Tip 1 : Where to look ?
The Internet is still the best place to start your job search . Go to Google , type in the job title and location to narrow the search to your targeted area . Example : Optician – Mississauga .
What you are going to see come up in the search are some ads and organic listings . Almost all of the listings will get you to job postings . Some large boards will get you a listing of jobs they are indexing from across the country like Indeed . Eyecare niche job sites like Jobs4ECPs will give you listings of jobs only in the eyecare industry .
Also consider looking at other industry resources for postings like the classified section on OpticalPrism . ca and the provincial opticians or optometrists association job posting portals . To really see all the jobs available , you need to look on as many sites as possible .
Tip 2 : Create a great resume
I can ’ t stress this enough . If you want to land a great job , start by creating a great resume . There are so many free templates out there that walk you through what you need to write and where . It is plug-and-play as far as the set-up , design and required text , but you will need to come up with the content .
Think like a business owner . What would you want to hear in order to consider hiring you ? This resume literally took me 10 minutes to create from a FREE template in Microsoft office .
Tip 3 : Create a cover letter
This allows you to personalize the first words the employer is going to read and show that you have done some research on their company . Employers like that . They want to see that you are truly interested in a job with them and that you have taken the time to learn a bit more about them from their website or social media .
Tip 4 : Build a LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is your online resume . It is available 24 / 7 to show prospective employers and recruiters your experience , skills and qualifications . Most people don ’ t use LinkedIn to its full advantage . Fill out your entire profile , include an updated professional picture ( not a selfie ) and take the time to upload a digital header . Make your LinkedIn profile look amazing and people will pay attention .
Bonus on LinkedIn , you can connect to employers you want to work for by searching for their profiles and asking to connect .
Last note : employers who are looking to hire are usually needing someone quickly . Be quick to answer on e-mail or text . Be available and flexible for an interview and be prepared for questions about yourself , work history and work ethic . Happy job hunting !
Trudi Charest is the co-Founder of 4ECPs , a business resource company for eyecare professionals . 4ECPs has six divisions , marketing , training , social media , eyecare jobs , payments & events .
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