2. Where can you find
a job? Here are 9 job
search methods.
1)Newspaper
advertisements
2)Employment agencies
(Adecco, Apple One,
Quantum, Robert
Half)
3)Career Development
4)Employment centers
Job Bank, Youth
Employment
3. 8) Professional
associations such
as: the Chamber of
Commerce, the
Toronto Board of
Trade
9) Temporary
agencies: such
Today’s Staffing
6) Internet
7) Networking –
family, friends,
neighbours – just
about anyone!
8) Mailing out to
employers at
random
4. The Hidden Job Market
The hidden job market describes those jobs
that are NOT advertised. However, there
are various ways of locating these markets.
About 85% of jobs are never advertised.
These jobs are readily available, but need to
be uncovered by means of networking.
6. 1. Employers prefer to have referrals
from people they know and trust
2. There is already information for
qualified applicants on file
3. Employers do not want to be
inundated with applications
MOST JOBS ARE NOT
ADVERTISED FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
7. 3 BASIC WAYS OF UNCOVERING THE
HIDDEN JOB MARKET:
Cold Calling – make direct contact with
Networking – make contacts with individuals
groups of people
Researching – take advantage of the 9 job
methods mentioned previously
8. Networking is the
exchange of ideas,
advice, resources, and
referrals. Your job
search technique is
critical in a successful
campaign because
people find people jobs!
So what Really is NETWORKING?
9. Reach out to your contacts
• Take the time to reach out to your existing
contacts to connect with them.
• Ask a current contact to introduce you, or email
because it provides an opening.
• Prepare a list of questions you could ask
• Invite a contact to lunch or coffee
• Pick up the phone and give them a call
• Ask for an informational interview and set it up
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10. Prepare for the informational
interview
• Because networking is critical to your job search,
students should try to arrange a face-to-face
meeting with potential contacts
• To do this effectively, you must cold call a
company, ask to set up a meeting and come
prepared before you arrive.
• Decide what you would like to find out from your
contact, the company
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11. Tips for setting up an
informational interview
• Introduce yourself – and your referral
• State the purpose - You are researching and
making contacts with companies
• Explain the reason: you want to gain information
about the company to help you with your career
• Ask for 10-15 minutes of their time, whether it be
face-to-face or over the phone
• Set a date and time for the meeting
12. Sample questions to ask
• Can you describe the work environment?
• What skills are required for this job?
• What would be a reasonable salary range to expect
upon entering the field?
• What is the long term potential?
• What is the advancement potential in this field?
• What qualifications do you seek in a new hire?
• How do most people enter this profession?
13. Don’t forget: thank you letter
Dear Mr. Smith,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to
meet with me last Tuesday. It was a pleasure to speak to you,
and you helped me greatly in seeing areas of “potential fit” in
the field. After sitting with you, I feel empowered by the
information that you provided to me.
Currently, I am in the process of contacting the person you
suggested and will be sure to let you know of the outcome of
these suggestions.
Your time and assistance have been most valuable, and I thank
you once again.
Sincerely,
PAT Institute Student
14. Volunteering is one of the best ways to
develop relationships with potential
employers and contacts in your career
field and is why your internship is
critical to your career success and offers
incredible networking opportunities.
www.volunteertoronto.ca
15. Networking Quote:
“The average person puts only 25% of their
energy into their work. The world takes off
its hat to those who put in more than 50% of
their capacity, and stands on it’s head for
those few and far between souls who devote
100%“ - Andrew Carnegie -
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