EMPLOYMENT
Where else are jobs listed?
In the classified advertisements section of daily newspapers.
Jobs are advertised according to trade, profession or
service industry. Another section called "Careers"
advertises professional or managerial jobs.
The business pages of the newspaper often have information
on the local economy and job market.
In many areas, there are weekly or monthly employment
papers which advertise jobs. These papers are usually
free and are available at many locations.
Employment agencies that hire temporary or contract
staff are listed in the Yellow Pages of the telephone
directory. You do not have to pay an agency or a company
when you are looking for a job. The company that uses
your services will pay the agency.
The Electronic Labour Exchange (ELE) is an Internet
site of Human Resources Development Canada that matches
jobs to people and people jobs. Using ELE, both employers
and job seekers can build profiles by choosing from
25,000 recognized career occupations. Both employers
and job seekers can then request a "match"
based on the completed profiles. The address is http://ele.ingenia.com
Are there informal sources of information about
jobs?
One of the best ways to learn about jobs is to talk
to people, either individuals you already know or contacts
you have made through trade or professional groups,
clubs or associations in your community.
This group of people is called your "network".
Even if they cannot help you find a job, they can provide
you with information, suggestions and names of people
to call, as well as support and encouragement.
Should you have a resume?
Yes. Most employers want a list of your skills, education
or training, and work and volunteer experience. The
resume should be one to three pages, typed, and error-free.
Several sources of help are available if you need it.
Job-finding clubs, HRCC counselors and reception houses
may be able to help at no cost. You can buy self-help
books or borrow them from a library. For a fee, a company
or individual who specializes in writing resumes will
help you write one.
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