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Advice:
In this section, our advice is based solely on success in getting jobs. We have started with the basics – resume and interview.
Resume:
- Be straightforward. Drop terms like “highlights of skills” and just use the core word like “skills”. When reading over a resume, employers do not want to go and find out what a “dish technician” is. So just say “dish washer” and make it easier on their end.
- State an objective. Do not write a novel on it; one sentence is enough.
- For education, avoid including “courses taken” lists…all that is needed is your school, program, major/minor, and marks.
- It is also a good idea to remove the high school info after a couple years of post-secondary education…chances are you had to graduate high school to be where you are.
- Include your references in the resume. Although it is common to have “References Available Upon Request”, the employers will prefer to have the references in front of them, making it more likely to hire you.
Interview:
- Why do employers want to interview you? Believe it or not, they have already looked over your credentials and want to hire you. This is why you should try to avoid stating what is already on your resume. It is only worth mentioning in order to use your experience as a backdrop to demonstrate some sort of quality.
- Show your personality. Relax, chat with the interviewer, and let them know who you are.
- Be honest. If you don’t know something, tell them you do not know the answer. Part of a job is constantly learning, which you are willing to do. Just try to be open and honest with your answers.
- Stick to the question being asked. Interviewers only have so much space on their notepad for your answer, so avoid streams of consciousness.
Websites:
Service Canada: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Job Futures: http://jobfutures.ca
Job Bank: http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca
JoBlogs:
JoBlogs help you gain exposure to employers. What is a JoBlog? It is a blog in which you write a bit about yourself and your work experience. It is basically a halfway point between the cover letter and resume – generic, yet personal. To start one up, just put some text to your favourite parts of your resume, and go from there. These help employers learn more about you before scheduling an interview, making it easier for them, and better for you.
Any of the sites listed below will work. It is an excellent tool to use in your job search.
Put up a JoBlog today…
www.blogger.com
www.blogscanada.com
www.blogs.com
www.blogbunker.com
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