How is the job search going?  I know, frustrating right?  Stick with it! If you are doing all the right things such as knowing which job titles to begin your search with, being connected to different job search engines (Indeed, LinkedIn, Simplyhired etc.), and remembering to check the job search notifications regularly, then you should find a good match eventually. 

Imagine you’ve struck gold! You’ve found exactly what you’re looking for: you meet the requirements, and your experience fits the description…Check, Check: Jackpot! Full speed ahead. You are ready to apply! 

Hold up a second, let’s pump the breaks a little and not be such an eager beaver (Canadian reference, eh?) 

The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, and the resume you submitted last week, caught the attention of a potential employer! As the excitement begins to wear off, you feel a sinking feeling in your gut, and the nerves begin to kick in. You start to wonder, what on Earth are you going to say and do at the time of your interview. Well, thankfully Centre for Skills has got you covered! 

So, you’ve just graduated and are fresh out-of-school, or you’re interested in working in the field of employment services, but don’t know where to start. In that case, this is exactly the page for you!

Working as an Employment Specialist is a very rewarding job, as you are supporting a number of clients on their journey to finding meaningful work. By counseling clients on their employment needs and learning about the barriers that impact their job search, you are problem-solving, and coming up with solutions to help them move forward.