1. Student Job Centre 2012 Sault College Career Essentials Using Job Descriptions and Company Profiles

2. Student Job Centre 2012 Always get a proper job description for any job that you plan to be interviewed for Relate your skills and experience to what is needed for the job Job Descriptions

3. Student Job Centre 2012 Most Job Descriptions Contain… Job Summary or Overview – this describes the primary focus of the position, the scope of work, working relationships, and requirements. Qualifications – this details the background required for success on the job including number of years of hands-on experience in the field, special skills, training, licensing, certification, and educational requirements. Duties and Responsibilities – this consists of an action-based list of typical day-to-day duties, along with management or functional responsibilities and communication channels. Reporting and Supervising Relationships – this contains responsibilities for leading or supervising the work of others and identifies the title of the person to whom the incumbent reports.

4. Student Job Centre 2012 Company Profiles Companies have personalities and employers will often go to great lengths to ensure that you will be a good fit for the organization It is essential for you to know as much about the company as you can. This will help you determine if and why you think you are a good fit and help you to gain a good knowledge base of the company which will be beneficial in an interview and as a potential employee

5. Student Job Centre 2012 Most Company Profiles Contain… Contact Name and Title Total Yearly Revenue Total Employees Industry Products and Services Customer Base Location(s) Competitive Advantage(s) Mission Statement Core Values