Job Search Resources
An announcement about a job opening. It can be found online, in a store or in the newspaper.
job posting
What you receive when you graduate high school or college.
a diploma
The main things people do in their job.
duties
This website summarizes information about occupations in Canada, such as job description, main duties, employment requirements and similar job titles. It also gives each occupation a four-digit code.
NOC or National Occupational Classification
What you receive when you graduate university.
a degree
The average income for a job is also called...
the median income / the mean income
A class in which a small group of people learn the methods and skills used to do something. For example, they can learn how to write a resume.
workshop
An area of work or study.
field
The number of opportunities for a job is called...
the job outlook / job prospects
Someone who provides advice to people looking for work.
employment counselor
A period of time in which a person learns a job or skill by working for someone who is very good at that job or skill.
apprenticeship
Similar jobs are called...
related occupations / common job titles
Oral communication that is often not official communication. For example, it can be a way to hear out about jobs.
word of mouth
The second digit (number) in a NOC code is for...
the level of education or training
On the Ontario Job Profiles website, important skills or knowledge for a job are called...
in-demand skills or knowledge