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Resources

Language

English as a Second Language Programs

What is a language assessment centre?
What kinds of ESL programs are available?
What is Occupation Specific Language Training?
What is the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program?
What is Enhanced Language Training?

Work experience and volunteering

How can group programs with placements help me?
What are bridging programs for internationally trained professionals and tradespeople?
Volunteering for New Canadians

In-Person Resources

Services Near Me Map

Labour Market Information

Labour Market Information

Settlement.Org Labour Market Information
Ontario’s Labour Market
Jobbank.gc.ca Explore Careers section
Ontario Job Profiles
National Occupation Classification System

Credential Evaluation

Where can I get my international credentials evaluated?

Information on Regulated Occupations

How can I work in my trade in Ontario?
Where can I get information on regulated professions?
Global Experience Ontario
Ontario College of Trades

Information on Unregulated Jobs

Alternative jobs

Bridging Programs

What are bridging programs for internationally trained professionals and tradespeople?

Resume

Resumes

How do I create a Canadian-style resume in order to find a job?
What do I include in my Canadian resume? What do I exclude?
How do I make sure that my resume and cover letter are well written?

Cover Letters

How do I create a good cover letter?

Getting Help

Where can I get free help with my cover letter and resume?
Why should I get help to find work?

Networking

Networking

What is networking?
What kinds of networking events can I attend?

Volunteering

Volunteering for new Canadians
How can volunteering help my career?
Volunteer Centres in Ontario

Social Media

How can I use social media in my job search?
How can I use LinkedIn effectively?
How can I create an effective LinkedIn profile?
How can mentoring programs help me?
Try information interviews, they may really help

Mentoring

How can mentoring programs help me?
Try information interviews, they may really help

Informational Interviews

Try information interviews, they may really help

References

References

What are references and who should I ask to be a reference?
A Guide to Building a Career Portfolio from the University of Manitoba

Interview

Interview Preparation

How do I prepare for a job interview?
What are interviewers really asking?
Why should I get help to find work?
What employment services are available in my community?
What do I do after the interview?

Wellbeing

Taking Care of Yourself

How can I meet new people in Ontario?
How can staying active protect my health?
How can I improve my mental health?
How can staying active protect my health?

Workplace Rights

Workplace Rights

What are my health and safety rights?

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The Job Readiness Tool is designed to assess newcomers’ job search plan and provide feedback to better prepare them to enter the Canadian work environment. Once job seekers take a quiz, they receive a customized report with next steps and additional resources. Get job ready!