Job-Hunting Steps

1. Begin to take control of your life. Real ...
2. Stop! Don't sign anything until you hire ...
3. Verify that you exploit all resources av ...
4. In the case of a department that is bein ...
5. If you cannot get your office furniture ...
6. Try to get your vacation time paid befor ...
7. Submit medical claims while you are stil ...
8. Register with EI right away - as soon as ...
9. Apply for any other government benefits ...
10. The Federal Government has some regulati ...

11. Keep yourself physically and mentally fi ...
12. Take steps to avoid isolation by ensurin ...
13. ...like the Montreal Hi Tech Networking ...
14. Incorporate any necessary attitude adjus ...
15. Develop a strategy for dealing with a re ...
16. Establish a daily routine and keep a sch ...
17. Investigate all possible fields and occu ...

18. Education information such as university ...
19. No matter how you were treated at your l ...
20. List reference information in a separate ...
21. Complete a thorough identification and a ...
22. List by title all jobs you have held. St ...
23. Write a detailed description of roughly ...
24. Write down clear and concise description ...
25. List for your own use, your significant ...
26. Prepare a personal data sheet with all y ...

27. Create one or more resumes that advertis ...
28. Prepare a long version of your resume to ...
29. Have your resumes checked carefully by f ...
30. Focus on your skills and accomplishments ...
31. Determine alternative job search strateg ...
32. Establish a record-keeping process for a ...
33. Begin personal networking - employers pr ...
34. Develop strategies for business networki ...
35. Understand the possibilities of using co ...
36. Have business cards printed with your co ...
37. Hand out your business cards to everybod ...

38. Identify Potential employers. You might ...
39. Identify potential employers by using t ...
40. Go to Google and enter TESTIMONIALS you ...
41. Consult Chamber of Commerce listings. ...
42. Look at employer profiles in magazines, ...
43. Newspapers - the business section is a g ...
44. Listings at the employment center, (perh ...
45. Schools and college placement offices or ...
46. Alumni associations – often will give na ...
47. Job Fairs come in various formats and re ...
48. Other community agencies – in Montreal i ...
49. Select potential employers. Once you hav ...
50. Research the employer in print and via t ...
51. - If you want to be considered for a hig ...
52. Arrange for informational interviews bot ...
53. Do your research regarding realistic sal ...
54. Employers use the application to collect ...
55. The cover letter is your opportunity to ...
56. Generally, various tricks like faxing an ...
57. Try to dress at least as well as the pro ...

58. Prepare a binder or folder which will co ...
59. Generally, you should NOT give a list of ...
60. Letter(s) of recommendation. (Which you ...
61. Where applicable - school transcripts an ...
62. If you have them, work samples (Which y ...
63. Network with anyone you know who works o ...
64. Ask the employer in advance for a detail ...
65. Match your qualifications to the require ...
66. Be sure you can convincingly answer the ...
67. Start finding out about the employer. Tr ...
68. Think about some standard interview ques ...
69. Review the copy of the targeted resume y ...
70. Give some thought to your “values” – for ...
71. Prepare a small list of questions that y ...
72. In the event that the interview might be ...
73. Make sure to bring eyeglasses, hearing a ...

74. Arrange for your grooming. ...
75. Lay out your clothes for the following d ...
76. If you are unfamiliar with the location ...
77. Get a good night’s sleep, try not to be ...
78. Bring extra copies of your targeted resu ...
79. Bring a pen and pad of paper for taking ...
80. Plan your travel to arrive at the locati ...
81. If you are delayed, contact the employer ...
82. There are series of interviews, panel in ...
83. When you arrive, tell the receptionist w ...
84. Remove your out-door gear and do any fin ...

85. Keep your right hand warm but not sweaty ...
86. Listen carefully to each question asked ...
87. Think about answering questions with a r ...
88. Remember that all interview questions ce ...
89. Unless you are being interviewed for a g ...
90. Be prepared to answer questions about yo ...
91. Know your rights: that you do not need t ...
92. Express a good attitude and show that yo ...
93. If you are unsure of a question, do not ...
94. Sometimes a good strategy is to close a ...
95. Be yourself. If you are the right person ...
96. Use caution if you are questioned about ...
97. Remember that salary is only part of the ...
98. Remember that in salary negotiations, th ...
99. Keep in mind that the interview is not o ...
100. Be very wary if you are asked to prepare ...
101. Assess the company’s values. Do they mat ...
102. Ask about professional development oppor ...
103. If you want the job-- say so. If you don ...
104. Ask for a tour, and evaluate the premise ...
105. Determine whether there are any factors ...
106. Ask to meet your superior – sometimes th ...
107. Ask about career options – advancement a ...
108. Ask the interviewer or superior about th ...
109. Where relevant – ask for an organization ...
110. ... again before leaving. ...
111. Close the interview in the same friendly ...
112. When the interview is over, leave prompt ...

113. Wait 24 hours after the interview befor ...
114. A professional recruiter will contact yo ...
115. ...
116. Follow-up by letter or phone calls after ...
117. Evaluate the successes and failures of e ...
118. Send thank you letter of about 15 lines ...
119. Follow up letter or email 90 days later ...

120. Like other parts of the job search proce ...
121. Attend the negotiation meeting. When you ...
122. You might consider the initial offer as ...
123. Start working! ...
124. Here are a few tips which will help you ...

125. Bring your complete list of transferable ...
126. Some tips: ...
127. Temporary jobs are an excellent way to b ...
128. Ensure that you are applying for the rig ...

129. ...