Job Search Links

I map my life *NEW added April 7 2012
This tool reveals your interests, preferences and favourable work environment. The full analysis costs $60, but you can get a free mini report which states your interests, prefences, style of work, or as they say it "your usual behaviour and how you relate to others". How it works: you choose your preferred profession of a given set and then it suggests careers suited to you. This is an excellent tool that helps you understand your interests and needs, while providing profession suggestions that will keep you happy, healthy and motivated.

My Next Move *NEW added April 7 2012
This is a quiz of 60 questions. Each question lists an activity and you rate it from 1-5 from extremely dislike to extremely like. Afterwards it suggests occupations by combining required experience, education and training. I like this because it's short and simple, and will list careers suited to you now, but also ones to aim for in the future after acquiring more education, skills or experience (it categorizes jobs as "current fit" and "future job").

Skills Profiler *NEW added April 7 2012
Identify your current skill set, jobs associated with your skill set, and "skill gaps" needed for certain jobs. In theory this sounds like an excellent tool, but the layout looks a bit daunting - if you have feedback on this site please email me

Choosing a career that aligns with your values *NEW added April 7 2012
A consice article about the importance of choosing a career that aligns with your values. It also includes a good questionnaire to help you figure out your own values.

Career Guide to American Industries *NEW added April 7 2012
This lists occupations in each industry, training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects, and working conditions.

What to Do with a Major In... *NEW added April 7 2012
An Extremely useful tool for students and gradutes. After selecting a major the site will list relevant associations, accredited schools (U.S.), competitions, publications, employers, and news.

What can you do with a major in... *NEW added April 7 2012
Produced by Sanger Learning & Career Center, this is a simple but thorough list of professions pertaining to different degrees. Each degree has its own downloadable pdf.

Job Search Blog *NEW added April 7 2012
This is an job search blog with multiple contributors and fascinating articles for job seekers.

1st Steps in the Hunt
Web guide to the job hunt process with new tips and leads daily. Home of the Electronic Recruiting Index.

Finding a Job - Government of Ontario
Finding a job can be hard, but it's likely you have more skills and experience than you realize. Whether you're choosing a career or looking for a part-time job, the Ontario government offers resources that can help you on your way.

Work Futures
Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market. It is for learners, individuals interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market, and for career practitioners.

WorkinfoNET
This HRDC sponsored site has a lot of information about different labour topics, such occupations, the labour market, self employment, and education, among others. There are also several provincial sites you can visit as well.

The Employer Locactor (U.S. only) *NEW added April 6 2012
Search by job location, industry, or occupation.