Step 2: What's out there for me?
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this step is to look at work possibilities. That includes:
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understanding the nature of the work itself (the duties and responsibilities, qualifications required, etc.) |
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exploring alternate ways of doing the work (full-time or part-time employment, self-employment, multi-tracking, etc.) |
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learning about labour market trends. |
Try the activities and explore the links below to find out more about the world of work.
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QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT
Which occupations interest me?
What have I discovered about those occupations?
What do I know about alternative ways of working? Which alternatives fit my lifestyle?
Have I talked to people who work in my chosen field? If so, how does that information fit with my research?
What is the future outlook for my chosen occupation or industry sector?
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ALIS links
Occupational Profiles (OCCinfo)
Hundreds of occupational descriptions at your finger tips. Occinfo gives you in-depth information on over 530 occupations, including duties, working condidtions, educational requirements, advancement, salary and more.
Video Career Clips
Want to know what it's like to work in a specific occupation? Check out the six-minute video career clips to see real people in real work situations.
Wages & Salaries (WAGEinfo)
What can you expect to earn? Find wage and salary information for nearly 500 occupations in Alberta. Search by occupational title, National Occupational Classification (NOC) code, salary range or by geographic area.
Certification & Registration (CERTinfo)
What certification or registration requirements are needed to work in Alberta? CERTinfo answers common questions, lists occupations that are cited in legislation and regulations, and provides contact information.
Alberta Labour Market Information
Learn more about local labour markets in Alberta through online news publications and links to other labour markets in Canada.
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