A group of our Soroptimists held a resource-based seminar on May 26. Topics covered a wide breadth, based on our personal careers and experiences. We have assembled some tips & links that you may find helpful:
Preparing a Resume
The most important things about writing a resume and cover letter are the small details (like spelling and grammar) and aligning the information you share with the job posting requirements. The Government of Canada has a great site to explain how you can tell about your experiences, skills and interest areas on your resume, even if you don’t have a lot of work experience.
Junior Legal Assistant
There are many other schools that have either a law clerk program or legal administration program, but these are some in the local area:
- Sheridan College (Oakville): http://www.sheridancollege.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/Office%20Administration%20-%20Legal.aspx
- Humber College (Mississauga): http://www.humber.ca/program/law-clerk
- Mohawk College (Hamilton): http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/calendar/officeAdminLegal.html
Fitness and Instruction:
http://www.canadianfitness.net/pro.html (How to get certified in fitness at home)
http://www.canfitpro.com/ (How to get certified by the largest fitness training company)
http://www.ywcahamilton.org/programs-and-services/adult-fitness-and-aquatics (How to get fitness leadership training locally)
Nutrition & Recipes
www.dietitians.ca
www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide
Health Field
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/calendar/otapa.html (OTA/PTA course, Mohawk)
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/calendar/personalSupportWorker.html (PSW Course, Mohawk)
http://www.stcharles.ca/psw.html (PSW Course, St. Charles)
Early Childhood Education
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/calendar/ece.html
http://www.aeceo.ca/ (Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario
Book keeping & Admin
http://c-b-a.ca/ (Canadian Book keepers Association);
http://www.cma-ontario.org/index.cfm?ci_id=4798&la_id=1 (Certified Management Accountant);
http://www.cga-ontario.org/Prospective_Students/Becoming_a_CGA.aspx (Certified General Accountant)
www.simpleplanning.net (budgeting)
http://office.microsoft.com
http://community.alchemex.com (various Microsoft office training)
General References
www.cara.com (Swiss Chalet, Kelsey’s, Milestone’s, Montana’s, Harvey’s)
www.insuranceinstitute.ca (courses at Mohawk College or apply direct to insurance companies as they will ocassionally employ new staff and pay for their training)
www.liaisoncollege.com 1047 Main St E, Hamilton (train to become a chef or cook)