Job Search Resources
Find information, examples, links and exercises for every stage of your work search.
Get Started—begin your work search journey with employment tips, job search publications and Alberta Work Search Online.
Find Work—use Alberta Work Search Online and check out Job Postings.
Network—connect with potential opportunities online and elsewhere.
Research Employers—learn about potential employers and industries.
Resumés, Cover Letters & More—learn to prepare effective resumés, cover letters and emails.
Get Your Resumé Reviewed—have the e-Resumé Review Service check your resumé.
Apply Online—submit your resumés or applications online.
Interviews and Offers—prepare for interviews and handling offers.
Make the most of your work search with:
Alberta Work Search Online
Alberta Work Search Online helps you:
- identify the skills and experience you have to offer
- learn how to protect your privacy online
- identify potential employers and job opportunities
- market your skills and accomplishments
- learn how to apply online
- prepare for interviews.
e-Resumé Review Service
Have a Career Advisor review your resumé and provide feedback based on:
- accuracy, clarity and relevance
- completeness and conciseness
- content
- description of skills and accomplishments
- format and length
- overall appearance
This e-Resumé Review Service is provided free of charge to residents of Alberta and/or those seeking employment in Alberta.
Employment Tip Sheets and Job Search Publications
Find employment tip sheets on:
- types of resumés
- how to write resumés and cover letters
- how to handle an interview
- how to use action words to get the job
See the Publications page to order publications or download PDFs on job search, including:
Job Postings
Find work across the province in all kinds of industries, regions and professions. Helpful links have been grouped together to get you started with more than 190 job posting sites.
If you're seeking a job placement service to access job opportunities that match your skill set, use the Job Match feature on the Canada/Alberta JOBS website. After performing a match, you'll receive a list of employers with matching job vacancies.
Workshops, Employment Services and Job Fairs
Career Events lists upcoming Job Fairs and events around the province. Check back regularly for dates and locations near you.
Services by Region links you to region-specific Job fairs, workshops, information sessions and labour market information.
Career Services Near You provides help with career planning, educational funding, employment assistance and more.
Calgary Region Job Fairs, Workshops and Info Sessions offered during the day, evenings and weekends on career planning, job search, entrepreneurial spirit, labour market trends and more.
South Region Job Fairs, Workshops and Info Sesssions offered during the day, evenings and weekends on career planning, job search, resumés and more.
Tips for Foreign Workers
Interested in living and working in Alberta?
Visit Alberta-Canada.com for helpful information about immigration and the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is a joint effort by the governments of Alberta and Canada to help ensure that valued foreign workers sponsored by their employers can become permanent residents.
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