Job Searching
Job searching is a lot of work. This blog category is here to make it simpler! Tips, tricks, tools, and strategy to help you navigate through the world of work and assist you in looking for a job / finding a job. Secret, first step is to automate your search! Here you'll find topics on how to automate your job search, how to find a job, where you should be looking for open positions, and tools that can help you be more successful in landing a gig. You'll also find some inspiration and motivation to help you through some of the difficult times tied to being unemployed or working in a role that you are not happy in. Here are some of the common topics this blog covers that job seekers should know about job searching:
- Job boards
- Agencies
- Company career sites
- Career fairs
- Networking events
- Independent contractor jobs
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How Many Jobs Should an Active Job Seeker Apply For?
A question that I frequently get asked by job seekers is… “How many jobs should I be applying for?” Unfortunately, I cannot give you exact metrics to say that if you apply for “x” many jobs each day, you will find a job in “x” days. You could apply for a bazillion jobs a day and never get a call or email back (chances are you are applying for the wrong jobs or need a little resume refresher). But what I can tell you is this… Have you ever heard the saying looking for a job is a full-time job? It’s because it’s true! The amount of time you spend…
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7 Tips for Students Struggling to Find Summer Jobs Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only increased the Canadian unemployment rate, but it has also significantly hit students who rely on their jobs and summer jobs to pay for tuition and other student expenses. According to Statistics Canada, in March 2020 the “youth employment rate fell by 392,000”. YIKES! Students rely on their jobs to pay for tuition and other living expenses, but they also rely on these jobs to gain valuable work experience that will help them launch their careers once they graduate. If the youth employment rate has already dropped, what will it look like in the coming months? Many students rely on their summer jobs to save…