| people hope to find jobs in Canada. For some people it | | | | employment. They may not have a position for you, |
| only takes a few days to gain employment, whereas | | | | but they may know someone who is hiring in Alberta, |
| others find months passing before gaining an interview. | | | | Canada. |
| Although no magic formula exists for finding | | | | Make a list of potential employers. Check company |
| employment, the following tips will help make your job | | | | websites to see if they are hiring. Also, you can call a |
| search more productive. | | | | company representative to see whether or not the |
| Define your job objective. You should know what type | | | | company has any openings in your field. |
| of job you want and whether or not you have the | | | | Check online and print classifieds. Many companies |
| skills for the job. Also, you must be clear about | | | | post their job openings on job search websites. |
| whether you’re seeking permanent, temporary, | | | | Despite the number of jobs posted online, many |
| full-time, or part-time employment. | | | | companies still place their openings in local |
| Create a professional résumé. Having a | | | | newspapers. Searching Alberta newspapers for jobs |
| résumé with your previous work | | | | remains a viable option, but these newspapers |
| experience, education, and skills listed on it helps when | | | | shouldn’t be your only job openings source. |
| looking for a job. Employers want to see your job | | | | Have several professional and personal references |
| history. Even if you haven’t been paid for doing | | | | available. Ask previous co-workers or supervisors to |
| a job that relates to the position you’re seeking, | | | | be a reference for you. Also, ask friends who will |
| include it on your résumé. | | | | speak highly of your character to be on your |
| Resumes come in two basic styles: chronological and | | | | reference list. Always ask people if they will be your |
| functional. Chronological resumes are appropriate for | | | | reference before including them on an application or list. |
| those with plenty of relevant work experience, as this | | | | They need to know that someone may be contacting |
| is a format used to display all positions held over a | | | | them about you. |
| period of time. Functional resumes are used to focus | | | | Freshen up your skills. Learn new skills to be more |
| on a candidate's skills that were gained in school or at | | | | marketable. As you search for a job in Canada, pay |
| a previous job. Be sure and create your own unique | | | | attention to what type of skills employers in your field |
| resume and just utilize templates to get an idea for a | | | | are seeking. If you don’t have them, make an |
| format. The use of headings organizes a resume and | | | | effort to acquire those skills. While searching for a job, |
| makes it read easier. | | | | read books or articles on the skills, take classes, or |
| Network. Asking people about job availabilities in your | | | | have someone teach you the skills. |
| field helps tremendously. Many people receive job | | | | Seeking employment is a full-time job. You must be |
| leads based on talking to someone. Contact friends, | | | | prepared and patient. By persevering and following |
| family members and former colleagues or co-workers | | | | these tips, you'll be better prepared while trying to find |
| and inform them that you’re seeking | | | | a job in Canada. |