Know Yourself
Understand your strengths and the type of work that matches your interests.
- Identify your strengths
- List your skills
- Identify your interests
- Explore career options
Discover practical steps to build your skills, create a strong CV, find meaningful job opportunities and confidently prepare for interviews.
Looking for a job can feel overwhelming when you don't know where to begin. But you don't have to figure everything out at once.
Start by understanding your strengths, identifying the skills you need and gaining practical experience.
Whether you are searching for your first job, changing careers or returning to work, the right preparation can make your journey easier.
Follow a simple process to prepare yourself, discover opportunities and become more confident in your job search.
Understand your strengths and the type of work that matches your interests.
Learn the skills required for the career you want.
Build practical experience that demonstrates what you can do.
Make it easy for employers to understand your experience and abilities.
Search for opportunities and submit targeted applications.
Learn how to confidently communicate your abilities.
Employers look for more than technical knowledge. Your ability to communicate, solve problems and work with others can also make a major difference.
Communicate clearly and professionally.
Use computers, email and workplace applications.
Analyse challenges and develop practical solutions.
Work effectively with colleagues and teams.
Organize your work and meet important deadlines.
Build reliability, responsibility and confidence.
A professional application helps an employer quickly understand your experience, skills and potential.
Include your education, skills, experience, training, certifications and relevant achievements.
Read the job description carefully and explain how your experience matches the employer's needs.
Don't just list responsibilities. Show what you achieved, improved, created or contributed to.
Check spelling, contact information, formatting and make sure your CV is relevant to the position.
Use multiple channels rather than depending on one source. The more relevant opportunities you discover, the better your chances of finding the right role.
Search online job platforms and filter positions based on your skills and experience.
Visit organizations you are interested in and check their careers pages.
Build professional relationships with mentors, organizations and other professionals.
Use internships and volunteering to gain experience and build professional connections.
An interview gives you an opportunity to show the person behind your CV. Preparation can help you communicate clearly and confidently.
Learn about the company, its work and the position you applied for.
Prepare examples that demonstrate your skills and experience.
Ask thoughtful questions about the role and organization.
Explain what you can contribute to the organization.
If you require reasonable accommodations, communicate your needs professionally.
Women with disabilities have valuable skills, talents and ideas to contribute. Depending on individual needs, different forms of accessibility and workplace support may make it easier to perform at your best.
Accessible entrances, workstations, restrooms and other workplace facilities can support employees with mobility needs.
Screen readers, speech tools and other technologies can help people perform workplace tasks.
Depending on the role, remote work or flexible arrangements may provide greater accessibility.
You don't have to take the journey alone. Get the support, skills and confidence you need to move closer to meaningful employment.