Job Search Resources
Here you’ll find the information, examples, links and exercises you need for every stage of your work search.
Getting Started—begin your work search journey with Employment Tips, Job Search publications, Alberta Work Search Online...
Finding Work—use Alberta Work Search Online and check the ALIS Job Postings...
Networking—connect with potential opportunities on the Net and elsewhere...
Researching Employers—find out about potential employers and industries...
Resumés, Cover Letters & More—learn to prepare effective resumés, cover letters, emails...
Getting Your Resumé Reviewed—have the e-Resumé Review Service check your resumé...
Applying Online—submit resumés and applications online...
Interviews and Offers—learn more from the Tip Sheets and other ALIS resources.
Make the most of your work search with
Alberta Work Search Online
The Alberta Work Search Online site will help you:
- identify the skills and experience you have to offer
- learn how to protect your privacy online
- identify potential employers and job opportunities
- market your skills and accomplishments to potential employers
- learn how to apply online.
e-Resumé Review Service
Career Advisors will review your resumé and provide feedback based on
- accuracy
- clarity and relevance
- completeness
- conciseness
- content
- description of skills and accomplishments
- format and length
- overall appearance
This e-Resumé Review Service is provided free of charge to residents of Alberta and/or those seeking employment in Alberta.
Employment Tip Sheets and Job Search Publications
The ALIS Tip Sheets and job search publications provide employment tips about
- types of resumés
- how to write a resumé
- how to write cover letters
- how to handle an interview
- how to use action words to get the job
See the Publications page to order publications or download PDFs on job searching including
Job Postings
Find work across the province in all kinds of industries, regions and professions. Helpful links have been grouped together to get you started with more than 190 job posting sites.
If you are seeking a job placement service to access job opportunities that match your skill set, go to the Canada/Alberta JOBS website Job Match feature. After performing a match, you will receive a list of employers with matching job vacancies.
Alberta's Best is Hiring is a television show that offers a recruitment service between companies and potential employees.
Tips for Foreign Workers
Are you interested in living and working in Alberta?
Visit Alberta-Canada.com for helpful information about immigration, including details of the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program is a joint effort by the governments of Alberta and Canada to help ensure that valued foreign workers sponsored by their employers can become permanent residents.
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