Resume 101
What you should do to your resume for almost every job you apply to.
Tweak it based on keywords.
This includes contacting companies you want to work for, that do not have any current vacancies posted.
Cold calling
This includes practicing interview questions and answers in a simulated environment:
Mock interview
These are people you can use as a character reference:
Friends and family friends, classmates, coaches, mentors, teachers.
This is the job title of the staff running this networking session.
Job Developer
Character traits and interpersonal skills that allow a person to interact effectively with others in the workplace. Examples include time management and empathy.
Soft skills
This is a short personal summary that explains who you are, what you're seeking, and what you can offer.
Elevator pitch
What you should do about a week after an interview if you haven't heard from the employer.
Follow Up
These are people you can use as a professional reference:
Supervisors, Managers, Coworkers, Teacher/Professors, Volunteer Coordinators
These are available Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm for jobseekers to use for employment-related activities.
Resource Centre computers
This is the software that employers use to store, sort, and select resumes for job postings based on keywords.
Applicant Tracking System
This is what you should be filling out to track jobs you have applied to and your progress.
Job search log
What you should do if you did not receive confirmation for a proposed interview time.
Call ahead to confirm.
A networking site you can use to connect with and message employers and industry professionals.
The larger network Goodwill is a part of and is a service provider of.
Employment Ontario
Specific, teachable abilities you need to perform a job. Usually measurable and learned through training, education, or on-the-job experience. Examples include data analysis, handling power tools, or proficiency in software like Excel.
Hard skills
Jobs that employers do not advertise or publish publicly. To fill these jobs, employers may hire internally or use employee referral programs to find external candidates.
Hidden job market
The STAR Method includes these 4 points:
Situation, Task, Action, Result
This is what you should submit with your resume when you want to provide more context, or when a job is very competitive.
This is who you should contact if you need help editing your resume/cover letter, navigating job boards, accessing training, or exploring career paths.
Career Development Specialist
The 3 resume formats you can use.
Chronological, Functional, and Hybrid resumes.
What you should use to ensure you are seeing the most recent jobs that are within a certain distance from you.
Filters
In this interview question, employers want to assess your ability to resolve conflict without involving management.
"Tell me about a time when you dealt with a challenging customer/client at work."
This is what you should do if a job has been posted, but you have been rejected for this role by the company before.
Keep applying!
A workshop we run on a monthly basis that covers resume/cover letters, interviews, motivation, confidence, budgeting, conflict resolution, and more.
Power of Possible