Employment Solutions
What is one thing Employment Solutions can help you with?
Resume, cover letter, job applications, interview prep, etc
Should you use the exact same resume for every job?
No. Tailor your resume for each job posting.
Name one website or place you can use to look for jobs.
Indeed, Job Bank, SooToday, Employment Solutions, employer websites, etc.
True or False: Every available job is posted online.
False
What is a barrier to employment?
Something that makes it harder for a person to find, get, or keep a job.
What time is the Lab open for registered clients?
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m
What should you look for in a job posting to help tailor your resume?
Keywords / required skills / Qualifications
Besides online job boards, name one way you can look for work.
Career fairs, walking into businesses, networking, social media, etc.
What is the “hidden job market”?
Jobs that are not publicly advertised
Name one transportation-related barrier that could affect someone's job search.
No driver's licence, no vehicle, limited public transportation, or difficulty getting to work.
Name one employment-related cost that may be eligible for financial assistance.
Safety gear, tools, short-term training, First Aid/CPR, etc.
What are two common resume mistakes you should avoid?
Typos, inconsistent formatting, using “I/me/my,” including unnecessary personal information, overdesigning, or not keeping your resume updated.
Is it better to send hundreds of generic applications or fewer high-quality applications?
Fewer high-quality applications
What is one way to find out about jobs that are never posted online?
Networking, asking people you know, contacting employers directly, or getting a referral.
What is one way a lack of work experience can be overcome?
Volunteering, job placements, internships, training, or entry-level work.
What program can provide financial support for skills training for in-demand jobs?
Better Jobs Ontario
Name one type of personal information you should NOT include on your resume.
Age, photo, marital status, disability/medical information.
If you keep applying but aren't getting interviews, what should you look for in job postings?
Skill gaps / qualifications you may need to build
Name two ways hidden jobs may be filled.
Networking, referrals, internal promotions, direct outreach
Someone wants to apply for a job but is missing a required certification. What could they do?
Look into training or certification opportunities to meet the job requirements.
Employment Solutions can help cover these costs.
What are the two basic eligibility requirements listed for registered Job Seeker Services?
18+ and Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident
Give three ways to improve a resume for a specific job.
Mirror keywords, highlight relevant experience, adjust summary/skills, use strong action verbs, avoid generic skills, etc.
Name two opportunities that might help you gain experience and eventually lead to permanent employment.
Contract work, internships, temporary positions, volunteer roles
Your friend says, “There aren't any jobs because I don't see anything posted online.” What advice would you give them?
Network, ask for referrals, contact employers directly, attend job fairs, explore the hidden job market
Name three different barriers that could make finding or keeping employment more difficult.
Examples: transportation, lack of experience, limited skills or education, childcare, scheduling, lack of certifications, or limited job-search skills.