Students & Alumni

Computers

Computers are available for work search use. Search the internet for jobs, work on your resume and post it on eJobs@BCIT for employers to review.

Work search seminars

April - May job search seminar

Now available: one-on-one sessions with the Work Search Coach regarding work search questions or for editing resumes or cover letters.

Date and Time:

• Monday, 9:00 am to 11:20 am
• Tueday, 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm
• Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:20 am

Note: appointments made on a first come, first serve basis; no exceptions. Times are limited to a 20 minute session. In some cases more than one session maybe needed.

Place: SW1 room 1022 – Student Employment Services

Web links

Want to find out names of associations in your field? Job posting and internship Web-sites? Current information on the labour market? View our links and resources

Helpful handouts

Building Resumes for Results

• Online Presence [PDF]
• 10 Tips to Get Your Resume in the "Yes" Pile [PDF]
• Accomplishments are Key [PDF]
• Chronological Resume Guide [PDF]
• Trades Sample Resume [PDF]
• Foundationstrade Booklet (PDF)
• Interviews made easy [PDF]
• Dynamite Cover Letters [PDF]
• Power of a Great Resume [PDF]
• Essential Skills and Apprenticeship [PDF]
• Making Connections[PDF]
• Volunteer Your Way to a Better Career Path[PDF]

Quality References

• Are Your References Ready? [PDF]
• Sample Reference List [PDF]

Job Search

• Researching Companies [PDF]

International Students

• Applying for a Social Insurance Number [PDF]
• Information for employers about off-campus work [PDF]

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Work search resources

Student Employment Services has a wide range of print resources in their Resource Library to assist you with the many aspects of work search. Topic areas include: resumes, cover letters, interviews and more.

Looking for work on the BCIT campus [PDF, 60KB]

Researching companies [PDF, 24KB]

Quintcareers.com
Search this comprehensive site for a wide range of work search advice and tutorials.

Career Videos

Monster.ca
Check out the Career Centre section for articles on all aspects of job search. Try out the Interview Quiz to see how well you can answer typical interview questions or find salary information.

Grad School Planning Guide, published by jobpostings.ca
Considering a second degree or diploma? Educate yourself about choosing a post-grad degree or diploma program

Resume Magic
Trade secrets from a professional resume writer.

Daily: The Vancouver Sun

Weekly: Business in Vancouver

Who's Hiring
Canada's 5000 Fastest Growing Employers.

Book of Lists
Published by Business in Vancouver.

Ignition [PDF, 881.41 KB] Opportunities described by Canada's Sector Councils

WowJobs.ca Search from over 100,000 jobs across Canada