Researching Your Career on the Web

If you are not sure what career to choose, take the Career Quizzes on the Training and Careers site.

Once you have narrowed your career options and identified specific occupational goals, you can begin your research.

What employers are likely to hire me once I have the training or skills?

• To find out who might hire you or to research your career choice with employers look at the "Potential Employers by Occupation" listing.

What are the job opportunities for this field?

• Search for job vacancies in the SaskJobs section of SaskNetwork or look in the National Job Bank for jobs in Saskatchewan or other communities in Canada. Also, look at the job listings on the Training and Careers site.

What training do I need? Where is it available?

• The Saskatchewan Job Futures will provide the answers. Choose your occupation then look at the Training Path section.

Where can I find information about the training course?

• Look at the links to training institutions from the SaskNetWork site. You can also go to Canlearn to find a listing of Canadian colleges and universities with program and contact information. The Training and Careers site also has additional training and learning resources.

How do I know if graduates are getting jobs?

• Look at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) Graduate Employment Report.

How much money can I expect to make?

• Review the Wages by Occupation information.

What is the job like?

• Choose your occupation then look at the "Nature of Work and Duties" section of the Saskatchewan Job Futures or look at the Occupational Profile for your labour market area to find out about wages, working conditions and current labour market trends.