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Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work – friends, relatives, neighbours, former co-workers and employers, and other people you meet. These people may know of job leads.
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Write a good résumé. Get help writing your résumé if you need it.
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Look for work every day. Searching for work can be a full-time job. Set daily goals. It's a numbers game – the more you look, the more likely it is that you will find employment.
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Use the resources available to you:
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Daily and community newspapers
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Job Web sites (see Related Links at right side of this page)
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Books on job hunting and writing résumés can be found in York Region's Employment Resource Centres.
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Directories to learn about the companies in your neighbourhood, as well as telephone directories, can both be found in your local library. Ask your librarian for help.
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Call companies you are interested in working for on the telephone, and ask if they have any job openings.
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Look at community bulletin boards. E.g. bulletin boards at your children's school, the local community college, or your place of worship.
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Visit job fairs. Employers bring information about their company and look for eager applicants. Go dressed for an interview. If you need money to make your appearance better for interview purposes, ask your worker for these funds.
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Register with headhunting/personnel agencies. Register with all of them. Many industrial and manufacturing companies hire through agencies
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Knock on every door. Some will open when you least expect it.
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Stay motivated. Looking for a job can take time. Seek support from your friends and family, and consider joining a job find club to help you stay motivated.
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