Career Research
Exploring Careers
Career Link exploring careers, where do I begin?
Job Banks
Links to job banks by industry, region and season. Includes links to government and popular sites.
Education & Training
Links to post secondary education and other training websites.
Resumes & More
Writing and interview tips, resume choices, templates and more.
Newspaper Links
Links to Canadian newspapers. Sorted by location.
Phone & Address
Convenient links for phone and address research.
Job Club
Pre-Interview Questions
Use the following scale to choose the answer that most closely describes you:
- 1 = never
- 2 = rarely
- 3 = sometimes
- 4 = usually
- 5 = always
| Looking at Yourself | |||||
| I know how to determine what career options are available to me | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I can speak for at least 10 minutes about my skills, abilities, education, work, volunteer experience and personal traits in relation to any job I apply for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I can describe how my interests relate to the job I am looking for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared to discuss my personal accomplishments with potential employers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Planning Your Job Search | |||||
| I use a homework site for job seeking activities like writing letters, making phone calls, researching companies and recording my activities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I schedule my time every week so I know in general when I will be job searching | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I express a positive attitude of success in my job hunting activities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Before I apply to an organization, I research such things as what it does, how big it is and what it offers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to approach companies that are not advertising jobs, but may have openings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to develop a network of personal contacts to find out more about job opportunities | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am able to fill out employment applications accurately | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| My resume is visually attractive and has a professional look | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to design my resume for the job I am applying for | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I take advantage of services offered by Employment Connections | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Preparing For Your Interview | |||||
| I feel very confident when I go for an interview | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I know how to make a positive first impression | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared to answer typical questions interviewers ask | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| I am prepared with questions to ask during the interview to show my interest in the position and the company | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| As soon as possible after an interview, I try to review my performance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Examining Your Options | |||||
| I am aware of alternatives to an immediate job hunt, such as training or starting up a business | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| If circumstances warrant it, I know what part-time jobs are available and where to find them | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
