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Foreword
Acknowledgments
Accessibility
1. Foundations of Career Theory
Shawn Read
2. Self-Assessment
Harshita Dhiman and Noah Arney
3. Labour Market Information
Larry Iles
4. Career Planning & Goal Setting
Sarah Gibson
5. Volunteering
Brad Harasymchuk
6. Application Documents
Noah Arney
7. Social Shadow
8. Job Search Strategies
Jamie Noakes
9. Interviews
Leanne Mihalicz
10. Preparing for Your First Professional Position
Leanne Mihalicz and Sarah Gibson
11. Experience More Access
Jennifer Mei
12. Cultural Diversity & Workplace Barriers
Harshita Dhiman
13. Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
Kyra Garson and Amie McLean
14. Indigenous Inclusion in Employment
Robline Davey
15. TRC & Employment
16. Professional Ethics in the Workplace
1. Appendix A: Places to Volunteer in Your Community
2. Appendix B: Resume Catalogue
3. Appendix C: Tips for Long-Distance Interviews
Sarah Ladd
4. Appendix D: Six Types of Interview Questions — Samples
5. Appendix E: Answering Introductory Questions
6. Appendix F: BBI Question Samples
7. Appendix G: Strength Questions — Strategies
8. Appendix H: Weakness Questions — Strategies
9. Appendix I: Questions to Ask the Employer at the End of the Interview (Tips and Samples)
10. Appendix J: Post-Interview Reflection Form
11. Appendix K: Sample “Thank-You” Emails
12. Appendix L: Resources for Indigenous Employment Search
13. Appendix M: Wage Subsidy Programs for Indigenous Student Applicants
14. Appendix N: Resources to Increase your Knowledge About Indigenous Peoples
15. Appendix O: Indigenous Rights Based Framework Timeline — TRC, UNDRIP & Reports
16. Appendix: References
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