Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to write a resumé and cover letter» Write a resumé that highlights your accomplishments It's not unusual for employers to receive hundreds of resumés in response to a single job opening. In order to stand out as a strong candidate, it's your responsibility to ensure the employer understands […]
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Identify your skills and accomplishments
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to write a resumé and cover letter» Identify your skills and accomplishments The most important task associated with your job search is learning how to articulate your skills and accomplishments so you can write a great resumé and cover letter and effectively answer interview questions. All other job […]
Connect with employers online
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to connect with employers» Connect with employers online Many employers look at online profiles More and more employers are "screening" potential candidates via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter — and almost 1/3 indicated that they eliminated a candidate from the competition based on their social […]
Connect with employers in person
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to connect with employers» Connect with employers in person Whether you're looking for a full-time, part-time, summer or internship position—reaching out to employers is a great way to find out about opportunities. Two great ways to connect with employers is via informational interviews or attending employer recruitment activities […]
Look for summer or part-time opportunities (on or off campus)
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to find and apply for opportunities» On-Campus Opportunities Work/Study Programs (General Work/Study, LEAP and RAY) The Work/Study Program at York University provides eligible undergraduate students (domestic and international) with the opportunity to develop professional skills and contribute to the University through paid, on-campus employment opportunities. Eligibility criteria […]
Use an online job posting site
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to find and apply for opportunities» Use an online job posting site Responding to online postings shouldn’t be your only job search strategy but it should definitely be a part of your strategy. York University Career Centre's online job posting system Experience York (Career Centre's online job posting […]
Create a professional LinkedIn profile
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to find and apply for opportunities» Create a professional LinkedIn profile Wondering how using LinkedIn effectively can enhance your job search? Career Centre Resources Group Activities How to Effectively Use LinkedIn Curious about how to leverage LinkedIn’s features to build your professional network? Career Lounge: Pop-in with a quick […]
Develop an effective job search strategy
Students & New Grads» Looking for a job?» How to find and apply for opportunities» Develop an effective job search strategy There's more to a job search than simply applying for online postings, though the majority of job seekers confine their job search to exactly that. It may sound crazy but job postings are not the number […]
Support resources for writing a strong personal statement
Students & New Grads» Thinking about further education?» How to write a personal statement» Support resources for writing a strong personal statement You may book personal statement appointments with the knowledgeable and experienced writing instructors in the LA&PS and Bethune Writing Centres. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you go to the right […]
Practice your graduate school interview skills
Students & New Grads» Thinking about further education?» How to apply to grad school, college or a professional school» Practice your graduate school interview skills Certain graduate schools require interviews as part of the selection process—including medical and dental school. Are you prepared? Graduate school interviews require the same set of skills you use during employment […]
