Job Search & Networking

Job Searching is a process. Your job search is comprised of many different elements including networking. Career Services can help you create a strategic plan for success that includes all the tools you need to conduct an effective work search as a student and beyond.

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

Do you need support with your job search—either your career job after graduation or a part-time or summer job while you’re at UCN? Are you unsure of how to develop your strategy?

Discuss job search resources and strategies, get ideas about how to expand your network, find out how to enhance your LinkedIn profile, or get tips for an upcoming interview.

Book a career chat appointment to discuss one of the following:

• resources for finding jobs
• effective job search strategies
• ideas on how to expand your network
• feedback on your LinkedIn profile
• tips to help with an upcoming interview & help with determining your next steps

To Book a 1:1 Career Chat Email:

kpaskaruk@ucn.ca (The Pas Campus) or khause@ucn.ca (Thompson Campus)

Checkout the following resources to help you move forward in your job search:

Job Search

• A Guide to Conducting an Effective Job Search- Manitoba Career Development
• Where are you in your job search- CareerStart Grid- University of Toronto
• Career Compass: Career & Job Search Guide- Ryerson Career & Co-op Centre
• How do you continue a job search during a pandemic? Here are 10 tips that may help
• Job Search Workbook- The Canadian Career Development Foundation

Networking is simply talking to people and it allows you to make and utilize personal and professional contacts to gain information on the job market, career choices and new opportunities in your field! 

Networking is one of the most effective ways to fulfill your career goals because people in your network can support you as you explore career options, search for work, and grow in your career.

Checkout the following resources to build your professional network:

• Networking basics guide
• Networking at a Career Fair
• Networking on LinkedIn
• LinkedIn Profile Checklist
• At home networking strategies
• Networking at a virtual Career Fair

Informational Interviews

Information interviews are another great resource in conducting your job search and making new network connections. Informational interviews are not job interviews. Information interviews are:

• A discussion with someone who is working in a career or position that interests you
• A research tool — a way for you to find useful and specific information that you could not find in books or on the Internet
• An opportunity for you to interact with professionals and get specific advice to help you advance career

Checkout the following resources to prepare you to conduct an informational interview:

• Informational Interviews guide
• A Guide to Conducting an Effective Job Search
• Video on Information Interviews

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES SEMINARS

The following seminars are available through the Professional Development Series to provide you with additional information and support:

**Registration Required**

For more information on the upcoming offerings, download the PD Series Schedule Here

JOB SEARCH 101– EXT.0576

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will apply some best practices through each stage of the job search process. Each stage of the job search process will be explored and participants will apply a variety of strategies to conduct a successful search.

NETWORKING– EXT.0578

This seminar is designed to develop understanding around the value of networking in your career. Participants will learn about what networking is, where to establish networks, why its important, who to network work with and how. Learn great conversation starters and questions to ask at networking career events.

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS– EXT.0574

Participants will learn what an informational interview is and how to conduct one. The differences between a job interview and an informational interview will also be discussed; learn how an informational interview will help you prepare for your career.