Career Resources
Access support now through our self-serve online tools and resources.
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Tips and Resources
Download tip sheets and templates for support at each step of your employment search.
- Resume Tips and Template
- Cover Letter Tips and Template
- Interview Preparation Tips
- 30-Second Elevator Pitch Tips
- Career Fair Tips
- Power of Language in Resumes
- Part-Time Job Search Resources
- Job Search Strategies Checklist
- Fraudulent Jobs (video)
- How to Find a Job in Canada (for International Students)
Job Search Links
Looking for employment? These websites can help make your job hunt easier.
Job Search Websites
HireAC
HireAC is an online job board exclusive to Algonquin students and graduates. Start your job search here for full-time, part-time, summer, and co-op opportunities. Log in to ACSIS using your student number, and click the HireAC link on the left-side menu.
Other Websites
Disabilities
- Ability Edge – Are you eligible for Career Edge’s Internship Program for New Graduates with Disabilities? Find out here!
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities – Committed to creating accessibility by removing barriers for people with disabilities.
- Equitek.ca – Discover an inclusive outreach network of diverse career organizations that are not available through traditional recruitment methods through Equitek’s services.
- Job Seekers Guide for Students and Graduates with Disabilities – This module will provide you with the information and resources you need to be more successful throughout your employment journey.
- WorkInk.com – An online career portal for Canadians with disabilities. Find job search tools, career guidance, and resources pertaining to education and employment here.
Indigenous Employment Opportunities
- Canadian North – Careers
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Student and Graduate Hiring
- Education Canada Network – First Nations Employers
- First Nations Jobs Online
- Government of the Northwest Territories – Employment Opportunities
- Northern News Services – Employment Opportunities
- Nunatsiaq News – Jobs (Nunavut)
Vmock
VMock is an exciting new tool that will help you improve your resume and interview skills. This tool provides real time feedback using Artificial Intelligence, allowing students 24/7 access to personalized services.
AC Career Platform
The AC Career Platform is your always-accessible online tool for career readiness skills. This interactive resource can help you understand the key soft skills that employers are looking for, build a targeted resume and cover letter, and improve your interview and job search skills.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information is an essential tool, whether you are looking for a post-secondary program, searching for a job, or considering a career change. Research what is happening in the industry as a whole, and view Algonquin’s Graduate Employment Report to learn about the career success of our graduates.
LinkedIn Learning – Professional Soft Skills
As an Algonquin College student, you have free access to LinkedIn Learning, a platform of on-demand instructional videos that can help you gain new skills and advance your career. Take advantage of LinkedIn Learning to develop the essential professional soft skills that every hiring manager is looking for. For a step-by-step guide to accessing your account, please refer to the LinkedIn Learning Lib-guide (https://algonquincollege.libguides.com/LinkedIn-Learning)
Not sure how to market your newly attained skills to employers? Book an appointment with an Employment Office.