Job Searching
In an ever-changing world of work, employers are looking for people who possess agility and transferable skills. It is important to think beyond your degree and beyond job titles when job searching, and focus instead on the kinds of problems you hope to solve or challenges you'd like to tackle.
New survey reveals 85% of all jobs are filled via networking.
Prioritizing Your Job Search Time
SPEND 80% OF YOUR TIME
Improving Your Job Search Skills
- Learn about the diversity of occupations, the hidden job market, and skills employers are looking for by watching our Job Search Strategies Workshop
Accessing Your Network
- Help people help you; tell everyone around you what kinds of problems and challenges you want to be working on
- Reach out to roommates, professors, family, and neighbours
Developing a New Network
- Expand your network by volunteering
- Reach out to Western alumni through the LinkedIn Alumni Search
- Attend employer events such as information sessions and fairs
- Join professional groups and associations
- Contact employers directly
- Practice your Elevator Pitch
Using Social Media
- Create your professional LinkedIn profile
- Follow employers on Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook
Conducting Informational Discussions/Coffee Chats
- Connect with people working in your field of interest
- Find out about career paths you never knew existed
SPEND 20% OF YOUR TIME
Accessing General Job Search Sites
- Western Connect
- eluta.ca
- indeed.ca
- talentegg.ca
- charityvillage.com
- Federal Public Service
- Ontario Provincial Government
Updating Your Job Search Documents
- Stand out from the competition by creating tailored, accomplishment-based resumes and cover letters using our fantastic resources
- Get personalized feedback from WERC
