Job Search
Find new opportunities
Develop new skills
Change careers
Anticipate layoffs
Moving to a new town or city
Why Job Search
This is when you should arrive to an interview.
10-15 minutes early
It is important to be honest on a job application since a job application is a ...
Name two job search websites
Sask jobs, kijiji, job bank Canada, Indeed
Believe in yourself and practice positive self-talk
Focus on the skills and other positive contributions you can offer
Be flexible and open to new opportunities
Maintain optimism
Give two examples of good body language.
Eye contact, handshake, leaning slightly forward, good posture
This is how you should dress when picking up or dropping off a job application
in interview clothes
The number one reason for termination
personality conflict
◦Social Insurance Number
◦Work Permit
◦Resume, cover letter
◦Reliable way to be contacted
◦Job Focus (if you do not have a career or industry you are interested you can spend time during independent time to research careers and jobs)
Checklist for job searching
What should you do before the interview
check travel time, research company, interview prep, check technology
What should you put in reason for leaving in job application
Instead of "I quit" explain that you wanted a more challenging role. "I returned to school" or if you were fired put "I was dismissed" or "I was dismissed due to economic downturn"
§Provide a quick way of sharing information about yourself
Include career goals, accomplishments, and qualifications
Prepare you to confidently say what you are looking for
Ensure you never miss an opportunity to connect
Can open doors to new opportunities
The elevator pitch
Connecting with people, is a very effective way to get insight into workplace trends, career information, and employment possibilities.
Networking
It is important to do this 24 hours after the interview
send a thank you note
Two words you should avoid using when filling out "reason for leaving"
"Quit and Fired"
Give two examples of topics you should avoid talking about in an interview
family personal issues, politics, bad mouthing past employers, religion, salary
•Prepared script
•Calling multiple employers enquiring about employment
Cold calling script
How should you dress for the interview
business casual, slightly fancier than the job title
If a question on a job application does not apply to you, this is how you should fill in the space.
Put N/A in the space. So it shows that you saw the question and did not just miss it.
job shadowing, internships, volunteering
how to gain work experience