Web Source and References

Great Web Source for Job Seekers

Job Bank: http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/


Job Bank is Canada’s one-stop job listing web site.

This website is to help you find that perfect job. The Job Search tool allows you to search current job openings from coast to coast, or register with Job Bank to make use of Job Match, Job Alert, the Resume Builder and the Career Navigator.

The Training and Careers section will guide you in identifying career options that best suit your interests, strengths and skills. Also discover the latest trends, employment prospects and salary ranges of skilled trades and occupations that interest you.

References:

10 Steps to Writing Effective Cover Letter

http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/resume-tips/index.pl?noframes;read=1360

Writing a Resume

http://www.twu.ca/life/career/careerdev/resume.html

The Resume Shop

http://www.cyber-north.com/resume/

Employment Ontario

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career/resume.html

How to write a great resume

http://go.global.wisc.edu/local/resources/workshop-nov-2003/resume-workshop/resume-workshop-nov-2003.pdf

Just for Laughs!

Just a little Joke! :)

Resimay

To hoom it mae cunsern,I waunt to apply for the reporter job what I saw in the paper. I can Type real quik wit one finggar and do sum a counting.I think I am good on the phone and no I am a pepole person, Pepole really seam to respond to me well. Certain men and all the ladies.Im lookin for a Jobb as a reporter but it musent be to complicaited.I no my spelling is not to good but find that I Offen can get a job thru my persinalety. My salerery is open so we can discus wat you want to pay me and wat you think that I am werth,I can start imeditely. Thank you in advanse fore yore anser.hopifuly Yore best aplicant so farr.

Sinseerly,BRYAN

Because my resimay is a bit short-below is a pickture of me

Employer's response:.....

Dear Beefy-I mean Bryan,It's OK honey, we've got spell check. You're hired.

Target your Resume

The easiest way to target your resume (without rewriting the whole resume) is to include a Resume Summary of Qualifications or Career Highlights section at the top of your resume.

Review the job description, then review your resume. Take the experience, credentials, and education that best match the job posting and include them in the Summary of Qualifications section at the top of your resume. Then list your experience in reverse chronological order, just like you would on a traditional resume.

In addition to targeting your resume, you will need to target your cover letter in a similar fashion. Again, take the skills that match the job criteria and highlight them. You will need to show the hiring manager that you're a qualified candidate. You will only have a few seconds to convince him that you should considered for an interview.

Sell Yourself!

Resumes tell an employer a great deal about you. Where you have been, where you are and where you are headed. However, the story must be told quickly and clearly. You only have a few moments to convince the employer that your resume deserves further attention before it's trashed. Your resume needs to shout - professionally, "I am the one you want on your team." So much so, that even if you are not appropriate for the advertised position, he or she would be inclined to start one for you. Here are a few tips:

• Good resumes show how your qualifications fit the requirements of the jobs you apply for.
• Most occupations require abilities like reliability, teamwork, and communication.
• Good objective statements focus on the employer's needs.
• Nonwork activities add experience to your resume.
• Tailor your resume for each occupation or job of interest.
• Highlight specific achievements.
• Identify increases in responsibility.
• Mention special work related skills.
• Identify coursework relating to the employer's needs.
• Chronological resumes organize your experience around the jobs you have held.
• Functional resumes emphasize skills rather than employment history.

Go the extra Mile!

In the resume, let them know your promise. This is how you will keep the lines of communication open. It tells your reader what you will do next. Are you going to call him/her? Will you be meeting again? Whatever you are going to do, make it is specific and time oriented, and make sure you follow up exactly how and when you say you will. Another good idea is to drop off the resume in person unless it specifically says not too. This gives you a chance to introduce yourself. Personally, I think it is a good idea to follow up with the reader. A phone call a week after the job is closed, to show a personal interest in the position.

Grab Their Attention!

Employers make snap judgments when glancing at your resume. If they see unrelated job titles or skills, the likelihood is very high that they will make an immediate assumption that you are not qualified for the job you want. Adding to this problem is the fact that employers do not have the time to read through each of your job descriptions to determine if you have the skills they need. This is why you mush design a resume that highlights the most important information about your work experience, skills and education at first glance. You really need to grab their attention right from the beginning because the objection is to get an interview!

The Importance of a good Resume

You have heard the expression "First impressions are lasting ones." Well, your resume is the first meeting between you and a prospective employer more often now than ever. So, how do you want to be remembered? Wrinkled and unorganized. Neat and structured. Long and boring. Precise and interesting. Companies do not have the time to interview every applicant that is interested in the job. If they did, there would not be a company to work for. They use an eliminating process. That's right - resumes. Studies show that the average hiring manager spends approximately 20 seconds looking at your resume. Facts say 10 seconds. The truth is, you have minimal chance to get noticed and get the interview if your resume doesn't stand out from the crowd.

The purpose of the resume is to get the interview. After reading it, employers should want to get to know you better. Your resume is your friend, if properly prepared. If not, it could be just the thing that loses your opportunity. Use it to your advantage. You have complete control over whatever employer knows about you. Never falsify information, but emphasize the good, and de-emphasize the bad. Make sure your lasting impression is a profound and positive one.