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Job Search Tips

There are a lot of resources available to you online and also at Career Services. 

These links are to help you connect to potential opportunities that may not be listed in our MyCareer job postings. 

Please note: This list is not exhaustive and Career Services does not endorse specific companies, products, or services.

Visit our Phishing and Job Scams page first.

Want to suggest a link that is relevant for student career/job development? Please read our links policy.

 

Career Edge: Ability Edge
A Canadian paid internship program for graduates with self-declared disabilities to assist them in gaining career-building work experience. Interns have a university degree or college diploma/certificate and are looking to accelerate their professional careers. Internships are paid positions that last for 6, 9, or 12 months and are used by employers seeking more diversity in their workforce. 

Academic Careers Network 
Academic Careers Online includes faculty, research, post doc, adjunct, administrative, and senior management positions at (community) colleges, universities, and research institutes around the world.

Career Builder Canada
Search for jobs in Canada, post your resume.

CACEE Ethical Recruitment Guidelines
CACEE (pronounced: kay-see) The Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) is a national non-profit partnership of employer recruiters and career services professionals. CACEE sets out guidelines for ethical recruitment at post-secondary educational institutions. These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for the professional relationships between employers, students, third party recruiters and career educators. The guidelines are based on industry research, have been generally agreed upon by employers and educators, and are advocated by CACEE for national implementation.

Canadian Municipality Jobs 
Lists job vacancies in municipalities across Canada.

Career CyberGuide 
Dynamic online video presentations and downloadable handouts and work sheets combine the knowledge of career experts, employers, York alumni and students to bring you career information based on real life experiences. 

Career Edge 
A national not-for-profit, has worked with over 1000 employers across Canada to provide meaningful work experiences through paid internships to over 10,000 talented interns since 1996. It operates three paid internship programs: Career Edge for recent graduates from Canadian universities and colleges, Ability Edge for graduates with disabilities and CareerBridge for internationally qualified professionals.

Career Options
For expert career advice and fresh job opportunities in partnership with the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) 

Discover Ability
The Discover Ability Network is a job search website built to allow employers to reach employees from equity seeking in a confidential manner. Job Seekers can confidentially identify themselves to the system, which will then notify them of matched job postings from employers. Use this platform to increase your access to equity employers today.

Education Jobs Canada 
Dedicated to the advertisement of jobs (including Postdocs) in Canadian colleges and universities. Find faculty positions, postdocs, research, professional and management positions in colleges across Canada.

FSWEP - Federal Student Work Experience Program 
FSWEP gives full-time secondary school, CÉGEP, college, technical institute and university students the opportunity to work during the summer with federal government departments and agencies.

Government of Canada Jobs 
Information about jobs with the federal government.

Public Service Graduate Recruitment Programs
Includes a link to their graduate recruitment program. 

Higher Education Jobs Network 
Links to job postings at universities and colleges in the U.S.A.

Hospitality Jobs 
Restaurant jobs, retail jobs, hotel jobs, hospitality jobs across the world.

Idealist.org 
Information about not-for-profit organizations, jobs, internships and volunteering.

Jobboom 
Canadian site with job search by industry sector and by province as well as columns on career planning, resume writing, interviews, job search, and career advice.  Heavy emphasis on jobs in Quebec.

Job Hunters Bible
Supplement to Richard Bolles’ best-selling book, "What Colour is Your Parachute?" which is available for loan at Career Services.

Job Postings Magazine 
Companion to the magazine that can be found in our career centre. Link to organization profiles, job postings, networking and job search advice.

City of Kingston
The City of Kingston employs approximately 1,100 people and delivers a full range of services at locations throughout the City. It bases its administrative processes on a customer service philosophy. 

KEYS - Kingston Employment Services 
Job postings, career and employment advice for Kingston.

Magnet
Magnet is a Canadian job posting site, with free access for students and graduates.

Monster 
Search for jobs in Canada and abroad. Post resumes online. Many career resources.

Ontario WorkInfoNet 
From resume writing to career planning to how to search for work. Links to job ads and recruiting organizations. Information on any level of education and training. Self-employment, workplace and financial issues.

Ontario Internship Program 
Gives recent graduates the opportunity to work in a field that relates to their education and interests over a two-year period. 

Public Service Commission 
Information about jobs with the federal government.

Reach to Teach Recruiting 
International ESL teaching placement service (FREE).

Toronto Jobs 
Search and apply for hundreds of Toronto area jobs online. Resume posting, newsletters, lists of employment agencies.

University Affairs 
Content and services for graduate students and post-docs.

Workhoppers
Job postings for freelance, part-time, contract work in Canada.

Working in Canada 
From the Government of Canada; produce a detailed report based on an occupation and location of your choice.

Workopolis Campus 
Canada’s biggest job site for students. Search for jobs, post your resume, use career resources.

Wowjobs.ca 
Canada’s largest job search engine that has more than 100,000 active jobs available for searching. The site provides tools to job seekers such as email alerts, RSS feeds and advanced search.

Key Resources 

How we help

Many Queen's students are seeking work outside Canada, for summer or longer-term.

Key Resources

How we help

National surveys of students tell us that many of you are interested in working in government, also known as "public service".

Work in government can mean:

  • Municipal (cities, towns, and counties)
  • Provincial or Territorial
  • Federal

Key Resources 

Many students are interested in starting their own business--while in school, during the summer or after graduating. 

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Job Search Strategies and Supports

If you are looking for a new job – whether part-time, summer, or your first job after graduation, here are some helpful resources.

All our workshops are offered hybrid (or online). To register, please visit MyCareer.

Resume Fundamentals 

In this workshop, you will learn how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience on your resume or CV. To get the most benefit from this workshop, it is helpful to bring a copy of your resume. If you have a specific opportunity you are applying to, bringing the role description can also be helpful.   

Cover Letter Fundamentals 

In this workshop, you will learn about the key components of a cover letter and strategies for writing a cover letter that will help your application stand out. You will also complete exercises designed to help you get started customizing your cover letter. 

Interviewing Strategies

This workshop will provide you with a variety of strategies allowing you to attend your next interview feeling confident and prepared, whether it is remote (i.e., by phone or Zoom) or in person. Learn strategies to answer the classic "Tell Me About Yourself" question, behavioural questions, and situational questions. You will also learn to prepare questions to ask the interviewer. Come prepared to practice and leave feeling ready for your next interview!  

Leveraging LinkedIn

Get started with LinkedIn: begin to develop your profile and learn how to strategically use the search function! 

This workshop will help you effectively communicate your career story to the LinkedIn community. We will review major components of your profile, brainstorm key elements of your career story, and begin to create targeted content. You will also learn how to leverage tools and resources specific to Queen’s students to explore potential careers, communicate and network with other professionals, and search for your next career opportunity. If you are attending the workshop in-person, please bring your own tablet or computer. 

Job Search & Networking Strategies 

In this workshop, you will learn strategies for effectively searching for a job, whether it is a part-time job or a role for after-graduation. We will guide you through the process of identifying your goals, the sectors and types of organizations that are offering opportunities, and concrete action steps you can take to secure those leads. You will also learn how to about the hidden job market and the value of networking. 

To view the workshop calendar and register, please visit MyCareer.

Book a resume and cover letter appointment on MyCareer.

You may be wondering what employers are currently hiring. You can gather knowledge through your network (see Networking and LinkedIn workshops at Career Services for more info) and by searching for online job postings.

  • Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre supports innovation activities through incubators, accelerators, joint courses, workshops, internship opportunities, seminar series, conferences and business plan competitions.

Job searching always takes time and energy, and doing so fully remotely can be additionally tiring. Here are some links to resources to help you stay well during your remote job search.

  • The Student Affairs webpage connections and community section includes a wide range of support services for students including the Queen’s International Centre, Ban Righ Centre, and Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre. The wellness section provides more great student wellness resources