ASSIGNMENT 3

SPRING 2022, GENE 60

Date of submission: Week 7

NAME: …Harmanveer
Singh………………………….

ID: …………4326281…………………………

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: ESSAY

TOTAL CONTRIBUTION: 15%

TOTAL MARKS: 30

Rubric:

Item Marks Marks

obtained
Header 5
Objective 5
Skills 5
Experience 5
Education 5
Sell yourself 5
Total 30

LEARNING OUTCOMES COVERED:

Create effective resumes to target employment opportunities;

 GENE 60

Assignment #3 (15%)

Preparing resume for a job:

The purpose of this assignment is to acknowledge students with the intricate process of applying
to a job. The task involves researching relevant job postings from various sources like print
media, job search/company websites or through personal network; tailoring your resume to the
job description and applying to the job.

You must research and choose one job posting preferably in line with your educational and/or
work background, that you wish to apply for. Customize your resume and apply to the job using
the customized information.

Part 1
 The source / link of the job posting and the job posting itself comprises of part 1 of the
assignment.
LINK: https://ca.indeed.com/jobs?q&l=Brampton%2C
%20ON&from=searchOnHP&vjk=48e91aae48970019

Job details: Cashier PT

Job type: Part-time
Full Job Description: Shoppers Drug Mart, 366 Main Street North, Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1P8

SUMMARY:
Maintain excellent customer service and checkout area for prompt and accurate processing of the
customer’s order.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provides excellent customer service and positively engages with all customers
Maintains a neat and organized checkout area
Greets all customers and displays warm demeanor
Accurately scans or enters product data
Accurately accounts for cash and coupon, lottery, and PC Optimum
Asks for customer’s PC Optimum Card during each transaction
Answers inquiries regarding location of product, rain-checks, refunds, PC Optimum
MERCHANDISING

Ensures proper documentation completed with respect to customers receipt and return of goods
Completes merchandising tasks as directed and maintains efficient flow of merchandise from
backroom to sales floor
Merchandises and maintains designated areas (i.e. facing, signing, labeling, etc)
Advises appropriate person regarding stock outs/shortages
Performs stock counts and orders for designated areas

LOSS PREVENTION

Ensures loss prevention Standards are followed

Controls cash, lottery, and stamp inventory in accordance with prescribed cash handling policies
and procedures
Maintains proper security of cash and merchandise

GENERAL

Presents proper image to the public in accordance with Uniform Policy and Dress Code
Guidelines (i.e. clean appearance, approved uniform, name badge)
Complies with all health and safety regulations
Complies with all store policies and procedures
Ensures the standards of housekeeping and image are maintained
Perform other duties as required
Completes all training and new initiatives on SDMU

QUALIFICATIONS

Planning, Judgement and Decision Making

Balance teamwork and efficiency in processing the customer order
Organization and neatness
Cope with register and credit authorization issues
Determine customer satisfaction
Efficiency in processing the customer order
Troubleshoot cash issues

EXPERIENCE

Strong computer and register skills

Well organized with ability to record keep
Detail oriented
Ability to provide a proactive approach in customer service and problem-solving
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to function as part of the team in a fast paced environment
Commitment to providing customer service

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work flexible shifts which may include nights and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to climb ladder

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal
functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a
detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

2 days ago

 Be as detailed as possible with the WRITE IN A PARAGRAPH, DO NOT PUT THAT

IN BULLET POINTS

The job of a Cashier includes handling the payments from the customers for the purchases they
have made. The cashier, after the payment, gives receipt to the customer as a proof for their
purchase. Other than that, he/she has to greet his/her customer, so they feel good and
comfortable. The vacancy is now open at Shopper Drug mart, 366 Main Street North, Brampton,
Ontario, L6V 1P8. The cashier should be excellent at customer services, and handles the
customer’s order accurately. The main duties include maintaining the checkout area clean,
greeting the customers, having a good conversation with the customers to maintain a positive
environment, scanning each and every product accurately, making discounts if the customers
have special card or coupon, asking for PC optimum card before the transaction. Moreover, the
cashier should ensure accurate completion of documentation with respect to customer’s receipt.
He/she has to properly maintain their assigned areas such as accurate signing boards, labeling.
Loss prevention is another responsibility of the position holder, they have make sure that proper
prevention guidelines are followed. A company’s uniform is given the person with their name
badge which must be worn at the workplace, and they should maintain a good image in front of
the public. The main qualifications required are excellent speaking skills, good decision making
power, planning, cleanliness of the checkout area. The applicant must have experience of
computer, record keeping, detail orientation, working independently. The working condition
includes that the person should be flexible for doing night or weekend shifts. The physical
requirements are he/she can lift up to 50 pounds, and climb a ladder.

 Write a brief paragraph about why you choose to apply for this job. 300 WORDS

Why did I apply for this job? There are several reasons that why I choose to apply this job.
Firstly, I was looking for a part time as I am a student , so I can work only up to 20 hours, and
the job requires a part time candidate who can work for flexible hours. Therefore, the job was
perfect for me as I would not miss my classes and I can work as well. Secondly, I do not want to
work in factory or warehouse where you do not even get a minute to take a breathe, but this job
offers me to work in a calm way and I can meet people of various nationalities. Hence, my
communication skills would get even better. Thirdly, the employer was offering good wage i.e.
$16 per hour, so it would be helpful for me to manage my daily expenses. And also, this is not a
seasonal work which slows down in a particular season, so I am not afraid of getting jobless at
any point. Moreover, I had done the similar kind of work in India. Before coming to Canada, I
was free for a few months, so I applied in a mall and got selected. At that mall, I worked as a
customer assistant, where I used to help customers. Therefore, it was so easy for me to work at
Shoppers Drug Mart. Furthermore, the major skills which are required for the job, I have those
skills in me and it will be extremely easy for me to handle my job efficiently. The another benefit
of doing this job is that the employees get discounts if they purchase anything from the store.
And also, it is not a kind of job that includes too much heavy lifting as opposed to the warehouse
work where the workers have to lift heavy weight boxes. Last but not the least, Shoppers drug
mart is an extremely famous store in Canada, and it will be a matter of pride if I work in a well
known store. Thus, these are the various that why I choose to apply for this job.

Part 2
The second part of the assignment comprises of the tailored resume. (Refer to pages 39-53 of
your course workbook)

Resume Rubric
Name: ………………………………… ID Number:…………………………….

Content Excellent Average Need improvement

5 3 1
Header Accurate, complete, Accurate and Missing important
polished complete Element
 Includes name,
address, phone
number and
professional e-mail
Objective Clear, concise statement or Very general No objective or
skill specific to position or cover letter
industry.
Skills  Listed in order of Unrelated to position Skills too generic or
importance to the or industry no skills
employer
 Use of numbers and
bullets States top
skills that employer
is looking for
Experience  Effective use of Some use of action Ineffective use of
action verbs verbs, Some results action verbs No use
 Appropriate use of Limited use of of industry
industry specific industry specific language
 language language
 Used bullets, not
paragraphs

Education Includes all key elements Includes most Missing

University name, city, state fundamental fundamental
elements information
Sell yourself 
Student sells Resume is basic and Resume does not
themselves well qualifications are sell best
enough to get an general qualifications
interview
 All skills and
qualifications are
relevant to the
career field
 Set yourself apart
from your peers.
Total Marks: ………………..