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Ontario Summer Jobs
Web site links to summer job opportunities supported by the Ontario Government and also offers job search tips and ideas on creating your own summer business.

Tips on getting a part-time job
It’s not always easy landing a part-time job, especially if you’ve never worked before, but here are a few tips to get you started.

Here are some tips and ideas to help you write your first resume
The key to getting an interview offer is having a well written and organized resume. Keep in mind that a potential employer could be looking at a ton of resumes at one time, so it’s important to make yours stand out from all of the rest.

Writing a solid cover letter
Applying for a job? Here are some useful hints to help you craft a letter that just might land you that interview!

 


Job interview tips
You’ve been handing out tons of resumes and finally got called for a job interview! Here are a few tips for doing well in the interview and hopefully land that job

Job Etiquette: Keeping your job
Landed your first part-time job? Worried about dealing with “work” stuff? Relax. It’s normal to be anxious about a new job.

Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert Getting a part-time job
Youth employment counsellor Steven Boucher from Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau has answered your e-mail questions about getting a part-time job.

 

Summer 2010 job opportunity!
Do you love the great outdoors? Find out about the 2010 Ontario Rangers Program. Just remember: for 2010 you have to be 17 years old (but not turning 18 before December 31st) to apply. So, if you were born in 1993, this is a great way to earn some cash and work experience during the summer. Check out this video for more info...

Career Matters

Thinking about your future?

CareerMATTERS is all about helping you make smart choices as you think about your education, training and career options.



 
Life Events - Looking for a Job
A collection of sites and information from the Ontario Government to assist on the job journey.
 
Summer jobs with the Ministry of Natural Resources
More than 2,100 jobs are available.
 
GO Jobs
Web site listing jobs with the Government of Ontario.
 
Summer Experience Program
Summer Experience Program web site offers summer job listings for various communities throughout Ontario.
 
 
Tropicana Community Services
Tropicana Community Services works with the Ministry on the Summer Jobs for Youth Program.
 
Service Canada

Government of Canada offers information, skills and work experience for a successful future.
 
Service Canada - Summer Work Experience
This program creates summer employment opportunities for secondary and post secondary students.
 
Toronto - Summer Student Employment
Summer youth employment opportunities with the City of Toronto.
Youth Employment Service Toronto - YES

Youth Employment Service web site helps Toronto youth find jobs.
 
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - About Job Connect
Job Connect links unemployed Ontarians, primarily youth aged 16 to 24, to employment, education and higher skill training such as apprenticeships.
 
Ministry of Community and Social Services - Employment Assistance
Ontario Works helps people prepare for employment.
East Metro Youth Services
East Metro Youth Services (EMYS) is a community-based children's mental health centre serving young people and their families in East Toronto.
York Region Youth Employment Services
If you live in York Region, are out of school and looking for work, here's help