1. Know what print and electronic sources are needed for your
assignment 2. Know how to find and use the sources at the Seneca
Libraries
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library.senecacollege.ca
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What are directories?
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Definition Organized list of contact names, street and web site
addresses, telephone and fax numbers, etc. FormatsPrint and/or
electronic formats Organization Index: geographic, acronym,
product, subject Alphabetical order Types Restaurants, shopping
centers, manufacturers, government departments, community services,
advertising agencies, yellow pages, associations, etc. *You will
need directories for your assignment*
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General DirectoriesSpecialized Directories
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Web Site canada411.ca Library database Associations Canada
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
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Employment Agencies, Professional Associations, Job Banks,
Trade Publications
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WHAT ARE THEY? Applications Screen and send to employers
Arrange for the job interview Check references of applicants WHY
USE THEM? Some companies prefer employment agencies Help with
workload Permanent work Contracts Different types of agencies Your
assignment requires you to find one employment agency that you can
visit in person.
Headhunters Directory www.headhuntersdirectory.com Toronto
Employment Directory www.thetorontoemploymentdirectory.com
YellowPages.ca Type employment agencies
www.yellowpages.cawww.yellowpages.ca (also available in print)
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Associations bring groups of people together who work in the
same industry or profession Can also be called a society or
institute
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Provide job postings and job boards Network at conferences,
trade shows, special events, workshops Participate in meetings,
become active on a committee Attend professional development
activities Students receive discounts
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TitleIn print Online Associations Canada Newnham Library Call
Number: REF HS17.A52 Library database Canadian Almanac &
Directory Newnham Library Call Number: REF F5003.A213 Not available
in electronic format
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Provides central location for job listings Most are free (some
require registration) Generic job banks Cover all types of jobs
Specialized job banks For jobs in specific fields or
industries
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Direct Jobs Canada: directjobs.cairectjobs.ca Job Shark:
www.jobshark.cawww.jobshark.ca Jobboom:
www.jobboom.comwww.jobboom.com
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Also called trade magazines Written by industry experts Contain
industry specific advertisements Every industry usually has a trade
magazine Poultry Digest, Poultry Times Canadian Retailer, Canadian
Electronics Canadian Grocer, CA Magazine
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Follow current trends and recent news Know when conferences or
trade shows are coming to your city Consult the employment section
for career opportunities and job ads Use the advertisements as a
job opportunity