Career and Job Search Help Blog

Recession job search tips for new graduates - Monster.com

Entry-level job options for college graduates - Alison Doyle

How can he market himself – Career Doctor blog   Randall Hansen answers this question.

What can I do with my degree or diploma?

Career Cruising   Create an interest survey and get career recommendations from Career Cruising. Library card required.

MonsterTrak Major to Career Converter   Choose your major and explore a listing of career opportunities reflective of your academic major, interests, values, personal style and skills. You may also search for jobs and internships.

What can I do with my studies?   Choose a program or a university faculty to get suggestions about possible careers and most common prospects. Links to Job Futures for job prospects and professional associations. Includes a sample resume for a related job. Useful even though geared to University of Ottawa's offerings.

Network!

Locating unadvertised jobs   Tips and websites for networking and finding jobs. Researching the job market, industries, your local labour market, potential employers and more. 

Freshen up your Facebook account and consider signing up for Linkedin. This is more business-oriented and you can do online information interviews. Want to know more? Check out these articles on About.com

Cold calling and cold contacts - check out these resources to track down those hidden jobs.

JibberJobber helps you organize your contacts and job search. This is a relationship manager for your career. Free basic services

Where else can I get help?

There are many government and other agencies with internships and other bridges to your first job as a graduate. Check out this link  to work experience and youth mobility programs

Career Bookmarks has a guide for new graduates, linking you to some of the best websites for Canadian.
 

Toronto Public Library has books about careers for your major, entry level jobs and more.

Visit us again at   torontopubliclibrary.ca/jobhelp