Prepared by: Rosalie Waller and Adele Magowan Newnham Campus Library Winter 2011

1. Know what print and electronic sources are needed for your assignment 2. Know how to find and use the sources at the Seneca Libraries

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What are directories?

Definition Organized list of contact names, street and web site addresses, telephone and fax numbers, etc. FormatsPrint and/or electronic formats Organization Index: geographic, acronym, product, subject Alphabetical order Types Restaurants, shopping centers, manufacturers, government departments, community services, advertising agencies, yellow pages, associations, etc. *You will need directories for your assignment*

General DirectoriesSpecialized Directories

Web Site  canada411.ca Library database  Associations Canada Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

Employment Agencies, Professional Associations, Job Banks, Trade Publications

WHAT ARE THEY?  Applications  Screen and send to employers  Arrange for the job interview  Check references of applicants WHY USE THEM?  Some companies prefer employment agencies  Help with workload  Permanent work  Contracts  Different types of agencies Your assignment requires you to find one employment agency that you can visit in person.

RecruitersHeadhuntersPersonnel agenciesEmployment firmsPlacement firms

Books at Newnham Library

Headhunters Directory Toronto Employment Directory YellowPages.ca – Type employment agencies (also available in print)

Associations bring groups of people together who work in the same industry or profession Can also be called a society or institute

Provide job postings and job boards Network at conferences, trade shows, special events, workshops Participate in meetings, become active on a committee Attend professional development activities Students receive discounts

TitleIn print Online Associations Canada Newnham Library Call Number: REF HS17.A52 Library database Canadian Almanac & Directory Newnham Library Call Number: REF F5003.A213 Not available in electronic format

 Provides central location for job listings  Most are free (some require registration)  Generic job banks  Cover all types of jobs  Specialized job banks  For jobs in specific fields or industries

Direct Jobs Canada: directjobs.cairectjobs.ca Job Shark: Jobboom:

 Also called trade magazines  Written by industry experts  Contain industry specific advertisements  Every industry usually has a trade magazine  Poultry Digest, Poultry Times  Canadian Retailer, Canadian Electronics  Canadian Grocer, CA Magazine

 Follow current trends and recent news  Know when conferences or trade shows are coming to your city  Consult the employment section for career opportunities and job ads  Use the advertisements as a job opportunity

Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory (database)

 Police, law enforcement, Canada Description of content coverage Web site Find it at Seneca Libraries 3 2 1

You can search Seneca Library Catalogue library.senecacollege.ca

Canadian database Available through Seneca Libraries web site Career information on over 450 Canadian occupations

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