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There are many very good resource books on the market, but the two which I have spent most time with and which I call my favourite ones are: "WHO'S HIRING 2001" and "Get Wired, You're Hired". Below you can find some more information from/or about these books.
WHO'S HIRING 2001
From that book, I generated lists of companies that are of interest to me. One list includes companies from Toronto area and the other one for Calgary. Please follow the links below. The book is available in Chapters, SFU bookstore and probably some other bookstores. The Toronto list contains company's name along with contact person (if available), company's address, phone/fax number, email address, website address, short description of the company (not available for all companies though) and some of the existing positions that I would like to apply for. The Calgary list includes usually just the company's addresses and website address.
GET WIRED, YOU'RE HIRED
Get Wired, You're Hired explaines how to use technology to give you that all-important competitive advantage in getting the work you really want. The focus of the book is on using Canadian career resources on the Internet (including e-mail, the Web, Discussion Groups, Chat and Commercial Online Providers). Also reviewed are details on CD-ROMs, software programs, faxes, voicemail and other enabling technologies for people like us seeking work.
The book takes you through each stage of the career cycle and shows you how to manage it electronically. It begins with self-evaluation and career exploration (who you are and where you should consider working), moves on to research and targeting of new opportunities, delves into networking and the hidden job market, and explores electronic resumes and online job banks.
What I like about the book is that it has been written in simple language and is very reader-friendly. When I first started my job search I felt very confused about the ways to submit my resume, resume formats, etc. In this book I found all the answers. Here, you'll also discover hints, examples and step-by-step instructions on how to use the latest technologies to help you find and secure work.
| - Reveal your true strengths, goals and personality. | Tools and exercises on the Web. |
| - Explore a variety of potential career paths. | The Net, CD-ROMs and Software. |
| - Research and target potential employers. | Homepages, news releases, articles. |
| - Format and send your resume electronically. | E-mail, fax or webform. |
| - Find online job banks and resume posting sites. | The Web, e-mail, Newsgroups etc. |
| - Network into the vast "hidden job market". | Usenet Newsgroups, Web forums. |
| - Master the latest work-search techniques. | Voicemail, contact software, video. |
| -Evaluate the self-employment option from home. | The Internet, CD-ROMs, software. |
SOME KEY POINTS IN THE BOOK.
Keeping on top of the latest trends and recruiting approaches will help you to create effective strategies. Here are a few areas that are highlighted in the book:
The competition for employment has gotten tougher! It’s not enough to use the methods that worked as recently as two or three years ago. Going online can give you the advantage that you need to break through the pack.There are thousands of Canadian jobs posted on the Internet. To find them, you need to know about Usenet newsgroups, Web Discussion Forums, online job banks and corporate homepages. This book puts it all together, and tells you why you should, and shouldn’t, rely on these sources.
A growing number of Canadian employers want you to e-mail your resume. There are at least three distinct ways to send an electronic resume. Get it wrong, and you may just blow your chances. Find out how to do it right--the first time.
The Net allows you to penetrate the "hidden" job market, where over 80% of all opportunities are found. Learn how to research and target employers proactively, instead of waiting around for the “help wanted” section of your newspaper. Also find out how to "network" via the Net.
It is imperative for hi-tech workers (e.g. computer programmers, engineers etc.) to be on the Net because an increasing number of companies are recruiting this type of employee exclusively online. Miss these postings, and you may miss out on work!
Thinking of working in another city, or perhaps the U.S. or internationally? There are hundreds of employment mechanisms online to match you up with existing opportunities. Not only that, but you can learn all about the city and country you’d like to work in online. You can even do a salary comparison to see how much you’d have to earn in your new locale.
Exploring new careers is a cinch with online resources. You can learn about pretty well every type of employment. What does an accountant do on a day to day basis? How much do veterinarians earn? Does an advertising copywriter require any special education? The answers to these, and all sorts of other questions, are online.
Self-employment is the growing trend among people seeking work nowadays. More than 2.5 million Canadians have gone this route. Fortunately, you can use online resources to find customers, promote your services and manage your enterprise (whether you're a consultant, contractor, franchise partner or entrepreneur).
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