Job Postings and Employment Preparation

Have you heard the statistics that most job openings are not advertised? It’s true: 75-80% of job openings are not posted. Instead, information about these job openings is often circulated through various managers’ networks, friends and other personal contacts. Utilizing networking in your job search to tap into the hidden job market can significantly increase your chances of finding employment.

Prepare Effective Applications

The Career Centre is here to help you find a job and prepare effective applications, whether you are looking for a full-time job after graduation, an international experience, or a summer or part-time job.

Job Postings

Job postings listed in Navigator are for full-time, summer, part-time and on-campus employment opportunities. These employers are looking to hire Laurier students and alumni.

Resumés, Cover Letters and Applications

A targeted resumé is essential for an effective application to any type of job. We are here is assist you in preparing an effective resumé, cover letter and application.

Interviews

Learn more about interview preparation including developing an interview agenda and knowing what types of questions to expect.

Online Networking

Platforms like LinkedIn and Ten Thousand Coffees are helpful tools to explore careers and connect with professionals in the field.

Learn Effective Job Search Strategies

Our job search assistance explores strategies such as:

Seeking non-advertised job openings.
Using informational interviews to obtain job leads.
Using your existing network to aid your job search.
Making new professional contacts.
Asking those who rejected you for new job leads.
Organizing your resumé content to match the job posting.
Preparing possible answers to interview questions, highlighting strengths and skills.
Developing an interview agenda.
Researching employers before an interview.
Writing follow-up letters after interviews and new job leads.

Employment Fraud

Employment fraud is on the rise. Fraudulent employers take advantage of those who are new to the job market and may not be familiar with the norms of the employment process. The best way to protect yourself is to be informed. Read more about tips for protecting yourself and knowing your rights.

Network Effectively

Informational Interviews

Informational interviews are a great opportunity to network and learn about career opportunities. Connect with the Career Centre for assistance in learning about informational interviews.

LinkedIn is the most widely respected professional social media sites available to learn more about a career field, establish your professional online profile and connect with professionals or alumni in your field. LinkedIn allows you to establish a personal profile and to network virtually with industry leaders, recruiters, and other professionals within a strictly career-relevant forum.

Transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful career-boosting tool by participating in our LinkedIn workshop and follow the Laurier Experiential Learning and Career Development page to start making connections.

Ten Thousand Coffees

Join the Laurier Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees for the opportunity to connect with Laurier alumni and learn first-hand about the careers they have successfully pursued.

Create a profile, find connections and schedule a time for a coffee chat with an alum. Whether you are in the process of choosing a career, preparing for a job interview or exploring where your major or degree might lead you, this is an excellent way to gather information and learn from Laurier alumni. Learn more about Ten Thousand Coffees.