Here we seek to impart knowledge about the strategies to search for the best academic job. The methodology has been explained in brief. You can choose any of the strategies and find the most suitable job for yourself.

1. THE MOST
EFFECTIVE
ACADEMIC
JOB SEARCH
STRATEGIES
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2. WHERE TO START?
 Teaching and research positions require a CV. Other jobs in
education require a resume
 CV is long and very detailed. Resume is short and concise
 Resume or CV:
Please mention your career objectives
How you would benefit the Institution?
Don’t be vague; be clear and precise
Summarize your qualifications
Describe your experience in relation to the job and the
institution
Adapt your resume or CV to each job
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3. WHERE TO START ?
 Cover letter
Should be in clear and professional language
List additional qualifications & experience
Expand on your resume
Mention different projects or initiatives if
undertaken by you
 References
Let references know in advance that you have
mentioned them in your covering letter
 Social media: Facebook/Twitter
Clean up your social media profiles as all the
recruiters and employers seek personal information
from these platforms
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4. HOW TO SEARCH FOR THE RIGHT JOB?
 Conduct research on your dream job or the institutions of
interest
 Be selective of the positions you apply for
 Consult with your guide or mentor
 Assess your credentials & experience
 Network and let others know you are looking for job
 Try information interview by reaching out to potential hiring
managers in colleges and universities
 Keep yourself motivated with a defined job search schedule
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5. Where to look?
There are many job posting sources:
Academic job board
University HR job posting sites
Education magazine job ad sections
Online job search websites
Online resume posting sites
Old-fashioned resume dropping
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6. Merits of posting resume online
 Online resumes help make passive connection with
employers
 Online resumes make you visible to employers everywhere
 It allows more room for creativity than the traditional
resume ever did
 Online resumes make it possible for employers to see that
you’re investing time, patience, and creativity in both
yourself and your future career

7. About EdujobsCanada
Edujobscanada.com is a niche Canadian job board
specialized in academic and research job posting for
colleges, universities, research centers, and
institutions looking to hire candidates with advanced
education and qualifications. Since 2006, we have
been helping employers make targeted job postings
that lead to smart hiring connections.
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