Job Postings - Your Guide to a Successful Application by the City of Edmonton Human Resources / Recruitment team. This presentation will help you understand different sections of a job posting so that you can prepare a resume / cover letter that lands you an interview! Visit our Talent Hub at http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/jobs.aspx . Connect with our recruiters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofEdmontonJobs Connect with our hiring managers on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-edmonton

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Job postings will help you prepare a better job application.
Why Care About The Structure Of A Job Posting?

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The City of Edmonton has been
recognized as one of
Alberta’s top employers.
We’re among Canada’s best
diversity employers.
We provide employees with a total
compensation package that's competitive in
the market and includes a combination of base
salary, comprehensive benefits, and a
commitment to work/life balance.
Why Work For The City Of Edmonton?

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The Structure Of A Typical Job Posting
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Job title
Job Summary
Job Duties
Qualifications
Pre Screening Questions

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• Read beyond the job title to really understand if this job
opportunity might be a good fit for you.
Job Title

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• Checkout the job summary carefully - it will describe
the type of candidate that the hiring manager is looking
for.
Job Summary

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• Provides a realistic preview of your day-to-day job
responsibilities. Make sure that what you read in this
section excites you!
Job Duties

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• Pay attention to the top 3-5 qualifications listed in this
section. Most often these qualifications determine
whether or not you will get a job interview.
Qualifications

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Ensure that your answers are correct and
are reflective of your resume.
Complete the pre-screen
questions carefully. They are
designed to help our
recruiters and yourself
determine whether or not
you are qualified for the job.
Pre-screening Questions

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