How to Prepare for a Job
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Résumé Writing
Being able to write a good résumé is a skill you will be able to use over and over again, whether you are applying for your first part-time, after-school job, your first summer job, or your first "real" job.
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The Interview
Learning to do well in job interviews can help you get the job you want. Here are some resources that can help.
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Cover Letters
An impressive cover letter can be as important as an impressive résumé. Follow these links to some sound advice.
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Job Search Tips
If you are ready to enter the world of work, here are some sites that will help you.
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Employability Skills
Ideas on how to strengthen your employability skills – the set of abilities that allow you to be an effective worker, no matter what job you're doing.
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Entrepreneurship
Does the idea of being your own boss appeal to you? Do you think you could create your own career? Entrepreneurship is an option you should at least consider
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Ontario Summer Jobs: A guide to summer employment opportunities prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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Employment Ontario
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Finding a Job
Student Job Opportunities including Summer Jobs, Youth Entrepreneurs and Job Connect which teaches you the necessary skills to obtain employment.
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Youth Opportunities Canada: Federal program designed to provide youth with employability skills and job search strategies
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Search Canada's Job Bank
Find a Job through this online database
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Your Guide to Small Business
Explains in detail how young people can be self employed and start their own business. |