{"id":35,"date":"2015-12-22T13:37:41","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T18:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/i-recruitment.ca\/blogs\/employers\/?p=35"},"modified":"2015-12-22T14:02:34","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T19:02:34","slug":"looking-for-a-new-job-tips-for-applicants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/i-recruitment.ca\/blogs\/employers\/looking-for-a-new-job-tips-for-applicants\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a New Job? Tips for Applicants."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44\" src=\"http:\/\/irecrutement.ca\/blogues\/employeurs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/12\/postulant.jpg\" alt=\"postulant\" width=\"650\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You are looking for a new job and, in turn, employers are looking for qualified candidates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many of these tips for job searchers are not new. However, following some or all of them could make a difference for you as a potential candidate.<\/p>\n<h2>CV\/Resume:<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While content is key, the format of your CV or resume can also be important. Keep it simple but attractive.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Include objective statements only if requested by potential employers. Otherwise, they don&#8217;t add anything of value to your resume.<\/li>\n<li>If you have not completed your university degree or diploma program, don&#8217;t make it look like you might have. Simply indicate the current status of your studies or expected completion date.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t just list your title, length of time in a position, and tasks, include your key accomplishments and results, as well.<\/li>\n<li>Include information about new skills learned or used in various positions.<\/li>\n<li>Indicate what you did in the job; not what the team or the unit did.<\/li>\n<li>List jobs you have held in chronological order, starting with the most recent. Include only the relevant, not necessarily all your job experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid acronyms other than those in common use.<\/li>\n<li>Be positive.<\/li>\n<li>Use simple language. And proofread (or have someone do it for you, or both).<\/li>\n<li>Research other sources on CV\/resume writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Cover Letter<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your cover letter or letter of application could increase your chances of being picked from the pile.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Let the employer know \u2014 first hand \u2014 why you are interested in a particular job.<\/li>\n<li>Be concise but comprehensive \u2014 brief but to the point.<\/li>\n<li>Outline major accomplishments or achievements or anything else that will make you stand out as a candidate.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on the experiences, roles or assignments that were the most formative in your career.<\/li>\n<li>Explain what you are looking for in your next position and what you hope to accomplish in your career.<\/li>\n<li>Use simple language. And proofread (or have someone do it for you, or both).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interviews<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prepare for your interview by finding out all you can about your potential employer and his\/her organization. For example, check out their Web site and\/or research other information about them.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Practice. Ask your friends or family members to assist you in an interview simulation. It helps.<\/li>\n<li>Write out your stories or examples from your career in advance \u2014 ones that will demonstrate you have certain skills and abilities or that show you have depth of experience.<\/li>\n<li>Be yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Make it clear what you accomplished or achieved in given situations, not what the team or the unit did.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t say anything negative about former employers\/managers or organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Dress appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>Remain calm.<\/li>\n<li>Be on time.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare some questions about the job\/the organization to show that you are interested in both.<\/li>\n<li>Show appreciation for the interview opportunity and underline your continuing interest in the job or position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, the following link may be useful in your job search: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/eng\/lifeevents\/job.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.servicecanada.gc.ca\/eng\/lifeevents\/job.shtml<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Leaman Long, B.A., B.Ed.<br \/>\nHRM Consultant<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.y2cp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Y2 Consulting Psychologists<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have any questions and\/or comments, don&#8217;t hesitate. Thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are looking for a new job and, in turn, employers are looking for qualified candidates. Many of these tips for job searchers are not new. However, following some or all of them could make a difference for you as a potential candidate. CV\/Resume: While content is key, the format of your CV or resume &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/i-recruitment.ca\/blogs\/employers\/looking-for-a-new-job-tips-for-applicants\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Looking for a New Job? 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