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The Internet is a powerful tool that can provide you with many new ways to gather career information and make yourself known to employers. Mark Swartz, author of Get Wired, You're Hired says, "Use the World Wide Web, e-mail and Internet discussion groups to seek out work and manage your career. In our fast-changing world, you need a competitive advantage to stand out above the crowd. Electronic work search tools can give you that edge by helping you save time and stay focused. Most important Internet know-how is one of the basic computer skills that employers are looking for today."

The Internet is a world of information at the click of your mouse. More and more work searchers are using the Internet. When searching for information on aspects of job-hunting including self-assessment, resume writing and interview tips, search strategies, remember to visit more than one or two sites. But a word of caution - remember that advice on the Internet is simply another source of information. Keep in mind there are no checks for accuracy or reliability in cyberspace.

Signs Your Resume Needs Work

It's written on the back of a cafeteria napkin from your current job.
Under "Awards", you've noted honourable mention for your fifth grade spelling bee.
You're still listing "babysitting for the Smith" at the top of your resume.
Under "Skills", you've listed channel-surfing and video critiquing.
You've written "I quit" under "reason for leaving your last job".
Neon green paper.
You've strategically decorated the page with spaghetti sauce and coffee stains.
Scratch'n'sniff stickers.
You're using 72 point type to fill up a single page.
One word: spellcheck.

Surf Your Way to Work

Here's a number of links to sites we think might be useful to you. Many of these sites have very useful links attached to them, so check them out. Please report outdated links or links you feel would be a valuable addition to this page here:Student Services & Athletics .

Job Postings

The Internet gives you an alternative method of accessing classified and other employment ads. On-line job boards can streamline your search, offer new ways to promote yourself and assist you with researching prospective employers. Keep in mind that not all job boards are created equal. Some don't protect or guard your personal information. In fact, some even resell candidate databases to third parties and ask you for your personal information before you can even apply for one of their listed jobs.

Word of advice - stick to sites which give you maximum control and privacy over who can access your resume. Some sites may enable you to block specific companies from viewing your resume, give you the option to creating a personal account or simply applying directly to specific company positions. This puts you in the driver's seat.

New privacy legislation "Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act" was enacted by Canada to force data collectors to provide privacy policies on their sites that tell you who is collecting the data, why it is being collected and how it will be used. Unfortunately, this new legislation may take some time to be enforced. In the meantime, take control of your personal information by familiarizing yourself with job board privacy and security policies before you post.

Resource Information

Are you curious about an industry or want to research a specific company? Maybe you are interested in a professional association? Need help in preparing your resume or a cover letter? Want to make sure you don't "blow" the interview? Sites to check out include:

Self-Employment

The Internet has many resources for entrepreneurs. Learn how to start a new business, be a consultant, create a marketing plan, locate funding sources and network with mentors.

Contacts in Cyberspace

Want to expand your contacts and enhance your traditional "meet and greet" techniques? Try these sites:

Forum One

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