Tool kit

Every successful work search starts with a strong application. The tool kit can help you navigate the world of résumés, cover letters, interviews, portfolios and networking.

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• Read and understand job postings
• Write a résumé or CV
• Write a cover letter
• Prepare for an interview
• Put together a portfolio
• Learn to network
• Negotiate a job offer
• Tool kit learning objectives

Read and understand job postings

A job posting isn’t something to be casually glanced at—it’s a tool that has the ingredients to help you create a memorable application. Use the resources in this section to learn how to interpret job postings.

How to deconstruct a job posting

Understanding exactly what an employer is looking for will help you stand out. We've made it easy to match your competencies and experience to job postings. It's a straightforward as:

1. Printing the job posting and description.
2. Identifying the required qualifications and skills and abilities listed in the posting or description.
3. Identifying how you match the criteria.

EXERCISE: Use the How to deconstruct a job posting - info sheet to learn how to identify key information in a job posting. Then use the Deconstruct a job posting - worksheet to deconstruct a jobposting that appeals to you. Match your competencies to the posting.

Check out the competency kit for information about the different types of competencies.