The COVID-19 outbreak has had a widespread effect on the Canadian economy. The good news is that there are current openings in the job market. Some recruiters and employers are doing online interviewing.
We suggest taking this time to move to online networking (LinkedIn and social networks), searching for groups, and connecting with people in your profession to get some advice.
The second thing you can do is to find online training and upgrade your skills and knowledge in your industry. If you’re in isolation, this may be a good time to take an online course, attend a professional development webinar, or even improve your typing skills.
In summary, make sure not to take yourself out of the market. Keep searching and keep applying, updating your LinkedIn profile, and using social networks to learn about new opportunities. Follow your targeted company and learn about their next project, follow up on your application and talk to employers regarding their situation on hiring.
Below are some FREE resources that may help you job search or build your skills at home during this difficult time.
Job Searching Websites
- Indeed – All Sectors
- Career Builder – All Sectors
- Glassdoor – All Sectors
- Government Job Bank
- Charity Village – Non-profit Sector
- Robert Half – Finance, Admin., Marketing, Legal and Tech Jobs
Remember, you can also look for job postings directly on a company’s website. Research companies and organizations in your field and check their websites regularly for postings.
Webinars for Professional Development
- Charity Village
- Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling
- Human Resources Professionals Association
Tips for Online Networking
- Networking Basics – GCF Learn Free
- How to Make Online Networking Work for You
- 7 Tips for Social Networking Online
- Tips for Building a LinkedIn Profile
Online Courses/Skills Upgrading
- LYNDA – Toronto Public Library – Over 3500 Tutorials ranging from web design to project management
- Coursera – Courses, certificates and degrees online
- Class Central – Thousands of free online courses from universities like MIT, Stanford, and Harvard
- Free Code Camp – 450 Ivy League Courses online
- The Open University – Languages, Science, Sports, Psychology and more courses
- GCF Learn Free – teach yourself technology, math, reading and more
- Learn Something New – Links to tons of online learning resources
English Language Skills
- A4ESL – Activities for ESL Students
- Learn English – Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar
- Dave’s ESL Cafe
- GCF Learn Free – Learn English Online
- Learn Something New – A list of many great apps and websites for learning languages
Improve Your Typing Speed
- 10 Fast Fingers – Test and Improve your Typing Speed
- How to Type – Learn and Practice Typing + Tests
- Speedy Typing Online – Improve Speed and Accuracy
- Touch Typer – Typing Practice
If you need assistance with your job search please contact us.
We will continue to offer phone and email support to our clients during this time. For more information contact us at [email protected] or 416-537-6532