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Tsveta
09-13-2006, 12:00 PM
This is the best season for the job seekers. There are plenty of offers on the job market and now is the right time to pressure the recruiters and to find yourself a good position.

Some tips that can be useful for you in your job search:
1. Polish your Resume.
2. Don’t look for a job only in major job bank sites and newspapers.
3. Try the hidden job market. Employers receive 300-500 resumes for a single job posting so the competition is very tough. Contact directly the recruiters and employers.
4. You can go to the employment agencies web sites, look at their hottest job postings and contact them directly.
5. Go to Jobagencies Canada (http://www.jobagencies.ca)web site to find a huge list of recruiting agencies. In the “Search Agencies” field you can search the employment agencies by location, by target markets, by name. For example – if you are looking for a job in the banking sector do write “bank” or “banking” in the search field and you’ll find all the agencies dealing with placement in the banking sector.

Good luck!

kuchemishka
09-15-2006, 09:59 AM
Great tips, Thank you!
Can you suggest any web site where I can get resume tips?

JobSearch.ca
11-09-2006, 05:05 PM
Hi Kuchemishka,

Here are a couple of sites that have good resume writing information:

http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

A follow-up thank-you letter is also highly recommended once you get the job interview - it keeps your name in the employer's memory and can put you ahead of others applying for the position. Remember, you're selling... you! So in marketing language, you need to "brand" yourself.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Patrick

Tsveta
02-08-2007, 09:01 AM
Great tips, Thank you!
Can you suggest any web site where I can get resume tips?

Hi, Yes you can check out the new job articles (http://www.jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=26&sp=17)section.
This job articles (http://www.jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=26)section will help you write a better Resume. You can get tips on how to influence your employer, telephone etiquette and more job search tips.

tikiota
11-29-2007, 01:31 PM
Another site I have come across with excellent advice for finding a Job is www.immigrantjoblink.com

mark16
01-06-2008, 06:01 AM
Hello,

I couldn't agree more about your advise. Being a human resources consultant and receiving 1000's of resume either within North America or abroad, I am amazed at the poorly written resumes submitted.

Prior to any job search I would recommend getting your resume professionally written as opposed to trying to create your own by using online templates or books.

Nothing is worse then speanding hours sending of resume only to get declines due to a poor resume that doesn't sell your strengths, experience, knowledge and experience.

Once you have a strong resume it gives you the confidence when applying for jobs and it also gains the interest of potential employers. Once you receive the interview the next biggest thing is being well prepared. I have conducted many interviews where someone looks good on paper but the interview is awful. Usually a panel can decide on a candidate within 1-10 minutes in an interview process.

Looking for the job is very easy, being well prepared is the challenge. Don't sell yourself short.

I was told about a HRinmotion.com within my human resources network. They are very reputable and work with high profile companies and job seekrs in the area of job prepration services. I have recommended HRinmotion.com to various individuals and I have had nothing but positive feedback about their resume services, online course and in-person coaching.

You may want to seek help from a company like HRinmotion prior to looking for the job and before meeting with employers for an interview.

I hope I was able to provide some valuable information from an employers perspective. Please feel free to contact me if you require additional information.

I wish you all much success in your job search.

Regards,
Mark