- Are you looking to change the kind of work you do?
- Are you looking for work that suits your interests and abilities?
- Are you facing retirement but looking for ways to put your skills to work?
- Has your job been downsized or your company closed?
The Working Centre can assist you in:
- Understanding your skills and abilities
- Researching the local labour market
- Exploring your work and/or training options
- Creating a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and accomplishments
- Making connections with potential employers
Online Career Planning Resources
For a very complete look at Career Planning tools online, visit the
University of Waterloo's Career Planning e-Manual. A Working Centre employment counsellor can assist you in walking through these steps.
Books on Career Planning
- The Working Centre has an extensive library of Career Planning and Job Search books at both our 58 Queen Street South and 43 Queen Street South locations. Books must be read in our centres.
- The Working Centre's Alternative Work Catalogue is a mail order and online catalogue that offers an extensive list of books on Career Planning and finding meaningful work.
- The Simple Living Guide offers a step-by-step exploration for those looking at building a simpler life to enable less dependence on work.
For more information, contact an employment counsellor at The Working Centre, (519) 743-1151 or by email.
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