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THE MOST EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES www.edujobscanada.com

The most effective academic Job Search Strategies

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Here we seek to impart knowledge about the strategies to search for the best academic job. The methodology has been explained in brief. You can choose any of the strategies and find the most suitable job for yourself.

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Page 1: The most effective academic Job Search Strategies

THE MOST EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

www.edujobscanada.com

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WHERE TO START?

Teaching and research positions require a CV. Other jobs in education require a resume

CV is long and very detailed. Resume is short and concise

Resume or CV: Please mention your career objectives How you would benefit the Institution? Don’t be vague; be clear and precise Summarize your qualifications Describe your experience in relation to the job and the

institution Adapt your resume or CV to each job

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WHERE TO START ?

Cover letter Should be in clear and professional language List additional qualifications & experience Expand on your resume Mention different projects or initiatives if

undertaken by you References

Let references know in advance that you have mentioned them in your covering letter

Social media: Facebook/Twitter Clean up your social media profiles as all the

recruiters and employers seek personal information from these platforms

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HOW TO SEARCH FOR THE RIGHT JOB?

Conduct research on your dream job or the institutions of interest

Be selective of the positions you apply for Consult with your guide or mentor Assess your credentials & experience Network and let others know you are looking for job Try information interview by reaching out to potential hiring

managers in colleges and universities

Keep yourself motivated with a defined job search schedule

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Where to look?

There are many job posting sources:

Academic job boardUniversity HR job posting sitesEducation magazine job ad sectionsOnline job search websitesOnline resume posting sitesOld-fashioned resume dropping

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Merits of posting resume online

Online resumes help make passive connection with employers

Online resumes make you visible to employers everywhere It allows more room for creativity than the traditional

resume ever did Online resumes make it possible for employers to see that

you’re investing time, patience, and creativity in both yourself and your future career

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About EdujobsCanada

Edujobscanada.com is a niche Canadian job board specialized in academic and research job posting for

colleges, universities, research centers, and institutions looking to hire candidates with advanced

education and qualifications. Since 2006, we have been helping employers make targeted job postings

that  lead to smart hiring connections.

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