Review this Job Search Handout given at the PT Job Search workshop
Summer Job Search
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Summer Job Search
Objectives
• Today we will discover three things about your summer job search.– When to start looking, – Where to look, and – What to look for
Start Early
• Jan/Feb ideally
• Don’t wait until after exams
• Recruitment starts early, so should you
How to Start
• What kind of job do I want?
– Gain Job Experience
– Make Money
– Life Experiences
Some Options
• Government
• On-campus
• Start your own business
Summer Jobs Matter More Than You Think
• Resist the urge to return.
• Get closer to careers you’re considering.
• Is it right for me?
Do Some Online Clean Up
Think Outside The Box
• Locally - Intense Competition
• Smaller Market
• Choices
Entrepreneurship?
• Business Plan
• Loan
• Resume Booster
Crack the Hidden Job Market
• Most jobs aren’t advertised. Consider the following graphic.
Your Cover Letter
• Review, Review, Review
• Fewer Are Better
• Make an Effort
Resume
• Come and see us in Career Services for help with your resume
Start Your Search Today
• Any questions?
Career Services Centre
11 River RoadDalhousie University, Truro Campus
893-7895 [email protected]
• Drop-in • MyCareer.dal.ca
• Job postings• Career calendar
• Book an appointment