Career Centre announces new features for job seekers and employers

In our efforts to build our Career Centre services for engineers, the Society has initiated an enhancement process that will see new information and features added to the online Career Centre this fall. The process has already begun with a new Cover Letter feature for job seekers and the addition of a resume mining option for employers looking to hire engineers.

For engineers who use the Career Centre to find employment, applying for jobs has just got easier! We have added a new feature that will allow members to easily include a cover letter along with their resumes when they apply online for jobs in the Career Centre. Over and above your resume, a cover letter is an important tool to introduce yourself to an employer and to showcase your communication skills.

To use the new cover letter feature, simply log in at www.ospe.on.ca and go to the Career Centre. In the 'Members' menu, under 'Job Search,' select 'Add/Edit Cover Letter.' This easy-to-use tool allows you to save and edit multiple cover letters online so that you no longer have to re-type or re-paste a cover letter every time you apply online for a job opening.

When you find a job that you are interested in, all you need to do is complete the online application form below that job posting by attaching your resume and the cover letter of your choice. When you are ready, just hit the 'Send' button and both your resume and cover letter will be sent automatically to the employer. It's that easy!

In addition to valuable resources for engineers seeking jobs, the Career Centre offers a variety of services for employers looking to hire engineers, such as job posting, resume mining, salary information and more.

Until recently, however, only employers who purchased job posting services could access the Society's resume database. The Society has now introduced a new feature that allows employers to purchase resume database access only. If you are looking to hire engineers, this convenient, affordable tool can help you recruit qualified candidates. If you are looking for a job, now there's even greater reason to keep an updated resume in our Career Centre database at all times!

To find out more about the full range of services available in our Career Centre, visit www.ospe.on.ca.