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LIB330: Job Hunting LIB330: Job Hunting on the WWWon the WWW
Lingnan University LibraryFeb 2014
The PowerPoint can be downloaded at: http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/services/library-workshops/handouts
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OutlineOutline Self-assessment Tools Career Plans Job Search Online Job Search Advice Company Information Resume & Cover Letter Writing Job Interview Job Hunting Resources Guide
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By the end of the workshop, you By the end of the workshop, you should be able to: should be able to:
know online resources on self-assessment & career plan;use the major job search web sites to search for jobs; search for company information to prepare your job interview; know tricks and tips to prepare your resume, cover letter and job interview.
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Self Assessment ToolsSelf Assessment Tools Overview on Self Assessment (video: 1min.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FDYD9DjsIM&feature=youtu.be
Self-assessment Resources from Riley Guide http://www.rileyguide.com/assess.htmlProvides overview of self-assessment as well as links to online self-assessment tools.
Career Tests (from My Queendom )http://www.queendom.com/tests/testscontrol.htm?s=71
Contains a series of online career tests that help you discover jobs that match your natural
strengths.
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Career Plan (1) Career Plan (1) Develop a career plan from Mapping
Your Futureshttp://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/plan.htm
Developing a Strategic Vision for Your Career Plan
http://www.quintcareers.com/career_plan.html
Career Path (CTgoodjobs.hk)http://www.careertimes.com.hk/english/article/show_article.asp?type=CP&subtype=XX
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Career Plan (2)Career Plan (2) Job specifications from Training Boards
and General Committes of VTC http://www.vtc.edu.hk/vtc/web/template/tr
ainingBoardDual.jsp?fldr_id=207&lang=en Occupational Outlook Handbook
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Dept of Labor) http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O*NET OnLine http://online.onetcenter.org/
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Job SearchJob Search
JIP (Job Information Platform) http://www.ln.edu.hk/sys/ssc/ecv/
JIJIS (Joint Institution Job Information System) http://www.jijis.org.hk/jijis/
CTgoodjobs.hk http://www.careertimes.com.hk/english/
JobsDB http://www.jobsdb.com
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Online Job Search AdviceOnline Job Search Advice Not sending your resume to an
employer as an attachment Writing elaborate e-mail cover letters Listing references on your resume Not only the most recent postings are
worth applying to Not putting all your eggs in one basket
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Company Information Company Information Research a Company Before Your Job
Interview (video: 3 min.) http://youtu.be/19TD9cKb3P8 Company profiles, news and other
information Hoover’s Factiva Business Source Premier: Company Profile Access: http://libguides.ln.edu.hk/databases
HKExNews http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/advancedsearch/search_active_main.asp
Profiles of Hong Kong Major Manufacturing Industrieshttp://info.hktdc.com/main/industries/industry.htm
More company information can be accessed: http://libguides.ln.edu.hk/company_information
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Tips for Cover Letter Tips for Cover Letter Address each letter to a specific person. Avoid gimmicky openings Write the way you speak Incorporate information that reflects
your knowledge of the target company ProofreadingHow to Get a Job : How to Build a Cover
Letter(video: 4 min)http://youtu.be/zYYABFM5C_c
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Tips for Resume Tips for Resume One to two pages long and features a
simple, uncluttered layout Uses a summary paragraph Customized. Tailoring a resume to specific
industries or jobs Use active language (e.g. http://
career.opcd.wfu.edu/files/2011/05/Action-Verbs-for-Resumes.pdf. http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/key-action-words-use-your-resume/ )
Reflects gaps in employment ProofreadingHow To Write a Creative Resume and Get a Job (video: 7:22 min)http://youtu.be/VTxbSRN1V48
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Resume & Cover LetterResume & Cover Letter Resume (from HKUST LC)
http://lc.ust.hk/~material/jobseek/resume.html
Monster’s Sample Resumes & Cover Lettershttp://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/careers.aspx
Resume Tutors http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/careerdev/resources/resume/
More tips and tricks for writing resumes & cover letters, please visit: http://libguides.ln.edu.hk/job_hunting 12
Tips for InterviewTips for Interview Carry on research into prospective
employers Know the Logistics to the Interview Review your resume Practice answering interview
questions Keep the conversation flowing Mind your body language Keep smile & eye contact Follow-up action – thank-you letter
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Job Interview (1)Job Interview (1) Interviewing (HKU)
http://www4.caes.hku.hk/epc/interviews/
Interview Simulation (from PolyU)http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CiLL/eiw/interviews/default.htm
On-campus Interview Success from College Grad.com http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/On-Campus-Interviewing-Success/
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Job Interview (2)Job Interview (2) Interview tips from Denham
Resources http://www.youtube.com/user/DenhamResources#g/p
Classic Job Interview Questions from Skillstudio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2bpcpNQWY
Interview Dos and Don'ts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ucmfPOBV8
Job Interview Skills, Questions & Answers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFrPZq1Z65s
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Job Hunting Resources Job Hunting Resources GuideGuide
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Research Guides @ LU Multi-disciplinary Job Hunting Resources
http://libguides.ln.edu.hk/job_hunting
Need Help?Need Help?
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Ask A Librarianhttp://www.library.ln.edu.hk/research/ask-librarian
Integrated HelpdeskEmail: refstaff@ln.edu.hk, Tel: 2616-8571
Chat Reference Service2pm-5pm, Mon-Fri Research Consultation Servicehttp://www.library.ln.edu.hk/research-consultation-service
We would like to have your We would like to have your feedback on this workshop ~feedback on this workshop ~
Click here to access the online evaluation form of this Library Workshop, OR, type the following link :http://libguides.ln.edu.hk/il_handouts
(Click “ILP Library Workshops” under “Evaluation Forms”)
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Q & A~ Thank You ~
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