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Career Related Questions and Answers
Please review the list of commonly asked questions to see if your question may be similar to one listed here. The answers to each question have been well researched and provided by the coordinators of The Work Room career resource centres.
If you have additional questions or seek career resources or information, please contact one of the coordinators to set up a meeting. Contact information for each centre can be found by clicking the "Home" tab above.
I have no idea what I want to do once I graduate from high school. What do I do?
What industries are hiring right now?
What jobs pay the most/have the best benefits?
Should I include references on my resume?
What can I do to ensure I have a great job interview?
Start with a checklist. Create a list of all the things you enjoy doing and your skill sets. Your interests and skills DO NOT have to be career related! Once you have created a list, follow the steps recommended by The Work Room's PACE program. Check it out at www.setyourownpace.org.
ALL OF THEM! We are entering a very unique era where the current workforce is aging and there are many opportunities in all industry sectors. Don't chase the hot job trends as opportunities rise and fall with changes in the local and global economies. Seek out job opportunities that match your skills, interests, goals and lifestyle. You can see what industries are hiring by searching the job banks, but this is a very small view of all the opportunities that exist in the workforce. A better question would be to ask, "Which industries or careers fields would I like to work in"? Concentrate your efforts on places you would like to work.
Generally speaking, the best paying jobs are the ones that require post-secondary education. The medical, legal, business and technical fields (IT, engineering, science) all pay well but you can make a lot of money in any job depending on your work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. If you are good at your job and people are willing to pay you for your services, there is no limit to how much money you can make!
Yes, if the employer requests them or if you know that the employer like to see them with your application. Otherwise it is a matter of personal choice. If you don't have a lot of work experience but have excellent references who can talk about the quality of your work and they are well respected/influential in your community, then it may work in your favour to include your references. Whether you decide to include them in your resume or not, make sure you have references ready if an employer requests them at an interview.
The key is preparation. Research the company to which you are applying. Know what the company is all about and what role you wish to perform within the company. Practice your interviewing skills and rehearse your responses to possible interview questions. Purchase professional looking business clothes and be conservative in your appearance. This means covering up tattoos, removing uneccessary jewelry from piercings and adopt a conventional hairstyle. Employers are more comfortable hiring people who look like they fit within the culture of thier company. First impressions count! Find more tips here.
I've been job searching for a while now but I'm having no luck. What am I doing wrong?
You may not be doing anything "wrong" but could be doing things more effectively. Start by having a professional (ie: a Work Room coordinator) look at your resume and provide you with feedback. Does it look professional? Does it do a good job of marketing you to potential employers? Next, how effective is your job search? Are you only responding to job postings? Do you have an organized system of cold calling and follow-ups with local employers? Do you network effectively? What does the local labour market look like for jobs in your career field? What other related jobs have you considered? Drop by one of the Work Rooms or make an appointment. The service is FREE!
I hate my job but I need to keep working. How do I get myself "unstuck"?
Start with a checklist. What would you prefer to be doing instead of what you are doing in your current place of employment? Create a list of all the things you enjoy doing and your skill sets. Once you have created a list, follow the steps recommended by The Work Room's PACE program. Check it out at
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Are all the services offered through The Work Rooms free of charge? If so, what's the catch?
Yes, it is absolutely free of charge to access the resources centres, use the resources and consult with a Work Room coordinator. There is no catch, fine print or strings attached. The centres as funded by the Province of New Brunswick to be used by the public to assist them in job search and career planning.
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