The current job market is extremely competitive, so making sure you put your best foot forward electronically is crucial. You definitely want to stand out from the crowd, while maintaining a professional approach. A great way to do this is by About Cormack Recruitment services giving your resume a fresh new look – try adding a pop of color or using a unique font to draw the eye. Having said that, looks are everything. The most important thing to do when retooling your resume is to ensure all the information on it is current, accurate and spelled correctly. You can have the most beautiful looking resume on the planet, but if it is riddled with spelling mistakes and outdated information, the Recruiter or Hiring Manager is MUCH more likely to pass on your candidacy.

It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, in many instances, the same came be said for finding a job. Utilizing your network of friends, family and even former co-workers and/or supervisors can be extremely helpful in terms of getting leads on potential job opportunities and sometimes even getting the job itself. As cliché as it sounds, sometimes it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.

There are a plethora of apps and websites around these days designed to help you connect with people. Some are specifically for professional use (think LinkedIn), others are better suited for personal use (Snapchat) and a few can be utilized for both (Instagram, Facebook & Twitter) Regardless of what platform you choose to use, the first thing you’ll want to do when you begin your job search is update your work history information on your profile, if applicable. Next, make a post letting social media everyone know you’re available and looking for work. Include a little synopsis of your background/experience and what you’re looking for in a new position. You’ll want to check your privacy settings to make sure your post is visible to the general public and shareable to increase your reach. Hashtags are also a great tool on nearly all platforms. Some of the most common hashtag searches used by Recruiters are #availableimmediately #openforwork and #lookingforwork. Another great option to get noticed for LinkedIn users is the new filter they recently rolled out. It puts a frame saying #openforwork around your profile picture so people can clearly see you are available and looking for work.

There are tons of great job boards around; some of the most popular ones being Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster and LinkedIn. Each of these job boards allow Job Seekers to create a profile that will include your resume and applicable contact information to make applying for jobs quick and easy. What some Job Seekers don’t realize, is that these platforms (and many other job boards out there) also have a Job Alert function tied to your profile – all you have to do is set it up! Doing so, will allow you to select job titles, locations and salary ranges you are interested in and the website will in turn send you an email with job postings that match your criteria as they get posted. This is an extremely efficient way to manage your job search as opposed to going to each website daily and scrolling through tons of jobs that aren’t aligned with what you are looking for. We recommend setting up profiles and job alerts on as many job boards as you can to ensure you have the opportunity to be among the first few applicants to the job; increasing your chances of being seen and subsequently engaged in the interview process.

It is always wise to include Recruiters from various agencies in your job search strategy. Different companies work with different agencies and you never know which one just might have a lead on your dream job! In Canada, Recruitment Agencies are forbidden from charging job seekers for job placement services. As networking such, registering with these agencies is completely FREE and having your resume in their database could result in one of their Recruiters approaching YOU about an opportunity that isn’t visible anywhere else. Additionally, taking the initiative to reach out and connect directly with a Recruiter can be a great way to keep your candidacy front and center in their minds; making it more likely if something DOES come their way that aligns with your experience, they’ll call you first. CLICK HERE to join our candidate database today!