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Reflection |
When beginning your work search, a good place to start is to take time to reflect on what you are looking for in a job opportunity. Consider the issues that impact your community or are important to you. What organizations are you familiar with that do work in these areas and might interest you? What is it about those spaces that you are drawn to?
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Find more support with application documents or check out appointments and workshops.
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Interviewing |
Job interviews can be daunting and nerve-wracking for many. Most corporate jobs are only beginning to understand Indigenous ways of being and are still more accepting of Eurocentric ideas of politeness, communication and ways of being. Something to keep in mind is that the employer may not fully understand Indigenous ways unless people are interviewing you in an Indigenous organization. Considering these systemic challenges, some folks choose to code-switch/mask in their work environment.
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Job Resources: |
- The Grand River Employment and Training (GREAT) job boardis an Indigenous non-profit organization providing employment and training support to Six Nations band members regardless of their residency, job seekers and employers across Ontario.
- Indigenous Careers is a part of the Indigenous Works, an Indigenous-led organization governed by a board of directors (Indigenous-majority governance), set of resources that connects First Nations, Inuit and Métis with inclusive employers across Canada.
- Government of Canada’s portal for jobs for Indigenous People is dedicated to seeking First Nations people, Inuit and Métis with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative public service.
- Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training – job board is part of the The Miziwe Biik Employment Resource Centre (ERC) and offers regularly updated job postings and resume and cover letter support for Indigenous people in various career stages.
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