C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Job Search Techniques, Tools and Tips.

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C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Job Search Techniques, Tools and Tips

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 2 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N 1.Keep formatting simple 2.Make sure the reader knows who you are and how to get a hold of you 3.Tell the reader what you bring to the table 4.Highlight important areas of expertise and experience 5.For each job, list: a.Your title b.How long you worked in this role c.The company and a summary of the type of business they were d.A brief summary of what you were responsible for e.A list of your accomplishments or important projects you worked on 6.List education and learning and development activities you were involved in Resume

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 3 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N 1.Keep it short 2.Draw a connection from your experience to the needs of the role and the business 3.Why you are interested/excited about this role. Cover Letter

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 4 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N 1.Research 2.If it’s face to face, map out how you are going to get there and how long it will take 3.If it’s face to face, dress appropriately 4.Be respectful when you check in 5.Answer the question 6.Make eye contact with everyone in the room 7.Make notes Interviews

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 5 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Mock Interviews

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 6 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N 1.How many companies have you worked for? How long have you stayed with each? 2.Is there an obvious match between your education/experience and the role you are applying for? Is this the right company/role for you? 3.Don’t swear 4.Don’t follow up too many times. 5.Be sure to let a recruiter/hiring manager know if something has changed with you and you have found another role. Other Tips

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 7 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Canfor

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 8 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N 1.What should be on every page of your resume? 2.What are some of the things you should list for each job on your resume? 3.What goes on your cover letter? 4.What’s the most important thing to do, before an interview? 5.What should you include in your answers to each interview question? 6.What kind of things can stop you from getting shortlisted or getting a role? 7.Looking at your own resume, cover letter and interview techniques, what changes can you make today that will help increase your chances of securing your dream job? There’s Always a Test…

C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Page 9 C A N F O R C O R P O R A T I O N Looking at your own resume, cover letter and interview techniques, what changes can you make today that will help increase your chances of securing your dream job? Make your action plan now! Action Plan