an inside look at how recruiters find you online
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“An Insiders Look on How Recruiters Find you Online”
Presentation By: Marc Belaiche, CA
President, TorontoJobs.ca
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Overview Tips for Using Job Boards What to Include in your Resume/The Sales Pitch What Not to Include in your Resume How to Post your Resume What Recruiters Look for in Your Resume Tips for Posting Your Resume/Applying Online Traps for Posting Your Resume/Applying Online Tools Recruiters Use How Recruiters Search your Resume Managing your Job Search Interview Tips and Suggestions About TorontoJobs.ca Questions/Comments
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Tips for Using Job Boards Make sure you have a GREAT
resume
Ensure you have the RIGHT keywords within the body of your resume
Keep your Resume up to date
Log in to your account regularly – to bring your resume to the top
Resume title should be Your Summary
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Tips for Using Job Boards Cont’d
Use job boards not only for searching but for researching
Follow-up after sending your resume
Access all postings available
Subscribe to JOB MAIL
Don’t limit your search to one job board
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What to Include in your Resume/The Sales Pitch Keywords Descriptors Relevant Experience Strategic Objective Quantitative
Information
Remember the 20 Second Rule!!
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What NOT to Include in your Resume Personal Information – Age,
Race, etc. Salary History - past or
present References/Past Supervisors Hobbies that are not related to
your occupation A generalized objective Your GPA Information about your High
School Education False Information!
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How to Post your Resume Include Keywords that can
be searched
Formatting
Put in Salary Expectations (Use Salary Wizard)
Follow all Steps
Sign up for all Newsletters, JobMail
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What Recruiters Look for in Your Resume
Most recruiters decide the fate of your resume in less than 20 seconds: Create a strong cover letter Create a strong objective Place your strong selling points at the top
Address what you can bring to a position (skills, experience, etc.)
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What Recruiters Look for in Your Resume Cont’d…
It’s not about past jobs – it’s about how you performed
Use both “Responsibilities” and “Accomplishments”
Ensure to include an objective that indicates direction
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Tips for Posting Your Resume/Applying Follow up with a Phone Call
Private vs. Public Resumes
Say where you saw the job posted
Ensure correct contact information
Keep up-to-date
Change your cover letter to reflect the posting
Career Alerts/Job Mail
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Traps for Posting your Resume/Applying
Fraudulent Postings – Be Cautious
Money asked up front Yahoo, Gmail accounts Deposit money into your
account Don’t apply more than once Do a Google, ZoomInfo.com,
Search on Yourself Multiple Resumes –
Pros/Cons
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Tools Recruiters Use Database Searches By:
Job Category Keyword F/T – P/T Salary
Social Networking Sites Salary Wizards Recommendations Drilling Down
Microscope vs. Telescope
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How Recruiters Search your Resume
Steps to Conducting a Search
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Manage Your Job Search
Know Yourself: A successful job search starts with preparation and planning
Know the Labour Market: When deciding where to concentrate your search efforts, it’s useful to research the area that you want to work.
Job Search Methods: Maintain a routine by searching local, regional, and national newspapers, Internet, and employment agency job boards regularly.
Keep Records: Maintain records of all networking contacts, cover letters and resumes sent, interviews, thank you notes, referrals, and follow-ups.
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How to Ace the Job Interview Find out what type of interview the
organization will be holding Practice by asking a supportive
friend or a career coach Research commonly asked
interview questions Assess your strengths and
weaknesses Research the organization prior to
the interview Take extra copies of your resume Follow-up with a note of
appreciation for the interviewer's time
If you aren't successful in getting the job, ask for feedback
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About TorontoJobs.ca TorontoJobs.ca Website
Post Your Resume Search and Apply to Jobs Career Resource Centre Career Bookstore Employment Agency
Directory Upcoming Career Fairs Salary Wizard Articles
Toronto Jobs Newspaper TorontoJobs.ca
Recruitment Division
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
Questions?Comments?
Marc Belaiche, CAPresident, TorontoJobs.ca
[email protected](905) 566-5627 ext. 2873