Complete guide to Applying for jobs This presentation

Complete guide to: Applying for jobs

This presentation will include o How to prepare to start searching for jobs o Popular resources to find jobs o Mastering the search function engine o Setting up job alerts o Tips for staying on top of job hunting

mon tue To Do wed Update resume thu Create a general cover letter fri Contact references Select a search engine

Popular search engines o Indeed o Monster o Linked. In o Canada job bank o Workopolis.

Extra tip: Try the AO search engine

mon Refine your job search by… tue wed thu fri Region Guelph, Ontario Position Cashier Employment Terms Contract, part-time, summer Industry Customer Service Education High School Diploma

Extra tip: Set up job alerts o Notifications for specific jobs that match your criteria Administrative assistant in Kitchener, Ontario o Option to save the ones you aim to apply for

Screen shot of setting up alerts

…there are many resources available o Post-secondary career services o Attend job fair o Research companies that you like o Attend networking events

mon tue wed Maintaining motivation… o Check online regularly thu o Set job alerts fri o Create a great resume & cover letter o Try a variety of search engines & keywords o Keep applying, don’t get discouraged

mon tue wed thu fri That completes our workshop!

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