Using LinkedIn as a
Tool for your Job Search

Did you know that over 80% of employers are looking you up online before making a hiring decision? LinkedIn is an absolute must-have tool when performing a job search in today’s job market and will help you make a positive online impression. Attend this workshop to learn:

• How to create a professional online presence with your LinkedIn profile
• To use the search feature to explore career options, job types and industries
• Where to find information on people and organizations to write customized job applications
• How to find job opportunities and prepare for interviews

Details:

• Monday, October 29
• 11:35 – 12:55, Room 3089
• RSVP via myCareer
• It is strongly recommended that you create a profile before attending the workshop (www.linkedin.com)

• Friday, October 12, 2012 @ 11:35 – 12:55, Room 3089
• RSVP via myCareer
• You must bring a hard copy of your current resume to fully participate in this workshop.

Getting ready to enter the professional job market?

Your resume is a critical tool for securing interviews and how well it is crafted will determine whether you will have a chance at your “dream job”.

This workshop will focus on how you structure your document to effectively highlight your professional skills in order to secure the interview!

Attend this workshop to learn the best practices to improve your resume.

 “This was really great, thank you.”
– 2011/2012 MLIS Student & PPD Participant

Management Career Services
presents your opportunity
to participate in the
highly successful annual Ottawa Tour!

STEPS:

1. DETAILS: Check out the Ottawa Tour details here.
2. SURVEY: Please click here to pick the organizations you most want to visit.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Survey deadline: Tues, Oct 9
• Registration
• Opens: Mon, Oct 8
• Deadlines: Mon, Oct 22
• First come, first served.
• Tour dates: Tues, Dec 11 & Wed, Dec 12
• Ottawa Prep Session Date: to be determined (mid-November)

QUOTES FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

• “This tour was incredibly valuable, not just for networking, but also for contributing significantly to the knowledge I had of information management within government.”
• “I will definitely go next year. It was eye opening to see the types of positions available for those in MLIS. Also got some good contacts! Everyone was very encouraging.”
• “This tour was very valuable to me; I am so glad that I attended. I wholeheartedly recommend it to future students. It was most valuable to me in terms of knowing what employers are looking for and for all the advice I received for successfully pursuing a career. It’s also helping me to form a career path.”
• “Prior to the tour I was unaware of the wide range of opportunities available with the GC. I also gained insight on how to apply & how to stand out. I also collected emails & twitter names for contacts.”
• “The best part of the tour was the LAC – The holy grail! The tour was interesting & sparked excitement in working for Library and Archives Canada. The staff were informative & engaging.”
• “I enjoyed the presentations from Dep. of Canadian Heritage and Citizenship and Immigration the most. They were extremely informative about the changes of IM in the Federal Government. I also liked that Canadian Heritage had a variety of staff (both upper management and new employees/coop students) to give their thoughts”

Attend Monday’s PPD session to get the answers to these questions:

• Why should you make career connections?
• How can you make valuable career connections?

Right now is the time to start moving towards the career of your choice! This workshop will provide you with insight into what you can do now while pursuing your MLIS to achieve your first (and often challenging to find) first career-related position after graduation. Attend this workshop to explore the many ways you can make your career connections!

• When: Monday, October 1, 2012 @ 11:35 – 12:55
• Where: Room 3089
• How:RSVP via myCareer
• Who:
• Halifax Public Libraries representative
• Jessica MacKenzie, Career and Recruitment Specialist, Management Career Services

“Just seeing an actual informational interview was really helpful since the concept was totally new to me.”

• 2011/2012 MLIS Student & PPD Participant

Over 100 organizations will be at the Halifax Career Fair next week!

Both the Nova Scotia Government and the Federal Government are key sponsors of this event. Many of their departments will have representatives who can provide you with details such as the following:

• What are the key skills your department looks for when hiring students/new grads?
• What volunteer groups or associations should I get involved with?
• What does it take to be successful within your department?
• Could there be an opportunity to do my practicum with your office?
• How can I get a job with your organization?
• Who else should I talk to about future opportunities?
• Do you currently have any job openings?

When: Tuesday, September 25 (10:00 – 4:00)
Where: Cunard Centre (next to Pier 21 Museum)
Website: www.HalifaxCareerFair.ca

Check out their List of Exhibitors and their Prepare for the Fair webinar! Hope to see you there!

2012 Volunteer Fair

If you’re looking to get experience, come to the Dalhousie Career Services Centre’s Volunteer Fair, this Thursday, Sepetember 13th 10am – 3pm! There will be volunteer opportunities available for both on-campus and off-campus. For a list of exhibitors, check out our Volunteer Fair Facebook Events page and register online using myCareer!

Students volunteer for their own skill-development, to meet others, to contribute positively to their community, to make contacts for possible employment, and to have fun.

Come by to speak with a variety of organizations (in and outside of your community) to learn about the experience you will gain by volunteering with one of their rewarding opportunities.

McInnes Room, Student Union Building (SUB), 2nd Floor,
6136 University Avenue, Halifax
Thursday, September 13, 2012
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bring your student ID card.