Δ STEP 1: Know what job you want

The first step in finding a job is knowing what job you want.

Δ STEP 2: Market Yourself

The next step in finding employment is preparing a resume (or curriculum vitae) and cover letter that will introduce and market your skills to prospective employers.

To apply for jobs most employers require a resume and a cover letter. Information on each of these job search documents can be found by clicking the links below.

Job Search Documents

• Resume Development
• Cover Letter Development

Once you have completed our webshop or workshop and re-vamped your resume or cover letter, you can have it looked over by an Employment Advisor by scheduling an individual appointment.

• Individual Appointments

Some employers also require an application form. When completing an application form, make sure it is filled out completely – don’t make the employers search for information. If the application form clearly states that you can leave certain sections blank if you attach a resume, you may do so. Otherwise, do not write “see attached resume” – it looks lazy!

Another job search document is the Curriculum Vitae or C.V. Some employers use the term resume and C.V. interchangeably to describe what is generally referred to as a resume. If you are looking for a job in Academia, then you will want to create a C.V. and it is different than a resume. Click here for the link to the University of Manitoba C.V. general template, ask faculty members about specific C.V. requirements within your discipline, and bring it to Career Services for help.

Δ STEP 3: Look for Jobs

When you have completed your job search documents, you can start to look for opportunities.

Now that you know where to find and how to apply for positions, you need to be ready to talk to potential employers about yourself in an interview.

Δ STEP 5: The World of Work

Congratulations – you’ve found a job! This section contains information about the workplace, employer expectations and employee responsibilities and rights.