Top 10 Employment Tips and Tricks

1 - Your Resume = Your Business Card

• Your introduction to a company
• Key word search match - match key work experience and terminology to the job description
• Professional format and breakdown
  • Name, address, contact information
  • Objective and key skill sets
  • Work experience
  • Education and training
• Check for errors in spelling

 

2 - Use Social Networking Tools and Media

• Friends/Colleagues
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

 

3 - Attend Networking Events/Seminars

• Expand your network of contacts

 

4 - Finding a Job is Like Dating

• Takes many dates until you find/confirm a good match
• Consider a position as two way street – sometimes it’s meant to be
• A job has to feel right for you too not just the employer

5 - Keep a Positive Attitude

6 - Use Agencies

7 - Job Search Engines

• Monster
• Workopolis
• Government of Canada http://jobbank.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

 

8 - Evaluate your Life Priorities

• A good position should  be consistent with who you are
  • Salary
  • Location
  • Hours
  • Responsibilitiy

 

9 - Expand Your Network and Comfort Zone

10 - Build a Roadmap for Success

• Number of calls/resumes sent = contacts = interviews
• Pick jobs that are within your range of experience and have the best chance for success