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Starting to think about a career online at as a young teenager is very productive.  Use these to get a start and think about where you want to be.  A resume, covering letter and a list of contacts are needed for you to feel like you are really starting the process of getting ahead with your dreams.  

These links let you see into the real adult world and the way things happen in the 'Working World'.  If you think you can make a difference when you are an adult, this information may help your personality and personally.

 Job Banks - HRDC 
This is the real site to find real jobs. 

Once you click onto the English or French version, you can access both student jobs and regular job ads from all over Canada.   This is a really good site with tons of new info posted every week.  You can use it to find summer jobs too!

Barb Bowes "Working World" - Index from the Winnipeg Free Press

2002

1. 19-Jan-2002 Attitude is everything
2. 12-Jan-2002 It's up to you
3. 5-Jan-2002 Happy HR Year

2001

1. 22-Dec-2001 Be good to yourself
2. 15-Dec-2001 Help beat those holiday blues
3. 8-Dec-2001 Dear Santa: All I want is . . .
4. 1-Dec-2001 Get out there and win!
5. 24-Nov-2001 Christmas party needs guidelines
6. 17-Nov-2001 Games people play
7. 10-Nov-2001 Career lifeline
8. 3-Nov-2001 Job filter
9. 27-Oct-2001 Job filter 
10. 20-Oct-2001 Coping with downsizing
11. 13-Oct-2001 Downsizing dignity
12. 6-Oct-2001 Know your rights and get involved 
13. 29-Sep-2001 Report card woes 
14. 22-Sep-2001 Workplaces grieve, too
15. 8-Sep-2001 Real job creation
16. 1-Sep-2001 Training investment must be made 
17. 25-Aug-2001 Never too old to hit the books 
18. 18-Aug-2001 Guide to 'netiquette'
19. 11-Aug-2001 Work environment crucial
20. 4-Aug-2001 Getting it over with
21. 28-July-2001The rumour mill 
22. 21-July-2001 Awaken the giant within
23. 14-July-2001 Follow the leader
24. 07-July-2001 Tap into knowledge
25. 30-June-2001 Striking a balance 
26. 23-June-2001 Mixed-up communications can be costly error 
27. 16-June-2001 Happy at work A checklist for satisfaction in what you do for a living
    
28. 09-June-2001 Casual dress? Oh, please Trend to dressing down in workplace becoming a nightmare for many
29. 02-June-2001 Interviews made easier Prepare for questions, techniques to be used
30. 26-May-2001 Selling yourself Job-hunting students have to promote themselves as an attractive product
31. 12-May-2001 Trend meter Gauging the latest craze can be fun
32. 05-May-2001 Been there, done that New Columnist to share lifetime of career challenges

Other links

http://www.iplabs.com/hr/practices.htm

http://www.iplabs.com/hr/links.htm

http://www.hr-esource.com/

NIH Science Education - Life Works - Exploring Careers. Introduction, Grade 8, Grade 9 look at the guides for the different grades, starting with Grade 8.  How can this assist in your planning ahead? How can you adapt this guide to other career planning interests you have at your age? Look at this table - what is your goal for the number of years of education?  Who is responsible for the differences in your life at age 15, 18, 20, 25 as a result of the education you get?

Created February 26, 2002, revision date May 13, 2004