There are several ways to find employment opportunities. A combination of approaches will often result in the most efficient job search. Exclusive Job Listings are not accessible by the general public. Some employers prefer them because they get a more manageable and relevant response. Open-access Job Listings (newspapers & web sites) have thousands of active job postings but they are seen by more people so there is more competition. Resumé Posting allows you to post your resumé or skills/experience profile on a database which is searchable by employers. Some employers prefer this approach to find candidates rather than have hundreds respond to an ad. Networking is a lot more work than simply scanning posted jobs, but it is one of the most effective ways to get work... after all, three-quarters of jobs are never advertised and never posted. You need to locate potential employers and then use effective communication skills. |
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How can the Career Centre help?
We can assist you at any stage of the educational planning process including help with:
The first step of your employment search is to assess yourself and define an employment goal--be clear on what type of position your are seeking. Consult with an Employment Advisor if you need assistance.
Next, register on (and use!) our exclusive job posting database:
- jobs.sheridan is our online service with job postings for students currently attending Sheridan (e.g., part-time, summer, on-campus, etc.)
For interactive assistance with your job search strategies (especially the most important one--networking), consult with an Employment Consultant
For more detail on this service/topic, see the FAQs
. For additional resources:
- check out many immediately useful links in the Online Resources section
- view and print a variety of related Career Centre documents in the downloads section