This is the final video in a three-part series designed to help people identify the skills they already have, and use their skills to find the right job. The first two videos offered detailed tips on identifying personal skills, and developing a skills-based resumé, often referred to as a functional resumé.
This document is part of a curriculum developed through the New Brunswick Aboriginal Workplace Essential Skills (NBAWES) project, designed to help Aboriginal adults improve both their literacy skills and their employability.
This video, about 20 minutes in length, has been prepared by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) to highlight the importance of effective oral communication in a Canadian workplace. The information is aimed particularly at people who are new to Canada.
The video focuses on a young man who has recently moved to Canada from China and who is being interviewed for a job at an accounting firm.
This workbook is one of a series that grew out of a project designed to develop resources for people who want to look for employment while strengthening their Essential Skills. The project was carried out by Literacy Link South Central (LLSC), a regional network in Ontario, and was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.
This is a guide to all the steps needed to find a job. The authors begin with exercises to help the user learn more about the labour market and assess personal strengths and weaknesses.
From there, the authors move on to preparing a resumé and portfolio; writing a good cover letter; and completing a job application. They also provide tips for tracking down hard-to-find jobs and preparing for a job interview.
This is the third in a series of three modules intended to help a person responsible for training literacy tutors deliver training to experienced literacy tutors. The modules are designed to train tutors in helping literacy learners with their job search.
This booklet is an easy read story guide to demonstrate how to gain access to the various tools and resources on youth, literacy and careers, along with a useful list of websites, resources, materials and addresses appropriate for learners who are working on their literacy development.
Calvin Coish's Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners includes stories, questions, sample resume, cover letter and much more. Written for adult learners this publication explores the world of work, occupations and career fields. Interspersed among the practical chapters that provide information about these topics are the personal stories of five adults who talk about their school and work experiences.
