{"id":169,"date":"2025-01-29T15:17:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=169"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:54:22","slug":"job-search-and-networking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Search and Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Job Search and Networking\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"job-searching-is-a-process-check-out-the-following-resources-below-to-help-you-move-forward-in-your-job-search-journey-are-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job searching is a process. Check out the following resources below to help you move forward in your job search journey.&nbsp;Are you\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#job-search-tips\">Looking for quick tips for your job hunt?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#alternative-ways-to-get-experience\">Interested in alternative employment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#summer-employment\">Looking for a summer job?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#build-your-connections\">Looking to build your connections?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#career-fairs-networking-nights-and-other-career-services-events\">Attending a career or networking event?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#using-social-media-in-your-job-search\">Using social media in your job search?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#information-for-international-students\">An international student?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#working-in-government\">Looking for jobs in the government?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#using-technology-tools-such-as-ai-for-your-job-search\"><strong>Are you using technology tools (such as AI) for your job search?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/Job-search-networking-240x185-1.jpg\" alt=\"logo\" class=\"wp-image-357\" style=\"width:300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"job-search-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Search Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target your job search! Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/getting-started-on-your-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Getting Started on Your Job Search<\/a>&nbsp;to identify your interests, skills, and values to find employment that is meaningful for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where are jobs most commonly found? Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-postings-and-more\/four-stages-of-job-posting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 Stages of a Job Posting<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-seeking-hiring-pyramid\/\">Job Seeking Hiring Pyramid<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you know that most jobs are not posted online? Contact us to learn more about The Hidden Job Market!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cneo-nceo.ca\/search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Ottawa&nbsp;e-Blue Book<\/a>&nbsp;which provides a list of services in the city to help you identify places you may be interested in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alt\">Alternative Ways to Get Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/get-experience\/volunteer-opportunities\/\">Volunteering<\/a>&nbsp;can kickstart your career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curious about being your own boss?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/entrepreneurship\/\">Self-Employment &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/a>&nbsp;can be an extremely rewarding way to make a living!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/articles-tools\/entrepreneur-toolkit\/business-assessments\/pages\/self-assessment-test-your-entrepreneurial-potential.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entrepreneurial Potential Self-Assessment<\/a>&nbsp;by Business Development Canada (BDC).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Did you know that 80-85% of jobs are not advertised? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more by checking out our networking resources below or ask us in person.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summer\">Summer Employment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many options when exploring summer employment. Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/summer-employment-programs\/\">Summer Employment Programs<\/a>&nbsp;Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to exploring postings on mySuccess and attending job fairs, you may be eligible to participate in various summer employment programs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.ca\/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjnmaeTzZPWAhXE34MKHf3RAcgQFggoMAA&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fpublic-service-commission%2Fjobs%2Fservices%2Frecruitment%2Fstudents%2Ffederal-student-work-program.html&amp;usg=AFQjCNH2d_NLwDzcVQRayuZmZnC7xDm21Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca\/city-jobs\/go\/Summer-Student-Recruitment\/8650247\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Ottawa Summer Student Employment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internship.gov.on.ca\/mbs\/sdb\/intern.nsf\/lkpwebcontent\/epublishedhome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Internship Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/youth-summer-job.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Summer Jobs \u2013 Service Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/young-canada-works.canada.ca\/Account\/Login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Young Canada Works \u2013 Heritage Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/careers-student-and-new-professionals#section-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Experience Program \u2013 Government of Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/summer-jobs-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Summer Job Service \u2013 Government of Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connect\">Build your Connections:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"networking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get started with learning&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/what-is-networking\/\">What is Networking<\/a>?&nbsp;and why it\u2019s important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispel common&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/networking-myths\/\">Networking Myths<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/making-the-most-of-networking-events\/\">Make the Most of Networking Events<\/a>&nbsp;to prepare for events such as&nbsp;career fairs, networking nights and employer recruitment sessions!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize your connections using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/networking-timeline\/\">Networking Timeline<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/writing-an-approach-email\/\">Writing an Approach Email<\/a>&nbsp;template to connect with industry professionals and potential contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-6 md:px-8 lg:px-14\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XXH2Ia8I0Xo\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"information-interviews\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with professionals and learn about your career options by conducting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/informational-interview-timeline\/\">Information Interviews<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare and get ideas using the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/cu-file\/sample-questions-for-an-information-interview\/\">Sample Questions for an Information Interview<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use online AI tools to assist with preparing for information interviews with professionals. Here are a few examples of prompts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cI am looking to network with professionals in the _______ industry. What should I include in my LinkedIn message to grab their attention?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSuggest some questions for an information interview with an [position] at [company].\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#using-ai-for-your-job-search\">AI and your job search<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"events\">Career Fairs, Networking Nights and Other Career Services Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare for the Fair! Get tips for before, during, and after the fair with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/tips-for-career-preparation\/\">Career Fair Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a great first impression by creating your own professional&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/networking-cards\/\">Networking Cards<\/a>&nbsp;to use when connecting with employers at events!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to stay up-to-date on upcoming events? Check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/events\/\">Events<\/a>&nbsp;page or view our Calendar on&nbsp;<strong>mySuccess<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social\">Using Social Media in your Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/03\/li-tipsheet-new_34888801.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Profile Checklist and Tip Sheet<\/a>&nbsp;provides an overview of the basics of a LinkedIn profile and what to include.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use LinkedIn as a networking tool to build your professional connections<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/networking-effectively-using-linkedin\/\">&nbsp;Networking Effectively Using LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find more resources such as additional tip sheets and videos at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/university.linkedin.com\/linkedin-for-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn for Students<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the LinkedIn Students app for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/app\/linkedin-students\/id1053280562?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.linkedin.android.jobs.studentjobseeker&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>&nbsp;to get a head start on exploring your career options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"cu-section cu-section--white w-screen ml-offset-center px-6 md:px-8 lg:px-14\"><div class=\"cu-max-w-child-5xl space-y-6 md:space-y-10   cu-prose-first-last\"><figure class=\"cu-figure not-prose  max-w-full\"><div class=\"not-prose overflow-hidden bg-white shadow-lg max-w-full rounded-none\"><div class=\"relative none overflow-hidden w-full pb-[56.25%] border border-cu-black-100\"><iframe title=\"Videos Embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YWp6AN00D_c\" class=\"cu-embed-iframe\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intern\">Information for International Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Looking for work in Canada? Check out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/get-experience\/international-student-employment-program\/\">Guide&nbsp;for International Students<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/get-experience\/international-student-employment-program\/\">International Students<\/a>&nbsp;page to find information on our workshops, programs and services specially designed for international students!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workgov\">Working in Government<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you want to work in the government\/public service? Check out our guide for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/public-service-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Service Recruitment<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.govjobs.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GovJobs<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/home-eng.do?lang=eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Canada Job Bank<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/jobs\/opportunities\/government.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Public Service&nbsp;<\/a>|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gojobs.gov.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Public Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-ai-for-your-job-search\">Using Technology Tools (such as AI) for Your Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial Intelligence, or AI, refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human cognitive abilities. As AI becomes more popular, we are seeing increased usage of AI models, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.microsoft.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Copilot<\/a> (which Carleton students can access), in students\u2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career exploration<\/a>\u00a0and job search processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although AI can be a powerful and useful tool, it has limitations. Understanding the appropriate and inappropriate use of these tools is essential to make sure they are actually helping your job search, instead of costing you opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Appropriate and Effective Use<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Inappropriate and Ineffective Use<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>AI Limitations<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Exploring career paths \u2013 asking AI about potential career options based on your major or interests, adding in details that can help tailor the response (e.g., \u201cWhat are some career options for a psychology major in Canada who is interested in working with youth?\u201d or \u201cWhat skills should I be focusing on in my final two years of university if I want a career in UX design? What skills may set me apart from other candidates with similar experience?\u201d)\u00a0<\/td><td>Relying on AI for 100% accurate career advice without verifying information through research, advisors, or professionals\u00a0in your field of interest<\/td><td>AI generates responses based on patterns, so accuracy depends on the quality of your input and the data it was trained on\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optimizing resumes and cover letters \u2013 using AI to identify relevant keywords and themes from a job posting to tailor your application, and identifying holes in your skills and experiences that you can work towards gaining<\/td><td>Letting AI write your entire <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/resume-cover-letter-cv-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resume and cover letter<\/a> without proofreading, customizing for the employer or your experience, or ensuring authenticity<\/td><td>AI may generate generic content for a role that doesn\u2019t reflect your unique experiences or skills<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Discovering new job titles and industries \u2013 asking AI to suggest related job titles or industries based on your skills and interests to assist navigating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-postings-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online job boards<\/a> (you can list examples of job boards you&#8217;ve looked at or roles you&#8217;re interested in and ask for additional suggestions or insights into similar roles you may not have considered)<\/td><td>Using AI to apply for jobs on your behalf without reviewing job descriptions, qualifications, or organization fit<\/td><td>AI cannot evaluate whether a job is a good match for you beyond surface-level details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preparing for networking and interviews \u2013 using AI to generate potential questions to ask in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#build-your-connections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">information interviews<\/a> or job interviews\u00a0to help you get answers to questions about the job, industry, organization, or culture that matter to you<\/td><td>Relying on AI to draft all communication with professionals without adding a personal touch (details such as where you met or topics you discussed)<\/td><td>AI-generated messages can sound robotic or impersonal, making it obvious they weren\u2019t written by you, which can be off-putting to employers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practicing for interviews \u2013 using AI-powered mock interview tools to practice answering common questions and receive feedback\u00a0<\/td><td>Using AI to exaggerate or fabricate qualifications in applications or interviews<\/td><td>Employers may flag applications that seem AI-generated, and misrepresenting skills can backfire in interviews<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let these mistakes cost you the job! Get a better understanding of:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/guidelines-for-technology-tools\/#common\">Common AI Misuse in Job Searching&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/guidelines-for-technology-tools\/#red-flags\">AI Red Flags for Employers that can Cost You the Job&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/guidelines-for-technology-tools\/#dos-donts\">Dos and Don\u2019ts of API Software in Job Hunting&nbsp;<br><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"additional-job-search-networking-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Job Search &amp; Networking Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>&nbsp;is the world\u2019s largest professional network which helps you stay connected with your peers and colleagues, stay informed on opportunities at your favourite companies, as well as follow industry and career trends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenthousandcoffees.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ten Thousand Coffees<\/a>&nbsp;provides you&nbsp;with the opportunity to browse your community by industry, organization and location and connect with individuals or groups for insights and advice over a cup of coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/daria-shevtsova-57340-768x509-1.jpg\" alt=\"stock image\" class=\"wp-image-362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/daria-shevtsova-57340-768x509-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/daria-shevtsova-57340-768x509-1-512x339.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/daria-shevtsova-57340-768x509-1-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/daria-shevtsova-57340-768x509-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"visit-career-services-in-401-tory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Career Services in 401 Tory!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For in-person support, visit the Career Centre in 401 Tory Building Monday to Friday, from 1p.m. to 4p.m&nbsp; (last check in at 3:30 p.m.). To book an appointment, either virtual or in-person, please contact us via email (<a href=\"mailto:career@carleton.ca\">career@carleton.ca<\/a>), phone (613-520-6611), or live chat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job searching is a process. 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