Job Search Tips

Preparation and research are key to a successful job search!

This section will assist you in how to identify your skills and the best way to present them to employers. Find out how to access the hidden job market and the variety of methods used in researching employers including use of the internet. Learn how to make cold calls as well as preparing for job interviews.

If you are interested in learning more or require further assistance, contact Community Employment Services today!

• Skills Identification...What Do You Have To Offer?
  • Personal Skills
  • Work Skills
  • Transferable Skills
  • Your Hidden Skills
  • Employability Skills Profile
    • Personal Management Skills
    • Teamwork Skills
    • Fundamental Skills
• Realities of Today's Workplace
  • The High 5 Philosophy
  • Changes in Organizational Beliefs
  • A Brief Look At Labour Market Information (LMI)
• Generating Job Leads
  • Networking W5 - Accessing the Hidden Job Market
  • Generating Job Leads
  • Cold Calls
  • Methods of Approaching Employers
  • Job Searching Using the Internet :
    • Researching Employers Online
    • Online Etiquette
  • Preparing Your Electronic Resume
• Interview Skills
  • Interview Preparation
  • Surviving the Interview
  • Types of Interviews
  • Typical Interview Questions
  • Behavioral Interview uestions
  • Situational Interview Qestions
  • Illegal Interview Questions
  • Asking Questions
  • Following Up the Interview
  • Thankyou Letters
  • Interview Web Sites