Tips to Finding a Job!
Staying motivated when job hunting can
be difficult when you've been dropping
off resumes but not getting any interviews.
Or even worse, you get the interview,
but don't quite seem to land the job.
Don't despair! It's tough finding a job
sometimes -- especially if you're competing
with hundreds of other hopeful students.
Here are a few tips that might give you
an edge.
1. |
Get connected to your network and
try to expand it. Talk to friends,
family and acquaintances. Talk to
your teachers, people at your church
and leaders where you volunteer. Let
everyone know you are looking for
a job. |
2. |
Prepare your resume carefully and
be sure it's picture perfect. Have
someone else read it over for typos
and grammatical errors. Get professional
help. It's worth the money to present
yourself well. If money is tight,
read books on resume writing from
your public library or search for
free help on the Internet. |
3. |
When you apply for a job, be sure
you match and list any skills listed
on the posting with the skills you
have. If you get an interview, be
sure to describe those skills thoroughly.
Just having the skills is not enough.
Your ability to verbalize your abilities
can make all the difference in getting
the job. |
4. |
Research typical interview questions
and practice interviewing. Be well
prepared for every interview. Find
out about the company and have a few
questions ready to ask yourself. There
are lots of places on the Internet
to find interview preparation help,
like the Advanced Education and Literacy's
Job
Preparation Toolkit. |
5. |
Don't be afraid to accept a position
for which you are overqualified --
if there's room for advancement. Many
great job advancements come from first
doing well at an entry-level position.
If you have the right skills and attitude,
it won't be long before you're in
the job you want. |
6. |
Volunteer for a few weeks in your
field of study to gain experience
if you feel your resume needs a boost.
In addition to practicing the skills
you learned at school, you'll most
likely gain one or two new ones. And
equally important, you'll get to know
people already working in your industry.
Let them know you are looking for
work. |
7. |
Don't forget that all your part-time
volunteer work counts as experience
too. It's sometimes easy to forget
the valuable skills you acquired while
volunteering. |
8. |
When deciding what to wear for an
interview, think about the position
level and the dress code of the organization.
But always be neat and well groomed
regardless of the occupation. Don't
miss the chance for a great job because
you were too lazy to iron your dress
shirt. |
9. |
Use every tool available to you.
For example, this site has many job
links for your use. Get your resume
out there. Read articles that give
you tips on finding jobs. Check every
potential lead. Getting a job takes
hard work. |
Good luck!
Other
Valuable Links
Apprenticeship
www.gov.mb.ca/tce/apprent
Training, Career and Worker Information
www.jobsetc.ca
Manitoba WorkinfoNET for search tools
on employment, career planning and learning
www.mb.workinfonet.ca
Job Futures -- Canada's national Career
and Education Planning Tool
www.jobfutures.ca
Labour Market Information
www.labourmarketinformation.ca
Job Preparation Toolkit (Advanced Education
and Literacy)
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ael/jobseek/jobprep.html
Career Planning Guide
www.gov.mb.ca/tce/lmi/carguide
Career Cruising
www.careercruising.com
Talk to your teacher or counsellor or
contact support@careercruising.com
to get the required username and password.
STEP Services
www.gov.mb.ca/educate/studentjobs
Choose "Employment" from this
website for helpful links
www.MB4Youth.ca
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