ALIS Questions

I'm about to graduate and have no idea what I want to do. Where do I start?

I'm about to graduate and have no idea what I want to do. Where do I start?

To find a career path that fits, you need to know yourself. Our self-assessment quizzes will help you take the first step....read more

Where can I find out about occupations I'm interested in?

Where can I find out about occupations I'm interested in?

Head to OCCinfo for typical duties, salary, working conditions and educational requirements for more than 500 occupations....read more

Where can I get help with career planning?

Where can I get help with career planning?

Talk to the Alberta Career Information Hotline for information on career planning services near you....read more

Who can I talk to for help with planning my career?

Who can I talk to for help with planning my career?

You can speak with a career counsellor at a career service centre near you or call the Alberta Career Information Hotline. ...read more

How can I find out what it's really like to work in a specific occupation?

How can I find out what it's really like to work in a specific occupation?

See our video career clips for interviews and footage of real people on the job....read more

How do I find out if I need a specific license or certification to work in Alberta?

How do I find out if I need a specific license or certification to work in Alberta?

CERTinfo answers common questions about requirements and regulated occupations in Alberta....read more

I still want to work after I retire. What are my options?

I still want to work after I retire. What are my options?

The tip sheet Thinking About Work After Retirement? will get you started. ...read more

How can I find out if there are any career and job fairs where I live?

How can I find out if there are any career and job fairs where I live?

See Career Events for a list of upcoming career and job fairs across the province. ...read more

What do I need to know to start my own business?

What do I need to know to start my own business?

ALIS has tips, publications and links to help you get your business off the ground....read more

I want to be self-employed. Are there resources that can help me get started as an entrepreneur?

I want to be self-employed. Are there resources that can help me get started as an entrepreneur?

Rocket Fuel for Your Biz will help you find out what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur...read more

How can I find out the wage or salary for an occupation?

How can I find out the wage or salary for an occupation?

WAGEinfo has wage and salary info for full-time and part-time workers in over 400 occupations....read more

Is there a way for me to find out what's new on your website without checking back all the time?

Is there a way for me to find out what's new on your website without checking back all the time?

To keep current, sign up for our RSS feed or the ALIS Newsletter....read more

What do I need to know when writing or updating my resumé?

What do I need to know when writing or updating my resumé?

Learn about different types of resumés, tailoring your resumé and more....read more

What exactly is career planning and how can it help me?

What exactly is career planning and how can it help me?

Career planning involves learning about yourself, gathering information, exploring options, making decisions and taking action....read more

Are there any tests I can take to help me find out what jobs I would be good at?

Are there any tests I can take to help me find out what jobs I would be good at?

ALIS has self-assessment tips and quizzes to help you discover your interests, personality type, values and skills. ...read more

Where can I get help with my resumé?

Where can I get help with my resumé?

Check out our resources and tips on writing resumés and cover letters. ...read more

Who can give me advice about my resumé?

Who can give me advice about my resumé?

Submit your resumé online to an advisor at the Alberta Career Information Hotline for review. ...read more

I'm looking for a job. How can I find out who is hiring?

I'm looking for a job. How can I find out who is hiring?

The ALIS Job Postings section will get you started....read more

How can I find out more about a company or industry I would like to work for?

How can I find out more about a company or industry I would like to work for?

ALIS has links to business directories, company websites, regional profiles and more....read more

I just got laid off. How do I go about getting EI?

I just got laid off. How do I go about getting EI?

Find out how you can apply for EI online....read more

I have to deal with difficult people at work. Any advice for me?

I have to deal with difficult people at work. Any advice for me?

The Handling Difficult People at Work tip sheet provides some useful suggestions....read more

What do I need to know to find a job online?

What do I need to know to find a job online?

Alberta Work Search Online has tips to help you create online profiles, network, apply for work online, and more....read more

I have a job interview. How do I prepare?

I have a job interview. How do I prepare?

Learn about what to expect in your interview, review sample interview questions and more....read more

I've recently lost my job. Where can I get help?

I've recently lost my job. Where can I get help?

See Dealing with Job Loss for tips on taking care of basics such as severance and EI, coping with your job loss and exploring work and other options.See ...read more

I want to work in the trades. What do I need to do?

I want to work in the trades. What do I need to do?

Your first step is to find out about apprenticeship training. ...read more

Is there anyone I can talk to over the phone about finding work?

Is there anyone I can talk to over the phone about finding work?

Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline to speak with an advisor for advice and referrals. ...read more

How can I get help with my job search?

How can I get help with my job search?

Get exercises, examples and resources for every stage of your work search. ...read more

I'm still in high school. How can I find a job doing what I like?

I'm still in high school. How can I find a job doing what I like?

Watch the Youth Reflections videos to find out how other teens are connecting their hobbies to interesting career and learning paths. ...read more

How do I ask someone to be a reference?

How do I ask someone to be a reference?

Check out the tip sheet Requesting a Reference: Who and How to Ask. ...read more

What is networking and how can it help me?

What is networking and how can it help me?

Check out our Networking tip sheet to find out why networking is the most effective way to find work. ...read more

What do I need to do to succeed in a job interview?

What do I need to do to succeed in a job interview?

See Alberta Work Search Online for tips on how to prepare for your interview and make a good first impression. ...read more

I keep hearing about labour market information. What is it?

I keep hearing about labour market information. What is it?

Labour (Job) Market Information is information about economic activity, industries, companies and jobs. ...read more

How can I find out about the job outlook where I live?

How can I find out about the job outlook where I live?

Find the latest regional information about economic activity, local industries, trainign opportunities, employment trends and more. ...read more

Where can I find information about safety at work?

Where can I find information about safety at work?

Find links to information on workplace health and safety in the Are You Safe at Your Job? Tip sheet. ...read more

I'm starting a new job. What are my rights at work?

I'm starting a new job. What are my rights at work?

Find information on employment standards and workplace health and safety. ...read more

What can I do to succeed at work?

What can I do to succeed at work?

Check out the "How to Succeed at Work" tip sheet for helpful information on being an effective employee.

As an aboriginal student, what should I know about paying for post-secondary?

As an aboriginal student, what should I know about paying for post-secondary?

Visit Learning Clicks to learn about specific resources to help pay for your studies.

How can I find out about distance education?

How can I find out about distance education?

Check out the ALIS links to distance education programs throughout Canada. ...read more

How can I find scholarships?

How can I find scholarships?

Search our scholarship databases in the Student Funding section of ALIS. ...read more

How can I find out what it's really like to be a post-secondary student?

How can I find out what it's really like to be a post-secondary student?

Ask your teacher to get a Learning Clicks Ambassador to come to your class to talk about going to college, university or technical school. ...read more

Does ALIS have anything to help students with disabilities interested in post-secondary?

Does ALIS have anything to help students with disabilities interested in post-secondary?

Find videos and planning guides for students with disabilities, their parents, educators and other professionals. ...read more

How do I apply for student loans?

How do I apply for student loans?

Find out what to do before you apply and how to apply online....read more

I'm a part-time student. Can I get student loans?

I'm a part-time student. Can I get student loans?

Learn about eligibility requirements and sources for part-time funding. ...read more

I was educated outside of Canada. Where can I have my international education assessed?

I was educated outside of Canada. Where can I have my international education assessed?

Check out our links to federal and provincial assessment services. ...read more

How can I get funding for training so I can get a better job?

How can I get funding for training so I can get a better job?

See Funding for Training to find out about funding for full-time and part-time training for work. ...read more

Will the credits for courses I've completed at one school be transferable to another school?

Will the credits for courses I've completed at one school be transferable to another school?

Go to the Online Transfer Guide for information on course and program transfer agreements between many of Alberta's post-secondary schools. ...read more

How do I apply for college or university?

How do I apply for college or university?

Apply online to the post-secondary school you want to attend....read more

I'm planning to go to university or college. How can I find out the entrance requirements for my program?

I'm planning to go to university or college. How can I find out the entrance requirements for my program?

Go to EDinfo for program overviews, including entrance requirements and descriptions of Alberta post-secondary institutions....read more

I'd like to go to university or college, but I don't know what program or school is right for me. How can I decide?

I'd like to go to university or college, but I don't know what program or school is right for me. How can I decide?

ALIS has resources and tips to help you choose....read more

How can I get my high school transcripts?

How can I get my high school transcripts?

Find contact information for high school transcript offices in Alberta and across Canada....read more

I don't think I'll have enough money to go to university or college. How can I pay for my education?

I don't think I'll have enough money to go to university or college. How can I pay for my education?

Find out about student loans, scholarships, busaries and other awards....read more

How can I increase my chances of getting scholarships to help pay for my education?

How can I increase my chances of getting scholarships to help pay for my education?

Check out the 5 Steps to Winning Scholarships....read more