ALIS Questions http://alis.alberta.ca ALIS Questions alis.alberta.ca en Government of Alberta 5/16/2012 10:10:23 AM http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 I'm about to graduate and have no idea what I want to do. Where do I start? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=1 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600 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 more

]]> Where can I find out about occupations I'm interested in? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=6 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Head to OCCinfo for typical duties, salary, working conditions and educational requirements for more than 500 occupations....read more more

]]> Where can I get help with career planning? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=14 Mon, 9 May 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Talk to the Alberta Career Information Hotline for information on career planning services near you....read more more

]]> Who can I talk to for help with planning my career? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=19 Mon, 4 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0600 You can speak with a career counsellor at a career service centre near you or call the Alberta Career Information Hotline. ...read more more

]]> Are there any tests I can take to help me find out what jobs I would be good at? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=20 Mon, 8 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0600 ALIS has self-assessment tips and quizzes to help you discover your interests, personality type, values and skills. ...read more more

]]> How can I find out what it's really like to work in a specific occupation? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=23 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0600 See our video career clips for interviews and footage of real people on the job....read more more

]]> How do I find out if I need a specific license or certification to work in Alberta? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=24 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 CERTinfo answers common questions about requirements and regulated occupations in Alberta....read more more

]]> I still want to work after I retire. What are my options? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=11 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 The tip sheet Thinking About Work After Retirement? will get you started. ...read more more

]]> How can I find out if there are any career and job fairs where I live? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=12 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0600 See Career Events for a list of upcoming career and job fairs across the province. ...read more more

]]> What do I need to know to start my own business? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=31 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0600 ALIS has tips, publications and links to help you get your business off the ground....read more more

]]> I want to be self-employed. Are there resources that can help me get started as an entrepreneur? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=32 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Rocket Fuel for Your Biz will help you find out what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur...read more more

]]> How can I find out the wage or salary for an occupation? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=33 Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0600 WAGEinfo has wage and salary info for full-time and part-time workers in over 400 occupations....read more more

]]> What do I need to know when writing or updating my resumé? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=41 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Learn about different types of resumés, tailoring your resumé and more....read more more

]]> What exactly is career planning and how can it help me? (Career) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=45 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Career planning involves learning about yourself, gathering information, exploring options, making decisions and taking action....read more more

]]> How can I get help with my job search? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=46 Mon, 2 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Get exercises, examples and resources for every stage of your work search. ...read more more

]]> How do I ask someone to be a reference? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=42 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Check out the tip sheet Requesting a Reference: Who and How to Ask. ...read more more

]]> What is networking and how can it help me? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=43 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Check out our Networking tip sheet to find out why networking is the most effective way to find work. ...read more more

]]> I keep hearing about labour market information. What is it? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=48 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Labour (Job) Market Information is information about economic activity, industries, companies and jobs. ...read more more

]]> How can I find out about the job outlook where I live? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=49 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Find the latest regional information about economic activity, local industries, training opportunities, employment trends and more. ...read more more

]]> Where can I find information about safety at work? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=50 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Find links to information on workplace health and safety in the Are You Safe at Your Job? Tip sheet. ...read more more

]]> I'm starting a new job. What are my rights at work? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=10 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Find information on employment standards and workplace health and safety. ...read more more

]]> What can I do to succeed at work? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=83 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Check out the "How to Succeed at Work" tip sheet for helpful information on being an effective employee. more

]]> I'm still in high school. How can I find a job doing what I like? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=29 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Watch the Youth Reflections videos to find out how other teens are connecting their hobbies to interesting career and learning paths. ...read more more

]]> I just got laid off. How do I go about getting EI? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=37 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Find out how you can apply for EI online....read more more

]]> I have to deal with difficult people at work. Any advice for me? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=38 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0600 The Handling Difficult People at Work tip sheet provides some useful suggestions....read more more

]]> What do I need to know to find a job online? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=39 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Alberta Work Search Online has tips to help you create online profiles, network, apply for work online, and more....read more more

]]> I've recently lost my job. Where can I get help? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=13 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0600 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 more

]]> I want to work in the trades. What do I need to do? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=27 Mon, 7 May 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Your first step is to find out about apprenticeship training. ...read more more

]]> Is there anyone I can talk to over the phone about finding work? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=25 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline to speak with an advisor for advice and referrals. ...read more more

]]> Where can I get help with my resumé? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=15 Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Check out our resources and tips on writing resumés and cover letters. ...read more more

]]> Who can give me advice about my resumé? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=16 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Submit your resumé online to an advisor at the Alberta Career Information Hotline for review. ...read more more

]]> I'm looking for a job. How can I find out who is hiring? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=17 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0600 The ALIS Job Postings section will get you started....read more more

]]> How can I find out more about a company or industry I would like to work for? (Employment) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=18 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0600 ALIS has links to business directories, company websites, regional profiles and more....read more more

]]> I was educated outside of Canada. Where can I have my international education assessed? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=21 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Check out our links to federal and provincial assessment services. ...read more more

]]> How can I get funding for training so I can get a better job? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=22 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 06:00:00 -0600 See Funding for Training to find out about funding for full-time and part-time training for work. ...read more more

]]> Will the credits for courses I've completed at one school be transferable to another school? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=7 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Go to the Online Transfer Guide for information on course and program transfer agreements between many of Alberta's post-secondary schools. ...read more more

]]> How do I apply for college or university? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=8 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Apply online to the post-secondary school you want to attend....read more more

]]> I'm planning to go to university or college. How can I find out the entrance requirements for my program? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=9 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Go to EDinfo for program overviews, including entrance requirements and descriptions of Alberta post-secondary institutions....read more 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? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=2 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 ALIS has resources and tips to help you choose....read more more

]]> How can I get my high school transcripts? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=3 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Find contact information for high school transcript offices in Alberta and across Canada....read more more

]]> I don't think I'll have enough money to go to university or college. How can I pay for my education? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=4 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Find out about student loans, scholarships, bursaries and other awards....read more more

]]> How can I increase my chances of getting scholarships to help pay for my education? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=5 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Check out the 5 Steps to Winning Scholarships....read more more

]]> How can I find out what it's really like to be a post-secondary student? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=26 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0600 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 more

]]> Does ALIS have anything to help students with disabilities interested in post-secondary? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=28 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Find videos and planning guides for students with disabilities, their parents, educators and other professionals. ...read more more

]]> How can I find out about distance education? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=30 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Check out the ALIS links to distance education programs throughout Canada. ...read more more

]]> How do I apply for student loans? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=35 Mon, 5 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Find out what to do before you apply and how to apply online....read more more

]]> I'm a part-time student. Can I get student loans? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=36 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Learn about eligibility requirements and sources for part-time funding. ...read more more

]]> As an aboriginal student, what should I know about paying for post-secondary? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=73 Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0600 Visit Learning Clicks to learn about specific resources to help pay for your studies. more

]]> How can I find scholarships? (Learning) http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/alis-questions.html?EK=47 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 -0600 Search our scholarship databases in the Student Funding section of ALIS. ...read more more

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