Using the Internet for job search

We will present various ways. Internet is a fast evolving network; you can contact us for other ways to use the Internet. Email address: (

You have to find web sites that are relevant to you. The key to success is to combine the available possibilities. The site that will be of interest and be valuable will depend on the type of job you are seeking. You have to constantly keep an open mind and develop your skills for research and make your Internet search efficient. For example, try the links offered by a web page, feel free to lose yourself, try different key words, don’t take it for granted if someone tells you that a web page is not good. Internet job search is as demanding as a regular job search but you have fun.

Follow the different specifications if you send a résumé; for example no line over 60 characters,

Use RTF mode or HTML as specified so that the employers will be able to read the text with their software .

1) Most of the search engines have a section or offer links to jobs sites:

toile.qc.ca - canada.com - Altavista - Yahoo

2) Employment agencies or organizations

- We do have a WEB site and you’ll find tips and job offers in the region. There is probably one in your region. (

3) Job search sites:

	It is free for job seekers; however employers have to pay advertising fees.
	You can (consult) the job bank and search by job titles, key words, areas etc..
	It can be a candidates’ bank in which you put your qualifications where employers consult it..
	You can have your own electronic agents. They will send the results to your Email.
	You can find tips for your job search; check lists related to interviews, preparation tool guides.
	There are some that offer a chat room with job topics.
	Some may offer the résumé wizard to help you.
	If you put your résumé in a job bank, you don’t have to put your home address . Your electronic address will do.

4) Governmental job sites:

	Most of the information you’ll find in a regular job site.
	Access to the national job bank (HRDC) and job openings within the Public Service Commission.
	Federal or provincial forms, tests and criteria for admission.
	Information on programmes, exchanges, upcoming major hiring.

5) Employer’s web page:

• Apply on line by Email or complete special forms.

• Get interesting information on the company to prepare yourself for an interview. It will show that you are a serious candidate.

• Find information about your future employer’s competitors.

6) Newspapers’ web sites:

• You can have access to the classified section.
• Some have a job bank and have a search engine.

7) Professional associations or unions:

• Some can provide you with information and job offers.
• You can get information on new jobs (tendencies).

8) Your personal WEB site:

• Depending on their knowledge, some job seekers develop their own web page where they present their résumé.

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