Job Hunting for Youth, Millennials or Gen Y’s, Part 1
Young adults are suffering from the economic downturn, more than some other groups.
Youth feel pinch in weak job market - "The latest Statistics Canada figures show more young Canadians lost
their jobs in October, despite improving numbers last month that
convinced economists staggering youth unemployment figures posted in
the summer would improve once students returned to school."
Jobless rate jumps to 8.6 per cent - "Adult women and youth accounted for virtually all of the decline in October."
Whatever you call yourself – new grad, young adult, millennial or Gen Y – there are many aspects to job hunting. You are not all the same and you don't all have the same job hunting problems. Some of you know what you want to do and just need help finding that elusive job. Others are still trying to figure out how to use their education and skills. This opening post gives you a few resources to help you get focused. Watch for more information and advice.
Websites
Career planning for millennials, Gen Y and twenty-somethings
Talent Egg – Canadian career hub for students and new grads
Career Edge – internships for new graduates
Career Cruising – career matchmaker and career information (library card needed)
Books
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| Me 2.0: build a powerful brand to achieve career success | Working world 101: the new grad's guide to getting a job | You majored in what? mapping your path from chaos to career |
Next time: community resources for young adults.
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