1. a new eResource Alison McMillan Technology Assistant

2. What is Career Cruising? Career Cruising is an online career guidance and planning system.

3. Summary of Features: Career profiles with multimedia interviews and a PhotoFile An interest assessment tool with a skills assessment A learning styles inventory Access to college, university, and apprenticeship information Personal portfolio tool with a built-in resume builder An employment guide A job search tool

4. Who is it for? People of all ages. Whether you are just beginning to explore the world of work, or whether you are looking to make a career change, Career Cruising has tools to help you.

5. How do I access it? Access Career Cruising from the TRACpac website: www.tracpac.ab.ca/e-resourceswww.tracpac.ab.ca/e-resources You can also access it from the Marigold website: www.marigold.ab.ca/eresourceswww.marigold.ab.ca/eresources There are two ways: ▫ From within the library (IP authentication--does not require library membership). ▫ Or by entering their library card barcode and PIN number for remote users.

6. What do I need? Library card barcode and PIN number for remote users You can then create a personal account if desired or just start cruising! May want to purchase microphone headsets for privacy and convenience.

7. http://www.tracpac.ab.ca/e-resources

8. Career Cruising Training Videos Explore Assessments: http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Assessments_CAN_Library.htm http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Assessments_CAN_Library.htm Explore Careers: http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Careers_CAN_Library.htm http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Careers_CAN_Library.htm Explore Education & Training: http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Education_CAN_Library.htm http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Education_CAN_Library.htm Employment: http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Employment_CAN_Library.htm http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Employment_CAN_Library.htm Portfolio: http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Portfolio_CAN_Library.htm http://www.careercruising.com/streamingvideos/careercruising/training/CC _Portfolio_CAN_Library.htm

9. Staff Training Videos Career Cruising offers a variety free web training sessions for all levels of users on a variety of Career Cruising topics to help you get the most out of the Career Cruising program. Use the links below to register for scheduled live trainings and demos or to view recorded training sessions at your convenience. www.careercruising.com/trainingCanada www.careercruising.com/RecordingCanada