Getting your 2013
job search going with a BANG!
1. Are all your documents updated?
Go through your job search
materials and make sure they are up to date. You may even want to consider a
change in presentation or format to renew/refresh things. Take a good look at
your cover letter, resume, online profile and/or professional portfolio. Remember
that these are documents that SELL you to employers! Consider registering for
our upcoming Resume Workshop January 24th, 2013.
2. Analyze your job search strategy?
Take a detailed look at
what your strategy so far has been. Do you feel like you are using job search
strategies that are helping you move towards your goals? What has been
successful? What hasn’t? Come into VCCS
and speak to a counsellor about what else you could be doing. Also, consider
registering for our Find Work Now Workshop January 15th, 2013 which
covers current job opportunities in our area and maybe some new strategies that
you haven’t tried in your search!
3. Are you networking?
Networking is one of the
most successful job search strategies. A new year is a great time to catch up
with old contacts. Drop them a line asking how they are and letting them know
what type of opportunity you are looking for. Also, remember how important it
is to make new networking connections. Jump-start your 2013 job search but
attending networking events, employer presentations or community meetings.
Check out local agencies and volunteer opportunities by visiting www.fourinfo.com
Call (705) 328-0180 to
register for workshops. Or email career@careerservices.org for
more information.
