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CAREER SEARCH PATHFINDER BACHELOR OF ARTS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES

Students graduating with a degree in Conflict Resolution Studies (CRS) have developed skills essential for many employment possibilities. CRS prepares students to understand and interact constructively in response to personal, local, and global conflict situations. Sample career fields include counselling, education, non-profit organizations and community service.

The following resources have been assembled to give students graduating with a B.A., majoring in Conflict Resolution Studies, assistance in developing employment ideas. listed are available in the University of Winnipeg‘s library. For further assistance, please drop in to the Career Resource Centre on the Mezzanine Level of Graham Hall.

Books

Everett, Melissa. Making a Living while Making a Difference. Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers, c.1999. Career guide to help you create the career of your dreams. Includes a ten-step program for principled career development.

Internships. Lawrenceville, NJ: Thomson Peterson‘s, c.2004. Directory of a wide array of opportunities in many different fields. Indexed by field of interest, geography, academic level required as well as employer.

McGowan, Ron. How to Find Work in the 21st Century: Contracting Your Way to a Job or a Career. Victoria, BC: Trafford Publishing, c.2004. Guide to searching for work by defining what you have to offer and learning how to market yourself.

Parker, Yana. The Damn Good Resume Guide. Berkeley, CA: , c.2002. —A crash course in resume writing.“ Helpful advice on how to construct an attention- getting resume to land your first career position.

Verge Magazine: Travel with Purpose. A well-written and thoughtful publication on global travel. Recommended reading for those thinking of volunteering overseas with a humanitarian organization.

Yerema, Richard. ‘s Top 100 Employers. Toronto, ON: Mediacorp, c.2004. Directory of best Canadian employers, based on specific criteria, including work atmosphere, vacation allowance, performance management and health benefits. Includes a branch office index, so you can search geographically.

Yerema, Richard and Karen Chow. The Career Directory. Toronto: Mediacorp, c.2005. A valuable reference for new graduates looking for employers. Indexed by Education and Industry, and includes branch offices. Sample Job Titles for CRS Graduates

(some may require additional education and/or training beyond the bachelor‘s degree)

• Addictions Counsellor • Family Guidance Clinic Worker • Aging/Gerontology Technician • Fundraiser/Development Officer • Census Research Assistant • Human Resources Assistant • Community Service Agency Worker • Insurance Adjuster • Criminology Assistant • Interviewer • Day Care Worker • Multicultural Field Worker • Demographer Assistant • Non-Profit Director • Employment Counsellor • Probation/Parole Officer

W ebsites

Federal Government http://www.jobsetc.ca Links to Jobs open to the public, Public Service Commission Post-Secondary Recruitment, Co-op/Internship Programs, and Management Trainee Programs. Also to search specific departments (e.g., Fisheries and Oceans, National Research Council) or for student jobs.

Labour Market Information http://labourmarketinformation.ca HRSDC site that can —answer your questions about jobs, skills and the availability of workers in local areas across Canada“. Click on —Who Hires“ to find links to employers of particular job descriptions.

Manitoba WorkinfoNET http://www.mb.workinfonet.ca Search for all sorts of information on careers and employment in Manitoba. Click on MB Career for brief articles on breaking in to particular career areas. Includes a free job alert service.

Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg http://www.volunteerwinnipeg.mb.ca Promotes and encourages the concept of voluntarism in Manitoba. Provides support to the voluntary sector in building organizational capacity and long-term sustainability. workopolisCampus.com http://www.workopolisCampus.com Gain access to job postings aimed at new graduates. Register as a new job seeker, and be sure to check off the box to allow us to send you emails about specific job information. Access code for University of Winnipeg students is uwin.

Youth.gc.ca http://www.youth.gc.ca Government of Canada site with career, employment and education information. Search —Jobs“ for links to employment opportunities pages of employers in the geographic area you choose. Although aimed at 15-30 year olds, information is applicable to anyone.

05/2005

05/2005