Hello!
I previously explained why it is important to have a digital portfolio if you are in the job market. Today, I am coming with a list of job sites that I have tested out so far.
Let’s start with some resources around us:
- Queen’s Career Services is our first stop. Whether you're looking for your first job or trying to land a professional opportunity, Career Services can help. Keep an eye out for future career fairs and networking opportunities.
- Have you used MyCareer yet to browse available jobs, and book your appointment with a Career Coach?
- Likewise, Queen’s Connects Career Network for Students and Alumni on LinkedIn may be a good place to start your job hunt.
- Are you drafting cover letters and polishing your resume or curriculum vitae? Career Services may help you streamline your job-related documents, including your personal statement. Summer is a great time for some advance planning and individualized career coaching sessions.
- Kingston Employment and Youth Services (KEYS) provides comprehensive employment and newcomer services in Kingston and surrounding communities. If you are looking for a job in the community, KEYS Job Board might be a great option. Create a job seeker account to get job alerts.
- Also, KEYS has a special program for student job seekers and international graduates. Just call, fill in their application form, or drop by the nearest KEYS office to get started. There is one at the heart of the city, near the Downtown Transit Point.
- Don’t forget the volunteer options on campus or in the city. Getting involved indicates your ability to take initiative. Your passion to help those around you may build your career. I’ve just accepted a paid teaching position at Kingston Literacy & Skills (KL&S), where I have been tutoring newcomers for the last few years. They have some volunteer openings.
- Lastly, you can spot volunteering opportunities within the City of Kingston.
Let me now consider some popular webpages:
- Academic Positions lists academic jobs. Popular categories are PhD and postdoc. This might be for you if you are looking for opportunities in Europe.
- Charity Village features job postings besides volunteer opportunities. You may filter out irrelevant advertisements based on location, position type, or industry category. The platform lists lots of professions in counseling, communications, and fundraising.
- Eluta might be for you if you are looking for jobs in health sciences, computing, software and web development, and finance. It shows you the top employers in Canada and allows you to choose one of the big cities as your desired destination.
- Glassdoor is another option. You can search for jobs using keywords like “MA required” or “PhD required” to find relevant listings. You need to sign up with your Gmail and choose an industry. I found their “bowl” feature limiting. What if you have dipped toes in different bowls?
- As the name makes it very clear, HigherEdJobs specializes in positions in the post-secondary, many of which specify a PhD as a requirement. You can conduct country-specific searches.
- Indeed is your general job listing webpage. It allows you to select provinces or territories you want to work in if you sign up for job alerts. On the positive side, you can type “MA,” “MEd,” “MSc,” or “PhD” in the search bar along with keywords and refine the results based on the qualifications listed in the job descriptions. On the downside, you might end up receiving too many emails if you sign up for their job alerts.
- Who doesn’t know LinkedIn! I have noticed that many folks use LinkedIn to go on job-related virtual blind dates with potential employers or promote their recent achievements. You can use the job search feature to filter results by education level. If you click the little briefcase icon at the top of the page, LinkedIn will give you keywords you can use to look for opportunities. What if you are changing your career? Then, you might need to tweak your LinkedIn profile to better align your online presence with your future aspirations.
- ResearchGate is primarily for researchers. It has job listings in academia and industry that often require graduate degrees. Make sure to use specific keywords related to your field along with "PhD" to narrow down your search effectively.
'Til next month!