If your job search has been successful and you have found a job that uses your skills and fits into your future plans, congratulations! You're on the road to career satisfaction, and you have probably learned a set of job search skills that you will be able to use again. If you have been unable to find a job, go through the following checklist: Is your resume neat and accurately prepared? If you are unsure, have someone check it over for you. Have you listed your skills and experience and developed a list of job possibilities? Are you applying for jobs that coincide with your skills and the experience you have? Have you canvassed for unadvertised positions by phoning companies, searching the Internet, or talking to acquaintances? Have you put enough time into your job search? Remember this means several hours a day for a number of weeks. Did you make it to the interview stage with your job search? If so, did you spend sufficient time preparing for the interview? If your answers were yes to the above questions and you still have not found a job, consider seeking extra help. See a career counselor. Return to the list under Step 1 in the Job Search section of this booklet for places that career counselors can be found. If you are unable to see a professional counselor, seek the help of a teacher, family friend, businessperson in your community, or anyone else you can think of who may be able to help you. Print and take this booklet with you. In addition, take your resume and your list of job possiblities, jobs applied for, and other information related to your job search. Consider moving to a new location where persons with your skill are being hired. It is possible that you need further training. If you come to this conclusion, see a professional counselor at one of the centres listed under Step q of the Job Search section, even if you have to travel to another community to do so. Professional counselors can tell you about the various training programs available. Many programs involve on-the-job training, and many of them offer financial assistance. *REMEMBER - DON'T BE DISCOURAGED! There are always actions you can take to increase your chances of getting a satisfying job. You will have to spend a good deal of time and energy on your job search.' You may have to consider retraining in order to get the kind of job you want. Actions that you take now will lay the foundation for your working life. It's worth it. IT'S YOUR FUTURE The Career Information Hotline 1-800-597-8278

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