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EDITOR CELIA SANKAR

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Front 4 Editor’sLetter 6 WhatCanadiansaredoing Embracingdiversityasstrength

The Job Hunt 8 Assessingandplanning 9 Wherecouldmyperfectjobbe? 11 Noconnections?Noproblem

Resumes and Cover Letters 12 Craftingtheperfectresume 13 Shouldyouself-identify? 14 Sampleresumes 15 Samplecoverletters

Interviewing 16 Whatthecareerexpertssay 18 Whattodoaftertheinterview 19 Whattheemployerssay 20 Dressingforsuccess

At work 22 Handlingfirstdayjitters 23 Whatemployersarelookingfor 24 Beaclassactonthejob Findingyourrhythmandbalance 25 Leave’emsmiling

Entrepreneurship 26 Blazingyourowntrail Helpingyouthhelpthemselves

Features 28 ThinkingUp ColombianimmigrantDerlyValencia’staleofwoes andtriumphinthejobmarket 30 Daretodream TaraWeber’sfirstpersonaccountofovercomingobstacles

Directory & Worksheets 31 Employerswhowantyou 32 EmploymentEquityDirectory 42 PersonalCareerPlanner

Last Word 46 Obstaclesarenomatchforawinningsmile

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EDITOR’S LETTER

by Celia Sankar

Diversityisinmyblood—literally.Bornofamotherwhoseancestorscamefrom

AfricaandofafatherwhoseancestorscamefromIndia,Ifeelprivilegedtobesopersonallyacquaintedwiththeissue.Throughmyparents’45years(andcounting)oftogetherness,Ihavewitnessedthatdifferentculturescancometogetherharmoniouslyandthatlifeis,infact,richer,moreinterestingandmorebeautifulbecauseofthemixture.

Itwasnotonlyathomethatdiversitywasanintegralpartofmylife.

IgrewupinTrinidad,anislandofundertwomillionsouls,whocantracetheiroriginsbacktoalmosteverycorneroftheplanet.“Hereeverycreedandracefindsanequalplace,”eachcitizenaffirmsinsingingTrinidad’snationalanthem.Andalthoughmyhomelandisnotperfect,ithasachievedaremarkablelevelofintegrationandharmony,whichsoimpressedSouthAfricananti-apartheidfighterArchbishopDesmondTututhathedubbedusa“rainbowcountry”.

Evenwiththatbackground,whenIcametoCanada,diversitywasnowhereonmyagenda.Butasfatewouldhaveit,itwasasubjectIcouldnotignore.

CanadahadheldoutapromiseasalandwhereIcouldadvancemywritingcareer.Itliveduptothatpromise,andenabledmetosetoutonacross-countrybookpromotiontour.AsItravelledacrossthisvast,richandbeautifulland,Ihadtheopportunitytospeakwithliterallythousandsofpeople,manyofthemimmigrants.Alongtheway,IalsometpeoplewithdisabilitiesandmembersofAboriginalcommunities.

Thepicturethatemergedfromtheirstorieswasratherdisturbing.

Formany,lifeinCanadawasmarkedbydashedhopes,dailyhumiliationand,insomecases,neardestitution.

It’sonethingtobeawareonapurelyintellectuallevelthatfellowCanadianswhocomefromcertainbackgroundsfacetremendoushardships.It’squiteanothertoactuallylistentotheirfrustrationatasystemthatseemsindifferenttotheirpotential,thatseemstosaytheyarenotworthy.

AlthoughIbelongtothedemographic,Ihadbeenoneofthefortunateones.Butwhyhaditbeensoforme?Andwhatcouldbedone—andmorespecifically,whatcouldIdo—tohelpthosewhoarejustasdeservingoftheopportunitytomaketheircontributiontosociety?

ItwasaquestionIsetouttoexplorethenextyearasI

embarkedonamoreextensivebooktour.

Thepicturethatemerged,intheend,wasencouraging.

IfeelproudasaCanadiantosaymuchisbeingdone,byofficialauthorities,bycorporateCanadaandbytraditionallyunder-representedgroupsandindividualstobringaboutamoreinclusivesociety.

Andthisisasitshouldbe.Ittakesaconcertedeffortbyallofustobringintobeingaworldwherediversityisembracedandpeopleofeverybackgroundliveinharmony.

TheDiversityCanadaFoundationwasborntoplayapartinmakingthatvisionareality.

OurdiscussionswithCanadiansonbothsidesoftheequationpointedtotheformulaforsuccessindiversityatwork.Jobseekersmustnotonlybequalified,butalsoneedtobeequippedwithspecificskillsrequiredforjob-searchandon-the-jobsuccess.Employersneedtonotonlystatetheysupportdiversity,buttoactivelyinvitetraditionallyunder-representedgroupstojointheirteamandimplementpoliciestomakethemfeelwelcome.

Thishandbookisoneoftheresourcesweoffertobringtogetherdiversejobseekersandemployerswhovaluediversity.Anotherimportantresourceisourwebsite,whichyoucanvisitathttp://DiversityCanada.com.There,youwillfindmorecareerdevelopmenttips,multimediaandinteractivetools,informationoncompaniesseekingtodiversify,andmostcruciallyforjobseekers,actualjoboffers.

Canadaischanging,opportunitiesareopeningupanditisthosewhoadapttodaywhowillreapthegreatestrewards.Countyourselfamongthem.

Inspirational author Celia Sankar is the founder and executive director of the DiversityCanada Foundation.

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CONTRIBUTORS

ChrisCyrhasworkedingraphicartsformanyyears.Passionateabouttheuseofcomputerstocreateart,heisenrolledinthehighlyacclaimed

SchoolofAnimationArtsandDesignatSheridanCollege.

PhotographerJeffHuiisaco-founderandthecreativedirectorofFizheyeCreativeInc.,aTorontonewmediasolutionscompany.Hewasinspiredseven

yearsagotofollowinthefootstepsofhisfather,awell-knownphotographerintheadvertisingindustry.Web:fizheye.com

AnneSowdenisacertifiedprofessionalmemberoftheAssociationofImageConsultantsInternational,oneofonlyteninCanada,andis

presidentoftheTorontoChapteroftheassociation.Web:hereslookingatyou.ca

AmandaReid,whohasaBAincriminologyfromtheUniversityofToronto,isnewtomodeling.Hercreditsincludebackgroundmodelappearanceson

thetelevisionshowInstant Star,andonchannelsMuch5andCMT.Amandaisacertifiedmake-upartistanddidthemake-upforourphotoshoot.

RunwayandstudiomodelErinHerbertisatraineddancerandaspiringactress.Shelistsinteriordecoratingandhorsebackridingamongherhobbies.

GlyndonBonnickmodelsasahobby,butanythingdealingwithfitnessishispassion.Hehasbeenadragonboatracerforsevenyearsand

goestothegymonaveragefourtimesaweek.HeisstudyingkinesiologyatYorkUniversityandisconsideringacareerasapersonaltrainer.

WhenMcGillstudentEvaVaneksawa

needtosupportdiversityinhercommunity,shedidn’twaitforsomeoneelsetodosomethingaboutit.Instead,sherolleduphersleeves,assembledacrewofvolunteers,tookonapileofpaperwork,andledtheeffortherself.

VanekisthepresidentandfounderofCommunityOutreachForImmigrants(COFI)McGill,anon-profitvolunteerorganizationthatlinksrecent(andevennot-so-recent)immigrantstoMontrealwithstudentsatMcGillUniversity.ModeledonthefederalHOSTprogram(whichrunsunderCitizenshipandImmigrationCanada),COFIseekstoempowerpeoplefromdiversebackgroundsandfosterapositiveexperienceofadaptationandsettlementinCanadathroughsocialinteractionandfriendship.

Essentially,it’sa“buddysystem”designedtohelpacquaintindividualswithwhatthecountryhastooffer.

DiversityhaslongbeenapassionforVanek.The24-year-old’stravelshavetakenheracrossCanadaandallovertheworld,fromdivingreefsinThailandtoremoteruralvillagesinCostaRicatoEnglishacademiesintheCzechRepublic.Alongtheway,shehasmethundredsofindividualsfromallsortsofbackgrounds,securingherfaithinthevalueofmulticulturalism.

COFIoriginallyemergedasasupplementtoVanek’sacademicthesis.Astheprojectgainedmomentum,however,itgainedcommunitypartnersandofficialrecognitionbytheStudent’sSocietyofMcGill.

“Weaimtobridgegapsbetweenpeoplesofdifferentbackgrounds,”Vaneksays,“andactivelyembracetheconceptofdiversityasastrength.”

Thoseaccessingtheservicesrangeinagefromsevento70.TheyhavearrivedinMontrealforavarietyofreasons;sometobewithfamily,someforfreedomfromdifferenttypesofoppression,andmanyseekingbetterjobopportunities.ThislastreasonisthesourceofmostofthefrustrationamongCOFIparticipants,Vaneksays.Shehasmetlawyersworkingasnanniesandsurgeonsdrivingtaxis,allstrugglingtomakeendsmeetwhiletryingtolaunchacareer.

EVA VANEK

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Embracing diversity as strength

Montreal students volunteer to boost multiculturalism

THE BUZZ

Agriculture (8.1%)

Forestry, Fishing, Mining,Oil and Gas (7.1%)

Utilities (3.3%)

Construction (23.8%)

Manufacturing (57.5%)

Trade of Goods & Services (20.9%)

Transportation & Warehousing (6.7%)

Finance, Insurance,Real Estate & Leasing (8%)

Professional, Scientific &Technical Services (8.4%)

Business, Building &Support Services (5.3%)

Educational Services (8.7%)

Health Care &Social Assistance (14.5%)

Information, Culture &Recreation (6.1%)

Accommodation &Food Services (8.4%)

Other Services (5.9%)

Public Administration (6.9%)

Scanning the Canadian job scene

By The Numbers:

6.6: Canadian unemployment rate in November, 2005; the lowest the figure has been in three decades.

18.2: Percentage, in 2001, of the Canadian population born in other countries (some 5,645,800 people).

51.2: Percentage of disabled population with jobs (versus 82 per cent for those without disabilities).

63: Employment rate of immigrants of prime working age (24 to 44) after two years in the country; of these, 41 per cent found a job in their chosen career.

67.7: Percentage of women of working age in Canada who were employed in 2003.

What Canadians are doing:

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THE BUZZ

“Mosthavetheirownhorrorstoriesofbarriers,”Vaneksays.“Thisissounfortunate,becauseIbelievetherearesomanywaystoactivelyaddresstheseissues.”

Together,theclientsandvolunteersparticipateineverythingfrommassivepotluckdinnerstoquietcupsofcoffee.InlinkingyoungCanadiansattheuniversitywiththosestrivingtosucceedintheirnewcountry,COFIdeliversamessageofhope—somethingsorelyneededforanyonetakingonanewendeavour.

“Itseekstobreakhelplessness,”Vanekexplains.“Forexample,ifapersonparticipatingintheprogramcomeshomeafteralongdayofdefeat,afriendly,sincerevolunteercanhopefullymakesomedifferenceinfindingstrength.(We)provideafamiliarpersontocontactthroughthickandthin,someonewhocanhelpcombatthelows—thefailedjobinterviews,thediscriminationencountered,etc.”

It’sasimplesolution,onewhichVanekbelievescanworkacrossthecountry.

Vanek can be contacted at: [email protected]

YOUTH SPEAK:"(I hope) to get into the advertising industry, work at an agency, and live life!" - Vivien Wong

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THE JOB HUNT

Assessing and planningYou know it. It’s time for a new career. Whether you’ve only recently decided to find a new occupation or you’ve been casually hunting for years, it’s time to take action.

If you’re heading out of university with no experience, facing a serious disability, trying to raise a child, or struggling to learn English or French in a new country, starting a new job search may seem daunting, exhausting, even frightening.

But the situation need not be discouraging. With proper planning, hard work, attention to

detail, and, yes, a bit of luck, you should be on a promising career path in no time. The key to success is making a good start: pinpointing what you want and determining the steps you need to take to achieve your goal.

“You could do a self-analysis, if you knew the things to ask yourself,” suggests Lorraine Pura, labour market analyst at Saskatchewan-based Metis Employment and Training of Saskatoon, Inc. “For example, (ask yourself) if you know how to look in the papers for jobs, or if you know how to use computers.”

AscommunicationsandmarketingspecialistforToronto-based

AccessibleCommunityCounsellingandEmploymentServices(ACCES),ShawnMintzwitnessesasmanyas10,000clientsmakeagoatstartingovertheirlivesandcareerseachyear.

While80percentofACCES’servicesaregearedtowardnewCanadians,theagencyisopentoanyone(italsooperatestheCityofToronto-fundedSTARTprogram,tohelpsinglemothersonsocialassistancegetjob-relatedcomputerskills).

InMintz’sexperience,agoodsearchstartsimmediatelyafteryou’vemadethedecisiontochangecareerpaths.

“Thefasteryouaccesstheservices,thebetter,”hestresses.

Jobhuntersshouldexploredifferentoptionsfirst,usingamixtureofinterests,priortraining,andfeasibility.Fromthere,perseveranceiskey.Itmightbealengthyprocess,andyoumustbewillingtoapproachitwithstrongresolve.

“It’saboutnotgivingup,”Mintzexplains.“It’saboutrememberingthatit’sgoingtobechallenging.It’saboutperseveringandmaintainingapositiveoutlook.”

Bystartingwiththerightattitudeandtakingthepropersteps,you’llbeamazedhowfaryou’llgo.It’sastrategythatpaysoff:82percentofallACCESclientsfindagoodjob.

“Theadvicewegivepeople,”Mintzsays,“isthatyoureallycandoit.”

Hereareafewmoretipstohelpyougetstarted:

Get online…

Thetruthis,anenormousamountofcareerinformationisavailableonline.Virtuallyeverymodernindustryhasaslewofsitesdevotedtoit,manywithdetailedfactsandemployeetestimonials.Visithttp://DiversityCanada.comandgototheCareerCentertofindlinkstoamultitudeofhelpfulsitesthatwillpointyoutovariouscareeroptions.Areyoutechnologicallyilliterate?Nomatter.Evenifyoudon’tknowthedifferencebetweenaURLandaUSB,it’sagoodideatobookanappointmentatanagencylikeACCESorJobConnectorwithyourschool’scareercounsellor.They’retheretohelpyouthroughitall,includingnavigatingthedigitalmaze.

…but don’t get bogged down.

Whileonlineresearchcanprovideplentyofbackgroundinformation,itdoesn’tshowthewholepicture.There’smoretocareerresearchthanwordsonascreen(oronpaper).You

mightwanttoexplorealternativemeansofinvestigatingwhetheracertaincareerpathisrightforyou.Evensomethingassimpleastestingoutahypotheticaljobroutine–forexample,tryingouta5:00a.m.wake-upcallorspendingtheentiredaycrunchingnumbers–canbeanawesomewaytogaugeifacertaincareerisforyou.

Get out there…

Ahands-onapproachtooccupationalstudyisalmostalwaysthebestwaytoseeifaparticularindustryisforyou.Gotalktoemployersandworkersinanindustryyou’reinterestedin,andcheckoutwhatit’sallabout.Sayyou’reinterestedinbecomingasurveyor.Establishcontactwithsomecontractorsorforemen,preferably(butnotnecessarily)someonewithwhomyoualreadyhavesomesortofcontact.Offertobuythepersonacoffeesothetwoofyoucandiscussthenutsandboltsoftheindustry.Whilethisapproachmayseemintimidatingorpresumptuous,moreoftenthannotemployersarereceptivetothequestionsofnewcomers;afterall,youmaybethefutureoftheirindustry.Justremembertoworkaroundtheirschedules,andnottotakeitpersonallyifthey’retoobusytofityouinrightaway.

It’s about not giving up!

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…but don’t get discouraged.

Evenifyou’veneverhadameaningfuljob,there’snoneedtopanicasyouexplorepossiblejobpaths.Industryinexperienceisfarmorecommonthanyoumaythinkitis.There’snoneedtolosehope.Alackofexperiencecanbecompensatedforbyupgradingyoureducationorvolunteeringforalocalnon-profitorganization.Also,therearesomegovernment-sponsoredwagesubsidiesavailableforemployerswhohireinexperiencedworkers,makingitanappealingoptionformanycompanies.Yourlocalcareercentershouldbeabletoprovideyouwithmoreinformationonsuchprograms.Allinall,avisittoacareercenterisagoodidea.Youmaybesurprisedathowfarsimplyhavingsomeonelistentoyourcareerhopes(orevenconfusion)willhelptomakethewayforwardclearer,andwillhelptokeepyourspiritsup.

YOUTH SPEAK:“The U of T ‘extern’ program helped me find a volunteer position with a social worker in Toronto, at a rehab hospital. I found the experience both enriching and educational, and it helped me reconsider my career options.“

- Nadine McDonald

The Internet:Eversincethedigitalrevolutiontookrootinthe1990s,job-huntershavebeenspeedingdowntheinformationsuperhighwayinsearchoftheperfectposition.Virtuallyeverymajorcompanyhasa“careers”sectionontheirsite,andthereareseveraljobboardswhereyouwillfindannouncementsfromalargenumberofemployers.TheDiversityCanadaFoundation,publisherofthishandbook,operatesawebsitespecificallydesignedtobringyoucareeroffersfromemployerslookingtodiversifytheirworkforce.Visithttp://DiversityCanada.com.

Pro:Volume,volume,volume.You’llhaveaccesstomorepostingsthanyoucanfathom.Plus,youcanhuntinyourpyjamas.

Con:Whenlookingonline,youmayfindsomethingfantastic,onlytoscrolldownandfindoutit’sathree-yearcontractinAntarctica.Also,oncertainsites,theanonymityofthe’Netcanattractsomeshadyemployers.

The bottom line:Aslongasyouproceedwithcautionandstickwithreputablesources,theInternetcouldbeyourbestfriendasyouaimtowardemployment.

Classified ads:Thisone’sbeenaroundforgenerationsofcareercrusaders.Turntowardthebackofyournewspaperandyou’llfindanassortmentofneatly-indexed,condensedpostingsofopeningsinyourarea.

Pro:Youwon’tfindmanypostingsforAntarcticahere,especiallyifit’sacommunity-basedpublication.

Con:It’susuallyslimpickingsif

you’relookingforanythingoutsideyourhometown.

The bottom line:Withsuchabriefformat,theclassifiedsarestillagreatresource,particularlyifyou’repressedfortimeorhuntingcasually.

Career fairs:Thecareerfairpresentsafamiliarsightformanyveteranjobseekers–vastconventioncenterspackedtothegillswithperky,smilingambassadorsfordozensofdifferentcompanies.Loud,bustling,andoftenchaotic,careerfairsarethereexplicitlyforhunterslikeyou.

Pro:Withsomanyoptionsavailable,youmayfindyourselfdrawntoanindustryyoumayhaveneverconsideredbefore.Manyaccessibleanddiverseemployerschoosetoseekworkersinthisforum,sincefairstendtoattractabroadrangeofapplicants.Also,somecompaniesacceptresumesandinterviewon-site.

Con:Insomecases,muchofwhatyouencounterwillnotbeactualemployers,butrathertempagenciesortrainingorganizationsafteryourwallet,notyourservices.

The bottom line:Careerfairsareneverabadideatocheckout,butthey’rebestusedtocomplement,ratherthanreplace,amorespecificsearch.

On-campus recruitment:Thisisagreatoptionforindividualscurrentlyupgradingtheireducation.Astheschoolyearprogresses,manycompaniesholdrecruitmentsessionsforpotentialfutureemployeesat

Oh where can my new job be?

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Here’s where to look for your next job:


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campusesacrossthecountry.Thesesessionswilloftenbesmaller,moreinformalaffairs,withpresentations,plentyofglad-handing,and,quiteoften,freefood.

Pro:Hey,theemployeriscomingtoYOU!Howmucheasiercoulditget?

Con:Companiesareoftenlookingforhighlyspecificcandidates,usuallyinprofessionalorskilledtradeareas.Generalartsandsciencestudentsareusuallyoutofluck.

The bottom line:On-campusrecruitingmakesadifficultprocessabreeze,providedyou’vegotthespecificskillsthey’relookingfor.

Cold calling:Forthetrulybrave,thereisalwaysthedarkhorseofthejobhunt–thecoldcall.Ratherthanwaitforapositiontocomeup,coldcallersusephone,emailorsnailmailtoputtheirnameinattheircompaniesofchoice.

Pro:Unsolicitedresumestendtostandout,causingemployerstorememberyouasagenuinelyinterestedcandidatewhenapositionopensup.Occasionally,ifthey’rereallyimpressed,they’llcreateanewposition,justforyou.

Con:You’relikelygoingtogetalotofpolitestatementslike,“We’renotacceptingresumesatthistime,”andtheoccasionalego-crushinghang-up.Attimesfrustratinganddownrightdemoralizing,thisoneain’tforthefaintofheart.

The bottom line:Ifyou’rereallydeterminedtoworkatABCCorp,coldcallscanbeagreatwaytoshowyourenthusiasm–whoknowswhatmayhappen.

Networking:Thisisanexcellentandeffectivemethodtogetyournameoutthere.Telleveryonefromyourhairdressertoyournewneighbourtothekidsellinglemonadeonthecornerthatyou’relookingforwork,andaskiftheymighthaveanyideaaboutpotentialleads.Connectionsareinvaluableinthisdayandage–actuallythey’vealwaysbeen–andyouneverknow

whothepersonyou’respeakingwithknows.

Pro:Yourdoctor’sbrother’swifecouldbeapartnerinthatlawfirmyou’vebeencheckingout.Withafewstrategicallyplacedphonecalls,youmaybeabletonetalunchmeeting.Plus,you’llbuildasolidrosterofindustrycontactsthatyou’lllikelybeabletousethroughoutyourcareer.

YOUTH SPEAK:"We know what we want to be," says Baseer Yasseen, an aspiring pharmacist (right), hanging out with friend Orville D'Souza. "But we're not sure if we'll get in (to the program)."

Con:“Selling”yourselfatalltimescanbeexhausting.Afterawhile,youmayjustwanttomakesmalltalkaboutthelatestOilersgameinstead.

The bottom line:Networkingisawiseideainanyjobsearch.Itshowsyouarekeen,committed,resourcefulandconfidentinyourownabilities–attributesmostemployersarelookingfor.

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Networkingplaysanimportantpartinthejobsearch.Butifyoudon’tknowanyoneinyourindustryof

choicetherearestillwaystogainacompetitiveadvantageinthejobmarket.

Volunteer.Getoutthereandtakepartinasmanyrelatedeventsaspossible.Thinkingofbeingateacher?Signontoteachachildren’sclassatthelibrary.Interestedinpublicrelations?Servecocktailsattheindustry’sbigschmooze-fest.Andifyourheartissetonworkingatyourlocalradiostation,bethefirstinlinetohelpoutwiththeircharityrun.Theseactivitiesprovideadouble-whammy–notonlydoesvolunteeringlookfabulousonaresume,butyou’llbemakingfantasticconnectionsaswell.

Meetpeople.Thismayseemsimplistic,butthebestwaytomakeconnectionsistogetoutthereandmakeconnections.Ifthereisanassociationforyourchosenfield,findoutifyoucanattendanyoftheireventsasaguestorifyoucanbecomeanassociatememberatareducedcost.Trytomeetasmanypeopleasyoucanwhoareworkinginthecareeryou’reinterestedin.Askwhattheclimateislikeforyoungworkersandwhatnewskillsyou’llneedtosucceed.Chancesarethepersonyou’retalkingtoknowssomeone,whoknowssomeonewho’sgotthejobforyou.

No connections? No problem

YOUTH SPEAK:"Letting people know you are looking for employment can be very useful. I quite often will put the word out when I’m looking for employment in a specific community or field. This has helped me to be referred to jobs, have my name recommended for interviews and ultimately connected me with employment.”

- Shannon Simpson


RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS

Theresumeorcurriculumvitaeisacrucialdocument.It’saone-page

encapsulationofwhoyouare,whatyou’vedone,andwhyyou’dbegoodforthejobonoffer.

Ifyouhavemajorgapsinemployment,educationorexperience,youmaywanttoadoptaresumestyleemphasizingskillsratherthanthetraditionalchronologicalaccountsofemployment.

“Themostimportantthingistosellyourskills,”suggestsKarenLamothe,Edmonton-basedprojectcoordinatorforAlbertaLearningInformationService.“Andwhenyoubackupyourskills,youhavetobackitupwiththe‘prove-it’theory.”

Eachstatementofaccomplishmentshouldanswerthe‘Fivew’s’(who,what,where,whyandwhen),andeveryachievementshouldbeputintonumbersasfaraspossible.

“Givingthenumberswillhelpemployersseethedepthandbreadthofyourskills,”Lamotheexplains.“Youneedtosell(theemployer)theskills,toletthemknowthatyoucandothetask.”

Shealsorecommendsstartingthedocumentoffwithapersonalprofile,detailingthenumberofyearsyou’vebeenintheindustry,yourcredentialsandskills,afewaccomplishmentsrelatedtothejobinquestion,andabrieflistofpersonalcharacteristics.

Herearesomemoretried-and-truetipstomakeyourresumeaspowerfulaspossible:

Avoid empty statements.Don’tjustsay,“Functionsasagoodleader.”Explainhowyouhaveprovenyourleadershipinthepast.Employersgetloadsoftheseemptystatements,andtheytellverylittleabouthowyouperformonthejob.Ifyoucan’tthinkofatleastoneexampleorexperience(notnecessarilyjob-related)thatexplainsyourstatement,takeitoffyourresume.

Tailor your resume to the job you’re applying to.Whileyoulearned

Crafting the perfect resume

alotasatypistinTehranoracookinCalgary,theexecutivesattheaccountingfirmtowhichyou’renowapplyingmaynotcare.Perhapsdrivenbyinsecurityorlackofexperience,manyprospectiveemployeeschoosetolisteveryjobthey’veeverhad.However,intheseinstances,qualityismoreimportantthanquantity.It’smuchmoreeffectivetoprioritizeandexpandonrelevantexperience.

Highlight soft skills.Don’thaveanydirectexperiencetolist?Don’tpanic.Moreandmoreemployersareplacingvalueonaworker’sabilitytofunctionwithintheorganization.Youcanteachsomeonetodoatask,butyoucan’tteachthemhowtogetalongwithco-workers.Communicationskills,organizationalexpertise,andtheabilitytofunctionamicablyintheworkplaceareallqualitiesmany

oftoday’sbossesseek.Sohighlightthese.

Avoid computer templates like the plague.Sure,thatresumetemplatethatcamewithyoursoftwaremakesyourresumelookprettyspiffyonthescreen.It’snotgoingtohelpyououtmuch,however,whenyourlistofcredentialslooksexactlylikehundredsofothers.Usecomputertemplatesorresumepackagestolearnthebasicstructureofaresume;don’tusethemforstyleordesign.Takesometimetodevelopaclean,crisp,anduniqueformatofyourown.Getprofessionalhelp,ifnecessary:itwillalmostcertainlybeaworthwhileinvestment.

Make your first page easy on the eye.Nothingdistractsapotentialemployermorethanacluttered,unorganizedresume.Toavoidthis,makeyourspacingandformatting

YOUTH SPEAK:“I plan to be a historian, perhaps. I am really anxious about the whole job (search) seeing as I’ve never had experience.”

- Mikaela Valenzuela

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Now that you’ve got a solid-gold resume, you’ve got to think of how you’re going to present it. A good cover letter can say volumes about who you are and what you want – if you let it. Here are some tips to ensure your first contact with an employer is a memorable memo.

Keep it short: A cover letter should never, ever be longer than one page.

Keep it in perspective: As you’re writing, remind yourself of what it is you want from this letter, and how you would interpret it if you were the employer.

Keep it relevant: You don’t have to discuss everything on your resume. Only highlight experiences and skills that directly pertain to the position at hand – and cap it at two or three examples.

Keep it on track: It’s easy to get carried away when writing about yourself, but no one wants to read a five-sentence account of some presentation you delivered two years ago. Save the play-by-play for your autobiography.

Keep it correct: There’s nothing quite so jarring as a typo or grammatical error in the first sentence of a cover letter. And it happens far more often than you’d think.

Keep it polite: Use proper titles (Sir/Madam, Mr./Ms./Mrs./Miss). Introduce yourself in the first paragraph, and be sure to thank the employer for considering your application.

See the next two pages for examples of good andnot-so-good resumes and cover letters.

There isone thing

almosteverybody agrees on…

RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS

Manycompaniestodayaremakinga

concertedefforttoincludeintheirworkforcepeoplewhohavebeentraditionallyunder-represented.Theseemployersencourageapplicationsfromvisibleminorities,Aboriginalpeople,women,andpeoplewithdisabilities.

Howwouldtheyknowyoubelongtooneormoreofthesegroups?You’vegottotellthem,or“self-identify”,astheysay.

Somecareerexpertsbelievethefactthatyoubelongtoanequitygroupshouldnotbestatedatallinyourresumeorcoverletter,butthatyourqualificationsaloneshouldgetyouintoaninterview.

Othercareerexpertswouldencourageyoutoself-identify,especiallywhenapplyingtoEqualOpportunityEmployers.Theseexpertssay,attheveryleast,youshouldfillintheoptionalportionofapplicationformswhichaskwhetheryoubelongtoanequitygroup.

Butthereisonethingalmosteverybodyagreeson,andthisincludesemployersinterviewedbytheDiversityCanadaFoundation,publisherofthishandbook.Thefactthatyoubelongtoanemploymentequitygroupshould not be your one distinguishing characteristic.Theskillsyouhavetooffershouldbeagood

consistent,andbesuretoleaveplentyofwhitespace.Thisisparticularlyimportantonthefirstpage,whichshouldpresentyourmosthirableattributestoyourfutureboss.Foranextrapunch,placethestrongerpointsofyourresumeinthemiddleofthepage,whichisaspacetowhichareader’seyestendtonaturallygravitate.

Watch your length.Whileitmaybetemptingtokeepwritingabouthowwell-qualifiedyouare,mostemployersarevery,verybusy.Assuch,it’sbesttokeepthingsshortandsweet.Atwo-pageC.V.haslongbeenthestandard;however,ifyoucancondenseitevenmore,allthebetter.Anythinglongerthanapairofpagesistoomuch.

Call in your proofreaders.Havingasecond,orthird,orevenfourthpairofeyesperuseyourproductmayseemabitofaninconvenience,butit’sessentialthatyouhaveproperspellingandgrammarifyouwanttogetyourfootinthedoor.Tokeepthingscleanandeasytoread,it’sbesttosticktopoint-formtext,withconsistentuseofvoicesandverbtenses.Suchthingsareeasytoforget,soenlistingsomeproofreadersisagreatidea.

Keep things positive.Lackofconfidencecanbeaproblemforanyonehavingdifficultyfindingwork.Butdevelopingtheconfidencetoboastofyourskillsisimportant.Evenifyou’reconvincedyourresumeisweak,youshouldnevercallattentiontoanyperceivedflaws.Youdon’twanttogiveanemployerareasonnottocallyou.Focusonthebestyouhavetooffer.

Should you self-identify?matchforthepositioninquestion,regardlessofyourculturalbackgroundorstatusasapersonwithadisability.

Youmayfind,however,thatthefactthatyoubelongtoanequitygroupallowsyoutooffertheemployer

somethingextra.Insuchacase,youwoulddowelltoshowupyourwinningqualitiesandskills.

Ifyouwereanemployer,whatwouldyouthinkafterreadingcoverletterswithstatementslikethese,forexample?

Candidate A:“Asaresultofanaccident,Ilostmostofmyhearingasateenager.Sincethen,Ihavewornahearingaidandhavelearnedtoreadlips,whichallowsmetofunctionasanyfully-hearingperson.Thishasmadememoreattentivetoandconsiderateofothers.Ibelievethiswillservemewellintheroleasreceptionistatyourcompany.”

Candidate B:“IwaspleasedtonotethatXYZFinanceCorpisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.AsapersonofChineseheritagewhoisfluentinCantonese,IbelieveIwouldwouldbeanassettoyourmarketingdepartmentinVancouver,wheretheChinesecommunityformsasubstantialpartofyourpotentialmarket.”

Keeping your cover letter in check

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SAMPLE RESUMES123 Boreal Blvd, Timmins, ON (705)555-1234

[email protected]

Jane Doe

Objective I want to find a good job as a personal trainer that pays well.

Experience 2004– 2005 Global Athletic Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Sales clerk

Stacked shoes and other inventory on store shelves

Operated till

I helped customers find what they were looking for

Promoted to weekend Assistant Manager

2004 Flare’s Fashions Timmins, ON

Sales clerk

Helped to dress mannequins after hours, operated till

Regular overtime in back-to-school season

2003-2004 Big Burger Timmins, ON

Cook

Worked grill and deep fryer

Did opening checklist and evening clean-up

Got Smart Serve

1999-2002 Cuppa Coffee Timmins, ON

Cook and dishwasher

Helped make deserts and lunches

Operated dishwashing equipment

Got WHIMS training

Education 2002-2003 Northern Career College Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Finished first year of Child and Youth Worker program before droppingout because it wasn’t for me

1998-2002 Northern Secondary School Timmins, ON

Graduated with high school diploma

Given award for being captain of volleyball team

Interests Volleyball, running, cycling, climbing, softball, socializing. Finished acertified personal trainer program in 2005

1. Jane is using a typical, bland computer software template here. It’s boring, and will likely get lost in the pile.

2. The volley_grrl_743 email address is unprofessional and juvenile. She needs to pitch it in favour of something more grown-up.

3. Jane is not at all consistent in her formatting. Note how some bullet points are missing, while others are out of alignment with the rest of the document.

4. She also shifts between point-form and full sentences, making her tone confusing.

5. Not only is it unnecessary for Jane to mention her reasons for leaving Northern Career College (it’s the sort of thing best left to an interview), she uses negative language in doing so – a big no-no on any resume.

6. With the possible exception of her time at Global Athletic, none of her jobs here is relevant to the position she wants.

7. She states in her objective that she wants to be a personal trainer, but makes no mention of any qualification for this until the final sentence on the page.

On the whole, this is an amateurish, poorly constructed document. Jane has not presented her skills in a way that will even capture the employer’s eye, much less his or her attention.

1. Jane’s name and contact information are cleanly — and prominently — displayed here. Note the new, professional email address.

2. Her objective is concise, accurate, and professional. The formatting and tone are both consistent, and the layout is clean, unique, and easy to read.

3. Since Jane does not have a lot of experience, she is wise to highlight her skills at the focal point of the page. Her leadership abilities, friendly personality, and training were all referenced in her first resume, but not in a way that made employers take notice.

4. As it should be, Jane’s recent Canadian Fitness Organization education is listed prominently, with her other training included mainly to support it.

5. In selectively highlighting interests that support her aptitude for this position, she’s presenting a well-rounded candidate for the job.

6. No employment history is listed here, but since she has no direct experience correlating to the job at hand, such information is best held for the second page of a resume.

This is a marked improvement over Jane’s first effort. It’s succinct and clean, and does a fine job of representing her true abilities. While her lack of experience may still hinder her hunt, this resume should at least pique the curiosity of any employer.

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SAMPLE COVER LETTERS

Jane Doe 123 Boreal Blvd., Timmins, ON

January 16, 2006

PowerGym555 Energy DriveSault Ste. Marie, ON

Dear PowerGym:

I believe I am a good person to work at your gym.

I love sports a lot. For all of my life I have played volleyball and softball. I also love running,biking and climbing.

I have lots of work experience. I recently worked as sales clerk at Global Athletic, where Idealt with a lot of sports related issues, such as helping athletes find the right equipment. Ihave also worked as a sales clerk at Flare’s Fashions, as a cook at Big Burger, and as acook and dishwasher at Cuppa Coffee.

I graduated from high school and finished one year of a Child and Youth Worker program atNorthern Career College in Sault Ste. Marie. Over a year ago, I finished a Personal Trainerprogram with the Canadian Fitness Organization.

I think I would be an excellent fit in your organization. Please call me if you are interested at(705) 555-1234.

Sincerely,

Jane Doe

Jane Doe

1. Again, Jane is using a generic template here, and again, her application will likely get lost in the pile.

2. Addressing the letter to ‘Dear PowerGym’ makes Jane appear to have done no research at all on the company.

3. Her writing is basic and dull. In starting every sentence with ‘I’, she has created a repetitive and uninteresting read.

4. Jane does not list any skills or expand on any anecdotes in this letter, making it little more than a repeat of her resume.

5. She writes her letter in chronological order. While this isn’t necessarily a bad idea, in this instance it places irrelevant information near the front.

This cover letter is poorly written, sparse, and boring. There is nothing in it to suggest she’s done any research on PowerGym at all, and, aside from her sentence explaining her training, nothing to prove she’s qualified. The letter is formulaic and cold; in no way does she come across as the ‘excellent fit’ she claims to be.

1. Jane starts this off strongly; she has done some research to learn that Jim Flex is her contact for the job, and addresses him professionally and appropriately.

2. Her opening paragraph is sharp and concise: she lists her name, what she is writing, and why she is doing so.

3. The third paragraph is Jane’s ‘meat and bones.’ Here she lists two highlights from her resume (her training at the Canadian Fitness Organization and her high school captainship), briefly annotating each with positive results (Honours status and the Leadership Award).

4. Jane’s fourth paragraph proves she’s done some research on the company. She locates its mission and explains why she would fit well with it.

5. She concludes her letter with a professional (yet friendly!) note to explain how to contact her.

This letter is a vast improvement. Instead of listing everything she’s done, Jane has carefully chosen a few experiences to truly show her aptitude for the job. She has tailored this letter specifically towards PowerGym, taking extra care to emphasize why she would be a good fit for the company. She selectively lists her experience, training, and goals; in the process, she makes a strong case for her employability.


INTERVIEWING

So,youfoundapostingforacompanyyou’rereallyinterested

in.Youworkedhardtocraftaperfectresumeandcoverletterforthejob.And,loandbehold,itworked–you’vebeencalledinforaninterview.

You’reoncloudnine.Thecompanyhasexpressed

interestinyou,andyouareflatteredandproud.Astheinterviewdatedrawscloser,however,excitementmorphsintodread.

Nowwhat?Theinterviewisconsideredby

mostjobhunterstobethemostintimidatingpartofthehunt.Andunderstandablyso.There’salotridingonthatfirstface-to-facemeeting,andit’seasytogetoverwhelmedbythesituation.

Thisdoesn’thavetobethecase.Withenoughforethoughtandplanning,thatterrifyingmeetingwithyourpotentialbossescanevenbecomeanenjoyableexperience–andasmashsuccess.

Toensurethis,you’rewisetoadoptonesimplemantra:prepare,prepare,prepare.

“Youneedtoknowthedetailsofthejobyou’reapplyingfor,”advisesSharonBlackwell,Calgary-basedregionalcommunicationsandoperationsmanagerforAlbertaHumanResourcesandEmployment.“Andyoumusthaveagoodunderstandingofhowyourskillsandexperiencesfitinwiththatparticularjob.”

Youmustbepreparedtogiveexamplesofhowyourskillsfitintotheneedsofthecompany.Andtheexperiencesyoulistneednotbegleanedfromemployment.“Itdoesn’thavetobework-related,”Blackwellcomments.

“Therearemany,manyotherwaystoshowexperience.Inyourvolunteerlife,howyoumanageyourhome,yourexperienceoverseas,thingslikethat.”

How to Ace That Interview: Part I

What the career experts say

Here are a few more tips:

Do your homework.Bygettingtoknowtheorganization,you’llbebetterpreparedforthemeeting.Thiscanbeaccomplishedinanumberofdifferentways.Acompanywebsiteisafabulouswaytolearnaboutthehistoryandethosofabusiness.Ifpossible,it’sagreatideatovisitthephysicaljobsiteitself.There,youcangatherbrochures,speaktoreceptionpersonnel,andgetageneralsenseoftheofficeenvironment.Basically,youwanttogetagoodsenseoftheorganizationalstructure.

Dress the part.JeansandaT-shirtwon’tcutit,nomatterhowlaid-backthejobathandappearstobe.Nomatterwhatbusinessyou’reapplyingfor,itisalways,alwaysappropriatetodressup.Toplayitsafe,stickwith

businesscasual–cleandresspants,aconservativeskirt,asmartjacket,and/orabuttoned-up,collared,andpressedshirt.Personalgroomingisalsoimportant–clipthosefingernails,tidyyourhair,andbesuretobrushyourteeth.Aneatappearancesuggestsmuchmorethanaestheticconsiderations–itshowsyouhaverespectforyourself,yourespectthecompanyanditsrepresentativesandyouunderstandwhat’srequired.Theseareallthingsemployerslookforwhenhiring.

Put your best foot forward.Thebiggestmistakeanyapplicantcanmakeisshowinguplate.Asidefromdisplayingpoortime-managementandorganizationalskills,it’sjustplaininconsiderate–afterall,thesepeoplearetakingtimeouttohelpYOU.Alwaysshowupatleasttenminutes

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early.Period.Onceattheinterview,befriendly,polite,andrespectful.Rememberthebasics–alwayssaypleaseandthank-you,andsmileasoftenaspossible.Interviewerslookforapositiveattitude,andthere’snobetterwaytoimpressthanthatinaninterview.

Know your own history.There’snothingasawkwardasablankstarefollowingaquestion.Beforeyouevenenterthemeeting,youshouldbepreparedtorattleoffworkexperienceswithease.Trytocomeupwithrelevantanecdotesthatarebothinterestingandinformative.Forexample,ifyou’reapplyingtoworkasanurse,talkaboutthathighschoolblooddonorclinicyouhelpedorganize.Whileyoucan’tpredictwhatexactlyyourinterviewerwillask,youcanassumetherewillbeatleastoneinquiryaboutyourpast–andyou

shouldknowitwell.Tofurtherproveyourpreparatoryprowess,bringextraresumes(incasethereismorethanoneinterviewer)andaportfolioofyourwork(ifapplicable).Also,havealistofreferencesonhand–it’llbringyouonestepclosertobeinghired.

Ask away.Nomatterwhatthejob,you’regoingtowanttoknowafewthingsbeforeyoustartworking–andnotjusthowmuchcashyou’llbringhome.Youmightwanttoknowwhattheofficeenvironmentislike.Whatkindofturn-overrateisthere?Whatmajorprojectsdoesthecompanyhave

linedup?Whatisthebusiesttimeofyear?Isitanaccessibleenvironmentforphysicallydisabledemployees?Askingsimilarquestionswilldomorethansatisfyyourcuriosity.Itwillalsoproveyou’rebright,thorough,motivatedandgenuinelyattractedtothecompany.

Keep upbeat.Ifitallseemstogoterriblywrong,itisessentialtokeepthingsinperspective.Nomatterhowbadlytheinterviewmayhaveseemedtohavegone,nomatterhowrejectedyoufeel,ahealthyattitudecanworkwonders.Sitdown,relax,anddon’tbetoohardonyourself.Remainpositive.Evenifyoufelttheinterviewwentbadly,ittaughtyousomething,preparingyouallthemoreforyourperfectmeeting.Andwhoknows,unlikeyou,theinterviewermayhavefelttheinterviewwentremarkablywell.

There’s nothing as awkward

as a blank stare following a question


INTERVIEWING

Onceoutoftheinterviewroom,manyapplicantsassumetheir

workisdone.Notso.Ifyoudon’tfollowuponyour

meeting,youruntheriskofseemingindifferentor,evenworse,uninterestedinthecompanythatinterviewedyou.

Manyemployershavesaidtheyaresurprisedathowfewjobcandidatesstayintouchaftertheinterview.Thosewhodo,ofcourse,standout.

Bytakingthefollowingapproaches,youcanplaceyourselfbackintothethoughtsofyourinterviewerandboostyourchancesofbeingselected.

Thank the interviewer.Aproperthankyouiscertainlyinorderforeverycompanyrepresentativewhotooktimeouttodiscussyourinterestinjoiningtheirteam.Thenoteshould

What to do after the interviewbebrief(nopoint-by-pointrecountingoftheentireinterviewnecessary),sincere(avoidgushingsentiments),appropriateforaworkenvironment(don’tuseanynicknamesorjokes),andtimely(writeitimmediatelyafterthemeeting).

Pass along more of your best work.Thisisanalternativetothesimplethankyounoteandwouldbeappropriateaccordingtothenatureoftheinterview.Sayyoudiscussedacourseyoutooklastwinter.Sendalongacopyofyourdiploma.Or,maybetheinterviewershowedparticularinterestinaprojectyoumentionedyoufinishedinyourfirstyear.Printoutacopyandshipitoff.Addasimplenotedetailingwhyyou’resendingtheinformationalong:“AswediscussedmyXYZprojectinourinterview,Ithought

youmaybeinterestedinreadingacopy.Ilookforwardtohearingyourimpressions....”You’llreallyproveyou’rekeenonthejob.

Pick up the phone.Mostjob-huntersinterpretalackofresponsefromthepotentialemployeraslackofinterest,butthat’snotalwaysthecase.Thehiringprocessatmanyorganizationsislong,detailed,andsimplynotaccomplishedovernight.Ringinguptocheckonthestatusofyourapplicationifyouhaven’theardbackwithinthetimespecifiedduringtheintervieworwithinareasonabletimeframekeepsyournamefreshinthememoryofthosewhohire.Frameyourconversationasapoliteenquiryratherthanademand.Trytobeashumbleandpatientaspossibleduringthatcall.Smilewhenyouspeaktoconveyfriendlinessoverthephone.

YOUTH SPEAK:"Last summer, even with my degree in Film and Religious Studies, I only managed to secure a space cooking fish and chips.”

- Grey Muldoon

YOUTH SPEAK:“A police officer came to the career day at school and spoke about his job. I found it interesting; I want to be a policeman so I can help people.”

- Ty Cada


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How to Ace That Interview: Part II

What the employers sayItmayseeminsignificant,butyour

shirtorskirt,yourtieorlackofonecancostyouajob.

That’sthewordfromover100hiringmanagersandHumanResourceprofessionalsrepresentingemployersfromStJohn’stoVancouverandrangingfrommodestmom-and-popoperationsinNorthernOntariotobillion-dollarBayStreetcorporations.

TheDiversityCanadaFoundation,thepublisherofthishandbook,wentstraighttothesource.Weaskedemployerswhatadvicetheywouldgivejobseekersiftheycouldprovideonlythreetips.

Almostuniversally,employerssaidcandidatesmustdressappropriatelyiftheyaretohaveanyhopeofsuccess.

Itmayseemanobviouspoint,butthemanagersindicatedasignificantnumberofpeopletheyinterviewedovertheyearshavetorpedoedtheirchancesbyshowingupinjeans,insoiledorrumpledclothes,orwithtoo-trendyhairstyles.

Whydoemployersplacesomuchemphasisonappearances?

It’snotatallthattheyarebeingshalloworpicky,suggestedAnneSowden,presidentoftheTorontochapteroftheAssociationofImageConsultantsInternational.ShepointedtostudiesconductedatHarvardUniversitywhichshowedthatwithin30seconds,apersonisabletojudgesomeone’scompetencewithinabout80percentofaccuracy.

“Whetherwelikeitornot,peoplemakedecisionsaboutusandourabilitiesbasedonthewaywelook,”Sowdensaid.“Ourappearanceisoneofthemostpowerfulnon-verbalcommunicationtoolswecanuse.Theimageyouprojectcanaffectyourabilitytoinspiretrustandconfidence.”

Sothemessageisclear.Yourjob

People make decisions about us

based on the way we look

interviewattirecannotbewhateverishangingaroundintheclosetonthebigday.Employerswanttoseethatyouhavegiventhoughttotheclothesandhairstyleyouchoosetoshowupwithfortheinterview.

YouCANdresstoimpressifyourememberthesethreewordsthatmanyemployerssaidtheylookforinajobcandidate’sappearance:Clean,Appropriate,Neat.

Whatisappropriatevariesfrombusinesstobusiness,ofcourse.Sojobcandidateshavetoeducatethemselvesonwhattheirpotential

employerwouldapproveof,saidLindaLewis,chairofRyersonUniversity’sSchoolofFashion.

LewisnotedthatbecauseoftheinfluxofimmigrantsintotheCanadianworkforce,employershavebecomemoreacceptingofpeople

showingupdressedinnon-Westernstyledoutfitsthatwouldbeacceptableinworkplacesinotherpartsoftheworld.However,shewarnsthatmanyemployersmayfrownonapersonwhoisnotofacertaincultureadoptingthesestylessimplytobefashionable.

“Youhavetoinvestigatethecultureofthecompany,”shesaid.“Lookatthecorporatereportsorbrochurestoseetheimagetheyproject.Ifyoucan,godowntotheofficeandwalkaround.Gettoknowtheenvironment.”

Suchanapproachfallsrightintolinewiththetwoothermostfrequentlysuggestedtipsfromemployers.

Hiringmanagersandemployerswerequiteconsistentinemphasisingthatcandidatesdotheirhomeworkbeforecomingintotalkaboutgettingajob.

Thesecondmostpopulartipwasthatcandidatesresearchthecompany.Thethirdwasthatjobseekersfullyunderstandandensuretheyarequalifiedforthepositionforwhichtheyareapplying.

More tips that come directly from people who do the hiring:

–Removeunnecessaryjewellery(egtongue,nose,eyebrowpiercings)

–Bepleasant–Givetheimpressionthatyoucan

handleyourself–Haveconfidenceinyourself–Showinitiative–Havearealinterestinwhatyou

sayandinthequestionsyouask–Haveapositiveoutlook–Actprofessional–Makeyourselfpersonable–Havegoodcomposure–BewillingtoWORK!!!!!–Bepolite!–UseproperEnglish–Expressyourself,beresponsive–Bealert–Shakehandsfirmlyandmake

eyecontact–Beyourself–Bemindfulofyourbody

language–Keepyouranswersconciseand

clear–Leavebadlanguageatthedoor–Don'tcomelookinguntidyor

withstrongbodyodour–Don'twearstrongperfume–Don'tcomedressedinjeans–Don'tbesloppy–Don’thavebluehair–Don’tbeassuming–Don'tjustsittheremeekly–Don'thavethe“knowitall”

attitude–Don'ttalkinslang–Don’toversellyourselforactlike

youknowmorethanyoudo–Don'tbeshywhenspeaking–Don'tactarrogantly–Don'tbefidgety–Don’tleadtheconversation–Don'tstartoffbymaking

demands–Don’tbelatefortheinterview


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Dressing for successAsuitistheidealattireforabusinessinterview.Attheveryleast,awomanmustwearajackettobetakenseriously.Asuitwithcroppedpantscanbeappropriateforaninterviewinamorecasualorcreativeenvironment.Shoeswithclosedtoeandheelmaketheoutfitlook

professional.Adarkercolouredsuitwouldbepreferablesincedarkercoloursareseenasmoreformal,lightermorecasual.Foraninterview,carryingeitherabriefcaseorpurseisbestsinceyouonlyhaveonebagtoworryabout.Youshouldcarryitinyourlefthandsoyoucanshakehandswithyourright.

Apairofpantsandasweaterisaperfectbusinesscasuallook.ItwouldbeagoodthingtowearforaninterviewwithanITcompanyoranycompanyinthecreativefields.Theclothingfitsproperly,isneatandwelltakencareof.Tomakethisoutfitlookmoreformal,addajacket.Thehairisneatandofftheface,makingthecandidateappearopenandapproachable.

Thisisagreatoutfitforhangingoutwithyourfriends.Itisnotforbusinesssinceitshowssomuchskin.Themoreskinyoushow,thelessprofessionalyoulook.Croppedtops,bellybuttonsandsleevelesstopswillmakepeoplerememberyourpoorjudgment,notyourskillsandabilities.Sportshoesareappropriateonlywiththemostcasualoutfits.

You’ve heard it from the employers themselves. The way you show up looking for the interview will play a big part in whether or not you get the nod. Models Amanda Reid, Erin Herbert, and Glyndon Bonnick agreed to show you the wrong look and the right look for interviews and for work. Comments are by Anne Sowden, president of the Toronto chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International.

Photography is by Jeff Hui.

Agroupofhappy,confidentemployees.Theyareneatlydressedandlookasthoughtheywouldbetakenseriouslyonthejob.

Wearingajacketandacollaredshirt,evenwithjeanswillmakeanoutfitlookmoreformal.Tobetakenseriouslyintheworkplace,awomanmustwearajacket.Lowheeledshoesaremorecasualthanhigh-heeledshoes.Candidatelooksconfidentandwillingtogetthejobdone.


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Dressing for successJeansshouldnotbeworntoajobinterview,evenatcompaniesthatallowemployeestoweargoodqualityjeansthatfitwell,arecleanandhavenoholes.Waituntilyou’vebeenhiredtoswitchtothisstyle.Havingpairedjeanswithasweater,beltandclosedtoeshoes,themodellookscapableandcompetent.Hairisneatandofftheface.Simplejewellerycomplementsthelook.

Shortsandtanktopsshouldneverbeworntotheoffice.Thisissummerweekendwear.Asforskirts,theseshouldbeaboutkneelength.It’saflatteringlengthformostwomenanddoesn’tshowtoomuchlegwhenyousitdown.Closedtoeandheelshoesaregreatbutnoonewilltakeyouseriouslyifyouwearstilettos.Heelsshouldbenohigherthantwoandahalfinchessoyoucanwalkeasily.

Averycasuallookthatisappropriatewhenyouhavethejob.Itisfartoocasualfortheinterviewandcouldbeconsideredsloppy.Thefacialexpressionisveryseriousandnotatallwelcoming.Rememberasmileisyourbestaccessory.

Wearthiswhenmeetingfriends.Thisoutfitcouldsendoneoftwomessages:youdon’trespectyourselfenoughtodressupfortheinterview,oryou’renotinterestedingettingajob.Ifyoudon’trespectyourself,theperceptionisyouwon’trespectyourco-workersorthecompanywhowantstohireyou.Headphones/cellphones/iPodsshouldbeturnedoffandputawayforinterviews.Betterstill,leavethemathome.

Thisisaneat,wellputtogetherlookforanentry-leveljob.Tomakeabetterimpression,thecandidateshouldwearasportsjacket.Dependingonthejob,asuitmightbeappropriate.However,theclothingfits,isnicelypressed.Thecoloursarenicelycoordinated,indicatingasenseofpersonalpride.Theshoesarewellshined,indicatinganattentiontodetail.Thecandidatewouldmakeabetterfirstimpressionifheweretosmileandstandstraighterwithhisshouldersback.Thiswouldmakehimbeperceivedasconfidentnomatterhownervoushemightbe.

PartyGirl,SkaterGirlandTheHulk.Wouldyouhirethesepeople?Theyareall

inappropriatelydressedforajobinterview.Themanlookssloppy,hisjeansarebaggyanddirty,hisfaceand

bodylanguagelookverythreatening.Thewomanontheleftisdressedtoparty.Thewomaninthemiddleisdressedforspendingtimewithfriendsinthemall.Herfacialexpressionsaysshe’snotinterestedandthe

handinherpocketsays,“Idon’tcare”.

So what if you don’t have the right threads and you have a small or no budget for interview clothes? Borrow from friends or family. Shop at thrift stores or consignment boutiques; this will allow you to outfit yourself quite well for pennies. Female job hunters can also get appropriate work wear through the non-profit organization Dress for Success. Visit them at dressforsuccess.org.


AT WORK

Handling first day jitters

Nearlyeverynewemployeeisnervousonthefirstdayofwork.

It’snatural.You’restartingafreshcareerinanunfamiliarsetting,andyounaturallywanttodowell.Aswithstartinganynewventure,it’swisetoprepare,relax,andlisten.

You’llwanttostartbygettingcomfortable.Chancesareyoursupervisorormanagerwilltakeyouforanextendedtourofthejobsiteonyourfirstday.Gettoknowyourenvironmentbyaskingquestions,stoppingtointroduceyourselftoeachofyournewco-workers,andadoptingthecompanycodeofbehaviour.Isitaprofessionalenvironment?Keepitformal.Isitmorecasual?Shareanamusinganecdoteaboutoneofyourexperiencesintheindustry.Adaptingtothecompanyculturetakestime,butitiscrucialinestablishingapositiveearlyimpression.

Enthusiasmisessential.Employerslovetoseetheirnewestrecruitisexcitedtobethere.Askforyourfirstassignmentortask–don’twaitforyoursupervisortohandittoyou.Whenyoucompleteyourfirstduty,askifthere’sanythingelseyoucando.Whateveryoudo,donotsitatyournewdeskandstareatthewall.Showinginitiativeisalwaysimportant,butespeciallysointheearlieststagesofanewjob.

Agoodwayofdoingthisisbymakinganefforttoconnectwithclients.Thereisanelementofcustomerserviceinnearlyeveryindustry,whetheritbechangingtiresorpreparingincometaxstatements.Nomatterwhatyou’redoing,youare,insomeway,interactingwith

The Golden Phone Call. It’s the moment every job hunter waits for. Finally, your long and detailed journey has culminated in success. You’ve been offered a job. Not just any job – a great job. Something you’d like to make a career of.

While you are understandably excited, this is no time to sit back and relax. The first six to twelve weeks of employment – commonly known as a probationary period – are

crucial. In this time, you must acquaint yourself with your new workplace, become comfortable in your new position, and confident in your new role. Essentially, you must prove to your new bosses that they’ve made the right decision.

Since you’ve already convinced them you were a safe bet, this needn’t be too difficult. By following your instinct – and the tips on pages 22 to 24 – you should be a workplace star in no time!

YOUTH SPEAK:“The ability to network and maintain professional relationships has opened many doors for me.” – Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo

Shining on the job

continued...


AT WORK

thepeoplewhokeepyournewworkplaceinbusiness.Assuch,youhavetoshowyoucandealwithpeoplefromthestart.Asktodealwithaclientorcustomerassoonasyoufeelcomfortabletodoso.Beasfriendly,helpfulandconsiderateaspossible.Ifyou’reunsureofsomething,explainthatit’syourfirstdayofwork,andthatyouappreciatetheirpatience.Mostcustomerswillunderstand,andyouremployerwillbethrilledtoseeyoumakingtheextraeffort.

Asyourfirstdaycomestoanend,besuretoaskyourbosshowyoudid.Ifheorshereplies“great,”goodforyou!You’relikelyonyourwaytoastellarcareerinthecompany.

However,inthefarmorelikelyinstancethatheorshehasafewcommentsorsuggestions,youshouldn’ttakeitpersonally.It’syourfirstday,afterall,andyoudostillhaveagooddealtolearn.Listencarefullytoemployerfeedback,andmakeeffortstoimplementtheirideas.

Whenyoufinishyourfirstday,takeabitoftimetoreflect.Recordyourearlyimpressionsofyournewcareer;itwillhelpsharpenyourfocusasyoustrivetowardsuccess.

What employers are looking for

Who better to advise you what to do on your first days than people who have experience dealing with new employees? Here are a few tips gleaned from hiring veterans across the country.

“I always like to see someone who shows initiative…someone who likes to keep busy. Sometimes when you start a new job, you’re nervous, you’re not sure what to do, you’re uncertain. It’s nice to see someone who can finish a job at hand, bring it to (his or her) supervisor and say, ‘I’m done this now, is there anything else I can do.’ It’s nice to see.”

– Wendy Wells, a St. John’s, Newfoundland-based office administrator for Maritime consulting company SGE Acres Limited.

“The first and most important thing is to smile. I hire nice people and train them to do the job, as opposed to trained people who have the wrong attitude. If managers aren’t smart enough to realize that, they’re going to be in trouble. Human relations are not taught in school. They teach math, English, all the rest of that stuff, but they should be teaching human relations.”

– Arnold Asham, president and owner of Winnipeg, Manitoba-based manufacturer ASHAM Curling Supplies.

“Punctuality, effort, communication, (being a) team player. All these things are good to see. As to the way a person works, you can tell if someone wants to put their heart into it, or if they’re going through the motions.”

– Bruce Zacard, vice president of Litho Quebec, a Pointe-Claire, Quebec-based printing firm.


AT WORK

Asyousettleintoyournewjob,youwillfindthatyourworkplacehasitownparticulardynamic.Youmayfindthatyouclickwithyourcolleaguesrightawayandthatyourbossisasapproachableasyourfavouriteuncle.Or,youmightfeelasifyouhavenothingincommonwithyourco-workersandthatyourbossisrudeandimpatient.Ifitisnotallsmoothsailinginyournewworkenvironment,itmaybeeasytobecomediscouraged.However,PierrePerreault,employmentconsultantattheEmploymentCenteratCollègeBoréalinSudbury,Ontario,assuresthatyoucantranscendmoststickysituations.Withtherightattitudeandpractices,hesays,youcanavoidunduedistressandtheofficepoliticsofanyposition.Hereareafewsimpletips:

✦Alwaysarriveontime,anddon’tbethefirstoutthedoorattheendoftheday.

✦Haveapositiveattitude;smilealot.

✦Sayasmiling“Hello”toeveryoneyoumeet.

✦Trytorememberthenameofeveryoneyouareintroducedto.Repeatittwoorthreetimesinyourinitialconversation,and,smilingly,lookintheperson’seyeswhiledoingso.

✦Dressconservatively.Oneofthebestwaystomaketherightimpressionisthroughclean,classy,appropriateclothing.

✦Studythecompanycultureanditsparticularmanagementstyle.Thismayhelpyouunderstanddecisionsyoumightotherwisedismissasquestionable.

✦Masteryourresponsibilitiesasquicklyaspossible.Youwillbestbeabletodosobyfocusing

squarelyonthetaskathand.So,whileitisimportanttoestablishfriendlyrelationshipswithyourcolleagues,ensureyoudevotethemajorityofyourtimeandattentiontotheactualworktobedone.

✦Seekoutunofficial“mentors”whocanshowyoutheropes.Studyandemulatethosewithoutstandingtrackrecords;mostwillfeelflatteredandbewillingtohelp.

✦Beateamplayer,andtrynottobeselfish.

✦Practisediplomacy.Treadlightlywhenofferingideasforimprovingsomething,andavoidbossyorpreachyopinions.

✦Writedownyourprojectsandachievementsfromdayoneonthejob.Indoingso,you’llhaveasolidworkrecordtodiscusswithyouremployersattheendofyourprobation,whentheyaredecidingwhetherornottokeepyouon.

✦Wherepossible,planyourdayanddutiesinadvance.You,andyoursupervisor,willbeimpressedathowafewminutesofplanningaheadwillallowyoutomakeefficientuseofyourtime.

✦Arriveatmeetingsontime.Furthermore,don’tdoodleordaydreaminthem.

✦Don’tlie.Yourmotherwasright;honestyisthebestpolicy.Inthesamevein,avoidmakingexcuses.

✦Beaclassact.Nevertelldirty,racistorsexistjokes.Don’tuseprofanity,evenwhenothersdo.Ifaconversationturnsintogossip,politelyexcuseyourselfandleaveimmediately.

✦Don’ttakeanythingpersonally.Rememberifsomeoneisunkindtoyou,it’softenbecauseheorsheisfacingsomestressthatmayhavenothingtodowithyou.

Be a class acton the job

Finding yourrhythm

and balance

Whileitmaybetemptingtofocusentirelyonfittingintoyournew

workenvironment,it’simportantnottolosesightofyourpersonalgoals.Yournewjobmaybethebiggestthingonyourmindinthefirstmonths,butit’simportanttotakeastepbacktoassesswhat’sreallyimportant.

Get the most out of each day.Tryandlearnsomethingnewoneveryshift.Shakeupyourschedule.Makenewcontacts.Explorealternativeideas.Themoreyouworktomakeyourjobinteresting,themoreyou’llgetoutofyourtimeonthejob.

Don’t expect to be perfect.Inotherwords,don’tpressureyourselftobeaprorightaway.Sayyou’reworkingtobecomeahairdresser,andyoucan’tseemtomasterthecompleteartofhighlighting.Insteadofgivingup,trytolearnalittleeveryday.MemorizeonecolourcombinationonMonday;practisetimingorapplicationonTuesday.Beforelong,you’llbewellonthewaytoexperthood–andyou’llbefarmorelikelytoretainwhatyou’velearned.

Find balance.Inthequesttobethebest,manynewemployeesdevotetoomuchenergyintotheirnewpositionandnotenoughontheirpersonallives.Whileitisimportanttopourextraeffortintotheworkplaceearlyon,itisessentialtomaintainbalancewithyourpersonallife.Insteadofspendingyournightsstressingaboutthatprojectduetomorrow,goforawalk.Ratherthanrushingoutthedoor,wakeupanhourearlierandprepareyourselfawholesomebreakfast.Takingtimeforyourselfwillimproveyourmentalandphysicalwell-being,makingyouabetter(andmoreefficient!)employee.


AT WORKHow to bow out gracefully of a company

Leave ’em smilingJobsarealotlikerelationships.

Sometimes,itjustcomestimetobreakitoff.Perhapsyourfinancialresponsibilitieshaveincreasedandyouneedahighersalary.Maybeyourworkenvironmenthaschanged,andit’snolongeraproductiveplaceforyoutobe.Perhapsyou’removing,orgoingbacktoschool,orsimplylookingforanewcareer.

Handlingsuchasituationcanbeawkward.Whileitmaybetemptingtostormoutinablazeoftriumphantdefiance,it’sbesttouseamorediscreetapproach.

Here’s how to move on without burning bridges.

You’re debating leaving the company. To help make up your mind, you:a)Discussitwitheveryoneyoumeet

totryandgainabroadrangeofadvice.

b)Mentionittoco-workersonyourcoffeebreak.

c)Carefullyweightheprosandconsonyourown,perhapswithsomeinputfromatrustedfriendoutsidethecompany.

Best bet: c)

Why it’s wise:Youneverknowwhomightoverhearyourcontemplations,sountilyou’vemadeadecision,it’sbesttokeepthingsquiet.Chattingonthejobisaparticularlyriskymove,asemployment-relatedgossipcanspreadlikewildfire.Nothingmakesyoulookmoreunprofessionaltoyouremployerthandiscussingthesethingsbehindhisorherback.Thinkitover,callinaclosepal(notaco-worker!)foradvice,andproceedfromthere.

You’ve decided to go. Who do you tell first?a)Yourbestfriendonthejob.

b)Yoursupervisorormanager.c)Thepresidentofthecompany.

Best bet: b)

Why it’s wise:Asageneralrule,it’sbesttomakethingsofficialwithyourimmediatesuperiorbeforetakingthemessageelsewhere.Yourmanagerorsupervisoristhereforareason–tomanageorsupervisetheactivityofemployees,includingtheircomingsandgoings.Assuch,goingabovehimorhertothecompanychiefisabadidea.Notonlywillitburntheprideofyourimmediatesuperior,itmaymakeyouappeardishonestorconnivingtoyourboss.Andnomatterhowmuchyouwanttogabwithyourco-worker,themessagecanwaituntilthingsareofficial.

How much notice are you giving before you leave?a)Mereminutes,baby–you’reoutta

there!b)Thecustomarytwoweeks–it’sthe

standardforareason.c)Amonthormore–you’reinno

rush.

Best bet: b) or c), depending.

Why it’s wise:Thisisatoughone,highlydependentontheparticularsituationyou’rein.Ifyouhaveafar-sightedplan,andyouknowitwilltakethecompanysometimetofindtherightreplacement,itwouldbecourteoustoletyoursuperiorsknowofyourintentwellinadvance.However,ifyourdecisioncameoutofarapidlychangingcircumstance–forexample,you’vebeenofferedabetterpositionthatmustcommenceassoonaspossible–twoweeksisconsideredadequatewarning.Quittingonthespotisnever,everagoodidea–atleastifyoueverwanttocallinafavour(likeareference)fromtheorganizationagain.

You’ve given your notice, and are now in your final period in the position. How do you conduct yourself in the workplace?a)Conductbusinessasusual–witha

bitofdowntimetocleanyourdeskandgotofarewellluncheons.

b)Grumblefrequently,countdownyourdays,andwatchtheclock.

c)Spendtheremainingtimeleftgoofingoffwithyourworkplacepals–afterall,yourtimewiththemisnumbered.

Best bet: a)

Why it’s wise:Youdon’twanttoberememberedbyyourco-workersasagoof-offorasourpuss.Youmaynotwanttobethere,butthefactis,you’restillbeingpaidtodoajob–andnotdoingitisn’tacceptable,evenifyouareonyourwayout.

It’s your last day. How do you say farewell to your boss?a)Coldly.Heorsheisn’tyourboss

anymore,soaquick“goodbye”shouldsuffice.

b)Emotionally.Hugs,kisses,tears,thewholeworks.It’sasaddayforbothyouandthecompany,sowhynotletitshow?

c)Warmly.Afirmhandshake,withheartfeltthanksandacheerfulfarewell.

Best bet: c)

Why it’s wise:Youwanttoleaveonanupbeattone.Anabruptdepartureistackyandrude,andleavesabadimpressionofyou.However,anhour-longblubber-festisalsoinappropriatefortheworkplace.Smile,saykindwords(nomatterhowharditmaybetodoso),andbesuretogetyourboss’contactinfotonailthatreference!


ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Blazing your own trail

Theconventionaljobrouteisn’tforeveryone.

Intoday’sdiverseeconomy,thenine-to-fivecorporatestructuredoesn’talwaysjivewiththeadventuroustype.Tiredoftoilingforsomeoneelse’sbenefitandlookingforamorerelevantventureinwhichtoapplytheirskills,moreandmoreCanadiansareassumingtheriskofgoingintobusinessforthemselves.

Entrepreneurshiphasbecomeaviablealternativetothetraditionalcareertrajectory.Inpitching,developing,andrunningtheirowncompanies,manynewbusinesspeoplearefindingtremendoussatisfactionintheirwork.

StartinganewbusinessinCanadacanbeasmartoptionforanumberofreasons.Itempowersindividualstocreatenewjobopportunities,particularlyinsmallorisolatedcommunitieswhereindustryisoftenlimited.Itaffordssinglemothersthechancetomakealivingwhileraisingchildren.ItallowsnewCanadiansthechancetousetheirskills,andprovidesindividualswithdifferentabilitiesthechancetoworkinatailor-madeenvironment.

Forexample,accordingtoBarbaraTaylor,acoordinatorofDisabilitiesStrategywithServiceCanada,entrepreneurshipmightbeagoodoptionforpeoplelivingwithdisabilities.

“Forpeoplewithapartialmobilitydisability,oftenthereareissuesaroundtransportation,”sheexplains.“Manysmallbusinessesthesedaysareofferedoutofthehome,”eliminatingthathassle.

Inaddition,entrepreneursmaydictatetheirownhours,abigplus

Helping youth help themselves

Thereareliterallydozensofoptionsforindividualslooking

tostartanewventureinCanada.Oneparticularlynoteworthy

possibilityforindividualsbetween18and34yearsofageistheCanadianYouthBusinessFoundation(CYBF).

Asanationalcharitableorganization,theCYBFhasaprogramtohelpyouthgettheirbusinessesoffthegroundthroughstart-upfinancingloans.

“Itgivesmoneyforyoung(entrepreneurs)justoutofschool,”explainsAnthonyOrazietti,SaultSteMarie-basedspecialistinyouthenterprises.

Withloansofupto$15,000available,thecommitmentlevelishigh.Yournewcompanymustoperateaccordingtoacompetitiveandviablebusinessplan,andmustprovideyouwithasustainableincome.Theloantermisanywherefromthreetofiveyears.

Providingmentoringandlearningresourcesaretheothertwokeyservicestheorganizationdeliverstosupportyoungentrepreneurs.

TheCYBFsuccessratespeaksofitseffectiveness.Ithasassistedmorethan1,500entrepreneurs,creatingmorethan8,000jobsintheprocess.Itservicesnearly1,000communitiescountry-widethroughmorethan60loancenters.Alumnaeoftheprogramhaveforgedbusinessesineverythingfromfashiondesigntosystemsanalysistoautomotiverepair.

You can find out more about CYBF by visiting them online at cybf.ca, or by calling them toll free at 1-800-464-2923.

forthosewhocannothandlethetraditionalnine-to-fiveschedule.“Recentstudieshaveshownthatmanypeoplewithdisabilitiesarelookingforreducedhoursbecauseof

reducedenergy,”Taylorcontinues.“Workinginyourownbusiness,youmakeyourownschedule.”

Butentrepreneurshipisnotwithoutitsrisks.You’reassumingresponsibilityforanewventure,somethingwhichcanbeintimidating.There’snoguaranteeofa

steadypaycheque(especiallyatfirst),andyoumayfindyourselfwonderingifallthestressisworthit.Plus,you’llneedfunding,andlotsofit.

Thankfully,therearemanyoptionsforCanadiansseekingtogoitalone.

Severalprovincialandfederalgovernmentprogramsexistsolelytohelpoutnewentrepreneurs.Banksarealmostalwayswillingtofundawell-thought-outventure,asarecreditunions.Communityfuturesdevelopmentcorporationsexistacrossthecountry,andareusuallywillingtotakeonriskierventures–inexchangeforhigherinterestrates.Peer-lendingcirclesarestartingtoappearinruralandremoteareas,usingacollectivecashflowtohelpfundworthyprojects.

Ifnoneoftheseoptionsworksout,youcanconsiderapproachingafamilymember,friend,orcolleagueforaloan–justbecertaintoclearlyoutlinetheterms,andgeteverythinginwriting.

Nomatterhowyoudochoosetodoit,it’simportanttostickwithit.Ifyourideaisviable,yourplanispractical,andyourattitudeiskeen,youshouldbeabletolaunchasuccessful,unique,andprofitableventureinCanada,andintheprocessemployyourself.

Severalgovernment

programsexist solely

to helpout new

entrepreneurs

Prosperity for the North

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is working to build strong, prosperous northern communities byfostering job creation and enhancing basic infrastructure to stimulate local economies. We are pleased to offer fundingthrough six new programs: Enterprises North Job Creation, Youth Internship and Co-op, Northern Ontario YoungEntrepreneur, Energy Conservation, Infrastructure and Community Development, and Emerging Technology. Together withour partners, the NOHFC is helping to ignite hope and opportunity across Northern Ontario. For more information please visitour website at www.nohfc.com.

La Prospérité pour le Nord

La Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario (SGFPNO) travaille à édifier des collectivités fortes etprospères dans le Nord en favorisant la création d’emplois et en rehaussant l’infrastructure essentielle en vue de stimuler leséconomies locales. La SGFPNO est heureuse d’offrir une aide financière par le truchement de six nouveaux programmes : leProgramme de création d’emplois par les entreprises du Nord, le Programme d’éducation coopérative et de stages pour lesjeunes du Nord de l'Ontario, le Programme des jeunes entrepreneurs du Nord de l’Ontario, le Programme d’aide à l’efficacitéénergétique des petites entreprises, le Programme d’amélioration de l’infrastructure et de développement communautaire etle Programme de technologies émergentes. De concert avec ses partenaires, la SGFPNO aide à ranimer l’espoir et à créerdes possibilités à l’échelle du Nord de l’Ontario. Pour en savoir plus long, visitez son site Web à www.nohfc.com.

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FEATURES

DerlyValenciahadablossomingcareerasapublicaccountant

inColombia,whileherhusbandworkedasamechanicalengineer.Theircountry’seconomywashealthy,itsnaturalsettingsbeautiful.However,Valenciastartedtonoticeherhomelandbecomingtaintedbyviolenceandcrime,andstoriesofkidnappingbecamemoreandmorefrequent.

“Wefeltlikewewerelivinginanunsafesituation,”Valenciasays,“andthat’swhywedecidedtogo.”

InApril2003,thecoupleboardedaplaneforToronto.

Themagnitudeoftheirtransitionbecameclearupontheirarrival.

“WhenIwasinColombia,Iwasn’tveryscaredaboutit.ButwhenIcamehere,andIsawthebigplace,IjustwonderedwhatIwasgoingtodo.

“Wedidn’tknowanyonehere.”Alone,overwhelmed,andjobless,

thecouplehaddifficultyknowingwheretostart.ValenciabeganherCanadianlifebydoingthebestthingshecouldthinkof:gettingincontactwithfellowColombiansinthecountry.Neithershenorherhusbandknewtheseindividuals,yetthepairwerewelcomedwithopenarms.

“Wevisitedtheirfamilies,”sherecalls,“andtheybasicallygaveusadvice,aboutjobwebsites,wheretolook,thingslikethat.”

Heedingtheadviceofhernewfriends,Valenciagotincontactwithafewcareercentersandstartedresearchingdifferentworkshopsand

Derly Valencia’s story

Thinking ‘Up’

trainingseminars.Shediscoveredsoonenoughthatherexperience–asaColombian-accredited,Spanish-speakingaccountant–wouldnotbeenoughtolandacareerinherfieldinCanada.

Languagewasthefirstmajorbarriershechosetoovercome.

ValenciahadstudiedEnglishinColombia,butsoonfoundhertraininghelpedlittleonthequick-speakingstreetsofToronto.

“Itwassofast!”Valencialaughs.“Icouldn’tunderstanditverywell.

“(English)isverydifficult,andverydifferentthanSpanish.”

Ratherthangiveup,ValenciasignedupforanEnglishasaSecondLanguagecourse,andstudiedintensivelyfortwomonths.Afterthatpoint,shecontinuedtostudypart-time,pickingupwhicheverclassesshecouldinordertoconquerthelinguisticdivide.

“That’sthemostimportantthinghere,”shecomments.“(WithoutEnglish)youcannotworkverywell.”

WhileshewasworkingtomasterEnglish,Valenciawasalso

mappingoutacareerplan.AtrainedprofessionalinColombia,shewasoptimisticofheroptions.Asshesoonlearned,however,applyingherskillsinCanadawastobeachallenge.

“Iwenttodifferentemploymentagencies,andIdidresearchbyInternet,butitwasdifficult,”sheadmits.“Ifyoudon’thaveCanadianexperience,youdon’tgetajob.It’sverydifficult.”

ShemadeeffortstolearntheterminologyandtechnologyassociatedwiththefieldinCanada,doingresearchandstudyingonherowntimeinordertomasterthetrade.

Inordertoworkasanaccountantinhernewcountry,however,ValenciawouldhavetogainaccreditationasaCertifiedManagementAccountant(CMA),CertifiedGeneralAccountant(CGA),orCertifiedAccountant(CA).Shechosetopursuethesecondoption,andmadecontactwithaCGAtoevaluatehercredentials.ShereceivedpartialcreditforherColombianexperience,butstillhadalongwaytogobeforereachingthefifthandfinallevelofCGAcertification.

“Ifanaccountantisnotenrolledinoneof(thoseprograms),itisverydifficulttogetajob,”sheexplains.“Alwaysinthejobpostings,theyaskforCGAexperience,orCAexperience,evenforentrylevelpositions.”

ShesignedontoaCGAaccreditationprogramand,asofNovember2005,hadreachedthefourthlevel.

So, what does it take to succeed in the highly competitive search for jobs?

As Derly Valencia’s story illustrates (and as do those of Tara Weber and Deborah Aarts that you’ll find on subsequent pages), it can be summed up largely in the two “Ps” — persistence and positive thinking.

There’s also a third crucial “P”, and it’s people.

Your job search is not a solitary effort. The more you reach out to others for help and

are willing to open yourself to new people and new situations, the easier your task will be. No matter what happens, as Valencia indicates, the experience of opening yourself up to the world will be a richly rewarding experience.

She became frustrated “many

times” and, occasionally,

even considered abandoning

Canada


FEATURES

Afteraddressingherlinguisticandcredentialconcerns,Valenciaset

abouttofindwork.SheapproachedAccessibleCommunityCounsellingandEmploymentServices(ACCES),afreeemploymentserviceintheGreaterTorontoArea.Throughtheservice,shegotherproverbialfootinthedoorofherfieldthroughanunpaidvolunteerpositionatanaccountingfirm.Inherplacement,shedidmuchmorethancrunchnumbers:shealsomadesomeexcellentconnections,andlearnedofgovernmentwagesubsidiesavailablefortrainees.

“Iworkedforthatcompanyforonemonth,”sheexplains.“Imadesomefriends,likeanetwork.Theyhelpedmetofindanotherjob.Inthatjob,Iwassponsoredbythegovernment,bytheMinistryofTraining,CollegesandUniversities.Theypaidpartofthesalary,andtheotherpartofthesalaryispaidbythecompany.”

Thatjobbegatanother,thistimeasix-monthplacementatafinancialcompany.Valenciadidn’trelax,however.Shecontinuouslyappliedforotherpositions,aimingtohaveworklinedupwhenhercontractended.

Asaresult,whenshewasofferedafull-timejobattheendofherplacementwiththefinancialcompany,sheturneditdown–shehadalreadylandedapositionatthecharteredaccountancycompanywheresheworkstoday.Aftereightmonthsofhoppingfrompositiontoposition,shehadlandedwhatsheconsiderstobeagoodfull-timejobinherfield.

“It’saverygoodexperienceforme,”shesmiles.

WhileValenciaisinagoodpositiontoday,herjourneywas

notwithoutitsstruggles.Shebecamefrustrated“manytimes.”Occasionally,sheevenconsideredabandoningCanadaandreturningtoColombia.

“Ithoughtabout(givingup),”sheadmits,“butit’sverydifficulttogoback.You’velefteverythingyouhadbefore.Youhavefamilyandfriends,butit’snotenough.Youleftajob,andthepositionsyouhadbefore.It’sverydifficulttogoback.Icouldn’tdoit.TheonlythingIcoulddoiscontinuetryingtocompetehere.”

Valenciaremainsdisturbed,however,bythefactthatwhileherhusbandhasworkedinseveralpositions,hehasyettolandapositionintheengineeringfield.

“It’spartofmyfrustrationhere,becauseinmycase,it’sgoingwell,”Valenciasays.“Butinhiscase,no.”

Sheisconfident,however,thatovertimeherhusbandwillmeetwiththesamesuccessshehas.

Indeed,shenowfeels“morecalm,andmoresecure,”thanshehassincearrivinginTorontobackin2003.Andwhilesheknowssheandherhusbandstillhaveagoodwaytogobeforebecomingfullysatisfiedintheircareers,sheisdeterminedtogetthere

–onesmallvictoryatatime.“EvenifIfeelfrustratedsometimes,

Iknowthatthiscountryhasalotofopportunitiesthatothercountriesdon’thave,”Valenciashares.“IfI(wereto)workinanyothercountryrightnow,myconditionswouldbeworse.RightnowI’mhere,Iamdoingsomethingformyself.AndIcandoitbecausetherearealotofthingsaroundthatcanhelpyou.Butyouneedtolookfortheopportunities.Youhavetotrytomeettherightpeople,learntherightthings.”

Inheruniqueway,sheemphasizesshewillstickwiththepositiveattitudethathasseenherthrough:“Itrytothinkup,”shesmiles.

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FEATURES

by Tara Weber

I’vealwayswantedtoworkinjournalism.Infact,when

Iwasinhighschool,Ievenjobshadowedatalocalradiostation.However,thesummerbeforemyfinalyearofhighschool,Iwasinvolvedinacaraccident,breakingmybackandendingupinawheelchair.

Afterthat,IfiguredthatIwouldhavetorethinkmyplans.Iwasataloss.Iwasn’tsurewhattodo,orevenwhatIcoulddoanymore.Afteralongperiodofuncertainty,Idecidedtofollowmydreamofgoingintojournalismandhaven’tlookedbacksince.

DuringmyundergradyearsIbeganinterninginanewsroom.OnceIfinishedmydegree,Iappliedforjournalismschool,wasacceptedtoagraduateprograminTorontoanddroveacrossthecountrytogetthere.Ifinishedthetwo-yearprograminApril2005andhavesinceworkedintwodifferentTVnewsroomsandnowhaveajobinradionews.

Ithoughtthatbeinginawheelchairwouldmakethingsimpossible,butithasn’t.Admittedly,ithasmadesomethingsmoredifficult…butnoteverything.Icurrentlydoalotofworkatmydesk,whichmeansthereisnodifferenceinthekindofworkIwouldhavedonepriortomyinjuryanyway.

Goingoutoftheofficetocoverstorieswastrickieranditseemedthatpeoplewerehesitanttoletmedoit.However,Imanagedtofigureouthowtogetinandoutofacameravanandafterthat,notonlywasIaskedtogo,butIwasrecognizedfortakingtheinitiativetotry.

Insomesituations,interestingly,beinginawheelchairhasevenproventobeanadvantage.Oncesomeonewhowasbeinginterviewedbyagroupofreportersactuallystoppedtoseeif

Nothing is impossible for those who

Dare to Dream

therewasanythingelseIwantedtoask!

Therearesomecareersthatwouldnotbeagoodfitforapersoninawheelchair.Iamobviouslynotabletobecomeafirefighterorawrestler,butmostcareersarepossible.Itjustmighttakealittlemoreingenuity,strategyandperseverance(thingsthatanyonewhohashadtogetaroundinawheelchairhasplentyof).Therewillalwaysbepeoplewhodon’tthinkyouarecapableofdoingthings,butyouhavetobelievethatifyoureallywantto,thereisalwaysaway.

Andafterall,thinkingoutsidetheboxissomethingthatmostcompanieswanttheiremployeestobeabletodo!

Inthebigpicture,it’syourattitudethatreallymatters.Everyonehasobstacles;somearejustmoreobviousthanothers.

Tara Weber is an Ambassador for the Rick Hansen Man In Motion

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DIRECTORY FEATURES

Employers who want YOUWhenlookingforajob,thebest

placetostartiswithcompaniesthatarelookingforyou.

ManycompaniesarenowactivelyseekingtomaketheirworkforcemorerepresentativeoftherichmixtureofculturesandbackgroundsinCanadatoday.

Employersinthepublicandprivatesectorrealizethathiringpeopleofvariousculturesisnotonlythefairthingtodo,butitmakesgreatbusinesssense.

Businessesarefindingtheyarebetterabletounderstandandrelatewiththeirincreasinglydiversifiedcustomerbaseiftheirownemployeescomefromthatdiversifiedpool.Theyalsobenefitfromtheinjectionofnewideasandnewperspectivestheemployeesfromdifferingbackgroundscanprovide.

SeverallargercompaniesthatareregulatedbyordobusinesswiththefederalgovernmentarerequiredbyCanada’sEmploymentEquitylegislationtohirejobseekersfromgroupsthathavetraditionallybeenunder-representedintheworkforce.Thesegroupsincludevisibleminorities,Aboriginalpeoples,womenandpeoplewithdisabilities.

AccordingtoStatisticsCanada,ifcurrentimmigrationratescontinue,itispossiblethatimmigrationcouldaccountforvirtuallyalllabourforcegrowthby2011.

Additionally,theAboriginalcommunity,withjustoverhalfitspopulationunder25yearsold,isthefastestgrowingdemographicgroupinCanada,andwillplayasignificantroleinsupplyingCanada’slabourforce.

TheDiversityCanadaFoundation,publisherofthishandbook,isanon-profitorganisationwhichworkstolinkjobseekerswithemployerslookingto

diversify.Wedosothroughresourceslikethishandbookandthedirectoryyou’llfindinthefollowingpages,andaswellthroughourwebsite,http://DiversityCanada.com.

DiversityCanada.comcatersforjobseekersintraditionallyunder-representedgroups.Intoitssecondyearonline,thesiteprovidesuserswitharevolutionarynewapproachtofindingjobs.

First,itfeaturesjobsfromonlyemployerswhoareequalopportunity

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Second,thewebsiteDiversityCanada.comprovidesyouwithareal

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ThedifferenceisthatwhenyouenterasearchtermatDiversityCanada.com,theresultswilltakeyoutothewebsitesofonlyemployerswhoarelookingtodiversify.ThereareneveranyirrelevantresultsfromwebsitesthathavenothingtodowithemploymentforCanadians.

Apartfromsearchingjobs,youcanpostyourresumeatourwebsiteDiversityCanada.comsoemployerscanfindyou.DiversityCanadahasalsolinkedupwithitspartnercompany,MaplejobsInc(foundathttp://maplejobs.com),toprovideyouwithafreee-mailaccountwhichyoucanusetosendoutjobapplications.AllservicesatDiversityCanada.comarefreeofchargetoyou.

Canadaischanging.Thereareextraordinaryopportunitiestodayforanyonewhowantstogetahead.Claimyourplacetoo.

ThedirectoryonthefollowingpagesprovidesyouwithalistofcompaniesthatfallundertheEmploymentEquityAct(1995).

Thislawstatesthatemployerswith100ormoreemployeesinfederally-regulatedindustries(suchasbanking,communications,andinternationalandinter-provincialtransportation)musthireandpromoteworkersfromtraditionallyunder-representedgroups.(AlsofallingundertheActarefederaldepartmentsandotherpartsofthepublicservice,includingtheCanadianForcesandtheRoyalCanadianMountedPolice,althoughtheyarenotincludedinthisdirectory.)

Thefourgroupsspecificallytargetedinthelegislationarevisibleminorities,Aboriginalpeoples,women,andpersonswithdisabilities.

TheseemployersmaycallthemselvesEmploymentEquityEmployersorEqualOpportunityEmployers.Theyencouragemembersofthefourtargetedgroupstoapplyforemployment.

EmploymentEquity,however,isnotaboutputtingsomeoneinajobsolelybecauseheorsheisamemberofanequitygroup.Nothinginthelegislationforcesanyemployertohireunqualifiedpersons.Thoseseekingemploymentmusthavetheskills,trainingandaptitudetosucceedintheavailablepositions.

Whenlookingforajob,startwiththeemployerslistedhere.Visittheirwebsitestodiscovermoreaboutthem.YoucanalsovisitDiversityCanada.com,wherethesearchenginewillallowyoutoquicklyresearchavailablejobsinyourspecificfieldofinterest.

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ACROHELIPRO International 101B-5497 206A StreetLangley, BC V3A 8M1604-514-0388www.acrohelipro.com

Active Transport Inc245 Bronte Street NorthMilton, Ontario L9T 3N7905-878-8167activetransport.ca

Adby Transport Ltd PO Box 3500Calgary, Alberta T2P 2P9403-205-4955

ADM Agri-Industries Ltd 4666 Faries ParkwayUnited Stated of AmericaDecatur, Illinois 62522800-637-5843 admworld.com

Aeroguard Co Ltd 340 - 530 Kenaston BlvdWinnipeg, Manitoba R3N 1Z4204-694-8989aeroguard.ca

Agricore United Box 6600, 201 Portage Ave.Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3A7204-944-2275agricoreunited.com

Air Canada 7373 Cote Vertu Boul. W.Saint Laurent, QuebecCanada H4Y 1H4 514-22-5000aircanada.ca

Air Creebec IncVal-d’Or Airport, PO Box 430, Val d’Or, Quebec J9P 4P4819-825-8355 aircreebec.ca

Air France Compagnie Nationale 2000 Mansfield-1510Montreal, Quebec H3A 3A3800-667-2747www.airfrance.com/ca

Air Georgian Ltd2450 Derry Road East2nd Floor Shell Aero CentreMississauga, Ontario L5S 1B2905-676-1106georgianexpress.com

Air Inuit Ltd 547 MelocheDorval, Quebec H9P 2W2514-636-9445airinuit.com

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Air NorTerra Inc/Canadian North 5201 50 Ave, Suite 300, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories X1A 3S9867-669-4000canadiannorth.com

Air Tindi Ltd PO Box 1693, Yellowknife, Northwest TerritoriesX1A 2P3867-669-8215airtindi.com

Air Transat A.T. Inc5959 Côte-Vertu Blvd West, Montréal, Québec H4S 2E6514-636-3630airtransat.com

Airborne Energy Solutions Ltd PO Box #1229Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1P1780-778-3080airbornesolutions.com

Alcan 1188 Sherbrooke Street WestPO Box 6090, MontrealQuebec H3A 3G2514-848-8000www.alcan.com

Albany Bergeron & fils Inc200, des RoutiersCP 158, Amos, PQ J9T 3A6819-727-9404

Algoma Central Corporation63 Church St, Suite 600St Catherines, ON L2R 3C4905-687-7888www.algonet.com

Algoma Central Railway Inc129 Bay Street, Sault Ste MarieOntario P6A 6Y2705-946-7300 algomacentralrailway.com

Aliant 1 Brunswick SquarePO Box 1430Saint John, NB E2L 4K2877-225-4268 www.aliant.ca

Alliance Atlantis Communications 121 Bloor Street East, Suite 1500Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5416-967-1174allianceatlantis.com

Alliance Pipeline Ltd 600, 605 5th Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta T2P 3H5403-266-4464 www.alliance-pipeline.com

Allied Systems (Canada) Company 4320 Harvester RdBurlington, Ontario L7L 5S4905-637-6666

Allstream (formerly AT&T Canada)200 Wellington Street West, Suite 1600 Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G2 416-345-2000 allstream.com

Alpine Helicopters Ltd 1295 Industrial RoadKelowna, BC V1Z 1G4250-769-4111alpinehelicopter.com

American Airlines Inc9963-116th StreetSurrey, British Columbia V3V 7Y4800-433-7300aa.com

Andlauer Transportation Services Inc 110 Iron StreetEtobicoke, Ontario M9W 5L9416-614-1818ats.ca

Apex Motor Express Ltd 60 Ward RoadBrampton, Ontario L6S 4L5 905-789-5000apexltl.com

Armour Transport Inc689 Edinburgh DriveMoncton, New Brunswick E1E 2L4506-857-0205armour.ca

Arnold Bros Transport Ltd739 Lagimodiere BlvdWinnipeg, Manitoba R2J 0T8(204) 257-6666arnoldbros.com

Atlantic Towing Ltd 300 Union Street, PO Box 5777Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 4M3506-648-2750www.atlantictow.nb.ca

Atlantic Turbines International IncPO Box 150Summerside, PEI C1N 4P6902-436-1333www.ati.ca

Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd 2251 Speakman DriveMississauga, Ontario L5K 1B2905-823-9040aecl.ca

Autocar Connaisseur/Greyline Montréal1140 WellingtonMontreal, Quebec H3C 1V8514-934-1222www.graylinemontreal.com

Autocars Orleans Express Inc320 Abraham MartinQuébec, Quebec G1K 82N418-525-3043orleansexpress.com

AVMAX Group Inc380 McTavish Road NECalgary, Alberta T2E 7G5403-735-3299avmax.ca

AYR Motor Express Inc46 Poplar StreetWoodstock, New Brunswick E7M 4G2800-668-0099www.ayrmotor.com

B & R Eckel’s Transport LtdBox 6249Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2G8780-826-3889www.breckels.com

B.R. Grégoire Inc 109 7e rang, 109 7e rang, c.p. 67Plessiville, Quebec G6L 2Y6819-362-8582

Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd 3394 Highway 16, Box 95Smithers, British Columbia V0J 2N0250-847-2057bandstra.com

Bank of America National Association, Canada Branch200 Front Street, West, Suite 2700 Toronto, OntarioM5V 3L2416-349-4100 bankofamerica.com


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Bank of Canada234 Wellington StreetOttawa, Ontario K1A 0G9613-782-8111 bankofcanada.ca

Bank of Nova Scotia 44 King Street West,12th FloorToronto, Ontario M5H 1H1416-866-6161scotiabank.com

BAX Global (Canada) Ltd 6375 Dixie Rd, Suite 201Pearson International AirportMississauga, Ontario L5T 2E7905-677-9067 baxglobal.com

Bay Ferries Ltd 94 Water Street, PO Box 634Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7L3902-566-3838bayferries.com

Bearskin Lake Air Service Ltd 1475 West Walsh Street,PO Box 1447Thunder Bay, OntarioP7E 4X6807-577-1141bearskinairlines.com

Bell Canada 1000, de la Gauchetiére West, suite 3700, Montréal Québec H3B 4Y7888-932-6666bce.ca/en/careers/

Big Freight Systems Inc360 High way 12 NorthPO Box 1210Steinbach, ManitobaR0A 2A0204-326-3434www.bigfreight.com

Big Horn Transport Ltd 5007 28th Street SECalgary, Alberta T2E 3B4403-277-1166

Bison Transport Inc1051 Sherwin RoadWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T8800-668-4321bisontransport.com

Blackburn Radio IncSuite 1905, 140 Fullarton St.London, Ontario N6A 5P2519-679-8680 blackburnradio.com

BMO Financial Group 55 Bloor Street West, 6th Fl.Toronto, Ontario M4W 3N5416-927-7700careers.bmogc.com

BNP PARIBAS (Canada) 1981, avenue McGill CollegeMontréal, Quebec H3A 2W8514-285-6000bnpparibas.ca

Bradley Air Services/First Air 3257 Carp RoadCarp, Ontario K0A 1L0613-839-3340firstair.ca

Brewster TransportCompany Ltd P.O. Box 1140100 Gopher Street Banff, Alberta T1L 1J3 403-762-6700brewster.ca

Brink’s Canada Ltd One Robert Speck ParkwaySuite 1000Mississauga, OntarioL4Z 3M3905-306-9600brinks.ca

British Airways 4120 Yonge Street, Suite 100Toronto, Ontario M2P 2B8416-250-2050ba.com

British ColumbiaCoast Pilots Ltd 1450-1130 West Pender StreetVancouver, BC V6E 4A4604-688-0291bccoastpilots.com

British Columbia Maritime Employers Association #500 -349 Railway StreetVancouver, BC V6A 1A4604-688-1155 bcmea.com

Brookville Carriers Van LP1179 Ridgeway RoadWoodstock, Ontario N4S 8P6(519) 421-3300www.brookville.ca

Bruce Power LP PO Box 3000Tiverton, Ontario N0G 2T0519-361-2673brucepower.com

Bruce R. Smith Ltd R.R. #2, Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K1519-426-0904 brsmith.com

Buff-Mar Cartage Ltd/Speedy Transport 265 Rutherford Road SouthBrampton, Ontario L6W 1V9416-510-2035www.speedy.ca

Business DevelopmentBank of Canada Édifice de la BDC5 Place Ville Marie, Suite 500Montréal, Quebec H3B 5E7877-232-2269bdc.ca

Byers Transport Ltd 2840 76 Avenue, PO Box 157Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2J1780-440-1000www.byerstransport.com

Cafas Fueling, ULC 5915 Airport Road Suite 318Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1T1905-677-7576

Calac Trucking Ltd 202 Edson StreetSaskatoon, Sask. S7J 0P9306-242-0155

Calgary Airport Authority 2000 Airport Road North EastCalgary, Alberta T2E 6W5403-735-1200calgaryairport.com

Calm Air International Ltd 90 Thompson DriveThompson, MB R8N 1Y8204-778-6471calmair.com

Cameco Corporation 2121 11th StreetSaskatoon, Sask. S7M 1J3306-956-6200cameco.com

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority 99 Bank StreetOttawa, Ontario K1P 6B9888 294-2202 catsa-acsta.gc.ca

Canadian Broadcasting Corp. PO Box 3220, Station COttawa, Ontario K1Y 1E4866-306-4636 cbc.ca

Canada Cartage System Ltd 1115 Cardiff BoulevardMississauga, Ontario,L5S 1L8 905-564-2115canadacartage.com

Canada Council for the Arts 350 Albert Street,PO Box 1047Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5V8800-263-5588canadacouncil.ca

Canada Lands CompanyCLC Ltd200 King Street West,Suite 1500Toronto, Ontario M5H 3T4888-252-5263www.clc.ca

Canada Malting Company LtdNine ConAgra Drive CIG-300Omaha, NE 68102402-595-5162

Canada MaritimeAgencies Ltd3400 MaisonneuveBoulevard WestSuite 1150, Xerox TowerMontreal, Quebec H3Z 3E7514-934-5133www.canadianmaritime.com

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700, Chemin MontréalOttawa, Ontario K1A 0P7800-668-2642cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Canada Post Corporation2751 Riverside Drive,Suite N0643Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0B1613-734-8153canadapost.ca

Canadian DepositInsurance Corporation 50 O’Connor Street,Ste. 1707PO Box 2340, Station DOttawa, Ontario K1P 5W5800-461-2342cdic.ca

Canadian Freightways Ltd 4041A - 6 Street SECalgary, Alberta T2H 2J1800-561-5555canadianfreightways.com


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Canadian ImperialBank of Commerce 181 Bay Street, Suite 3800Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3416-980-2211cibc.com

Canadian Museum of Civilization 100 Rue LaurierC.P. 3100 Succursale BGatineau, Quebec J8X 4H2800-555-5621www.civilization.ca

Canadian Museum of NatureP.O Box 3443 Station DOttawa, Ontario K1P 6P4800-263-4433 nature.ca

Canadian NationalRailway Company PO Box 8100Montreal, QuebecH3C 3N4888-888-5909cn.ca

Canadian PacificRailway Company Suite 500Gulf Canada Square401 - 9th Avenue SWCalgary, Alberta T2P 4Z4888-333-6370 cpr.ca

Canadian Press (The) 36 King Street EastToronto, Ontario M5C 2L9416-364-0321www.cp.org

Canadian Western Bank 2300 - 10303 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5J 3X6780-423-8888cwbank.com

Canadian Wheat Board 423 Main Street,PO Box 816 Stn MainWinnipeg, ManitobaR3C 2P5204-983-0239cwb.ca

Canjet Airlines 677 Barnes Road,PO Box 980Enfield, Nova ScotiaB2T 1R6902-873-7800canjet.com

Canpar Transport LP1290 Central Parkway West, Suite 500 Mississauga, Ontario L5C 4R9800-387-9335www.canpar.com

Canship Ugland Ltd P.O Box 8274, Stn ASt John’s, NewfoundlandA1B 3N4709-782-3333www.canship.com

Cargill Ltd 300 - 240 Graham AvenuePO Box 5900Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4C5204-947-0141 www.cargill.com

Caron TransportationSystems Partnership 301 Streambank AvenueSherwood Park, AlbertaT8H 1N1780-449-6688carontransport.ca

Cascade Aerospace Inc1337 Townline RoadAbbotsford, BC V2T 6E1604-850-7372cascadeaerospace.com

Cascade CarriersBox 87, Aldersyde, Alberta T0L 403-652-8888cascadecarriers.com

Cast North America Inc4150 Ste Catherine Ouest, Suite 200Montreal, Quebec H3Z 2R8(514) 934-5210

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd 550 West, 6th Avenue,Suite 550Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4S2604-606-2900cathay.ca

Celadon Canada, Inc280 Shoemaker StreetKitchener, Ontario N2E 3E1(519) 748-9773www.celadontrucking.com

Central Mountain Air Ltd PO Box 998Smithers, BC V0J 2N0250-877-5000flycma.com

Challenger Motor Freight Inc300 Maple GroveCambridge, OntarioN3E 1B7519-653-6226challenger.com

CHC HelicoptersInternational Inc4740 Agar Drive Richmond, BC V7B 1A3 604-276-7500chc.ca

CHTV Television/Global TV163 Jackson Street WestPO Box 2230, Station AHamilton, Ontario L8N 3A6905-522-1101www.canada.com

CHUM Ltd 260 Richmond Street WestToronto, Ontario M5V 1W5416-591-7400chumlimited.com

CICT Television/Global TV5325 Allard WayEdmonton, AlbertaT6H 5B8780-436-1250www.canada.com

Citibank Canada 123 Front Street WestToronto, Ontario M5J 2M3416-947-5500citibank.com/canada

Citizens Bank of Canada401-815 West Hastings StreetVancouver, BC V6C 1B4604-682-7171citizensbank.ca

City of Ottawa 110 Laurier Ave WestOttawa, Ontario K1P 1J1866-261-9799ottawa.ca

Clarke Inc21 Four Seasons PlaceEtobicoke, OntarioM9B 6J8800-850-4484clarkelink.com

Climan Transport 4415 FairwayLachine, Quebec H8T 1B5514-639-4210climantransport.com

Cogeco Cable Canada Inc1 Place Ville-Marie 3636Montreal, Quebec H3B 3P2514-874-2600www.cogeco.com

Cogema Resources Inc/AREVA817 - 45th Street WestPO Box 9204Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 3X5306-244-2554cogema.com

Conair Group Ltd 1510 Tower StreetAbbotsford, BC V2T 6H5604-557-2747conair.ca

Connexim Sociétéen commandite 1800 McGill CollegeMontreal, Quebec H3A 3J6514-499-2202

Consolidated AviationFueling and Services 5915 Airport Road, Suite 318Mississauga, ON L4V 1T1905-677-7576

Consolidated Fastfrate Inc9701 Highway 50Woodbridge, ON L4H 2G4905-893-2600fastfrate.com

Contrans Corp1179 Ridgeway RoadWoodstock, Ontario N4S 8P6519-421-4600contrans.ca

Cooney Group of Companies PO Box 186Trenton, Ontario K8V 5R2613-962-.666cooney.ca

Corus Entertainment Inc23 Fraser AvenueToronto, Ontario M6K 1Y7866-537-2397corusent.com

CTV Television IncPO Box 9, Station OToronto, Ontario M4A 2M9416-332-5000ctv.ca

D&W Forwarders Inc81 Orenda RoadBrampton, Ontario L6W 1V7905-459-3560


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Day and Ross Inc398 Main StreeetHartland, NB E7P 1C6800-561-0013dayandross.com

Defence Construction(1951) Ltd112 Kent Street, 17th FloorPlace de Ville, Tower BOttawa, Ontario K1A 0K3800-514-3555www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca

Delta Air Lines IncPO Box 20706Hartsfield Atlanta AirportAtlanta, Georgia 30320404-715-2451

DHL Express (Canada) Ltd 6205B Airport Road,Suite 400Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E1800-225-5345www.dhl.ca

Dicom Express Inc/Gojit7000, rue PullmanMontréal, Quebec H4C 1E4514-485-2525www.dicomexpress.com

Direct Integrated Transportation 25 Rothwell RoadWinnipeg, MB R3P 2M5204-943-8905directrans.com

Dover Industries Ltd 4350 Harvester RoadBurlington, Ontario L7L5S4905-333-1515dovergrp.com

Durocher Transit Inc1214, route 255St-Félix de Kingsey,Quebec J0B 2T0819-848-2042durochertransit.com

Dynamex Canada Corp 2630 Skymark Avenue,Suite 610Mississauga, ON L4W 5A4905-238-6414www.dynamex.com

Eagle Global Logistics Inc4000 Nashua DriveMisssissauga, ON L4V 1P8800-888-4949eaglegl.com

Eassons Transport Ltd 151 Foster Street PO Box 159Berwick, Ontario B0P 1E0902-538-8045 www.eassons.com

ECL Group of Companies Ltd7100 - 44th Street South EastCalgary, Alberta T2C 2V7403-720-5000www.eclgroup.com

Edmonton RegionaAirports Authority PO Box 9860Edmonton International AirportEdmonton, Alberta T5J 2T2780-890-8900edmontonairports.com

Elgin Cartage Ltd/Contrans Corp 1179 Ridgeway RdWoodstock , ON N4S 8P6800-265-0934contrans.ca

Empire Transportation Ltd 263 South Service RoadGrimsby, Ontario L3M 1Y6905-945-9654empiretrans.com

Enbridge Inc3000 Fifth Avenue Place425 - 1st Street S.W.Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L8 403-231-3900enbridge.com

Erb Enterprises Inc290 Hamilton RoadNew Hamburg, ON N0B 2G0519-662-9454 erbgroup.com

Eurocopter Canada Ltd 1100 Gilmore Road,PO Box 250Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5M9905-871-7772www.eurocopter.ca

Execaire Inc10225 Ryan AvenueDorval, Quebec H9P 1A2514-636-7070execaire.com

Expertech NetworkInstallation Inc128 Wellington St. W. Ste 304Barrie, Ontario L4N 8J6800-531-3011www.expertech.net

Export Development Canada151 O’Connor StreetOttawa, Ontario K1A 1K3613-598-2500edc.ca

Express Golden Eagle Inc801 Boulevard IndustrielBois-De-Filion, PQ J6Z 4T3450-628-8000goldeneagleexpress.com

Farm Credit Canada PO Box 4320Regina, Sask. S4P 4L3306-780-8100fcc-fac.ca

Federal Express Canada 5985 Explorer DriveMississauga, ON L4W 5K6905-212-5000fedex.ca

Fednav Ltd 1000 De La Gauchetiere OuestSuite 3500Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W5514-878-6500fednav.com

Field Aviation Company Inc1312 Aviation Park NEPO Box 3186, Station BCalgary, Alberta T2M 4L7403-516-8200fieldav.com

Floyd Sinton Ltd280 Vespra StreetBarrie, Ontario L4N 2H2705-722-6666www.sinton.com

Fred Guy Moving& Storage Ltd1199 Newmarket StreetOttawa, Ontario K1B 3V1613-744-8632fredguymoving.com

Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation 1199 Plessis RoadWinnipeg, MB R2C 3L4204-983-6600www.freshwaterfish.com

General Electric Canada Inc107 Park Street NorthPeterborough, ON K9J 7B5905-858-5100 ge.com/ca

Global Communications Ltd 81 Barber Greene RoadToronto, Ontario M3C 2A2416-446-5311canada.com

Global ForwardingCompany Ltd 161 Wright AvenueDartmouth, Nova ScotiaB3B 1V6902-468-3600

Global TelevisionQuebec Ltd Partnership 1600, de boulMaisonneuve EstBureau 900Montreal, Quebec H2L 4P2514-590-6384

GlobeGroundNorth America, Inc590 Albert de Niverville,Suite CDorval, Québec H4Y 1G6 514-636-3834www.globeground.com

Golden West Broadcasting Box 950201 - 125 Centre AveAltona, MB R0G 0B0204-324-6464

Gosselin Express Ltd 1537 blv caouette Ouest,CP 248Thetford Mines, QuébecG6G 5S5418-335-7551 gosselinexpress.com

Great CanadianRailtour Company/Rocky Mountaineer Vacations 1st Floor,1150 Station StreetVancouver, BC V6A 2X7604-606-7200rockymountaineer.com

Greater TorontoAirports Authority Pearson International AirportPO Box 6031Toronto, Ontario L5P 1B2416-776-3000 gtaa.com

Greyhound Canada 877 Greyhound Way SWCalgary, Alberta T3C 3V8800-661-1145greyhound.ca


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Grimshaw Trucking and Distributing Ltd 11510 - 151 StreetEdmonton, Alberta T5M 3N6780-414-2880grimshaw-trucking.com

Groupe Radio Astral Inc2100, rue Sainte-Catherine OuestBureau 1000Montréal (Québec) H3H 2T3 514-939-5000astralmedia.com

Groupe TVA IncCP 170, succursale C, Montréal (Québec) H2L 4P6514-790-0461 tva.canoe.com/groupetva

H & R Transport Ltd 3601- 2nd Avenue NorthLethbridge, Alberta T1H 5K7403-328-2345hrtrans.com

Halifax EmployersAssociation Inc5121 Sackville Street,Suite 200Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1K1902-422-4471

Halifax InternationalAirport Authority 1 Bell BoulevardEnfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1K2902-873-4422www.hiaa.ca

Harbour Air Ltd 4760 Inglis DriveRichmond, BC V7B 1W4604-278-3478www.harbour-air.com

Helijet International Inc5911 Airport Road SouthRichmond, BC V7B 1B5604-273-.4688helijet.com

Highland Movingand Storage Ltd 15305-128 AveEdmonton, Alberta T5V 1A5780-453-6777highland-moving.com

Horizon Air Industries Inc/Alaska Air 19521 International Blvd.Seattle, Washington 98188800-547-9308alaskaair.com

Hoyt’s Moving & Storage Ltd 1 Mills Drive, Halifax,Nova Scotia B3K 5M7902-876-8202www.hoytsunited.com

HSBC Bank Canada 885 West Georgia Street,3rd FloorVancouver, BC V6C 3E9888-310-4722hsbc.ca

HudBay Minerals IncP.O Box 1500Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1N9204-949-4268 hudbayminerals.com

Hutton Transport Ltd R.R.1, Lakeside, ON N0M 2G0519-349-2233 stmaryscement.com/hutton

IMP Group Ltd2651 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 400Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4T1877-244-0878impgroup.com

ING Bank of Canada 111 Gordon Baker Road, Suite 705Toronto, Ontario M2H 3R1800-464-3473ingdirect.ca

Innotech Aviation Ltd 10225 Ryan AvenueDorval, Quebec H9P 1A2514-636-8484www.innotechaviation.com

Intermap Technologies Corporation 200-2 Gurdwara RoadOttawa, Ontario K2E 1A2877-837-7246 intermap.com

International Air Transport Association 800 Place Victoria,PO Box 113Montréal, Quebec H4Z 1M1514-874-0202iata.org

International Development Research Centre250 Albert Street,PO Box 8500Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H9613-236-6163 www.idrc.ca

J. & T. Murphy Ltd 21588 Richmond Street NArva, Ontario N0M 1C0519-660-8200murphybus.ca

J.D. Smith and Sons Ltd180 Basaltic RoadConcord, Ontario L4K 1G8905-669-8980jdsmith.com

James Richardson International Ltd 2800 - One Lombard PlaceWinnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X8204-934-5961 jri.ca

Jay’s Moving and Storage Ltd 555 Park Street, PO Box 4560Regina, Sask. S4P 3Y3306-721-3772www.jaysmoving.com

J.E. Fortin Inc116 boulevard FortinSt-Bernard de Lacoll,Quebec J0J 1V0450-246-3867jefortin.com

Jet Transport Ltd 154 Highway 540 BGore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0905-670-5982

Jim Pattison Industries Ltd460 Pemberton TerraceKamloops, BC V2C 1T5250-372-3322

John Grant Haulage Ltd2111 Lakeshore Road WestMississauga, Ontario L5J1J9905-822-1600

Jules Savard Inc2390, rue BaumanCP 817 Succ. AJonquiére, Quebec G7X 7W6418-548-7187www.julessavard.qc.ca

Keith Hall & SonsTransport Ltd 297 Bishopsgate RoadBurford, Ontario N0E 1A0519-449-2401keithhalltransport.com

Kelowna Flightcraft Group 5655 Airport WayKelowna, BC V1V 1S1250-4415-5500www.flightcraft.ca

Keltic Transportation Inc 350 MacNaughton AvenueMoncton, NB E1H 2K1506-854-1233keltictransportation.com

Kenn Borek Air Ltd 290 McTavish Road N.E.Calgary, Alberta T2E 7G5403-291-3300borekair.com

Kindersley Transport Ltd 2501 Faithfull AvenueSaskatoon, SK S7K 4K6kindersleytransport.com

Kleysen Transport Ltd 2100 McGillivray Boulevard, PO Box 210, RPO Fort WhyteWinnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1N3204-488-5350kleysen.com

Koch Transport Ltd PO Box 3578, Stn PrestonCambridge, ON N3H 5C6519-653-8530kochtransport.com

Kriska Holdings Ltd 300 Churchill RoadPrescott, Ontario K0E 1T0613-925-5903www.kriska.com

Kunkel Bus Lines Ltd Part Lot 10, Conc. 3 SDRBentinck, TownshipHanover, Ontario N4N 3B8519-364-2530kunkelbuslines.com

L-3 CommunicationsSpar Aerospace 7th Ave And Sevice RoadEdmonton International AirportEdmonton, Alberta T5J 2T2780-890-6300www.spar.ca

Labrador Airways Ltd 15 Duffy Place PO Box 13485 Station A St John’s, NewfoundlandA1B 4B8709-758-0002 airlabrador.com

Laidlaw Carriers Tank LP 605 Athlone Ave.,P.O. Box 4 Woodstock, ON N4S 7W5800-465-8265www.laidlaw.ca/tank_carriers/


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Langdon’s Coach LinesCo Ltd 12700 Keele StreetPO Box 190King City, Ontario L7B 1A5905-833-5351langdonscoach.yp.ca

Laidlaw Transit 3221 North Service RoadBurlington, Ontario L7R 3Y8905-336-1800laidlawschoolbus.com

Landmark Feeds Inc1305 Kenaston Blvd.Landmark, MB R3P 2P2204-928-7300landmarkfeeds.com

Laurentian Bank of Canada 1981, avenue McGill CollegeMontréal, Quebec H3A 3K3514-284-4500laurentianbank.com

L.E. Walker Transport Ltd389 South Edgeware RoadSt-Thomas, Ontario N5P 4C5800-265-4326lewalker.com

Les Armoires Fortier Inc570, route Président KennedyLévis, Quebec G6C 1M9418-837-1295

Liberty Linehaul Inc218 Boida Ave, RR # 1Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0519-740-7072libertylinehaul.com

Linamar Transportation Inc 32 Independence PlaceGuelph, Ontario N1K1H8519-837-2056

Lodwick Transport Ltd653 Osborne Street, Box 859Beaverton, Ontario L0K 1A0705-426-7348lodwicktransport.net

Logistec Corporation 360, rue St-Jacques,Suite 1500Montréal, Quebec H2Y 1P5514-844-9381logistec.com

Logistique Mondiale Exel (Canada) Inc555, Montée de LiesseSt-Laurent, Quebec H4T 1P5514-734-4504

Lufthansa German Airlines 26 Wellington Street EastToronto, Ontario M5E 1S2800-563-5954

Mackie Moving Systems Corporation933 Bloor Street WestOshawa, Ontario L1J 5Y7905-728-2400www.mackiegroup.com

MacKinnon Transport Inc405 Laird Road,Guelph, ON N1G 4P7519-821-2311mackinnontransport.com

Maersk Canada Inc2576 MathesonBoulevard EastMississauga, OntarioL4W 5H1905-624-5585www.maersksealand.com

Manitoba Telecom Services Inc333 Main Street, Box 6666Winnipeg, MB R3C 3V6204-941-8645mts.mb.ca

Manulife Bank of Canada500 King Street North,PO Box 1602Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4C6519-747-7000www.manulife.ca

Marine Atlantic Inc355 Purves StreetNorth Sydney,Nova Scotia B2A 3V2902-794-5200marine-atlantic.ca

Maritime BroadcastingSystem Ltd5121 Sackville Street, 7th Fl.Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1K1902-425-1225www.mbsradio.com

Masterfeedsa Division of AGP Inc1020 Hargrieve RoadLondon, Ontario N6E 1P5519-685-4300masterfeeds.com

MBNA Canada Bank1600 James Naismith DriveOttawa, Ontario K1B 5N8613-907-4955www.mbna.com/canada

McKevitt Trucking Ltd1200 Carrick StreetThunder Bay,Ontario P7B 5B9807-623-0054www.mckevitt-trucking.com

MDS Nordion447 March RoadOttawa, Ontario K2K 1X8613-592-3400mds.nordion.com

Mel Hall Transport Ltd2080 Huron StreetLondon, Ontario N5V 5A7519-451-2340melhalltransport.com

2215 Royal Windsor DriveMississauga, Ontario L5J 1K5905-823-7800

Meyers Transport LtdPO Box 1540,52 Grills RoadBelleville, Ontario K8N 5J2613-967-8440meyers.ca

Midland Transport Ltd100 Midland DriveDieppe, New BrunswickE1A 6X4506-858-5555www.midlandtransport.com

Mill Creek Motor FreightPO Box 1120Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5Y2519-623-6632millcreek.on.ca

Montreal Airports1100, boulevard René-Lévesque OuestSuite 2100Montréal, Quebec H3B 4X8800-465-1213admtl.com

Montreal Port AuthorityEdifice du port de MontréalCité du Havre, Aile 1Montréal, Quebec H3C 3R5514-283-7011www.port-montreal.com

Montship Inc/Tealmont Transport360 rue Saint Jacques,Suite 1000Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1R2514-286-4646montship.ca

Mullen Trucking IncBox 87, Aldersyde, Alberta T0L 0A0403-652-8888mullentrucking.com

Municipal Tank Lines LtdPO Box 3500Calgary, Alberta T2P 2P9403-298-5163

MusiquePlus Inc355 Ste-Catherine ouestMontréal, Quebec H3B 1A5514-284-7587www.musiqueplus.com

Muskoka Transport Ltd456 Ecclestone Drive,PO Box 1336Bracebridge, ON P1L 1V4705-645-4481muskoka-transport.com

N. Yanke Transfer Ltd2815 Lorne AveSaskatoon, SK S7J 0S5306-664-1517www.yanke.ca

N.M. Paterson and Sons Ltd22nd Floor, 333 Main StreetBank of Montreal TowerWinnipeg, MB R3C 4E2204-956-2090patersongrain.com

Nasittuq Corporation100-170 Laurier AvenueOttawa, Ontario K1P 5V5613-234-9033nasittuq.com

National Arts Centre CorporationC.P. 1534, Succ. B,53, rue ElginOttawa, Ontario K1P 5W1613-947-7000nac-cna.ca

National Bank of Canada600, rue de laGauchetiére, Ouest8e étageMontreal, Quebec H3B 4L2514-394-5555nbc.ca

National Bank of Greece (Canada)1170 Place du Frere AndreMontreal, Quebec H3B 3C6514-954-1522nbgbank.com


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National Capital Commission40 Elgin StreetOttawa, Ontario K1P 1C7613-239-5555canadascapital.gc.ca

National Gallery of Canada380 Sussez DriveP.O.Box 427, Station AOttawa, Ontario K1N 9N4613-990-1985national.gallery.ca

National Museum of Science and TechnologyCP 9724, Succursale TOttawa, Ontario K1G 5A3613-991-3044sciencetech.technomuses.ca

Nav Canada77 Metcalfe StreetOttawa, Ontario K1P 5L6613-563-3426navcanada.ca

Navigata Communications Inc121 - 949 West 3rd StreetVancouver, BC V7P 3P7604-990-2000navigata.ca

Nesel Fast Freight Inc20 Holland DrvieBolton, Ontario L7E 1G6905-951-7770www.nesel.com

Newcap Broadcasting745 Windmill RoadDartmouth,Nova Scotia B3B 1C2902-468-7557ncc.ca

Newlife Mills LtdPO Box 1862Hanover, Ontario N4N 3C5519-364-3260

Normandin Transit Inc151 Boulevard IndustrielNapierville,Quebec J0J 1L0450-245-0445www.normandintransit.com

Northern IndustrialCarriers Ltd7823 - 34 StreetEdmonton,Alberta T6B 2V5780-465-0341www.nictrucking.com

Northern Transportation Company Ltd42003 Mackenzie Highway, Hay River, NT X0E 0R9867-874-5100ntcl.com

NorthernTel Ltd Partnership25 Paget Street, PO Box 4000New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0705-360-8555northerntel.ca

Northumberland Ferries Ltd94 Water Street, PO Box 634Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7L3902-626-2539www.nfl-bay.com

Northwestel Inc301 Lambert St.,PO Bag 2727Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 4Y4867-668-5300www.nwtel.ca

Northwest Transport Ltd15811-112 AvenueEdmonton, Alberta T5M 2V9780-452-7360www.nwtl.com

Ocean Services Ltd300 Union Street,PO Box 725Saint John, NB E2L 4B4506-648-3166

Oceanex(1997) Inc630 René Lévesque West, Suite 2550Montréal, Quebec H3B 1S6514-875-9244oceanex.com

OK Transportation Limted91 Melford DriveScarborough, ON M1B 2G6416-291-5414oktransportation.com

Ontario Power Generation700 University AvenueToronto, Ontario M5G 1X6416-592-2555www.opg.com

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority1000 Airport Parkway Private 2nd Floor - Room 2500Ottawa, Ontario K1V9B4613-248-2000ottawa-airport.ca

Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd117-4440 Cowley CrescentRichmond, BC V7B 1B8604-273-8666www.pacific-coastal.com

Pacific Elevators LtdBox 6600,201 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3A7204-944-5491

Paging Network of Canada Inc3250 Bloor Street WestSuite 700, East TowerToronto, Ontario M8X 2X9416-207-4300pagenet.ca

Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd700-360 Main StreetWinnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3204-987-4317www.parheim.mb.ca

Paul’s Hauling Ltd250 Oak Point RoadWinnipeg, MB R2R 1V1204-633-4330paulshauling.com

PCY Carriers Inc5315 General RoadMississauga, ON L4W 2K4905-238-5448www.pcycarriers.com

Peace Bridge Brokerage LtdWalnut Street, PO Box 40Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 5M9905-871-6500

Pelmorex Inc1 Robert Speck Parkway,Suite 1600Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B3905-566-9511pelmorex.ca

Penetang-MidlandCoach Lines Ltd24 Maple Ave/Unit 205Barrie, Ontario L4N 7W4705-737-2766

Penner International IncPO Box 2620360 Number 12 Highway N.Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0204-452-5802

Penske Logistics Canada2500 Pitfield Blvd.Saint-Laurent, PQ H4S 1Z7514-333-4080penskelogistics.com

Pentastar Transportation LtdBox 3490Spruce Grove, AB T7X 3A7780-962-1600pentastartrans.com

Perimeter Aviation Ltd626 Ferry RoadWinnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0T7204-786-7031perimeter.ca

Persona Communications IncP.O. Box12155, Stn. A17 Duffy PlaceSt John’s, NL A1B 4L1709-754-3775personainc.ca

PLH Aviation Services IncUnit 10312300 Horseshoe WayRichmond, BC V7A 4Z1604-271-4800

Pole Star Transport Inc377 English DriveMoncton, NB E1E 3Y8506-859-9378

Porter Trucking Ltd9910 - 48 ST SE, Box 157, Station TCalgary, Alberta T2G 2H8403-720-1830portertrucking.com

Premay Equipment LtdBox 87, Aldersyde,Alberta T0L 0A0403-652-8892premay.com

Primus Telecommunications Canada5343 Dundas Street West, Suite 400Toronto, Ontario M9B 6K5416-236-3636primus.ca

Prince Rupert Grain LtdPO Box 877Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1250-624-0516

Princess Cruises (BC) LtdPO Box 1120 Station AVancouver, BC V6G 2T1206-336-6000

Provincial Airlines LtdPO Box 29030, Hangar #4St John’s, NL A1A 5B5709-576-1800provincialairlines.ca


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Prudhomme Group of CompaniesP.O.Box 86, 284 Mill StreetRegina, SK S4P 2Z5306-721-6422www.prudhommetrucks.com

Purolator Courier Ltd5995 Avebury RoadMississauga, ON L5R 3T8416-712-1084www.purolator.com

PW Transportation Ltd6999 Ordan DriveMississauga, ON L5T 1K6905-564-3232toronto.pwt.ca

Quebec North Shore and Labrador RailwayC.P. 1000Sept-lles, Quebec G4R 4L5418-968-7665

Quik X Transportation Inc6767 Davand DriveMississauga, ON L5T 2T2905-565-8811quikx.com

Radio 1540 Ltd622 College StreetToronto, Ontario M6G 1B6416-531-9991

Radio NordCommunications Inc171 rue Jean ProulxGatineau (Hull), PQ J8Z 1W5819-770-1040www.radionord.com

RailAmerica Inc5555 Calgary Trail N.W,Suite 1165Edmonton, AB T6H 5P9780-413-1916railamerica.com

Rainbow Transport (1974) Ltd12232 - 156 STEdmonton, AB T5V 1E6780-452-5275rainbowtransport.com

Rawlco Communications Ltd715 Saskatchewan Cres. W.Saskatoon, SK S7M 5V7306-477-9298

Reimer Express Lines LtdPO Box 875Winnipeg, MB R3C 2S5204-958-5000reimerexpress.com

Reuters Canada121 King Street W, Suite 2000Toronto, Ontario M5H 3T9416-941-8031reuters.ca

Ridley Inc17 Speers RoadWinnipeg, MB R2J 1M1204-956-1717www.ridleyinc.com

Ridsdale Transport Ltd2270 Northridge Drive,PO Box 7739Saskatoon, SK S7K 4L9306-668-9200www.ridsdale.ca

Rivtow Marine Inc2285 Commissioner StreetVancouver, BC V5L 1A8604-255-1133rivtow.com

Robin Hood Multifoods60 Columbia WayMarkham, ON L3R 0C9905-940-9600robinhood.ca

Robyns Transportation and Distribution Services Ltd6404 Burbank Road SECalgary, Alberta T2H 2E1403-292-9250

Rogers Communications IncOne Mount Pleasant Road,5th FloorToronto, ON M4Y 2Y5416-935-8200rogers.com

Rosedale Transport Ltd6845 Invader CrescentMississauga, ON L5T 2B7905-670-0057rosedalegroup.com

Rosenau Transport Ltd5805 - 98 StreetEdmonton, AB T6E 3L4780-431-2877www.rosenau.org

Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Bank Plaza,North Tower200 Bay Street, 11th floorToronto, ON M5J 2J5416-955-5800rbcroyalbank.com

Royal Canadian Mint320 Sussex DriveOttawa, Ontario K1A 0G8613-993-8990mint.ca

RTL Robinson Enterprises Ltd350 Old Airport Road,PO Box 1807Yellowknife, NT X1A 2PA867-873-6271www.rtl.ca

Ryder Truck RentalCanada Ltd2233 Argentia Road, Ste 302Mississauga, ON L5N2X7905-826-8777ryder.com

SaskatchewanTransportation Company 2041 Hamilton StreetRegina, SK S4P 2E2306-787-3347stcbus.com

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool 2625 Victoria AvenueRegina, SK S4T 7T9866-569-4411www.swp.com

Schneider NationalCarriers, Canada PO Box 2545Green Bay, Wisconsin 54306800-558-6767www.schneider.com

Seaboard Liquid Carriers Ltd 4 Vidito DriveDartmouth, Nova ScotiaB3B 1P9902-468-4447

Seaspan International Ltd 10 Pemberton AvenueNorth Vancouver,BC V7P 2R1604-988-3111seaspan.com

Secunda Marine Services Ltd 1 Canal StreetDartmouth, Nova ScotiaB2Y 2W1902-465-3400 www.secunda.com

Securicor Canada Ltd 365 Bloor Street East,Suite 400Toronto, Ontario M4W 3L4416-645-5555 securicor.com/ca

Serco FacilitiesManagement Inc255 Albert Street,Suite 900Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6A9613-563-3849serco.com

Services Aéroportuaires Handlex Inc/TransatPlace du Parc,300 Léo-Pariseau Street, Suite 600Montreal, QC H2X 4C2514-987-1660transat.com/en/companies/5.3.3.handlex.asp

SGT 2000 Inc354 route 122St-Germain, PQ J0C 1K0819-395-4213 sgt2000.com

Shaw Communications Inc630 - 3rd Avenue S.W.,Suite 1000Calgary, Alberta T2P 4L4403-716-6000shaw.ca

Skyservice Airlines Inc31 Fasken DriveEtobicoke, ON M9W 1K6416-679-5700skyserviceairlines.com

Skyward Aviation Ltd Thompson Airport,PO Box 1207Thompson, MB R8N 1P1204-677-0819

SLH Transport Inc1585 Centennial Drive,RR#3Kingston, ON K7L 4V2888-854-7548 slh.ca

SMT (Eastern) Ltd/Acadian HR Dept,300 Main Street,Unit B2- 2Moncton, NB E1C 1B9506-870-4801smtbus.com

Société de transport de l’Outaouais 111, rue Jean-ProulxHull , Quebec J8Z 1T4819-770-3242sto.ca

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Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal Inc333, rue de la commune Ou.Montréal, Quebec H2Y 2E2800-971-7678oldportofmontreal.com

Société Générale (Canada) 1501, ave. McGill CollegeBureau 1800Montréal, Quebec H3A 3M8514-841-6000socgen.com

St Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation 202 Pitt StreetCornwall, Ontario K6J 3P7613-932-5170greatlakes-seaway.com

Standard Radio Inc2 St-Clair Avenue West2nd floor, Suite 1100Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L6416-922-9999standardradio.com

Stratos Global Corporation PO Box 5754, 34 Harvey Rd.St John’s, NL A1C 5X3709-724-5400stratosglobal.com

Sunbury Transport Ltd PO Box 905, PS ‘A’Fredericton, NB E3B 5B4800-786-2879www.sunbury.ca

Sunwest Home Aviation Ltd230 Aviation Place NECalgary, Alberta T2E 7G1403-275-8121sunwestaviation.ca

Swanberg Bros Trucking Ltd 14840 - 100 Street Grande Prairie, AlbertaT8V 7C5 780-539-5752swanbergbros.com

Symcor Inc1 Robert Speck Parkway,Suite 400Mississauga, ON L4A 4E7905-273-1000symcor.com

Systémes Danfreight Inc/Danfreight Systems Inc1370, Chemin LasalleJoliette, Quebec J6E 3Z1450-755-6190danfreight.com

T.E.A.M. Logistics Systems Inc1295 Dickie, Settlement Rd.Cambridge, ON N4H 3R8519-622-2473teamlogisticsinc.com

TBI Canada/AirportGroup CanadaPO Box 6041Toronto, ON L5P 1B2416-776-4805

Télébec S.E.C. 625, avenue Godefroy,3e étageBécancour, PQ G9H 1S3800-567-6485telebec.com

Téléfilm Canada 360, rue Saint-Jacques, Bureau 700Montréal, PQ H2Y 4A9800-567-0890www.telefilm.gc.ca

Teleglobe Canada Inc1555 rue Carrier-Derick Montreal, PQ H3C 6W2 514-868-7272 teleglobe.com

Tele-Mobile Companyand TM Mobile 200 Consilium Pl., Ste 1600Scarborough, ON M1H 3J3866-558-2273telusmobility.com

Telesat Canada1601 Telesat CourtGloucester, ON K1B 5P4613-748-0123www.telesat.ca

Telus Communications Inc2nd Floor, 10020 100 StreetEdmonton, AB T5J 0N5780-493-7300 telus.com

Terasen Pipelines (Trans Mountain) IncHR, Suite 2700,300 5th Avenue SWCalgary, AB T2P 5J2403-514-6400 pipelines.terasen.com

The Score TelevisionNetwork Ltd 370 King Street WestSuite 304, PO Box 10Toronto, ON M5V 1J9416-977-6787thescore.ca

The Toronto-Dominion Bank PO Box 1, TD CentreToronto, Ontario M5K 1A2866-222-3456www.td.com

Thunder Bay Telephone1046 Lithium DriveThunder Bay, ON P7B 6G3807-684-3278tbaytel.net

The Wesbell Group of Companies Inc.2365 Matheson Blvd E.Mississauga, ON L4W 5C2888-937-2355wesbell.com

Thunder Airlines Ltd 310 Hector Dougall WayThunder Bay, ON P7E 6M6807-475 4211thunderair.com

Tippet-Richardson Ltd 106 Ridgetop RoadScarborough, ON M1P 2J9416-292-4615tippet-richardson.com

TNT Canada Inc6655 Airport RoadMississauga, ON L4V 1V8905-678-2770www.tnt.com/country/en_ca.html

Toronto Port Authority60 Harbour StreetToronto, Ontario M5J 1B7416-863-2000www.torontoport.com

TQS Inc612, Rue St-Jacques, Bur. 100Montréal, Quebec H3C 5R1514-390-6035tqs.ca

Transcanada Pipelines Ltd 450 - 1st Street SWCalgary, Alberta T2P5H1403-920-2000www.transcanada.com

Transfreight Inc125 Maple Grove RoadCambridge, ON N3H 4R7519-650-0123transfreight.com

Trans-Frt. McNamara Inc1126 Industrial Road, RR #1Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0519-740-6500transfrt.com

Transit Windsor3700 North Service Road E.PO Box 36, Station AWindsor, ON N9A 6J5877-746-4311www.citywindsor.ca/transitwindsor

Transport AméricainCanadien C.A.T. 4, rue du TransportCôteau-du-lac, PQ 0P 1B0450-763-6363cat.ca

Transport Belmire Inc7887, Grenache, Ste 1001Anjou, Quebec H1J 1C4514-354-5541transportbelmire.com

Transport Bernieres Inc1721, rue A.-R. DécaryQuébec, Quebec G1N 3Z7418-684-2420

Transport Cabano-Kingsway Inc6600, chemin St-FrançoisSt-Laurent, PQ H4S 1B7514-856-7500

Transport Couture et Fils Ltée 99 Route 271 Sud, St-Ephrem,Beauce, PQ G0M 1R0418-484-2104tcfl.com

Transport Forestville Inc6600, Chemin St-FrançoisSt-Laurent, PQ H4S 1B7514-856-7500

Transport Guilbault Inc435, rue FaradaySainte-Foy, Quebec G1N 4G6418-681-5272groupeguilbault.com

Transport Guy Bourassa Inc800, rue DijonSt-Jeau-sur-Richelie,Quebec J3B 8G3450-346-5313bourassa.ca

Transport Herve Lemieux (1975) Inc 5510, Chemin St-FrançoisVille St-Laurent, PQ H4S 1B4514-337-2203transportlemieux.ca

Transport Jacques Auger Inc860 rue ArchimédeLévis, Quebec G6V7M5418-835-9266 tja.ca

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Transport Morneau Inc902, rue Paradis,Québec, QC G1N 4E4418-681-2727atq.com

Transport NJN Inc/Transpel205 chemin du TremblayBoucherville, PQ J4B 6L6450-641-9051transpel.ca

Transport Robert (1973) Ltée500, Route 112Rougemont, PQ J0L 1M0450-641-4324 www.robert.ca

Transport Thibodeau Inc128, 2e AvenuePortneuf, Quebec G0A 2Y0418-286-3311groupe-thibodeau.com

Transport Thom Ltée 592, St-René Est,Boïte 377Gatineau,Quebec J8P 6T9819-663-7253

Transport W. J. Deans Inc196, rue Sutton, Delson,Quebec J5B 1X3450-638-5933www.wjdeans.com

Transx Ltd 2495 Inkster BlvdWinnipeg, MB R3C 2E6204-632-6694www.transx.ca

Travelers Transportation Services Inc195 Heart Lake Road SouthToronto, ON L6W 3N6905-457-8789travelers.ca

Trentway Wagar Inc/Coach Canada791 Webber Avenue,PO Box 1017Peterborough, ON K9J 7A5705-748-6411coachcanada.com

Trimac Transportation Management Ltd PO Box 3500, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2P9403-298-5100www.trimac.com

TSI Terminal Systems Inc1300 Stewart StVancouver, BC V5L 4X5604-251-9200 tsi.bc.ca

TST Solutions IncP.O. Box 7217Windsor, Ontario N9C 3Z1888-486-8911 www.tst911.com/solutions/index.html

United Airlines, Inc1200 Algonquin RoadElk Grove, Illinois 60007847-700-6796 www.united.ca

United Parcel ServiceCanada Ltd 3195 Airway DriveMississauga, ON L4V 1C2905-676-6055 ups.ca

United Van Lines(Canada) Ltd 7229 Pacific CircleMississauga, ON L5T 1S9905-564-6400 uvl.ca

Upper Lakes Group Inc49 Jackes AvenueToronto, Ontario M4T 1E2416-920-7610upperlakes.com

US Airways Group Inc2345 Crystal DriveArlington, Virginia 22227703-872-7000 usairways.com

Vancouver International Airport Authority PO Box 23750,Airport Postal OutletRichmond, BC V7B 1Y7604-207-7077yvr.ca

Vancouver IslandHelicopters Ltd 1962 Canso RoadNorth Saanich, BC V8L 5V5250-656-3987vih.com

Vancouver Port Authority #1900-200 Granville StreetVancouver, BC V6C 2P9604-665-9000www.portvancouver.com/

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd 2355 Madison AvenueBurnaby, BC V5C 4Z3604-299-7451vankam.com

Vancouver Wharves 1995 West 1st StreetNorth Vancouver,BC V7P 1A8604-985-3177vanwharves.com

Verreault Navigation Inc146, rue PrincipaleLes Méchins, PQ G0J 1T0418-729-3030www.groupeverreault.com

Verspeeten Cartage Ltd 274129 Wallace LineIngersoll, ON N5C 3J7519-425-7881verspeeten.com

Via Rail Canada IncC.P. 8116,Succursale AMontréal, PQ H3C 3N3514-871-6000 viarail.ca

Videotron Telecom Ltd2155, Pie-IX BlvdMontreal, PQ H1V 2E4514-380-4667vtl.ca

Voyageur Airways Ltd 1500 Airport RoadNorth Bay, ON P0H 1P0705- 476-1750www.voyageurairways.com

Warren Gibson Ltd 206 Church Street South,PO Box 100Alliston, ON L9R 1T9705-435-4342warrengibson.com

Wasaya Airways Ltd Partnership RR #4,Suite B,300 Anemki PlaceThunder Bay, ON P7J 1H9807-474-2306 wasaya.com

Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd 12110 – 17 Street NEEdmonton, AB T6S 1A5780-472-6951westcanbulktransport.com

Westcoast Energy Inc1333 West Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V6E 3K9604-488-8000westcoastenergy.com/index2.html

Western Stevedoring Company Ltd Lynnterm,15 Mountain HighwayNorth Vancouver, BC V7J 2J9604-904-2800westeve.com

WestJet Airlines Ltd 5055 11th Street NECalgary, Alberta T2E 8N4403-444-2600westjet.com

Westshore Terminals Ltd #1 Roberts BankDelta, BC V4M 4G5604-946-4491 www.westshore.com

Williams Movingand Storage (BC) Ltd 2401 United Blvd.Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Y3604-941-9411williamsmoving.com

Winnipeg Airport AuthorityRoom 2492000 Wellington AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3H 1C2204-987-9400waa.ca

Worldwide Flight Services 1925 W. John Carpenter FWYIrving, Texas 75063800-588-7484www.worldwideflight.com

XTL Transport Inc75 Rexdale Blvd.Etobicoke, ON M9W 1P1416-742-0610xtl.com

Yellow Transportation, Inc10990 Roe Avenue - A220Overland Park, Kansas 66211913-344-3000myyellow.com

Zircatec PrecisionIndustries IncDorset Street EastPort Hope, Ontario L1A 3V4905-885-4537 zircatec.ca


PERSONAL PLANNER

My Circle Of StrengthNetworking is a key part of the job search. Make a list of people you know. Contact them and let them know you are looking for a job. Ask them to let you know of anything that might suit you.

Family School Church Work Volunteer Other

Use the worksheets on these pages to help you identify where you want to go in your career and to keep you on track to achieving your goals. Visit www.DiversityCanada.com for more career planning resources.

My Career Path1.Identifyatleastthreeskillsorabilitiesyouwouldmostliketouseinyourwork:

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2.Describetheenvironmentinwhichyouwouldenjoyworking:

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3.Identifyoneofthemajoremploymentsectorsinwhichyouwouldliketowork:

❏Private ❏Government ❏Academic ❏Non-profit

4.Chooseaspecificgeographicallocationaswellasthesizeoforganizationyouwouldprefer:

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5.Identifywhenyouwanttostartworkandhowmuchtimeyouwilldevotetoyourjobsearch:

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Usingtheinformationabove,writeacareergoalsstatementthatdefinestheskillsandabilitiesyouwanttouse,thetypeofemployeryouwouldliketoworkforandwhenyouwanttoachieveyourimmediatecareergoals:

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My Job Search Activity GoalsFill out this sheet to plan and achieve your job search goals.

Period: _________________ to _________________

Activity Goal (# and date) Actual (# and date)

Locate and contact a Career Center

Get to know Career Center personnel and resources

Attend job search training sessions

Research employers or go to the library

Attend support groups/job clubs

Do online job search

Read local newspapers

Read trade journals

Read other publications

Network

Make cold calls (phone/in person)

Complete/update resume

Send cover letters/resumes

Attend job fairs

Participate in informational interviewing

Talk to someone every day about my job search

Attend professional organizations

Talk to my references and write my reference sheet

Make follow-up phone calls

Follow-up on job leads

Interview with employer

Send thank you/follow-up letters

Others

PERSONAL PLANNER

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PERSONAL PLANNER

My Job Search Record

CONTACT DATE

EMPLOYER & CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE OPENINGYES NO

INTERVIEWYES NO

RESULTS/NEXT ACTION/FOLLOW-UP DATE


LAST WORD

Obstacles are no match for a winning smilediversityintheworkforce.MostCanadiansunderstandtheaforementionedbarriers,andmakeeffortstoaccommodatethemasmuchaspossible.Thenationboastshundredsoforganizations–bothpublicandprivate–dedicatedsolelytohelpingCanadiansofallstripesfindproductiveandmeaningfulwork.Acrossthecountry,peopleandservicesareworkingtomaketheseeminglyimpossible…well,possible.

Inthisenvironment,thereareopportunitiesforanyCanadianwiththerightattitudetosucceed.Barriersandobstaclesarenomatchforawinningsmile,confidenthandshake,andsheerdetermination.Eveninmydarkesthoursofunemployment,IknewI’deventuallyfindsomethingthatworkedforme.Itriedtofaceeachdaywithaspositiveanoutlookaspossible–andIamconfidentmyattitudehashelpedmegetwhereIamtoday.

Inordertoachievesuccess,youhavetoenvisionit–topinpointyourgoal,planhowtogetthere,andpersevere.Youmustaskquestions,doresearch,andtakeadvantageofthosewillingtohelpyoualongtheway.Moreover,youmuststickwithit.Sheerresolvehasignitedmanyafinecareer;there’snoreasonitcan’tdothesameforyou.

Ourcountryisonethatencouragesplurality,variety,andmulticulturalism–somethingwe,asCanadians,shouldtrulyprideourselveson.Suchdiversityhasspreadtotheworkforce,strengtheningoureconomyandimprovingourreputationasanation.Sostaypositive:employersarewaitingtohireyou.Thereareopportunitiesoutthereinwhichyouwillthrive.

Ifyoukeeptherightattitude,it’sonlyamatteroftime.

Toronto-based journalist Deborah Aartswas the main writer on this handbook project.

By Deborah Aarts

Let’sfaceit:findingworkisnopicnic.

It’stoughoutthere.Iknow.I’vebeen

there.I’vestoodatanew

junctioninlife,facinganuncertainfuturewithlittlebutmyprideanddeterminationtorelyon.

I’llbehonest:it’snotaverycomfortablefeeling.Infact,itcanbedownrightterrifying.

Afterall,you’resteppingforwardwithoutknowingwhereyou’llendup.Eventhemostself-assuredindividualmustconfessthatthisnotionisalittlescary.

Thetruthis,startinganewcareerisn’teasyforanyone.Weeachhaveourownobstaclestoemployment.Some

arephysical:perhapsyoucan’tworklonghoursbecauseofalegdisability,forexample,orcan’tmakeadecentlivingbecauseyouhappentoliveinthenorthernmostfringesofSaskatchewan.Othersarecircumstantial:youhavetosupportachildonasingleincome,orhavechosentouproottoanewandunfamiliarcommunity.Othersstillareexperiential:maybeyoucan’tspeakFrenchorEnglishverywell,oryouhaven’tfinishedhighschool,oryourcredentialsarenolongerrelevant.Perhapsyouclamupinaninterviewsetting;maybetheideaofcallingastrangeristerrifyingtoyou.

Thankfully,weliveinanenvironmentthatencourages

DEBORAH AARTS

Bringing together the best people with the best technology to help our clients build better, more profitable customerrelationships continues to fuel growth here at Sutherland Global Services. We are always looking for motivated

candidates to join our winning team.

Email your resume today to: [email protected] www.suth.com

So, you’ve recently graduated,

or will soon graduate. Now you

want to put your new skills to

use. But maybe you want to see

a bit of the world too.

Why not do both?

The DiversityCanada Foundation

has designed international

internships for recent university

and college graduates.

Apply online today and you could

soon be spending six months

discovering some exotic part of the world,

while earning income and enhancing your resume.

Where would you liketo take yourcareer?So, you’ve recently graduated,or will soon graduate. Now youwant to put your new skills touse. But maybe you want to seea bit of the world too.

Why not do both?

The DiversityCanada Foundationhas designed internationalinternships for recent universityand college graduates.

Apply online today and you couldsoon be spending six monthsdiscovering some exotic part of the world,while earning income and enhancing your resume.

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