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Tip of the Day...Job Finding Clubs

24/9/2018

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Without a doubt a Job Finding Club is the best way for any person to get the help they need to find  employment.  The aim of our Job Finding Club is to teach participants the best job finding techniques and to put them into practice.  Each member of the group will build a high quality resume and know how to use cover letters to help find jobs by the end of the classes.  Experience has shown participants who participate fully in the club will have a job by the end of the class.  It's well worth the time.  If you are looking for a job the Job Find Club is for you.  Next Club starts October 15th, call us to register
(306)-953-4476 Robert - Vocational Counselor
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Just a quick note...

21/9/2018

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It is now fall and time to think about the winter ahead and places to look for work.  Take a moment and make a list.  What businesses do extra work when it snows or if it is cold? 
Here is the start of my list
1. Tire shops
2. Retail stores
3. Banquet facilities
4. Restaurants
I'm sure you can fill in five or ten more.  Get a jump on the competition and contact some of these business now.  Show them you are ready to work.  You might be employed in the job of your choice earlier than you think.  If you need some help looking for locations or getting your resume ready call us at the Community Service Centre  we are ready to help you find the employment you are looking for.  Robert - Vocational Counselor
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I'm looking for work. But do you have a plan?

13/9/2018

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I hear this every day. Someone tells me that they are looking for work.  I always ask them what is their plan?  Often the answer is, plan? What plan?  Most people look for work by doing two things, looking a a favorite job site every couple of days or dropping off a resume at some business.  Then sitting back and waiting for a call.  Although this can work it is a poor strategy to finding a job.  Remember that if you want a full time job, you have to look for a job full time.  Here is a list of things you can do to help you find employment.  How many of them have you tried?
1. Use the yellow pages of the phone book to make a list of all of the places you would like to work at.  Often people forget that 70% of employers are small business and they are often forgotten as places that hire people.
2.  Call five friends or family and ask them if their place of work is hiring.  Or if they have a friend that know if someone is hiring.  Use your friends and family to help you hunt for a job five people looking for a job for you is better than you just doing it by yourself.
3. Drop off 5 to 10 resumes a day at business in the community.  The more you apply the more chance you have of getting a job.  The key to dropping off a resume is making sure that you hand it to the manager or hiring person.  It is like a free mini interview.  If you can drop off a resume and ask they are hiring you will have a chance to show them your initiative and drive.  Two positive traits.
4. Take time to write up good quality cover letters for your electronic applications.  Your cover letter is like a good strong handshake.  If you can't do it in person make sure your cover letter stands out.
5. Update your resume, is it correct?  Does it reflect modern resumes? Are your references still good?  Nothing looks worse that some hand written corrections on a typed resume.  Take your time and do it right.  
6.  Get some help.  Finding a job can take some extra help.  Thats where we come in.  The Community Service Centre is ready to help you market yourself to prospective employeers. 
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  • HOME
  • About Us
  • Our Services
    • Seniors Transportation
    • ACCESS TRANSIT
    • PASE
    • Work Preparation
    • Budget Counselling
    • Targeted Initiative For Older Workers
    • SARCAN
    • JOB FINDING CLUB
    • Individualized Job Search Service
    • Enhanced Career Bridging
    • Free Training Sites
  • Seniors Transportation - Fundraising
  • Employers
  • Contact us
  • Photo Album
  • WHAT'S NEW?
  • The Job Blog
  • Careers
    • Computer Support Links
    • Things to do
    • Video Links
    • COVID -19
    • Annual Report 2020
    • LINKS
  • Meet "Mary"
  • why donate ?
  • Donation List 2021