Job search skills are the tools that you need to get the attention of a potential employer. If you can show potential employers that you have what they are looking for, you'll increase your chances of being short-listed for an interview.
There are several websites that will give you a good overview of the complete package of job search skills.
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About Employment is an excellent introduction to the five-step job search process. Once you are familiar with the basic job search process, you may want to look at some more advanced versions of the job search process.
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The Ontario School Counsellors' Association (OSCA) website list job search skill resources in the Students section, under the heading Who do I want to become.
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Prospects is the Ontario Ministry of Education's guide to career planning.
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York University's Career CyberGuide- contains dynamic online video presentations and downloadable handouts and work sheets that give you the most relevant career information based on real life experiences.
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My Pathway Planner - contains a résumé and cover letter builder, job search tool and occupation information