Whether you are receiving the support of dedicated Employment Access Employment
Specialists, or exploring your options toward employment, there are a
great variety of online resources are available just a click away...
JOB SEARCH CHECKLIST
RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
TOOLS FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
INTERVIEWS
JOB SEARCH SITES
DEALING WITH JOB SEARCH STRESS
As an active job seeker, you want to develop, and continue to enhance
your skills to remain competitive in the labour market. You have unique
skills and abilities that you can contribute to the world of work.
The Work Readiness Skills project will work with project learners to
develop skills in the following areas
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Team Work Skills
Check back to the website for updates about how the learning program is progressing and when project learners will be recruited.
The following link will take you to a page from The Conference Board of Canada. They share their ideas about the most essential skills that employers are looking for. Learn more about the skills, attitude and behaviours that you need to achieve success by linking to the guide to read more. Employability Skills 2000 outlines the fundamental, personal management and teamwork skills that many employers want in their workforce. Employability Skills.pdf (93K)
Job Search Checklist
- To maintain a competitive edge in the job market you must be organized with a well-developed strategy.
- Updated and proofread resume on disk
- Ability to send resume by fax, email and mail
- Letter writing skills for developing individualized cover letter and thank you letters
- Current references that you have maintained contact with
- Research Plan for learning about employers and the labour market
- Successful interview skills
- Contact strategy to reach employers to develop leads
- Networking skills
- Ability to find appropriate job postings
- Awareness of Disclosure and Accommodations issues
- Support system to assist in achieving goals
- Health care and stress management plan
- Knowledge of employment support services
- MOTIVATION!
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Resumes and Cover Letters
Tips on effective letter writing that can give you an edge in attracting
employers. resume.monster.ca
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Tools For Your Job Search
Use the following forms and templates as tools for your job search.
Chronological Resume Template
Combination Resume Template
Cover Letter Template
Daily Job Search Timetable
Job Search Log
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Informational Interviews
Increase your knowledge in your chosen field and your network of contacts
with this effective job search strategy. Talking with someone in the career
you are interested in can give you a better sense of the challenges and
opportunities and the skills and demands that exist in that field. Informational
Interviews can help you identify the path you need to take to achieve
success.
Tips to arranging an Informational Interview
- Start out with the right attitude. Be enthusiastic and optimistic.
- Call the company and ask for the name of the person for the position you are researching. Be sure to get the correct spelling of name and the right contact information
- Be sure you know what you are going to say before you call your contact, have your questions ready too
- Explain the purpose of your call and that you require only 20 minutes of their time. Be clear that you are not looking for a job, but require information in making a career decision
- If they cannot meet with you perhaps you can ask your questions over the phone
- Request feedback on your resume, your career plan, how your skills fit the expectations of the profession
- You want to make a positive impact so present yourself in a friendly professional manner.
- Follow up and maintain contact. Don’t forget a Thank You letter.
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Interviews
The more you know about yourself and the positions you are applying for,
the more prepared and confident you will be.
Practice, Practice, Practice Workink
Interview Skills
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