Visiting a Career Specialist at The Career Access Centre
~ Planning and Job Search Map ~
When we journey into new territory, it pays to have a good map.
What roads will we need to travel down?
What tools will we need to reach our destination?
The following inventory will serve as your map through the career planning and job search process. It begins with an understanding of who you are and what skills you have to offer potential employers. From there it progresses through current employment issues, education and training, and the job search process.
Print and review the questions below. When your answer to a question is yes, check the box. Bring your inventory with you when you visit the Career Access Centre. We will review your responses with you, assist in determining where you're at in the career planning and job search process, and help you move toward employment.
Job Search
Do you know what personality traits you bring to the workforce?
Have you listed the skills you have acquired in previous jobs, through education, training, and volunteer activities?
Does your career path match your personality, skills, and abilities?
Do you know your preferences for key issues like hours, inside versus outside work, and driving distance?
Do you know what your financial and benefit needs include?
Have you identified barriers to employment whether financial, skill oriented, personality oriented, literacy, or transportation?
Do you have the tools and clothing you need for the job?
Do you know what the current and future trends are for the type of work you seek?
Have you looked at possible places of employment?
Are friends and associates helping you look for job openings?
Do you have a mentor, someone who will guide and teach you?
Do you have a current resume?
When you send resumes do you get calls for interviews?
Do you write cover letters?
Have you compiled references?
Are your interviews getting you job offers?
Do you have a portfolio to highlight past accomplishments?
Do you have a system for recording your job search activities?
Additional Education
Have you considered or determined that you need additional training or education?
Do you know where to get the training or education you need?
Have you taken into consideration the time and costs involved in training and education?
Are you aware of options for financial help and support with training and education?
Have you considered an apprenticeship?
