Workopolis Candidate Collateral

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Workopolis has the most online jobs in Canada Here's how we can help you find the one that's right for you.

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Job Seeker Brochure - How to use Workopolis

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Workopolis hasthe most online jobsin Canada

Here's how we can help you findthe one that's right for you.

We are Canada's largest and most popular career website offering more than 30,000 jobs on any given day, great tools to make your job search much faster and easier, and the latest career news and advice to guide you at every step of the way.

Read on to find out how you can use Workopolis to find your first job, your next job or your best job. Whatever your career goals are, we're here to help.

Who is Workopolis?

Visit us at workopolis.com to get started today.

Finding jobs on Workopolis

You can quickly search for jobs by entering your keywords and location into the fields at the top of any page of Workopolis.

You can also take your job search with you

Searching for jobs while you'reon the go is easy on yourmobile phone. Workopolis isoptimized for any phone,whether you're on aniPhone, Android, or Blackberry.

All you have to do to begin searching is open the web browser on yourcomputer or phone and go to workopolis.com.

To explore the job categories that are most relevant to you, it is best to use our Browse Jobs section.

On the Browse Jobs pages, you can start with a broader search and then filter jobs by location, job type, industry, companyand more.

Creating a Job Alert

One of the best things you can do for your job search and career is to familiarize yourself with what jobs are available out there.

Create yours at workopolis.com/jobalert.

That way you'll find out about the latest jobs that are right for you just by checking your email. This is a great idea, even if you are not currently looking for a job.

Also, because Job Alerts are easily accessible from a mobile device, it’s a great way to look at jobs while you’re on the go.

A Job Alert is a simple tool that saves your job search criteria (this can be location, industry, keyword, etc.) and sends you an e-mail with new job postings daily, or weekly.

Your Workopolis Account

Create yours at workopolis.com/joinnow.

Hint: You can also create and sign into your account in just a few clicks using Facebook Connect.

You can manage your Job Alerts and add resumes by signing up for a free Workopolis Account. All you need is an email address and your contact information.

Just go to workopolis.com and click on Join Now.

Why post your resume on Workopolis?

Post your resume on Workopolis so that the employers who search our website 16,000 times every day for candidates can find you and approach you with job opportunities. When you post your resume online, you can find a job without even looking.

You can also store multiple resumes in your account so that when you find jobs that you're interested in, you'll be ready to apply in just a few clicks.

This is a great way to tap into the hidden job market. Many of these recruiters are hiring people for jobs that have never even been advertised.

Learn more about resumes at workopolis.com/advice.

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How to post a resume on Workopolis

To create a resume on Workopolis, first sign in to your Workopolis account (or create an account if you do not already have one.) Then click on Post Your Resume Today.

Whichever method you choose, our website will offer help and instruction every step of the way.

When you store one or more resumes on Workopolis, you have to give each resume a name. This is for your reference only; your resume name won't be visible to employers.

You will have four options for creating your online resume:

1) Create a brand new resume on the spot.2) Upload an existing document from your computer.3) Cut and paste your information into the space provided.4) If you have a LinkedIn profile, you can also import your information

from there to create your resume.

Create yours today at workopolis.com/resume.

Tips for posting your resume

Make your resume searchable

To make your resume visible to employers so you can be found by them, make sure you’ve selected "Searchable" as your Resume Status.

Or to keep your job search confidential, store resumes privately

Alternatively, you can store resumes privately in your account so they're not visible to employers but are ready for use when you want to apply for jobs. In this case, select "Non-Searchable" as your Resume Status.

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Get to know your keywords

It's a good idea to read job postings for the industry that you want to work in before creating your resume. Get to know the keywords that employers are using in their job descriptions. Most employers search for candidates in our resume database using keywords, so including the same words that they are looking for in your resume increases the chances that they find you.

Get the latest career advice on resumes at workopolis.com/advice.

Using the best of the web

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Workopolis has some innovative tools that can make your job search almost effortless by finding new opportunities for you and bringing them right to you on your social networks.

Twitter

Follow one of our industry/location specific Twitter handles that let you know in real-time on Twitter when new jobs are posted in yourfield and region.

Facebook

Use the Workopolis Facebook application to see the latest job opportunities that are right for you - right within your Facebook page. To find our app, search for “My Workopolis Job Feed” from your Facebook acount.

Find a comprehensive list of Workopolis Twitterhandles at workopolis.com/twitter.

Put your best foot forward

Get more of the latest career advice on job searching, resumes, jobinterviews, networking and more at workopolis.com/advice.

It’s important to remember that when you are using social networks that employers are on them too. Most employers say that they Google candidates before hiring them. They also look job seekers up on Facebook and on other sites.

In fact, 90% of recruiters or hiring managers check social networks.*

69% of those recruiters reported rejecting a candidate based on information found online.*

So if you're looking for a job, it's best to have a pleasant looking profile picture and to make sure that there are nophotos or posts out there that will leave a negative impression on future bosses.

* Source: Reppler.com, 2011

How to minimize negative social networking: • Google yourself and review what appears• Be aware of your privacy settings on sites like Facebook

and adjust them accordingly• Use an e-mail address that sounds professional• Don't talk negatively about your job (or boss) online

Also take care that the information you post online matches what you have said in your resume. Employers can be turned off by reading conflicting information about you.

Your checklist to using Workopolis

Visit workopolis.com and sign up for your free account.

Conduct a job search and find the latest opportunities that are right for you. Take advantage of our mobile site to search on the go.

Create a Job Alert to automatically receive an email when new jobs that are right for you are posted.

Post your resume online to be discovered by top employers and so that you're ready to apply when your ideal job is posted.

Use our customised Twitter feeds and Facebook application to find new job opportunities right on your social networks.

Visit workopolis.com/advice for information on writing resumes and cover letters, answering tough interview questions and much more.

Land your ideal job. Add a little swagger toyour step (optional).

Get started at workopolis.com today.

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