Other sources of career information

Periodic perusal of job postings and classified advertisements is a wonderful technique for learning about potential employers and employment requirements. Employers seeking talent from the University of Manitoba often post positions on workopoliscampus.com. Don't wait until you are in need of a pay cheque to become familiar with position titles and potential employers. Instead, start developing a file of interesting positions. Who knows? You might discover new and interesting opportunities and occupational options.

Professional associations often include comprehensive career guides on websites and in print. A great deal of this type of information is available in the Career Resource Centre or linked from the Career Resource Centre website. A comprehensive list of Canadian professional associations is included on the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website. International references to professional associations are included in the Riley Guide, widely recognized as the most comprehensive on-line career information site in the world.

Professors, personal contacts, university departmental and career service websites and media sources including newspapers, magazines and journals can be used to learn more about occupations and educational options. Graduate students who are considering work in the academic world will want to visit the Education and Instruction section of the Riley Guide for a host of international links to academic postings. Informative articles about academic career planning and job search for those interested in faculty positions are often included on these websites. The Directory of Canadian Universities is a useful publication for students seeking an overview of Canadian universities and their associated programs. This publication along with a number of other educational directories are available in the Career Resource Centre.