Career Advising

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Each month there will be a list of new jobs posted on the website for students.

Please see Career Advisors if you are interested in applying to any of these jobs so the Career team can assist you with your job search. Please contact us through WC Online Career Advising to make an appointment.

Welcome to Canadian Job Readiness!

What Is It?

Canadian Job Readiness:

Canadian Job Readiness (CJR) is a mandatory graduation requirement for all degree programs offered by Alexander College. Whether a graduate plans to continue further study or transition into employment, Canadian Job Readiness aims to ensure that graduates are equipped with the basic knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate the Canadian employment sector in the future.

How Will It Benefit You?

Canadian Job Readiness involves the following components:

Topics include:

• Integration to Canadian Workplace
• Work search strategies
• Resume and Cover Letter preparation
• Interview, tips and practice
• All these topics will help you become self-sufficient in your job search.

How long does it take?

It can vary, it can take anywhere from 3-6 hours to complete. The Canadian Job Readiness can be done in the comfort of your own home and is to be done at your own pace. It is recommended to start early in the term to insure completion of Canadian Job Readiness.

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**Please attend the workshop if you are expected to graduate towards the end of this year. If this is your first year at Alexander College, please wait until it is your second last or final term to attend!**

Your attendance and active engagement are mandatory to successfully complete the interview portion for Canadian Job Readiness.

What to Expect:

• Interview Techniques (what kinds of questions to expect) 
• Hands on Interviews (learn how to interview one another on the spot!) 
• Q&A session with the Career Advisors! 

Important Reminders: 

• Please attend the workshop on time, you must remain in the workshop from start to end. 
• Please come prepared by reading the module “Interview Preparation” in the CJR to prepare for this workshop. It will be hands on and you all will be engaging with the students in class. 
• There will now be an online interview workshop and in person workshop. Select one which works for your convenience. YOU WILL ONLY NEED TO ATTEND 1 WORKSHOP

The sign up will be through WC ONLINE – PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A @MYACMAIL.CA ACCOUNT OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SIGN UP. PLEASE SEEK HELP AT myacsupport@alexandercollege.ca for more information and have your email ready to use before next semester.

The Holland Code Assessment

The Holland Code Assessment is a theory of personality that focusses on career and vocational choice.

The 6 areas are:

• Realistic
• Investigative
• Artistic
• Social
• Enterprising,
• and Conventional occupations.

Career planning is the process of discovering opportunities that suit your interests, passion, and goals. Make informed career decisions, explore potential career interests, and identify required skills.

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Once you have completed the career assessment, book an appointment with a Career Advisor through WC Online Career Advising for further support.

• Basic Resume Template.docx Download [docx]
• Cover Letter Sample Download [PDF]
• Cover Letter Worksheet Download [docx]
• T-Chart Download [docx]
• Resume Template Sample Download [PDF]
• Important Interview Tips Download [PDF]
• Power Verbs to use in Your Resume Download [PDF]