Dynamic

job search
methods
(MDRE)
Workshop Objective
Teach and provide you with different job search techniques
and strategies that will help you achieve your employment
goals.
 …
…
Round Table
What is your name?
How long have you been in Québec?
What is your profession ?
 Open vacancies and known job offers
Favorite Job
Seeker's Advertised offers
Placement
(Internet, job
Methods boards, etc.) Agencies
What job search methods
are used in your home
country?
 A longer and limited job search (Especially in
specialized sectors)

Higher Competition (Employers receive 100+ CV for

Results to be one position)
expected
A Few Facts… Higher chances to be underemployed
• You will receive 1 call for 10 CVs
applications Higher chances of settling in the wrong position or
• You will need to do about 10 wrong domain
interviews before getting 1 job
• Therefore, to succeed, you
have to send 10 to 15 CVs a day! A very boring, frustrating and undiversified job search
What is the Open Market Hidden Market
percentage % Job opportunities that
of the hidden
Job opportunities
accessible & visible for
candidates searching for jobs.
vs are not visible to the candidates.
(No advertisement)
market and
the open
market ?
 THE JOB MARKET
The Visible Market
• A lot of competition
• Difficult to set yourself apart
• Less possibility to negociate OPEN MARKET

The Hidden Market

• Little to no competition
• Customized positions
• Win-Win HIDDEN MARKET
 Employers want to take the
Why do least risk possible and save
employers time and money $.
prefer the
hidden
market? They want to hire someone
they already know or with a
good reference.
 From the inside Network
(internal transfers, recommendations
promotions) – (known (employees, colleagues,
and commonly used + friends) – (People they
fastest process) trust)

Employers’ Meet new people who

recruitment have demonstrated
aptitudes and motivation
Les employeurs recrutent
Recruitment Agencies,
Executive Firms –
methods (Information meetings / (reliable but costly $)
Direct solicitation)

Publish an ad online
(costly but less reliable
and longer process)
JOB SEARCH METHODS

OPEN MARKET
 Adapt your CV to the key words in the job offer (analyze the job
offer and research the company)
ALWAYS attach a cover letter and customize it to the specific
company and job offer
Tips for Apply to job ads EVERYDAY, 10-15 applications a day to expect
results!
posting online Keep track of every job application you send : date, job title,
company name and a small note about the company/job
Remember to follow up after 2-3 days !
What if you see a job offer where the expiry date has already
passed ? Send an application anyways, the company may still be
accepting applicants

Placement
Agencies
Definition: An employment
agency is an organization
which matches employers to
employees. They are public or
private organizations.
https://acsess.org/
http://www.agences-de-placement.ca/fr/agences-de-placement-montreal/
How does it work?
• They manage job offers and applications, providing
job seekers with employment opportunities with
potential employers, and employers a selection and
recruitment service for their human resources
needs.
Do I have to pay?
• NO!
The services should be completely free of charge
Are they all of equal quality?
• NO!
You should do your research before registering
yourself with an agency. Examples of agencies in
Montréal : Randstad , Adecco, Kelly Services,
FuzeHR, Quantum, Groom & Associates
JOB SEARCH METHODS

HIDDEN MARKET
 The solicitation The spontaneous
call “cold call” application

5 Strategies
to Address the The direct The information
encounter meeting
Hidden Job
Market
Developing your
network
 Reason for contact
Contact context
(first contact, follow-up
(Are you recommended by
after sending resumes,
an employee, a person in
follow-up after networking
common?)
event, etc.)

Choosing the
Best Method(s) Mode of contact
(in person, email, phone,
Type of business
(large company, SME or
for You LinkedIn) start-up)

What are your personal communicating and writing

skills ?
Depending on your written and oral communication
skills, you may prefer certain strategies over others.
Analyze your strengths in communication and rely on
them!
 You must be prepared !
The Solicitation
Call « Cold Calls »
Definition: : A telephone
solicitation is basically self-
promotion. Making direct
contact with someone to
offer your services and ask
for an interview.
 Research the company, be ready to answer to frequent interview questions,
have a few questions that you would like to ask the employer
(specific needs of their department, technical skills required, industry info)
Prepare your professional script
 Who are you? (name and job title)
What is the purpose of your call? (expand network, obtain professional advice,
obtain a meeting)
What you have to offer? (attract attention with 2-3 skills)
 Be ready to send your CV and cover letter at the end of the phone call (ask for
the person’s direct email)
 Sit in a quiet place to make your calls
 Smile when you talk on the phone, you will have a more relaxed voice with more
confidence

The Spontaneous
Application
Definition: Sending an
application to a company
that has not posted a job
anywhere (offering your
services without responding
to any offer).
Step 1
• Find the name of a specific person to contact in the company,
preferably the manager of the service in which you want to
work.
Step 2
• Adapt your service offer (CV and Letter) according to the
company
• Attach your resume and letter to the email in a single PDF
document. The body of the email will be a synthetic and catchy
text giving the employer the desire to read your application
documents.
Step 3
• Follow up a few days later (2-3 days)
 ICRIQ : http://www.icriq.com/

List of
Employers Others:
http://www.fr.canada411.ca
http://www.erable.ca/cld/entreprises
https://www.cpmt.gouv.qc.ca/reseau-des-partenaires/comites-sectoriels.asp
https://coeffiscience.ca/a-propos-du-secteur/liste-des-entreprises-du-secteur
 Drop off your cv or gather information about the
company. Pickup an application, ask about the
departments you are interested in, see if a
manager is available

Direct Question the employer, ask about the job

encounter requirements, if they are planning to hire and
Definition: Visiting the anticipate any questions they may have.
company in person without
an appointment

Be friendly with the secretary or receptionist and

ask if you can leave your cv with them, if it is not
possible to speak to a manager

The Information
Meeting
Definition: A professional
meeting that we can consider
as an informal interview. The
goal is to exchange
professional information,
share knowledge, make new
contacts, grow your network.
It’s a WIN-WIN.
What are the advantages?
• Obtain up-to-date and realistic information about your sector of
activity in Quebec, your profession, etc.
• Gain insight into the needs of the company/department so that
you can customize your skillset to those companies
• Make new contacts and grow your network at the same time!
• Double the benefit: It’s an advantage for the employer, because
they meet a proactive candidate (saves them time and money),
you become part of their potential candidate base !)
• An information meeting may result to a real job offer
 • It's an informal interview, but you need to be professional!

• Reiterate the purpose of the meeting : learn more about the company’s
needs, to tell them about your skills/experience

• Prepare a few questions in advance that you wish to ask (remember to keep
the meeting to 10 minutes max)
Tips for an
• Dress appropriately, attitude, communication and vocabulary, etc.
Information
• At the end of the meeting, ask the person for comments on your resume and
Meeting if they can recommend some skills that could be useful in your field

• Send a thank you letter after the meeting and keep the person informed of
your next steps

• Maintain your network ! Keep in touch with this person, who is a potential
employer !

Developing your
network
Definition: Exchanging with
people in order to develop
quality relationships, share
information, generate
opportunities.
What are the advantages :
• One of the best and most effective ways to find a job (encouraged
by every business school)
• Employers use networking first when searching for candidates
for a position (they will ask their internal staff if they know
someone skilled for the position)
• Growing a network has become a very valuable tool in our lives.
Why?
1. Networking can lead you to new career opportunities
2. Networking is a long-term investment and is a rewarding
activity
3. Networking connects you to other people, all over the world
4. Networking is a way to learn from others and grow
5. Networking builds self-confidence
 Know who you are and what you have to offer (knowledge,
experience, personality)

Your job objective must be CLEAR and FOCUSED

Plan of Research your field and profession in Quebec

action
Find the companies that fit your interests and values

Make a realistic plan and commit to it

  Combine different strategies and increase your chances
The best
 Be ready to put in time and effort
strategy is one
 Searching for a job should become YOUR FULL TIME JOB
that combines
 Stay motivated and positive at all times
several
 Find and use all the resources that can help you along the
strategies way
Questions ?
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participating!
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