Career Centre - Job Search

This brochure, "The Next Step"(doc) is a handy reference to help you with the transition from high school into your future.

After reading through this section, if you still have questions, please feel free to contact Ms. J. Galambos at  jjgalambos@cbe.ab.ca

Job Search Tips

For tips to help prepare for a successful job search, take a look at the following web sites.

• Job Hunting Tips for Teens
• Job Search Strategies
• Maze Master Job Search Techniques

Cover Letters

• About Cover Letters (Word document)
• Sample Cover Letter (Word document)
• Cover Letter Template [Revised] (Word document)
• Cover Letter Action Words (Word document)

Resumes

• 1-page Resume Template (Word document)
• About Resumes (Word document)
• Resume Template (Word document)
• Resume Sample (Word document)
• Action Words (Word document)
• Skills Statements for Resumes (pdf)
• Resume Checklist (Word document)

References

• Example Reference Letter (Word document)
• About References (Word document)
• Reference Page Template (Word document)
• References Outline (Word document)
• Choosing the best references (Word document)

Interviews

• Tips for Interviews
• Sample Interview Questions (Word document)

Applications

• Tips For Filling Out Employment Applications

Portfolios

• What is a Career Portfolio?

Labour Market Information

The following websites provide information about the labour market:

• ALIS - Alberta Learning Information Services
• Alberta Labor Market Information
• Job Futures

Job Boards

• Calgary jobs
• Calgary Jobshop
• City of Calgary
• Job Bank
• monster Job Board
• Next Steps
• Youth Employment Centre