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Job Hunting on the Job Hunting on the WWWWWW
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OutlineOutlineSelf-assessment & Career PlanJob SearchOnline Job Search AdviceCompany InformationResume & Cover LetterJob InterviewOther Resources
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Self-assessment & Career Plan (1)Self-assessment & Career Plan (1)What do I like to do?What is it about my personality that
may influence my career decisions?What do I have to offer?What must I have to meet my
professional needs and stay satisfied in a career?
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Self-assessment & Career Plan (2)Self-assessment & Career Plan (2)Planning a Career from Mapping Your
Futures• http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcare
er/plan.htmSelf_Assessment Resources from Riley
Guide • http://www.rileyguide.com/assess.html
Career Assessment Tools & Tests• http://www.quintcareers.com/career_assessment.ht
mlCareer Path (CareerTimes)
• http://www.careertimes.com.hk/english/article/show_article.asp?type=CP&subtype=XX
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Job SearchJob Search JIJIS (Joint Institution Job Information System)
◦ http://www.jijis.org.hk/jijis/ Online Job Sites
◦ CareerTimes http://www.careertimes.com.hk/english/
◦ JobDB http://www.jobsdb.com/HK/EN/V6HTML/Home/default.htm
◦ JiuJik http://www.jiujik.com
◦ Labour Dept. Job Search http://www.jobs.gov.hk/eng/jobseeker/enquiry/select_type.aspx
◦ Other Internet Job Sites http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/links/pages/Job_Hunting/
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Online Job Search AdviceOnline Job Search AdviceNot 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.Avoid to get lost on the Internet. Not putting all your eggs in one
basket.<<Excerpt from The New Rules of Hunting on the Net by
Kevin C. Wilson>>
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Company Information Company Information Company profiles, news and other
information ◦ Hoover’s Pro (Academic Version) ◦ Business Source Premier: Company Profile ◦ Factiva
Access: http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/eresources/HKExNews
◦ http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/advancedsearch/search_active_main.asp
HK Company Information ◦ http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/usrguide/subguide/stock.htm
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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.Use personalized letterhead
stationery.Incorporate information that reflects
your knowledge of the target company.
Proofreading
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Tips for Resume Tips for Resume One to two pages long and features a
simple.Uses a summary paragraph.Customized. Tailoring a resume to
specific industries or jobs. Reflects gaps in employment.Proofreading.<<Excerpt from Job-Search Advice 101:
Resumes and Cover Letters >>
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Resume & Cover LetterResume & Cover LetterResume (from HKUST LC)
◦ http://lc.ust.hk/~material/jobseek/resume.htmlMonster: Resume & Letter
◦ http://career-advice.monster.com/resumes-cover-letters/careers.aspx
Resume Tutors ◦ http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/careerdev/resources/resume/
Others Resources ◦ http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/links/pages/Job_Hunting/
Resume/
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Tips for InterviewTips for InterviewResearch prospective employers.Review your resume.Prepare and rehearse for
standard questions.Keep the conversation flowing.Keep smile & eye contact.Follow-up action – thank-you
letter.
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Job InterviewJob Interview Job Interview Skills (from CUHK)
◦ http://www.ilc.cuhk.edu.hk/english/jiss/main.htm
Interview Simulation (from PolyU)◦ http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CiLL/eiw/interviews/def
ault.htm Job Interview Skills (UST)
◦ http://lc.ust.hk/~material/jobseek/jobIn/index.html
The Career Channel Interview Simulator◦ http://www.hot97.com/EI/G/Content/
CareerChannel/InterviewSimulator/Index.aspxMonster Career Advice: Virtual Interviews
◦ http://resources.monster.com/tools/default.asp
Job-Interview.net◦ http://www.job-interview.net/ 12
Other ResourcesOther ResourcesJob Hunting Resources
◦ http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/links/pages/Job_Hunting/
Library Collection ◦Subject Search
Applications for positions Cover letters Job hunting Employment interviewing Resumes (Employment)
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Q & A Thank you !
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