YMCA Employment Programs
3 ways to make the most of Magnet: your FREE online job search and matching tool
29 May 2020 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
These days, job seekers need all the help we can get. Magnet, a free online job search tool, is your golden ticket to the hidden Ontario job market, giving you the chance to apply to exclusive job postings that may not be advertised on an employer’s website or in other job search engines.
Here’s how you can maximize this resource to find the job opportunities best suited to your skills, experience, education, location, and more.
1. Get a free virtual tour and tutorial
YMCA Employment Specialists facilitate free virtual workshops on Magnet. We’ll help you set up your profile, explain all of the cool features, show you how to navigate the tool, and answer all your questions.
2. Let all your skills and experience shine
Creating your profile in Magnet is easy and free. Unlike other job search platforms, it will also keep your personal information private. If you already have a LinkedIn or Indeed account, you can easily sync postings. And, since you’ll want to tailor your applications to different job postings, Magnet lets you upload multiple different resumes!
3. Try opting in to the diversity settings
The beauty of Magnet is that it actively matches job seekers to job postings. You’ll start getting emails notifying you of jobs that match your preferences, education, job skills, experience, location, and more.
Many employers value diversity and actively seek candidates from underrepresented communities. In Magnet, employers looking for candidates who identify, for example, as Woman, Newcomer, LGBTQ, or Disabled can set a preference to be matched with job seekers who self-identify accordingly. If you’re looking for diverse, inclusive organizations, consider sharing some of this information about yourself.
Take advantage of Magnet today by signing up for one of our free workshops!
Here’s how you can maximize this resource to find the job opportunities best suited to your skills, experience, education, location, and more.
1. Get a free virtual tour and tutorial
YMCA Employment Specialists facilitate free virtual workshops on Magnet. We’ll help you set up your profile, explain all of the cool features, show you how to navigate the tool, and answer all your questions.
2. Let all your skills and experience shine
Creating your profile in Magnet is easy and free. Unlike other job search platforms, it will also keep your personal information private. If you already have a LinkedIn or Indeed account, you can easily sync postings. And, since you’ll want to tailor your applications to different job postings, Magnet lets you upload multiple different resumes!
3. Try opting in to the diversity settings
The beauty of Magnet is that it actively matches job seekers to job postings. You’ll start getting emails notifying you of jobs that match your preferences, education, job skills, experience, location, and more.
Many employers value diversity and actively seek candidates from underrepresented communities. In Magnet, employers looking for candidates who identify, for example, as Woman, Newcomer, LGBTQ, or Disabled can set a preference to be matched with job seekers who self-identify accordingly. If you’re looking for diverse, inclusive organizations, consider sharing some of this information about yourself.
Take advantage of Magnet today by signing up for one of our free workshops!
