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Career Services/FanshaweOnline
www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices

Start your search right here at Fanshawe!

On the bottom right hand corner of the Career Services page you will find the Career Services and Co-op Job Site under the "Resource" heading. On the left-hand side of the page, the first option is "Job Seekers Log in" You can sign in as a student, using your student number or register as an alumni to continue using this service.

Once logged in, you will find a list of upcoming events on the right-hand side, which can include resume or interview skills workshops, career fairs or open interviews.

This website lists postings for a wide variety of job sectors. Ninety per cent of these jobs are in Ontario. The site provides more than just job postings; you can search for jobs by your program at Fanshawe and you can also have the system email you every time a new matching job comes in. There is a "Job Search Tool Kit" tab, for example, that includes information sheets on everything from writing an effective resume to googling jobs to dressing for an interview.

You can also visit D1063 and meet with one of four career consultants up to five years after you graduate. They will assist you with your resume and cover letters and give advice on starting salaries, how to look for a job, and how to make the best choice possible.

KnightHunter.com
Knight Hunter is a job site specific to London and surrounding areas. You can browse the hundreds of jobs listed on the site, or post your resume and create a profile so employers can find you. Their job search/filter also serves as a good tool to narrow down your search by employer, category or location.

#LDNONTJobs
ldnontjobs.com
This site uses #LdnONT (London, Ontario) hashtag to help promote its jobs on Twitter. You can browse all of the London and area jobs, or use their advanced search feature. The search feature allows you to enter a keyword or narrow it down to type, category, or when the job was posted. You can also post your resume on the site.

City of London
tinyurl.com/ldnontcityjobs
Visit this site to find current career opportunities within London's municipal government. Jobs range from summer student positions to senior managers. Job descriptions are very detailed and typically include the salary or salary range You can apply for jobs directly on this site.

Job "Search Engines"

Indeed.ca and Wowjobs.ca
Sites like these are a good way to get your job search started. When you enter in a keyword, job title or company name along with a location, it browses thousands of other job sites and company sites to produce the results. It will search several websites including government sites, other job sites such as Workopolis, university/college job sites and more. These sites also allow you to select the "Browse" jobs option where you can search for jobs based on company, title, location and category.

One warning about these sites: keep an eye out for the date you must apply by or how long ago the job was posted, as sometimes the postings are old or expired.

Free Job Sites

Craigslist and Kijiji
With sites like these, you want to make sure you are on the correct website for the city you want to work in. London's sites are: londonon.en.craigslist.ca and london.kijiji.ca.

Once on Craigslist or Kijiji, you can select a category under the Jobs tab. There are many good postings on these sites, you just have to sift through the bogus ones. Because these ads are free, beware of scams or ads that ask for your money. On Craigslist you can check out the "Avoiding Scams" tab on the site. Its number one rule is to deal locally with individuals you can meet in person. It also advises users not to wire any money online. Try to find the posting on another site or at least check out the company online or in-person to help you find out if they are legitimate. Keep an eye on the date for these job ads as it often takes a while for them to be taken down or removed.

Sector-Specific Sites

Ontario Public Service Careers
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
This site lists all of the jobs within the Government of Ontario. You can search by region or city within Ontario, job category or salary minimum. The site is well known and the positions usually receive hundreds of applicants, but why not put your hat in the ring? You can check the competition status of a job by calling a number on the website.

Along with a list of government jobs from across the province, this site provides a resume-writing guide and interview tips specific for a job in the Ontario Public Service.

Service Canada Job Posting Service
jobbank.gc.ca
You can search by province or more specifically an area within the province, for example, "London and Area." You can also search by category. One useful tool is the ability to search jobs that were posted in the last seven days or the last 48 hours; this can help keep your search fresh. There is a Training and Careers section that will help you identify career options that best suit your skills and interests. You can also register with Job Bank and make use of their Job Match, Job Alert, Résumé Builder and Career Navigator tools.

Charity Village
charityvillage.com
This recently revamped website provides jobs within non-profit companies from across the country. You can search using your postal code or the region you are interested in. In addition to the job postings, this site has an extensive list of "topics" on everything do with the non-profit world. Browse everything from News, Fundraising, Volunteer Engagement, Giving, Management and Human Resources.