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An interview is your chance to show an employer how you can make a difference to their organization

Prepare, prepare, prepare!

The single most important thing to do for an interview is prepare. There are lots of things to think about. Here are a few top tips:

•  Research the organization and make sure you understand their products, clients, beliefs and mandate - and how you'll fit in with them  
•  Dress appropriately. Hint: always dress one step better than the typical work environment for that industry. Business casual at the office? For an interview you should dress more formally with a suit, skirt, heels, etc.  
•  Make sure you know where you're going! Have the address mapped out, know the office/room number, and plan to be there 10 minutes early. Plan for potential traffic disasters  
•  Come prepared with questions for the interviewers. Ask them about the organization, upcoming projects, ask what THEY like about working for the company, engage the interviewers to make a great impression  
•  Smile often and show your enthusiasm. It's perfectly normal to be nervous, but you can make up for the jitters by being personable  

Don't:

•  Be late 
•  Ask about compensation 
•  Appear unprepared or answer questions negatively

Check out our video on for more tips

We regularly hold workshops on interview preparation, so watch for the next one!

Networking is a vital part of career path development.

How can you be an effective "networker"?

Everyone you've met in your educational experiences, your past work experiences, and volunteering can be considered part of your network. These people are connected to others who expand your network even further. Students often forget to use their networks to their fullest potential!

Use your network to access information

• If you're in the job hunt, chat with family members, friends, co-workers about your intentions for the future
• Keep communications open so that when opportunities arise, they'll think of you 

Use  to create a professional profile and connect with people

• LinkedIn can be a very powerful tool for the job search and for networking
• Make sure you have a complete profile
• Follow companies you're interested in and join groups in your field and participate in the discussion 
• Check out our quick video on

Don't be afraid to reach out to professionals — also known as an "informational interview"

• If you're interested in a specific field — like social work, dentistry, physiotherapy, medicine, law, etc — reach out to someone currently in that position
• Informational interviews are also becoming more popular within certain industries. Try meeting with people in a company you're interested in to get more details on the organization and future opportunities with them

Be prepared with specific questions about the field, and don't forget to send a thank-you message.  

Join professional associations & get involved!

• Most cities have organizations for young professionals. Check them out, see when they meet and drop in to meet new people
• Consider charities and volunteering — you'll be doing some important work in the community, and making connections at the same time  

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There are a lot of job search engines out there — we've tried to pull together some of the most productive options to help in your search.  

Need more help with your search? Get in touch with careers@mta.ca if you have any questions or specific requirements.

General job boards

• — a great job board. Register and they will send updates matching your search criteria to your email
• — for people interested in working in the not-for-profit field across Canada. Also can be used as a networking tool
• — an inside look at companies with employee reviews and rating. Also a job search engine
• — job posting site
• — huge free job posting board
•  â€” aggregating job board

Government

• — if you are interested in working for the Government of Canada, summer jobs of full time, this is the place to start

Job boards for students and recent grads

• — student/new grad based job board. Resources and articles and tips as well
• — new grad/summer/internships are posted and updated regularly. They also have resources for field specific careers. Great new site for students

New Brunswick/Nova Scotia

• — search jobs in New Brunswick
• — jobs and career advice for Nova Scotians