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ONTARIO RESOURCES for - Resume / Cover Letter / Portfolio (9 websites)
(includes information for people in all regions of Ontario - for regional information use iWIN)

And Finally I Did Get a Job - Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
A workbook based on the experience of a successful job seeker. Discover tips on: writing resumes; interviews; how and where to look for a job; keeping a job search record; and more.

Career CyberGuide - York University
Handouts, work sheets and online video presentations combine the knowledge of career experts, employers, York alumni and students to bring you career information based on real life experiences. Includes: networking, resumes, cover letters, interviews, career development and on-campus jobs.

Employment Networks (Renfrew)
Employment Networks helps Renfrew-area people find work, develop career choices or upgrade education. Work seekers can get needs assessment, resume development and job search help, attend monthly workshops and see profiles of local employers. Consulting service helps employers with human resources needs.

Goodwill Hamilton & Halton Region
Goodwill, The Amity Group is a not for profit charity that helps people overcome employment barriers and obtain work, thereby increasing their dignity and independence within the community.

How to Convert Your Resume to ASCII Format
If emailing your resume to an employer, convert to ASCII so you don't have to worry about whether the employer can open the file.

Job Search Techniques - MazeMaster
This site will help you prepare for your job hunt. Use the interactive section to complete a cover letter, resume and thank-you letter. It also offers hints that will assist you through the interview process.

Job Search Workshops (JSW) for Newcomers - Skills for Change (Toronto)
Job Search Workshops for immigrants and refugees, to identify their skills and develop their job search tools (resume, interview skills, networking).

Ontario Prospects - Ontario Ministry of Education
This is the Government of Ontario's guide to career planning. A step-by-step guide to find out: who you are; what you need; where you can go; and how you can get there.

The Edge - Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Prepares you for the highly competitive task of finding work in today's job market. Contains information on: job search steps; résumé and cover letter samples; how to create a job; JobGrow Hotline; and more.


NATIONAL RESOURCES for Resume / Cover Letter / Portfolio (18 websites)
(includes information for people in all regions of Canada)

Campusaccess.com (CA)
If it is of interest to Canadian students, you will find it here! Access information about schooling options, employment, internship opportunities, starting a business, and more. CA Experts are available to answer your questions online.

Canada Prospects
Canada's annual guide to career planning for people of all ages. Includes articles, tips, fun exercises, etc.

Career Currents
Energize your job searching and career planning with these articles, book reviews, and daily career profiles.

Career Development eManual - University of Waterloo
Are you unsure about how to start your career? Do you need to change career direction? Are you concerned about finding work? This manual is designed to help you consider these questions and many, many more!

Career Options
Career Options magazine is a student resource that includes vital career tips from the experts, industry profiles, a career search section, co-op and internship information, and much more.

Career Owl
Available to job seekers free of charge, this recruiting service offers a searchable list of job openings and the opportunity to circulate a resume among potential employers. Career planning activities and job search tips are also provided.

Damn Good Resume
Includes excerpts on sample resumes, hot tips and information on how you can purchase this American publication.

Electronic Resumes - Internet Job Hunt
Step by step instructions for creating an electronic resume that can be used to apply for jobs via e-mail or online.

Gary Will's Worksearch - Selling Yourself to an Employer
Find a collection of articles to help you with your resume, cover letters and job interviews.

How Do I Market Myself? - Service Canada
Build your work hunting skills with these tips on resumes, cover letters, job applications, interviews and staying motivated.

Job Search Toolkit for Aboriginal Youth - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Designed to help you with the what, where and how of job hunting. Discover your skills and learn how to prepare for the job search, interview, and first day of work.

Law Student Survival Site - McMillan Binch LLP
Designed by lawyers for law students, this site answers questions about the legal profession and provides hints on surviving the transition from school to practice, as well as job hunting tips for articling and summer positions.

Manage Your Career - monster.ca
Find information and activities related to networking, resumes, interviews, self-assessment, salary negotiation, and more.

National Resume Writers' Association
The NRWA is a U.S. based nonprofit association for professional résumé writers, dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality of employment related résumé products and services.

Resumania!
Real-life examples of what NOT to include in your resumes, cover letters and job applications.

Riley Guide (The)
This American web site explains how you can best use the Internet in your job search. Find information on: developing new business contacts via networking on the Internet (E-Networking); preparing a resume; researching employers; negotiating job offers; and more.

What Color is Your Parachute? - Job Hunters Bible
Richard Boles, well-known job-hunting author, shares his thoughts and picks of job listings, resumes, counselling, contacts and research Internet sites. Although he is based in the U.S.A., his evaluations are valuable to all Internet job hunters.

Work Preference Inventory - CareerPerfect®
Discover your work style and which work environment best suits you. Additional information and services related to career planning, resume writing, and interviewing are also available. (Fees may apply)

 
 
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