Services
Parkland Job Opportunity Centre (PJOC) provides free employment services to people 18 years of age and older living in the Parkland region. We help job seekers with choosing a career, writing a resume, looking for work and more.
Resume Development
It is important to have a resume that reflects your skills and abilities. By meeting one-on-one with an Employment Advisor, we can assist you to create a customized resume. This is a great opportunity to create a resume that reflects what you have to offer to an employer and also highlight the skills that employers are looking for. Whether you are applying for your first job, making a career change, or looking for work after retirement, we can assist you. We can help you learn how to create a resume for the type of jobs for which you are applying. We also provide information on what employers are looking for in a resume specific to our region.
Cover Letter Development
Some employers require cover letters as part of their job application process. Don’t be intimidated; we can help! A cover letter gives you an opportunity to highlight skills specific to the job you are applying for and to capture all the qualifications listed in a job advertisement that you have. We are happy to help!
Job Search
In today’s job market, there are more opportunities than just what you see online or in the newspaper. Come in and we can help you with your job search. Learn how to create a job search list, navigate the Internet for job postings, and how to approach employers who aren’t advertising. Now more than ever, it is important to job search using many different tools to explore job opportunities. We will help you expand your job search and be your cheerleader as you explore your options.
Interview Prep
Given today’s competitive job market , “winging it” is just not an option. Preparing for your interviews is the key to success. PJOC Employment Advisors can provide you with valuable insight and tools to assist you to prepare for your interviews. We offer tips on researching the position, identifying your strengths, handling different types of interview questions—and most importantly—knowing your skills and how to share them with an employer. This service will help you have a successful interview and increase your chances of getting the job you want.
Online Job Applications
Applying for jobs online is becoming a more popular way for employers to accept applications. It is so important that you share your skills and meet all the requirements for applying online. Just remember we are happy to assist you with applying for jobs online! Meeting with an Employment Advisor means someone will help you through the process step by step.