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Stay Positive During Your Work Search

Looking for work takes time, energy, and commitment. Even with a strong resumé and well-developed work search skills, it may take you more time than you expect to land a job. An upbeat approach helps.
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Work Search Basics

Whether you're a first-time job seeker, a newcomer to Canada, or a long-time veteran of the workforce, this article can give you the knowledge and resources to find work in Alberta.
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Occupations in Demand

Want to know what jobs Alberta employers will need to fill over the next few years?

Researchers keep an eye on the labour market. They put together lists of occupations that are likely to be in high, medium, or lower demand over the next 3 years. Take a look and see if any might work for you.

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How to Write a Great Resumé

Discover a few key tips for writing a resumé that get you an interview, like how to use action words and how long your resumé should be.
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Getting Back on Your Feet When the Job Market is Tight

Changes in the labour market can mean that your occupation no longer provides as many opportunities as it used to. Your training, education, and job experience still have value, even if it’s outside the specific occupation you’ve been working in.

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Alberta Supports

Click or call Alberta Supports to access career services and related information, including student funding information.
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How Do I Look for a Job? (2:57)

Get tips on how and where to look for work including networking, job fairs, business directories, job search websites and job search engines. Get information and referrals about career and employment options from Alberta Supports.

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Marketing You!

When you’re looking for work, you’re marketing a product to potential employers. That product is you!
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Apply for Work

You can apply for work in a number of different ways. Find out how to complete an application form or submit your resume in paper or online.
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Cover Letters

When you write a cover letter, your goal is to get the employer’s attention by showing how your skills and accomplishments make you a good fit for the job.
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Resumés and References

A well written resumé and good references are both key to your work search. Find out how to craft a high impact resumé and who to ask to be your references.
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Interviews and Offers

The interview process involves 3 steps—preparing for the interview, succeeding in the interview and handling the job offer.
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Labour Market Information

Labour market information (LMI) can help you find work by identifying the skills employers are seeking. As well, LMI can tell you the industries that have excess workers, or are hiring, or experiencing a shortage of workers and much more.