RESOURCES FOR JOB SEEKERS
Dropping some resources for job seekers - Resume Templates, Job Search Tips, Interview Prep.
Your dream job is coming soon!
Job Seeker?
Here are some of my favourite tools to prep for success...
Rock Your Resume
Your resume is your first impression! Make sure it tells your story, and helps you stand out from the crowd. There are a ton of free templates and resources to leverage online:
fullyprepped.com (templates +)
ResyMatch.io (scan your resume or bullet points)
Canva.com (free templates +)
Novoresume.com (resume builder)
Zety.com (resume builder)
ResumeNerd.com (resume builder)
Rock the Interview!
Keep your Job Search Organized!
Staying Organized in your Job search is a major key! Tip - use project planning tools to stay organized, and track your progress and follow ups.
Notion (free version - pre made templates)
Where to look?
The hidden job market is very real! Many job opportunities may not be posted online, or not for long.
Get creative with your search!
Expanding your Network
Social Media Hiring & Networking
Social Media is a great place to connect with Recruiters & network with industry professionals outside of the traditional LinkedIn networking. I've met and hired a number of amazing candidates from social media! Connect with companies and recruiters via:
Clubhouse (audio networking & knowledge shares) - follow @Jarrett Albritton and hit his weekly CH Tech Careers rooms, or spaces on Twitter! Twitter.com/DoctaNYC
Twitter & Twitter Spaces
Join Discord & Slack Groups! Like DesignX, Design Buddies, Devs4Hire
Check out Meetup.com and join groups of interest. Design, Product, Eng, Crypto, Data - there are groups for everyone! Like WHC Toronto, Product School (TO), Cyber Tech & Risk (TO), Defi TO
Instagram
Facebook (job groups)
Level up your LinkedIn game!
Read: How To Create An Impressive Linkedin Profile (With Examples)
Read: 20 Steps to a Better LI Profile
Read: Leveraging LinkedIn for Professional Networking
Profile Photo Creator
LinkedIn remains the #1 source for Recruiters looking for talent. Early or later in career, if you're not on LinkedIn you are limiting your visibility to Recruiters and exciting opportunities
Make sure your profile is on point so you can feel confident reaching out to Recruiters, and have Recruiters come to you with great opportunities!
Fill out all sections of your profile, and turn on the "Open to Work" feature
Have a professional photo (you can also edit the background on Canva), and download or create a Banner using Canva!
Have a summary that includes what you're passionate about, highlights of your profile/experience, and list out keywords & skills (these will bump you up in recruiter searches)
Follow companies you would be interested in working at, connect with Recruiters or hiring managers at that company
Job Boards
Check out some of the Best Job Boards...
BuiltIn
FairyGodBoss
Remote Technology Jobs
Elpha
YCombinator Jobs (start ups)
Dice (tech)
NoWhiteBoard
RemoteOK (remote)
RemotePOC (remote)
RemoteWoman (remote)
RemoteTechJobs.com (remote)
Cryptocurrencyjobs.co
Idealist.org (volunteer opps)
BuiltIn (startups - search “canada”)
Community & Clubs
Networking & The Hidden Job Market
Attend Virtual Conferences & Networking Events like
Collision Conference
BFUTR (Black Professionals in Tech)
AfroTech
GraceHopper Conference
WomenHack events
Employer led Tech Talk or "get to know us" events
Student Intern Communities to Follow on LinkedIn and get involved with
MaxUp
Wonsulting
intern.club
Augment
PM School, DesignBuddies
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