Week 3

VMock Resume
Module
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VMock, is a 24-7 online resume-review tool, that leverages data-science, machine
learning, and natural language processing to provide instant personalized feedback
on your resume based on criteria gathered from employers and global best
practices.

https://www.vmock.com/video
Resume Assignment Outline & Marking Criteria (15%)
Objective: Update your marketing materials to ensure you are ready to stand out from the crowd!
Instructions: You must use the vMOCK platform (refer to instructions within the course) to create your
updated and personalized resume. A score and feedback will be provided to you in vMock. You can make
updates and re-submit again through vMock to update your feedback, improve your resume and your
score.

Submission Instructions: Upload a screen shot of your vMock resume with final score and a saved copy
of your resume as a PDF to the specified Dropbox by the required deadline.
Marking Criteria: Resume

vMock Feedback Score 10

• Content/Format/Spelling and Grammar)

• 3-4 paragraphs including (intro, education, experience & closing

Targeted/Overall Appearance and Marketability

5

• Accomplishment statements/proof of qualifications

• Program related content
• Attractive and eye catching /15
Week 3

Networking & Job

Search
CPS-2001 CAREER PLANNING SUCCESS
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Module Objectives
• Identify opportunities for networking online to connect with potential employers
and tap into the hidden job market
• Review advantages of using LinkedIn as a networking and job search tool
• Review personal LinkedIn profile and recognize opportunities to improve the
profile
• Discuss the purpose and practical benefits of developing an effective job search
action plan
• Construct a professional online profile to compliment and support an effective NEXT

job search strategy

JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS NETWORKING IN YOUR JOB SEARCH?

https://
www.youtube.com/
watch?
v=S6OBhAomfq8
(5 min)

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Networking is CRITICAL to Job Search &
Career Development

Consider personal, professional, academic

and familial contacts to assist you with
learning about:
⚬ How to achieve career goals
⚬ Learn more about an industry
⚬ Learn about a new field of work
⚬ Learn about organizations you are
interested in working with
⚬ Job opportunities
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Why Spend Time on Career Networking?

61% of professionals
agree that regular
80% of professionals
interaction with their
consider professional
professional network
networking to be
can lead to job
important to career 35% of surveyed
opportunities
success professionals say that a
casual conversation on
LinkedIn Messaging has
led to a new opportunity

Adapted from: (Doyle, 2020)

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-career-networking-tips-
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What have you done so far to
tap into the hidden job
market, or make professional
connections?
Did it work? Why/why not?

Adapted from: (Hayes, 2016) http://blog.abtu.edu/hidden-job-market

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CPS-1001 Reach Back

Let's refresh how LinkedIn

can be an excellent support
in your professional
networking and job search
adventures

You are encouraged to take

notes!

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Networking Tips!

• Keep track of your network (electronically, or on paper)

• Consider who you need to be part of your network
• Network online (LinkedIn, Facebook, and other professional
networking sites)
• Attend networking event (See myCareer calendar for event dates
etc.)
• Stay connected with your network
• Consider what your career network can do for you (referrals,
information, etc.) Adapted from: (Doyle, 2020)
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-career-networking-tips-

• Give back to your network - this is not a one-way street

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Your Turn!

Activity:
Open this LinkedIn Profile Check list and
review your personal profile. Take notes of
what opportunities you have to enhance
your profile and visibility
Access LinkedIn Profile Checklist Here:
https://university.linkedin.com/content/dam/university/global/en_US/site/
pdf/LinkedIn_Sample_Profile_onesheet-David.pdf

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The Active Job Search Approach
NETWORK! RESEARCH DIRECT EMPLOYER
CONTACT
• Core program • Business • Cold calls
faculty Directories for • Attend
• Associations specific cities information
• Informational • Job search sessions
interviews websites • Employer
• Do not spend ⚬ www.indeed.ca Showcase events
time going over ⚬ www.coopjobs.
territory already ca
covered ⚬ www.wowjobs.
ca
⚬ www.talentegg.
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The Active Job Search Approach
Co-op & Career Services are here to help and provide support

• Meet with a Co-op & Career Advisor (bring action plan and marketing
materials for the meeting)
• Access to telephones, computers, fax machines
• Program capability sheets
• Ontario Tax Credit information sheet (paid positions in Ontario only)
• Resume/cover letter review
• Mock interviews
• vMock (resume, interview prep, LinkedIn profile creation)

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The Active Job Search Approach
myCareer System

• Access: https://mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca/home.htm
• Review postings, part-time, summer, volunteer, co-op and graduate
employment opportunities
• Apply for jobs (if requested by the employer)
• View calendar dates, register for upcoming events
• Schedule appointments with your Co-op Advisor
Please see myCareer Center Job Posting Terms & Conditions for your
reference

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The Elevator Pitch
CPS-1001 Reach Back!
During the interview module, you were asked to create a 30-second Personal
introduction. It is now time to sharpen this valuable networking tool!

What's an Elevator Pitch?

• Introduces who you are and what unique value you
have to offer
• 30-60 seconds in length
• Can be used to build personal and professional
connections
• Can be developed for personal or business use
• Demonstrates passion!
 LinkedIn Learning Course How to Create a
Perfect Elevator Pitch
(12 minutes)

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/how-to-create-a-perfect-elev
ator-pitch/introduction?autoAdvance=true&autoSkip=false&aut
oplay=true&resume=false&u=56968457
Build Your Elevator Pitch Independent Practice Exercise

Instructions:
• After watching the course content, start to design
your personal elevator pitch script. The pitch should 5-Step Format (Career Cake)
follow the 5-step format outlined by CareerCake
• Assume you are using this pitch to network and • Engage with a relatable statement or
connect with one of the contacts you identified in question
last week's Job Search Action Plan. Tailor your pitch
accordingly • Explain what you do
• Take this opportunity to get a head-start on writing • Communicate your value
your script so you have time to practice • Promote an achievement
• Please see Elevator Pitch Video Assignment Outline • Demonstrate passion and excitement
for more details and marking criteria
Activity Time

Individual Job Search Action Plan (4%)

Instructions:
Please go to the weekly
Moodle module and open
the Job Search Action Plan
Worksheet.

Submission Instructions:
Submit to Moodle
Assignment section by the
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