BC Job Search Guide

Details

The cost of the BC Job Search Guide is:

$59.95 for Individual Copies
$44.95 for 3 to 4 Copies
$39.95 for 5 or More Copies.

The book is spiral bound in a soft cover; includes 13 chapters; and is 154 pages in length.

Overview

Job search is changing rapidly and the '2011 BC Job Search Guide' provides individuals and career practitioners with valuable information about job search and how the labour market will be changing in the years to come.

With hundreds of British Columbia links, the Job Search Guide includes sector analysis, employer lists, industry associations and industry-specific job search websites.

Community profiles have also been included to provide the latest demographics as well as an analysis exploring the impact of baby-boomer retirements.

Key sections of the book include:

• Job Search in British Columbia - This isn't your traditional job search book with resume styles and interview tips. Our goal is to recognize that job search in British Columbia involves BC-specific tools and techniques. Our job search section directs readers to those tools and guides you in how to make the most of them.
• Social Media-When is the last time you used Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In (among other sites) to augment your job search? Millions of people are using these resources to regularly improve their employability and yet the vast majority of job seekers don't. This section will clearly paint a picture of how these resources can help you and when it's necessary to make a personal appeal.
• Managing the Skills Shortage - People want to know which careers have the best potential. We've updated this section for the 2011 edition to specifically guide people in identifying the jobs with the best outlook; the jobs to avoid; and what to take into consideration when making the choice.
• Choosing a Career - Speaking of choice, this remains the most powerful element in job search and career success. While the intention of this book is not to provide individuals with a comprehensive career exploration guide, we have dedicated significant space to discussing the importance of this element and provide readers with practical resources they can utilize to get extra career exploration support.
• Education and Training - The one consistent element in examining the pending skills shortage is that individuals who have relevant education and training will be rewarded and those who do not, will fall to the sidelines. In this publication we've brought forward practical resources for individuals to utilize when selecting education and training.
• The 10 Step Job Search Method - Individuals with barriers often lack a strong employment network and experience; two essential elements in looking for employment. Our 10 Step Job Search Method has been written specifically to assist people in connecting with the hidden job market when they lack an extensive network.
• Updated and Comprehensive Lists - In preparing the BC Job Search Guide, our intention was to provide you with valuable community resources. To this end, we have included extensive lists for British Columbia-specific recruiters; employment services; unions; sector councils; industry associations; chambers of commerce; cities, towns and municipalities; and local publications.

We feel strongly the, 2011 Edition of the BC Job Search Guide provides a foundational support that any job seeker, career counsellor, instructor or career practitioner would find essential in better understanding BC's job market and how to conduct effective job search.

To order a copy or multiple copies, please complete the form below or email bclmr@telus.net. We hope you enjoy it.