6 Steps to Planning Your Career

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Meet your guides!

Lily Lafontaine, Keagan Martin, and Robert Arnaq are good friends who met at an ISET skills workshop.

They needed help to plan their careers, just like you. As you explore this website, they’ll be here to support you through the process.

Where Do I Start?

A smiling First Nations woman and her young daughter walking along a rural trail. The mom is crouched down to hug her daughter, who is looking excitedly off into the distance.

STEP 1

Knowing Yourself

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What do I like to do? What am I good at? What matters most to me in a job?

Get to Know Yourself

A young blonde woman digs a hole to plant trees in a grassy forest clearing. She wears gloves and a yellow safety vest over her work clothes and carries two large bags full of pine seedlings.

STEP 2

Exploring Jobs

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What jobs are out there? What jobs fit my interests? What skills can help me find work?

Explore Jobs

A young First Nations woman sits reading at a library table. She pauses mid-sentence to smile at the camera.

STEP 3

Training and Education

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What kind of training is out there? What training is right for me?

Find Educational Pathways

Three Indigenous women sit around a conference table talking and writing on sticky notes. Their clothing, the notes, and the Indigenous wall art are brightly coloured in pinks, reds, blues, and yellows.

STEP 4

Career Planning

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What are my dreams for my career? How do I make a career plan?

Learn How to Make a Plan

A group of Indigenous people sit around a table covered with charts and diagrams. Their faces are out of frame, however they appear to be having a discussion as they are pointing at the printouts.

STEP 5

Financial Planning

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How do I manage my money wisely? What kinds of financial support can I get?

Understand Your Finances

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STEP 6

Searching for Jobs

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How do I write a résumé? Where do I find job listings? How do I prepare for an interview?

Searching for Jobs

Further Support

Are you interested in funding for skills training? The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training program is here to help!

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