Resources & Information

Job Tips

Finding work, is work! Job searching can be challenging. There are many ups and downs, but there are some key things to remember when you are looking for work.

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Here are Some Helpful Tips:

  • Have a winning resume. While you may be very pleased with your resume, it is always a good idea to seek a second opinion. Pay attention to spelling and grammatical errors—the number one turnoff among employers.
  • Take advantage of networking opportunities. Most jobs found in the hidden job market come from conversations with people you know, or someone who knows you.
  • Get to know the organization / company that you are applying to. The more you know, the more confident you will be should you be interviewed for a position with the firm.
  • Practice your interview skills. Have someone ask you potential questions and rehearse your answers.
  • Get to know staff who work at Employment Ontario offices. They are frequently contacted by employers who don’t want to publicly place job ads and are looking for “quiet referrals.”
  • Don’t just drop off your resume. Make a phone call and request a meeting with a hiring manager that you think would be interested in your skills. You’ll be surprised at how many of these appointments lead to new job opportunities.
  • Know your labour market. Do plenty of research on who is hiring, who is laying off, and what are the labour market trends of the future.

For more Job Tips visit Algonquin College Community Employment Services at 40 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 102 at ‘The Factory’ in Perth, Ontario. Our services are free.


Job sites

Local Jobs
Perth Job Postings (Community Employment Services)
EMC
Town of Perth
Lanark County
Town of Smiths Falls
Tay Valley Township
Drummond/North Elmsley
Lanark Highlands
Township of Beckwith
Algonquin College
Perth & Smiths Falls Hospital
Catholic Dist. School Board
Upper Canada School Board


General Job Boards
Job Bank
Indeed
Workopolis
Monster
Facebook Jobs
Neuvoo
Cool Jobs
Ottawa Job Shop
Kijiji
Canada Jobs
Wow Jobs
Brain Hunter
Job Shark
Working.com
Career Builder


Not-For-Profit
Charity Village


Government
Go Jobs
Federal Public Service


More resources and links

Provincial and Municipal Government resources
Employment Ontario
Service Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Labour
OSAP
Town of Perth

Federal Government resources
Service Canada
Canada Revenue Agency
Canada.ca/develop-your-skills
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
Canada Apprentice Loan
Apprenticeship Grants
Canada Education Savings Grant and the Canada Learning Bond
Volunteer service-youth
Work placement-youth
Skills for Success developmental program
Support for newcomers


Health & Safety
Occupational Health and Safety
WSIB Coverage
WHMIS
Young Workers Awareness
Passport to Safety


Rights & Responsibilities
Employment Standards Act
Ontario Human Rights
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act: Province of Ontario’s guides
Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act: Province of Ontario’s legislation
Legal Aid Ontario
The Legal Clinic (Lanark County/Perth)


Small Business Financing / Self-employment / Business Start-up
Valley Heartland
Canada Small Business financing
TD Canada Trust
RBC Royal Bank
BMO Financial Group
CIBC
Scotiabank
Business Service Centre
Info Entrepreneurs
Small Business Advisory Centre
Small Business Entrepreneurs


Labour Market Information
Working in Canada
Government of Canada
The Labour Market Group
Statistics Canada


Emergency Services
The Table Community Food Centre
Ontario Works
United Way Lanark County: 211ontario.ca
Big White Wall