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New: http://braintrack.org - BrainTrack -- Profiles and school listings for over 400 occupations that commonly require
higher education for entry or advancement. See: Student Resources
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Newest
resource for unemployed:
Canada's Economic
Action Plan - Federal Government
Academic resource -
McMaster University's website
- determine the value of your degree and the job paths
related to it. Download a .pdf file with useful information for each general
academic discipline.
http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/careers/education-planning/value-of-your-degree.html
Canadian Resources for Disabled Job Seekers
Riley Guide/Employment Resources For The Disabled for more sites
Patience
In Negotiating Compensation - Reviewing Your Agreement
Creating Job Search Agents/Alerts - Search Engine Tips -
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 1
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 2
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 3
Sites of The Month:
http://www.hirecanadianmilitary.com/ - the premier job network site for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces
http://glassdoor.com
- " find jobs and see company salaries, reviews and interviews - posted
anonymously be employees "
Click the "Advanced" search area at the top right of their home page to search
using Canadian criteria.
Updated Job Search Resources: | |
| Student Resources | |
| Labour Market Information | |
| Living in Canada Wages Data | |
| National Professional Organizations | |
| Step-by-Step Self-Marketing Plan | |
Table of Contents for more details. |
Best Of The Web Career Articles Sites |
Access Regional and Community Newspapers search engines:
Canadian Newspapers/Community Newspapers Association
Access Regional and Community Newspapers Association (USA) :
Refdesk + /Search for US Newspapers (dmoz.org - open directory)
The Riley Guide
- The first and best Internet Authority on Job Search
The Career Activist - Mark
Swartz comprehensive articles & resources
Career Builder
- Jobs by Location/Category and Career Advice
Internet Recruiter Directories - Find Recruiters by
Location/Category
Students/Canlearn - Pose online questions to a Counselor
Job Bank -
Canadian government job board with national coverage
QuintCareers
- Extensive Job Search and Career Guidance tools
Indeed - One Search - All
Jobs in Canada - captures multiple boards
CareerBeacon - Search by
category and city - simple and effective
ListingsCanada
- Dozens of job boards - Canadian content
KeepsysCanadaJobsSearch - Excellent listing of Canadian boards
Careers.ca - Your Canadian Career
Guide - Hundreds of links
Best
Job Search Engines - Comparing the search results of the top 10
The
Directory of Canadian Recruiters - Website Links to recruiters
Glassdoor.com - Company
/jobs/interviews posted anonymously
Salary.com - Best Personal Salary Calculator I've found anywhere
Industry Canada - Associations, Companies, Chambers of Commerce
LearnWebSkills -
How to Research Company/Association information
LinkedIn - The best professional
business networking site
Jobs4Canada -
Portal with numerous resources for newcomers
Best Answers To
Tough Interview Questions - Questions to expect
AllStarJobs/Resume
Writing - Resume Writing Services - All budgets
Obtaining References - Alison Doyle, a leading internet authority
Social Media Background Checks - Tips to avoid hiring problems
Top Social Media Job Networking Sites - The ones to be aware of
Preparing A Plain
Text Resume - Computer friendly posting/emailing
Salary
Negotiation and Job Offer Tools - Resources from Quintcareers
XInterview
Interviewing Questions - Pre- Interview Preparation Site
Oya's
Directory of Recruiters - Search by Industry and Location
Media Job
Search - Newspaper Job Ads - select by Province
Canada's Top 100
Employers - ranked by city/province
Canada's Largest Employers - by city/province - U of W. Ontario
Socioclean - Scan, Clean & Secure
your Social Network content
How To Scrub Your Facebook Profile - To prepare to apply for jobs
LinkedIn Blog
- LinkedIn Tips - current blog and extensive archives
Best Resume Writing Software - Reasonably priced resume software reviewed
Access "The Simple Job Search Manifesto" , by Kevin Donlon - see also
"Guerrilla Job Hunting", a Canadian site
Access
"Stop Peeing On Your Shoes", by Julie Bauke -
http://www.congruitycareer.com/
Know your rights: Human Rights Commissions and Tribunals in Canada:
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
La Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse du Québéc
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission
Newfoundland Human Rights Commission
Northwest Territories Fair Practices Office
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Nunavut Human Rights Commission
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Yukon Human Rights Commission
Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
The Mission:
To provide a trusted source of information on all aspects of Job Search with the emphasis primarily on carefully selected Canadian resources.
The information contained in this site will be relevant, focused and useful. We hope that this information will help you to open the right door
to your future success or provide timely guidance in your quest for the right opportunity.
Kevin Buckley, CPC is a Certified Personnel Consultant and Executive Search Specialist focused in International
Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage and Logistics in Canada.
As an Executive Search Specialist in the Transportation& Logistics sector since 1982, I have been involved in hundreds of search assignments.
This is a free Canadian resource of job search information. The information is updated
on a weekly basis.
The articles guide the reader through the job search and career change processes.
What works? What doesn't? How do you separate yourself from the competition and stand out to the reader when applying for jobs?
To be successful in obtaining job interviews, think of yourself as a salesperson with a unique product to market - You.
To review a site-map, see the
Table Of Contents Page.
To review the Job Search Guide, begin here:
Insider's Guide To Job Search
To send questions, please email me below. To search by topic, example: "Resumes", use the search-engine on this page.
click image to access Table of Contents page| Self-Assessment - points to consider when you are looking to change jobs or take a new direction | Resignations - tendering your resignation so that you retain goodwill and seal your decision | A Guide to Successful Interviewing - extensive guidance on interviewing techniques and styles |
| Leadership - how effectively do you lead others and display the qualities associated with leaders | Counter-Offers - how short-term compromises can result in unwanted consequences | Interview Body Language - how your body language conveys your level of self-confidence |
| Office Politics - keeping relationships at work professional and avoiding being drawn into conflict situations | Recruiters - What to Look For - signs to look for in selecting a recruiter to represent you, especially if you are currently employed | Negotiating Compensation - determing what is important to you in negotiating your total package of compensation and benefits |
| Promotions - who gets promoted and why it isn't just how well you do your job that counts but also how you form strong relationships | Job Boards & Internet Postings - tips on using job board postings effectively as a search tool, a handy resource that works for you 24/7 | Assessing Potential Employers - points to consider in deciding if this is the right place for you to commit your time and energy to |
| Being Downsized - dealing with the shock of a termination and rising to the challenge it presents | Making Contact Using the Internet - using web resources to identify potential hiring managers | Questions to Ask Potential Employers - questions to determine performance expectations |
| Job Satisfaction - defining what job satisfaction means to you and your sense of self-motivation | E-Resumes - What Works Best - guidance on using e-resumes to their best benefit | For Recent Graduates - tips on self-marketing for recent Transportation program graduates |
| Overcoming Inertia - asking yourself the questions you need to move forward in your career | Your Resume - Your Career Passport - constructing a resume that represents you well | Changing the Student Perspective - changing the way you see yourself in line with the market |
| Step-by-Step Self Marketing Plan - walks you through a systematic approach to job search | Cover Letters - Brief and Focused - getting to the point in telling employers what you can do | Newcomers Job Search Resources - extensive links and resources for Newcomers to Toronto |
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