cover Letter Resources on the Web
Electra recommends*:***Cover Letter SamplesA thematic list of samples from Susan Ireland, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Cover Letter: follow-up to a phone call, when you don't know the hiring manager, cover letter for an e-mailed resume. *Cover Letters Guidance and sample cover letters from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's great job guide! Cover Letters Nuts & bolts guide with samples from the Career Center at CSU, Chico. CareerLab - First and Best Cover Letters Excellent range of sample letters for all work purposes from William S. Frank's 200 Cover Letters for Job Hunters. (Some samples are free and others require membership.) How to Include Your Cover Letter in an Electronic Resume: Electronic Resumes: Prepare your resume for e-mail, web-forms & scanning Excellent guide from Santa Clara University includes a sample text-version cover letter and resume. General Information: Cover Letters Build the Case for 50-Plus Workers Tips from Monster on using the cover letter to highlight job achievements & get an interview. Three Simple Rules for Emailing Potential Employers Good guidelines & tips from Peter Weddle at CareerCast.com. Cover Letter Checklist Use this list from Bucknell University before you mail that cover letter (in .pdf format.) Cover Letter Types & Samples From the Career Center at Virginia Tech. College Grad Job Hunter: Best College Cover Letters A chapter from College Grad Job Hunter. (Quantum Leap Publishing.) I need to work on my resume! |
Sample Cover letters
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Download the Android SDK
If you're already using the Android SDK, you should update to the latest tools or platform using the Android SDK and AVD Manager, rather than downloading a new SDK starter package. See Adding SDK Components.
Here's an overview of the steps you must follow to set up the Android SDK:
Prepare your development computer and ensure it meets the system requirements.
Install the SDK starter package from the table above. (If you're on Windows, download the installer for help with the initial setup.)
Install the ADT Plugin for Eclipse (if you'll be developing in Eclipse).
Add Android platforms and other components to your SDK.
Explore the contents of the Android SDK (optional).
To get started, download the appropriate package from the table above, then read the guide to Installing the SDK.
Installing the SDK
Welcome to the Android SDK!
The Android SDK archive initially contains only the basic SDK tools. It does
not contain an Android platform or any third-party libraries. In fact, it
doesn't even have all the tools you need to develop an application.
In order to start developing applications, you must install the Platform-tools
and at least one version of the Android platform, using the SDK Manager.
Platform-tools contains build tools that are periodically updated to support new
features in the Android platform (which is why they are separate from basic
SDK tools), including adb, dexdump, and others.
To install Platform-tools, Android platforms and other add-ons, you must
have an Internet connection, so if you plan to use the SDK while
offline, please make sure to download the necessary components while online.
To start the SDK Manager, please execute the program "tools/android".
From the command-line you can also directly trigger an update by
executing:
tools/android update sdk
For more information, please consult the Android web site at
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Media Software HTML VERSION
Software
- QuickTime Pro This links to the Apple site. Here you can download the QuickTime Pro application -- US$29.99.
- RealPlayer 8 Installer for the Macintosh -- 4.9mb -- This software may not be used for commercial purposes. You will need Stuffit Expander or some similar utility to extract this file. Stuffit Expander is freeware. You can also obtain the latest player (Real One) at http://www.real.com/.
- RealPlayer 8 Installer for the PC -- 4.8mb -- This software may not be used for commercial purposes. You can also obtain the latest player (Real One) at http://www.real.com/.
- RealProducer 8 Installer for the Macintosh -- 4.1mb -- This software may not be used for commercial purposes. You will need Stuffit Expander or some similar utility to extract this file. Stuffit Expander is freeware.
- RealProducer 8 Installer for the PC -- 4.4mb -- This software may not be used for commercial purposes.
- SoundForge Audio Studio for the PC -- 34.7mb This links to the Sony site. Here you can download the "lite" version of SoundForge which is suitable for this course -- US$69.95. Despite what the website states, I was able to download and pay for this software from Canada.
- SoundForge for the PC -- 34.7mb This links to the Sony site. Here you can download the full SoundForge application -- US$399.96. Despite what the website states, I was able to download and pay for this software from Canada.
- CoolEdit 2000 for the PC -- 8.2mb This is a 30-day trial version of CoolEdit 2000 for the PC.
- Adobe Audition Tryout for the PC -- 30mb This links to the Adobe Audition site. Click on the "Tryout" link to download a 30-day trial version of Adobe Audition for the PC.
- Bias Peak for the Macintosh: -- 30mb This links to the Bias site. Click on Store/Order Online, Select Educational Order Form and select your country from the dropdown menu. Select Peak Pro 5 -- US$399. You are required to fax some documentation that you are a student to 1-707-782-1874. You could use a receipt for your tuition or a copy of your BCIT student card, but if you need a letter, please let Dale know and he will prepare one and fax it for you. Make sure you have actually ordered the software before you ask me to do this.
- The open source (free) application Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) would also be worth exploring. We have not fully tested it, so would appreciate your comments.
Manuals and Other Resource Files
These are PDF or HTML files which contain manuals for the software to be used with this course, and other PDF files obtained from third-party vendors. You should download these files only when and if you need them. Be guided by the headings and titles.
Amadeus II
- Manual for Amadeus II -- shareware audio editor for the Macintosh (AmadeusManual.pdf -- 132 k)
Audacity 1.2
- Manual for Audacity 1.2 -- shareware audio editor for the PC and Macintosh (audacity-manual-1.2.zip -- 463 k). To use the downloaded manual, unzip it and then open the "index.html" file.
CoolEdit
- Manual for CoolEdit Pro -- very similar to CoolEdit 2000 (CoolEdit_User.pdf -- 1mb)
Bias Peak
- Getting Started with Peak (Getting_Started_with_Peak.pdf -- 1.3mb)
- Manual for Bias Peak Version 5 (Peak_5_User_Guide.pdf -- 4mb)
There is more Peak documentation at http://www.bias-inc.com/downloads/documentation/
Media Cleaner
- Manual for Cleaner XL (cleaner_xl_userguide.zip -- 3.4 mb)
- Manual for Cleaner 6 (cleaner_6_userguide.zip -- 2.7 mb)
There is more Media Cleaner documentation at http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=5728214&linkID=5604653.
QuickTime
- QuickTime 7 User Guide.pdf (QuickTime7_User_Guide.pdf -- 516k)
- QuickTime 6.4 User Quide (QT6.4_UserGuide.pdf -- 672k)
- QuickTime Overview (QTOverview.pdf -- 156k)
- How to Produce Great QuickTime Movies (HowToProduceGreatQT.pdf -- 702.6k)
- QuickTime Movie Tips (QTmovietips.pdf -- 355.4k)
There is more QuickTime Documentation at http://developer.apple.com/documentation/QuickTime/QuickTime.html
Real Media
- RealProducer 11 Manual (RealProducer11.pdf -- 3.3mb)
- RealProducer Production Guide with RealPlayer 10 (ProdGuide10.pdf -- 6.1mb)
- RealProducer Version 8 Manual (producer8guide.pdf -- 2.8mb)
- RealPlayer Version 8 Manual (player8manual.pdf -- 853.9k)
- Introduction to Streaming (2002) (RMStreamingIntro.pdf -- 1.7mb) For more recent information (2004), link to http://service.real.com/help/library/guides/realone/IntroToStreaming/prodintro.htm.
There is more Real Media documentation at http://www.realnetworks.com/products/producer/resources.html
Sound Forge
- Manual for Sound Forge 8 (soundforge80_manual.pdf -- 4.3mb) This file includes instructions for using SoundForge Studio 8 and SoundForge Audio Studio.
- Manual for Sound Forge 7 and SoundForge Audio Studio (SoundForge70_Manual.pdf -- 4.2mb) This file includes instructions for using SoundForge 7 and SoundForge Audio Studio
- How to add Real Audio to your site using SoundForge (AddingAudiotoYourWebsite_062601.pdf -- 504k).
There is more Sound Forge documentation at http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/download/step1.asp?CatID=12
General
- Compression Primer from Adobe (CompressionPrimer.pdf -- 7.2mb) A good introduction to audio and video compression from Adobe (2006).
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Scholarship
ALIS - Scholarship Connections
learning disability
BCIT External awards
http://www.bcit.ca/files/finaid/pdf/externalawards/garfieldweston.pdf
ALIS - Scholarship Connections
Scholarship:
Carol Thomson Memorial Fund Scholarship
Deadline:
May 15
Amount:
$1,000
Program:
Any program
Criteria:
Diagnosed with a documented learning disability
Scholarship:
The Donald Cummings Apprenticeship And Industry Training Scholarship For Students With Learning Disabilities
Deadline:
May 15
Amount:
$500
Program:
Trades
Criteria:
Diagnosed with a documented learning disability which is the primary disability
Scholarship:
The Joanna Townsend Applied Arts Scholarship
Deadline:
May 15
Amount:
$1,000
Program:
Applied Fine Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Art, animation, Film, Graphic Design
Criteria:
Learning disability
Sunday, March 6, 2011
BCIT
New Media Design & Web DevelopmentFull-timeSenior Management Certificate6415smcert

overview
The Program
This one year program is offered on a full-time basis and runs from October to October and from April to April. It is divided into 4 levels or terms. Courses are one-term in length and finish with a final exam or final project week at the end of each term.