Women Reworked

About Heather

Heather Resnick — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:51:35 GMT

Heather is impassioned by the plight of women going back into the workplace after an absence. Her interest was born out of her personal experience. Whatever reasons women choose to be re-employed, they share a common denominator - Fear of the Unknown—technological advances, are they skilled, how do they balance business, family and private life, economics of working and is it feasible.

Recognizing early on in her research that Fear permeates the soul of all women going through any employment transition - career change, becoming an entrepreneur or entering/reentering the workplace after an extensive absence, her solution was to let them know that they are not alone and that there is help available.

Using her on-line survey and personal interviews for her stories, Heather found the fuel for her fire!

Women Reworked , is an inspirational, empowering story book of exceptional women who jumped hurdles to achieve success.It is also a one-stop resource guide for women going through any employment transition. Heather's goal for this book is simple, no matter where you are in your life, with help and a fervent belief from others and yourself, you can fulfill your dream career or follow your life's purpose.

Heather is committed to associate her book Woman Reworked with F.A.C.E. (Family Abuse Exchange Crisis - www.face1.org. A portion of the book's proceeds will be donated to help low income or abused women become self-sufficient.

If you wish to be interviewed (you may be anonymous in the book), be part of a discussion group, or have any questions, suggestions regarding this project, contact her via e-mail at hrighter@rogers.com (please put the subject name as Women Reworked, so she will know to open the e-mail.) To be notified of publication dates of books, please provide your name, e-mail and/or phone number to her contact e-mail.

Thank You. Your valued participation is appreciated.

Heather is a two-time cancer warrior and life long learner. During her twenty years as a homemaker, she volunteered in several community projects and her children's schools. She went back to university as a mature student to get her B.A. She has personal experience with women considering re-entering the workplace. She is now following her life-long dream of being a writer. Her first novel (she is seeking a publisher) Ms. Humpty Dumpty (www.mshumptydumpty.com) is a "powerhouse of emotions" about a woman who constantly falls off the wall and tries to put her pieces back together again.

She is published in magazine and newspaper articles. Her story is one of many in the Company of Women's published book The Courage to Succeed (www.companyofwomen.ca). Look for her past contributions on-line at www.womencandoanything.com (under archives) and presently www.timefinderscoaching.net

Articles

Heather Resnick — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:51:54 GMT

WHAT IS NETWORKING?
• Bridge to get to the other side
• Secures relationships
• Provides and gives valuable information
• Opens doors to employment, new possibilities
• Acts as a safety net
• Benefits all
• Is ongoing

WHY WE NETWORK
• Tap into the hidden job market
• Builds relationships that are mutually beneficial
• Provides continuing and updated knowledge
• Opens new doors
• Social outlet

FEAR OF NETWORKING!!!!!
• We will be judged
o Spoken language will be inadequate
o Not educated enough
o Not dressed appropriately
o Not enough experience with Canadian networking culture
o May be worried about racism or lack of tolerance for other backgrounds
• That we will be a failure
*** These things are more often than not within our own heads and not what the other person is thinking at all

PREPARATION PRE-NETWORKING
• Practice your 30 second infomercial (what your needs or aspirations are) until it is memorized - read it in the mirror and to family and friends
• This should be realistic with the hard/soft skills that you actually have. Ex. Don't say that you are seeking a job in information technology if you do not have computer experience. But if you do have experience in that field and that is where you wish to obtain employment you might say something like "I am an information technology specialist. The field has fascinated me since I first connected to the web ten years ago. I wanted to solve technological problems. My expertise lies in web site troubleshooting. I am exploring employment opportunities in mid-size companies in Toronto that are looking for someone who is energetic, creative, team-player and has the ability to learn quickly. [***These are things that are most important to employers presently. Hard work and education are not enough.] If you know of any companies that are looking for such a person or will you connect me to someone that does, I would be most appreciative."
• Be knowlegable about:
o Personality types (see resources for website) to understand other people
o Emotional intelligences – "Monitoring, managing and understanding" your "emotions". (Grace Tallar, Get Hired on Demand, 2004)
o General knowledge of world events – cultural, political, sports etc. (Read magazines, newspapers, listen to other media, talk to people…)
o Other fields
o Physical and emotional symptoms of fear so that you will be aware when it is happening and you can deep-breath, do yoga of visualization
• Decide in advance which networking events to attend by going on their website, talking to other people
• Choose networking events carefully. They can be costly, may not help you in the field that you are interested and you may not feel comfortable with all groups
• Invite a friend or colleague to come with you for comfort – know each others blurbs – be prepared to separate during the event
• Prepare three questions in advance that you can ask someone, if you think conversation will be stifled
• Have business cards made up. They can be inexpensive as long as they look professional
• Wear something with two pockets – one for your cards and one to receive others cards. (you might want to make a small investment in a card holder that you can wear around your neck to hand out and a small card holder that you can put others cards into)
• Bring pens and small note pad to write any additional information about somebody if you can't fit it on their business card
• Have a positive attitude

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
To avoid the fear and become anything "great" you have to practice.

1. Talk to friends or family about a passion
2. Talk to someone in a store about a product they bought and whether they liked it because you where considering buying it. Thank them afterwards.
3. Join a social networking group as mentioned below
4. Talk to someone in a field of your interest using your knowledge of the subject
5. Learn a non-offensive joke or humourous story that you can tell someone
6. Have a friend or family member video you talking to someone to observe your speech patterns and body movements
7. Practice the language (courses, audio tapes, watching television – if you struggle with English the children's program Sesame Street is excellent, listening to radio) if it is not your first language
8. Practice good listening as others talk
9. Use a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words
10. Attend as many group outings and events as possible so that you are put into a position to have to speak
11. Joke about your own fear with others – you will learn that the other person may have the same fear – at the very least you will have broken your own tension
12. Connect up with a mentor (or coach) – it could be someone who works in the field you are interested in who can give you constructive feedback on your networking skills and other employment information
13. Join Toastmasters – an organization that helps you speak in public with confidence (see resources
14. Believe in yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

***Remember – Fear is normal and we all experience it in similar ways (see resources for symptoms of fear website)– the trick is to not let it stand in the way of your success. If it is affecting the quality of your daily life, seek professional help. Check resources below.

NETWORKING RESOURCES
Disclaimer – The following websites are for information only. Heather Resnick is not responsible for any material written or implied, any fees required or any personal information given by the viewer on those websites. Nor is she responsible if the website has changed or no longer exists. It is up to the individual searching the website to determine the validity of the information and how they wish to use the website.

• Symptoms of Fear apps.sdhc.k12.fl.us/public/mainindex/crisis/symptoms.htm
• Exercise that will help you with your fears. Tools for Personal Growth Overcoming Fears: Coping.org is a Public Service of James J. Messina, Ph.D. & Constance M. Messina, Ph.D., Email: jjmess@tampabay.rr.com ©1999-2005 James J. Messina, Ph.D. & Constance Messina, Ph.D www.coping.org/growth/fears.htm
• Personality type portraits www.personalitypage.com/portraits.html
• True Colours - Personality Traits www.mytruecolors.com/truecolormeaning.asp
• The Riley Guide Directory - Networking and Support Groups www.rileyguide.com/support.html
• Canadian Women's Business Network www.cdnbizwomen.com
• Connecting Women www.ivillage.com/work/
• CanadaOne Magazine: The free online magazine for small businesses in Canada, with hundreds of articles, business profiles and reviews - Starting a business networking group
http://www.canadaone.com/ezine/expert/expert_qa.html?id=20
• Mentors Peer Resources www.mentors.ca/mentorprograms.html
• Toastmasters Association. I www.toastmasters.org/ e-mail toastmasters@xmr3.com
1-905-337-9578 fax 1-905-337-9320

Books:
• Bolles, Richard "What Color Is Your Parachute A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers" (Ten Speed Press Berkley, California, 2004 edition) www.JobHuntersBible.com
• Darling, Diane The Networking Survival Guide (McGraw –Hill, New York, New York, 2003)
• Johnson, Spencer M.D "Who Moved My Cheese?" G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2002 www.whomovedmycheese.com
• Messer, Donna "Effective Networking Strategies" (Connectus Communications Canada, Oakville, Ontario 1998) www.connectuscanada.com e-mail info@connectuscanada.com
www.makeyourwordscount.com e-mail info@makeyourwordscount.com 1-905-567-8454
• Tallar, Grace "Get Hired on Demand An Advanced Carer Guide For Internationally Trained Professionals", Creative Management Training, Toronto, 2005
• Zorn, Renate "Good Conversation is for Everyone 10 Steps to Better Conversations", (Make Your Own Words Count, Mississauga, Ontario 2003 www.makeyourwordscount.com e-mail info@makeyourwordscount.com 1-905-567-8454
• Zorn, Renate "The Woman in the Red Dress And Nine Other Secrets of Networking Success", Make Your Own Words Count, Mississauga, Ontario 2005

Newspaper:
• Wall Street Journal – Tips on networking www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/networking/

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Testimonials

Heather Resnick — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:52:07 GMT

"As the founder of FACE (Family Abuse Crisis Exchange), I am constantly dealing with women faced with the daunting task of seeking career fulfillment, financial security and independence. Women Reworked has captured the essence of those fears and the achievement of success by providing inspirational stories of women who have jumped hurdles to follow their dreams or serve their life purpose. The extensive resource list will assure that women of NOrth America have access to the myriad of help available to them. For those seeking empowerment in an employment transition, Women Reworked is a must-read." Nancy Toran Harbin, Lawyer and Broadcaster, Executive Director, FACE

Heather has always brought women's issues to the forefront. Her book Women Reworked enables women to re-enter the workplace with confidence and ease.

Susan Kadis, MP - Thornhill

Heather takes every opportunity to observe, to learn, to listen, and to contribute. She turned her experience in her book Women Reworked into a valuable tool for women who want to be re-employed.

Brenda Faktor, Facilitator, Breakthrough Program, Academy of Learning

Heather has achieved her life-long goal as a writer with her upcoming book Women Reworked. Her journey will inspire other women to follow their dream career.

Michèle Le Fèvre, Marketing Communications Manager, Information Builders

Heather is a keen observer of women's issues specifically, preparation to enter or re-enter the work force. She has channeled her life experiences and passion into creating her dream career of writing. Her book project Women Reworked is her commitment to empowering women to overcome their barriers in joining the labour force.

Marla Jameson, Employment Coach,

Heather has a clear, concise vision in her book Women Reworked. She is a positive role model for women wanting to be re-employed.

Fatema Rashid, Mayfair Webmasters

Heather's personal knowledge and drive have made her a compassionate advocate in her book Women Reworked, for all women who want to re- enter the workplace.

Rosy Theeuwen, Program Manager, Focus Program, York Region Learning Connections

Heather's excitement about her book project Women Reworked is infectious. Her positive attitude and steely determination has lead her to success.

Rischa, Folk Artist

Heather's compassion and personal knowledge of women re-entering the workforce, made her the ideal person to write Women Reworked.

Fern Lutwack, Teacher/Homemaker

Heather is a funny, enthusiastic woman who adds value to women wanting to be re-employed with her book Women Reworked.

Leila Peltosaari, Author Dancing with Fear

I found Heather's presentation at MicroSkills to be excellent.

Kay Roper, Volunteer

Resources

Heather Resnick — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:59:28 GMT

Resources

Helpful Resources from Heather

ABORIGINAL/NATIVE HELP

Canada – Aboriginal Business Service Network

www.cbsc.org/english/absn/ aboriginal _ programs /absnprg.cfm

Aboriginal Canada Portal – Everything from health, employment, women's issues http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/ e-mail ACP@inac.gc.ca or call 1-800-399-0111

Women In Leadership offers motivational programs for aboriginal women, women in transition and younger women.

http://www.womeninleadership.ca/programs3.php

Native Women's Association of Canada foster social, economic, cultural and political well being of First Nations and M è tis Women

http://www.nwac-hq.org/about.htm e-mail reception@nwac-hq.org or call 1-800-461-4043 or 1-613-722-3033/ fax 1-613-722-7687

U.S. Native American Organizations List http://www.afn.org/~native/orgnztns.htm

Native American Organizations and Urban Indian Centers excellent comprehensive list http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/organizations.html

Native American Business Listings http://www.nwac-hq.org/about.htm

Small Business Notes – Native American Small Business Resources http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/interests/nativeamerican.html

U.S. and Canadian Government Index of Resources – WWW Virtual Library American Indians http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/indices/NAgov.html

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services – Women's Health http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/MCH/WH.asp e-mail feedback@ihs.gov

BATTLE OF THE SAME SEX – working mothers, stay at home mothers

Books

Bishop, Ginny , " Tween Time, Over 52 FREE Ways to Save Your Kids From Consumerism ", Happy Life Press, Toll free 1-800-431-1579, 1-303-729-2332 PO. Box 270556, Littleton, CO. 80127 HappyLifePress@aol.com , www. tweentime .com

Fernandez, Carolina " Rocket Mom! 7 Strategies to Blast You into Brillance ", Toll-free – 1-888-476-2493/ 1-438-7164 Fax 1- 425-650-2457, PO Box 569, Ridgefield, CT. 06877, email emomrx@yahoo.co for e-zine go to www.rocketmom.com "where brainy meets zainy"

Foley, Jacqueline " Flex Appeal An Inspirational Guide To Flexible Work for Mothers ", Out of Our Minds Press. E-mai l jacqueline@getflexappeal.com , www.getflexappeal.com

Magazine

Working Mother " magazine , Working Mother Media, PO. Box 5239, Harlan, IA 51593-0739, 1-800-627 0690 , www.workingmother.com click on subscriber services. Every October this magazine lists the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.

CREATING EMPLOYMENT

Canada – Proposals for Grants and Contributions www.sdc.gc.ca . (a. Click Programs and Services. b. Click Grants and Contributions. C. Click Calls for Proposal.) Interested and qualified applicants who have a project proposal can submit an application for funding to "carry out activities that meet a community need identified by HRSDC". .Apply to set up either or both a Business Resource Center – provides tools for setting up self-employment and career and employability program (to help women learn their passions, do resumes and learn job search techniques for those that want to venture away from home.

U.S. – HUD – Department of Housing and Urban Development , www.hud.gov a. Click Grants under Working with HUD in red column on left or call – 1-202-708-1112 TTY 1-202-708-1457

USDA Rural Development – Home of the Rural Empowerment Zone & Enterprise Community Program www.ezec.gov a. Click What's New box. b. Click Notices of Funding Availability. E-mail feedback@ocdx.usda.gov

Applying for a Corporate Sponsored Grant is another possibility. Try Funds Net Services.com www.fundsnetservices.com/women.htm

The Grantsmanship Center www.tgci.com For Canada a. Click on Funding Sources box on top. b. Click on International. c. Click on Canada. For U.S. a. Click on Funding Sources box on top. b. Click on Grant sources by state.

Micro financing U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan Progam For Women contact http://www.eqmoney.com/index2.htm http://www.sba.gov/financing/sbaloan/microloans.html . To locate an micro loan intermediary in your area click on the highlighted section at the bottom

National Association of Women Business Owners to find out about other credit and support programs. http://www.nawbo.org/cms/index.php?pid=76

Canada – The small business consumer center http://cdn-loans.grants-loans.org/programs.php

Calmeadow - http://www.calmeadow.com/

Other links for microfinance http://www.microlending.de/

http://www.nbia.org/resource_center/index.php for Canada and each state click links to State and International Associations

To find a local barter exchange contact the National Association of Trade Exchanges http://www.nate.org/directorydetail.asp?ID=477 or call 1-440-205-5378/ fax 1-440-205-5379.

DESTRESS

Loretta LaRoche's (the "Master of Mirth") CD's. She is an international stress-management consultant who pokes fun at all of life's quirks and quacks. Contact Hay House Inc. P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, Ca 92018-5100 Toll free 1-800-654-5126. 1-760-431-7695 . fax Toll free 1-800-650-5115. Fax 1-760-431-6948 www.hayhouse.com She also has DVD's which are hysterical to watch and you can send free greeting cards via the internet.

Richard Simmons DVD. http://www.richardsimmons.com/

Canada and U.S. at 1-877-969-0109.

Raven Crow instructional DVD and other media related products. For private or group lessons call 1-877-969-0109 toll free or in the Toronto area 416-207-0350 – www.idreamstudios.com

Book

Stern, Susan " Awakening Your Life Skills " published by Capricorn Press. Susan Stern Seminars & Keynotes Suite 103 - 232 Heath Street West Toronto Ontario M5P 1N8 www.susansternseminars.com e-mail susan.stern@sympatico.ca or call 1-416.489-1277

" Listen Your Heart " produced by Angelworks E-mail music@angelworks.org toll free 1-888-JOYOUS7 (569-6877)

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Picadilly Fashions store locator go to: http://www.picadillyfashions.com/store_locater.html

Dress for Success Affiliation - To find a location of http://www.dressforsuccess.org/where_we_are/affiliates.asp

Suppose there is no affiliate Dress for Success near you. This could be an opportunity to start a career in fashion and help other women. Dress for Success will help you. http://www.dressforsuccess.org/where_we_are/startyourown.asp

For appearance at an interview http://www.dressforsuccess.org/interview_tips/

http://www.careerwomen.com/resources/resources_502.jsp

Washington State University – specific advice on what to wear including http://amdt.wsu.edu/research/dti/Women_Tips.html samples with comments on whether it is appropriate http://amdt.wsu.edu/research/dti/Women.html

Inexpensive (or free – check with each agency) clothing or to find out where you go check:

Goodwill Industries . To locate a retail outlet near you http://locator.goodwill.org/

Local United Way http://www.uwint.org/gppweb/region/regionhome.aspx?MID=142

Local Salvation Army http://www2.salvationarmy.org/ihq/www_sa.nsf

Start a clothing change exchange in your community. To find out how to organize one contact : Trisha Denton Phone: 1- 802- 728-9859 in Randolph, Vermont

FEAR

Exercise that will help you with your fears. Tools for Personal Growth Overcoming Fears : Coping.org is a Public Service of James J. Messina, Ph.D. & Constance M. Messina, Ph.D. , Email: jjmess@tampabay.rr.com ©1999-2005 James J. Messina, Ph.D. & Constance Messina, Ph.D www.coping.org/growth/fears.htm

Books

A wonderful, simple tale , in a book that you can read in an hour that will help you deal with overcoming fear by Johnson, Spencer M.D " Who Moved My Cheese ?" G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2002 www.whomovedmycheese.com

A recent, excellent book that will help you deal with all your emotions related to job search and/or transition by Tallar,Grace (especially if there are language or cultural barriers) " Get Hired on Demand ", Creative Management Training, 2004 www.NewcomerSupplies.com

GOLDEN YEARS

U.S. - American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) –A national non- profit organization for people 50 and over to help ensure their well-being emotionally, physically and financially. Offers opportunities to get back into the workplace as viable members of society. http://www.aarp.org/

Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) http://www.carp.ca

Experience Works Senior Workforce Solutions training and employment services for mature workers. www.experienceworks.org/index.html

Computers made easy for seniors http://www.csuchico.edu/~csu/seniors/computing2.html

Senior Net – On-line community education and access to computer technologies

http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php

Canada - Jobs for Seniors –Employment Enjoyment at 55+ http://www.seniorsforjobs.com/

Seniors Canada On-line to access information for seniors www.seniors.gc.ca

Seniors Policies and Programs Database www.sppd.gc.ca

Retired Worker Canada for part-time, temporary or project work http://www.retiredworker.ca/

Magazine

Fortune Magazine May 16, 2005 V. 151, No.10 had an interesting article called ' 50 and Fired ' by John Helyar. If you are a Fortune.com subscriber, you can find out the Best Companies for Employees Over 50 and take an interactive quiz: How Solid is Your Career?

Website Canadian

50plus.com http://www.50plus.com E-mail info@50plus.com

INTERVIEW SAVVY

Canada - Canada Human Rights Know your legal rights

http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/publications/screening_employment-en.asp

Employment Law (Grosman, Grosman and Gayle LLP) http://www.grosman.com/freelegalinfo/employmentlaw/emp03b.htm

What to say about disclosing a disability http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/tips/archive.asp?EK=163

U.S. Find Law for the Public Illegal Interview Questions Special Considerations for Women http://employment.findlaw.com/articles/2446.html

Employment Law (Spray, Gould and Bowers LLP) http://www.sgblaw.com/faq_emp.shtml#1

The American with Disabilities Act http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html

Monster.com http://interview.monster.com/archives/attheinterview/

About InterviewTips http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/interview/l/blt_interviews.htm

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Book

Alexander, Janet E. and Tate, Marsha Ann , Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1999. " Web Wisdom: How to Evaluate and Create Information Quality on the Web"

Trends in the industry To find out what industries are prolific, salaries, etc. This is also known as Labor Market Information (LMI ) .

Canada www.labourmarketinformation.ca

On-Line Book

" Making Career Sense of Labor Market Information " www.makingcareersense.org

U.S . Job Corps Career Development Resource Centre http://www.jccdrc.org/oa/labormarket-acinet

Canada – Statistics Canada http://142.206.72.67/r000_e.htm and click The Economy. It will give you the country's economic and social trends. *Statistics are a past thing, so they will never be current.

U.S. - U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics http://stats.bls.gov/

Job Fairs -

Bayone.net http://www.bayone.net/eng/job-fairs.htm ,

Career Fairs http://www.careerfairs.com/ and

Expo Central.com http://www.expocentral.com/index.html

National Job Fair and Training Expo Canada http://www.thenationaljobfair.com

Scholarships for women in trades, technology and operations – National Association of Women in Contstruction http://www.nawic.org/reasonstojoin.htm or Edfinancial services Scholarship

Contractor City - resource portal for women in the trades http://www.contractorcity.com/modules.php?name=WIC

Canada Yahoo HotJobs

http://ca.hotjobs.yahoo.com/jobseeker/company/company_volunteers_list.html A list of organizations that use volunteers.

U.S. Coolworks - http://www.coolworks.com/volunteer

MENTORING/COACHING

Coaches

Jill Crossland , Time Finders Coaching, www.timefinders.coaching.net (on-line newsletter) e-mail jill@timefinderscoaching.net or call toll free 1-800-340-4412 or 1-905-430-901-6147, Edmonton, Alberta.

Anne Lazarus , SpringBoardInk, Providing MOMENTUM to THRIVE for organizations & professionals. Communications Development>Strategic Planning>Coaching>Workshops>Training & Keynotes, Reno, Nevada. Springboardink@aol.com 1-775-852-4973

Alternative Coaching Lists of practitioners Canada and U.S. http://business.cbel.com/alternative_coaching/

International Coach Federation : www.coachfederation.org

International Association of Coaches : www.certifiedcoach.org

NETWORKING

Canadian Women's Business Network www.cdnbizwomen.com

Connecting Women www.ivillage.com/work/

Books:

Messer, Donna " Effective Networking Strategies" (Connectus Communications Canada, Oakville, Ontario 1998) www.connectuscanada.com e-mail info@connectuscanada.com

1-905-337-9578 fax 1-905-337-9320

Zorn, Renate " Good Conversation is for Everyone 10 Steps to Better Conversations", (Make Your Own Words Count, Mississauga, Ontario 2003 www.makeyourwordscount.com e-mail info@makeyourwordscount.com 1-905-567-8454

Zorn, Renate "The Woman in the Red Dress And Nine Other Secrets of Networking Success", Make Your Own Words Count, Mississauga, Ontario 2005

www.makeyourwordscount.com e-mail info@makeyourwordscount.com 1-905-567-8454

Darling, Diane The Networking Survival Guide (McGraw –Hill, New York, New York, 2003)

Bolles, Richard " What Color Is Your Parachute A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers" (Ten Speed Press Berkley, California, 2004 edition) www.JobHuntersBible.com

Wall Street Journal – Tips on networking http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/networking/

Lillian D. Bjorseth , President Duoforce Enterprises, Inc. Speaker, Trainer, Author – Business Networking Business Development, Communication Skills

www.duoforce.com e-mail lillian@duoforce.com 1-800-941-3788 Lisle IL

Toastmasters Association . I http://www.toastmasters.org/ e-mail toastmasters@xmr3.com

NEWCOMERS/IMMIGRANTS HELP

Book

Tallar, Grace " Get Hired On Demand' , for on-line career training and subscription to her newsletter, or to hire Grace as a speaker, contact at info@newcomersupplies.com web site www.NewcomerSupplies.com 905-726-8005.

Canada International – Canada Site - Information for newcomers on finding a home, language training, employment, education, health, citizenship etc. www.canadainternational.gc.ca click Newcomers to Canada on left side under Services for e-mail Canada International@Canada.gc.ca or fax 1-613-941-1827 (charges may apply)

Citizenship and Immigrationship Canada – Immigrating to Canada- All you need to know if you are thinking of moving here. Also information if you are already in Canada. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/ or call 1-888-242-2100 (Canada Only) For information on Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) 1-800-255-4541 (Canada Only) TTY 1-888-576-8502 (Canada Only)

Immigrationexpert.com Canadian Jobs and Immigration http://www.immigrationexpert.com/ or call 1-416-488-9500/fax 1-416-480-9600

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services http://uscis.gov/graphics/ Lists important government numbers. National Customer Service Center (NCSC) 1-800-375-5283 TTY 1-800767-1833

Canada Us Employment – Helps find employment for people relocating to or temporarily residing in Canada or U.S. http://www.canadausemployment.com/ or call 1-800-600-4091 in North America /fax 1-800-868-9804, outside North America 1-416-636-3933/fax 1-416-636-8113

PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Focus ' A Career and Employability Workshop for women who had been out of the workplace for a while and not collecting employment insurance. 1-905-737-9522 X348, Fax 1-905-883-6795 *This Program is only offered in York Region, Ontario.

' Breakthrough ', run by the Academy of Learning. *This Program is only offered in York Region, Ontario. E-mail aolrichmondhill1@rogers.com or call 1-905-508-5791/ fax 1-905-508-9409.

Community MicroSkills Development Centre Toronto [*only Toronto], ON Canada 416-247-7181 X201 (Employment Resource Centre) fax 416-247-1877 www.microskills.ca

Human Resources Centre – local, in your phone directory, look in the blue pages under the "Employment" section, subheading "Federal – Human Resource Centers" or call Information Government of Canada 1-800-622-6232. National HRSDC website www.hrsdc.gc.ca offers extensive employment, skills and labour market information.

English – www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/our_offices.shtml

French – www.hrsdc.gc.ca/fr/gateways/nav/top_nav/our_offices.shtml

For English services where you live – (French change en below to fr) www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/menu.shtml

To get to Jobs, Workers, Training and Careers , http://www.jobsetc.ca

For A-Z listings of all the programs and services for HRSDC - http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/azindex.shtml#l

Publications and reports - http://canada.gc.ca/publications/publication_e.html

Social Development Canada (SDC) – provides equal opportunity services for all Canadians http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/menu.shtml

For A-Z listings of all programs and services for SDC - http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/ps.shtml

Industry Canada Strategis for Job Seekers – works with Canadians to build a growing, competitive knowledge-based economy

http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/sc_x/engdoc/job_seekers.html?strategisfor=e_job (French substitute frn for eng)

Province and Territory Sites :

http://canada.gc.ca/othergov/prov_e.html or www.nfld.net/eshn/government_sites.html

Canada's municipalities Links to the official websites of: http://www.munisource.org

U. S. – All Federal Government Services - http://www.info.gov/toll-free.htm Call toll-free at 1- (800) - FED INFO 1 (800) 333-4636) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. eastern time Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays o r for the government blue pages http://www.usbluepages.gov/

U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau - http://www.dol.gov/wb/ To find programs and services near you. Click on your State on the map and an alphabetical State list will come up with the programs and services in that state. http://www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm

America's Job Bank - http://www.ajb.dni.us/ Provides many career related topics and where to get help. It is a component of CareerOneStop - http://www.careeronestop.org/ Post your resume, learn about job openings etc.

For a services near you http://www.servicelocator.org/

Women Work! For a service location near you http://www.womenwork.org/resources/directory.htm (202) 467-6346 (202) 467-5366 Fax womenwork@womenwork.org Program Referral/Information Packet Request Line*: (800) 235-2732

Upgrading your education and where you can get financial help http://www.womenwork.org/pdfresources/finaid.pdf

*The toll-free number goes to a recording and requests are processed every few months. For inquiries needing immediate response, please call directly at (202) 467-6346 or contact by email at womenwork@womenwork.org . To learn about education & job training programs in your community, please check online program directory.

Department of Labor main website http://www.dol.gov/wb/

For training http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/index.htm

Free self assessments and other career information

www.cdm.uwaterloo.ca

www.coun.uvic.ca/career/c-match.html

www.jobfutures.ca/en/home.shtml

www.careerplanning.about.com

www.assessment.com

Other Career Resources:-

www.possiblilitiesproject.com/

www.workinfonet.ca

www.resources.web.net/index.dvm?App=actew

www.khake.com/page95html

http://www.jobweb.com

http://static.jobtrak.com/job_search_tips/search.html

Getting the Job You Want and Keeping It – Volume 1 Produced by Angelworks ® E-mail info@gettingthejobyouwant.com

E-BOOK

Stephenson, Brian CTM, Tatum, Nicholas CTM "Job Search Bootcamp The Ultimate Course". 2005 www.JobSearchBootCamp.com

Overseas opportunities www.Monster.com for research. Click on their international sites link and click on any country. They also offer background information and advice for each place of interest.

Books

Bolles, Richard Nelson " What Color Is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters & Career –Changers" , Berkeley, Ca: Ten Speed Press, 2004 (it is updated yearly) A best seller and a lot of fun to read! www.jobhuntersbible.com

Johnson, Tory, Freedman-Spizman, Robyn and Pollak, Lindsey " Women For Hire: The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Job ", New York, New York. The Berkley Publishing Group, A division of Penguin Putnam, 2002. Geared for the 'just graduated' but most of the advice applies to all women. Excellent.

Johnson , Spenser "Who Moved My . Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life". New York, New York: Putnam, 2002. A simple little tale that helps you gather courage to move on in your life.

SELF-EMPLOYMENT

Marnie Scott , The Cuddle Bunny Co . 1-905-985-9956/ toll free 1-866-736-BABY (2229) 158 Water St. Unit 101, Port Perry, ON. Canada L9L

Diane Sawyer www.shaklee.ca/destindi e-mail destindi@myexcel.ca .

Business Development Bank of Canada www.bdc.ca delivers financial and consulting services to Canadian small business including First Nations.

Canadian Government Grants www.businessguide.net

Canada - Small Business Canada for a sample business plan http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/businessplans/a/bizplanoutline.htm

Canada Business Service Centres To see a sample business plan from www.cbsc.org when you press English or French and the window opens up either type in words business plans or click business start-up. To find out your nearest business centre click Government services and programs on the left side and follow the prompts.

Home business ideas http://www.mymommybiz.com

Canada - Women in a Home Office is a Canadian organization that brings women together in monthly meetings, workshops and telemeetings to help women grow and get support in their home businesses. http://www.womeninahomeoffice.com/online.htm

Women Entrepreneurs of Canada http : //www.wec.ca/index.php speakers and networking for women entrepreneurs

Canadian Careers resource list http://www.canadiancareers.com/smallbusiness.html

Canada One Sites for Canadian Women in Business Comprehensive Lists http://www.canadaone.com/magazine/women.html

local Human Resource Centre (now comes under the umbrella of Service Canada www.servicecanada.gc.ca , toll free 1-800-622-6232 )will be able to give you the nearest self-employment program - they will guide you through the process

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/gateways/nav/top_nav/our_offices.shtml

Canadian-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) www.cbsc.org , toll free 1-800-567-2345

To obtain Guide for Canadian Small Business from Canada Customs and Revenue Agency phone 1-800-959-2221 or www.ccra.gc.ca

Magazine

Canada - Progressive Choices (published in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) is a magazine for Canadian Women in Business 1-888-232-3297

U.S. Small Business Funding Opportunities http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm

Powerful Proposals - http://www.proposalwriter.com/grants.html For women run businesses http://www.proposalwriter.com/small.html

U.S. - E Circle U Power Tools for Starting and Running You're your Own Busniness this site is a jam-packed with free self employment information.

http://ecircleu.com/show_article.php?id=42&pageNum_articles=1&totalRows_articles=33 For samples of business plans http://www.bplans.com/dp/

http://ecircleu.com/articles.php Click Support for Entreprenurs and Small Businesses

SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business www.score.org another valuable site. For business plan information http://www.score.org/template_gallery.html

Set-up, operating , invigorating your business, networking, programs- go to http://www.entrewomen.ca/

Women in Business – Learnactivity.com provides invaluable information for women entrepreneurs on organizations, web sites, magazines and articles is http://www.learnativity.com/women.html

U.S. On-line Women's Business Center (Office of Women's Business Ownership, SBA) www.onlinewbc.gov . You can find your nearest Women's Business Center or call 1-800-827-5722

Life Tools for Women http://www.lifetoolsforwomen.com/links-money.htm

• Advancing Women's Business Centre http://www.advancingwomen.com/business.html

• U.S. Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/

• Small Business Information Canada - Articles and tips on marketing your business: http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/marketing/a/marktipsindex.htm

Entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/0,6994,,00.html

Books

• Cobe, Patricia, and Parlapiano, Ellen H . " Mompreneurs" A Mother's Practical Step-By-Step Guide to Work-at-Home Success" A Perigee book, The Berkley Publishing Group, division of Penguin Purnam Inc, New York, New York, 2002.

• Edwards, Paul and Sarah , " Finding Your Perfect Work The New Career Guide to Making a Living, Creating a Life" , Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, member of Penguin Putnam, New York, NY. 2003.

• Friedman, Caitlin & Yorio, Kimberly , " the girl's guide to starting your own business", Harper Collins New York, New York, 2003.

• McGuckin, Frances , " Business for Beginner"s , Eastleigh Publications, Langely, British Columbia, 2003.

• Thomas Yaccato, Joanne with Jubinville, Paula , Raising Your Business "A Canadian women's guide to entrpreneurship", Prentice Hall, A Division of Simon & Schuster, 2002.

• Total Web International Net Consulting - Consulting and Business Solutions http://www.totalweb-inc.com/

• " Entrepreneur able ", do the following on-line quizzes: www.wd.gc.ca/tools/xindex_e.asp

www.liraz.com/webquiz.htm .

SUCCESS

Book

Seuss, Dr . " Oh, The Places You'll Go", Random House Inc. New York NY. 1990

TECHNOPHOBIA

*Also check pre-employment above for computer courses etc.

Where you can obtain a computer and how to get connected to the Internet. http://www.womenwork.org/pdfresources/internet101.pdf

Purchase refurbished IBM computers (Canada) http://www.132.ibm.com/content/search.refurbished-canada.html

Webgrrls - training, networking, support and careers for women in the technological fields http://www.webgrrls.com

Industry Canada - Community Access Program provides internet and computer training programs that are offered locally. http://cap.ic.gc.ca/pub/index.html?iin.lang=en Website in English and French

If you require funding for courses , check your local employment service center (see above) to see how you can apply for financial assistance.

Professional Computer Courses

In Canada check out CDI College. http://ca.college-info.org/&kid=OVR0002194455?OVRAW=cdi&OVKEY=cdi&OVMTC=standard

In the United States check http://www.computertrainingschools.com

Examples of jobs that require computer skills Canada

http://www.jobsetc.ca/category_drilldown.jsp?category_id=1158&crumb=1126&crumb=1158〈=e

U.S. http://www.acinet.org/acinet/library_search.asp?Keyword=computers&id=14&nodeid=23&x=37&y=12

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES AND HEADHUNTERS

http://www.jobsetc.ca/directory or Various Agencies

http://www.jobsetc.ca/category_drilldown.jsp?category_id=435〈=e

UNCONVENTIONAL CAREERS

Karen Hatcher, Electrician of Kennedy Electric and Cabling do all your electrical work. You may be pleasantly surprised that a usual man's job done with a women's touch is of equal or greater value. 1-905-308-4567, e-mail kelectric_cabling@sympatico.ca

Canada To find programs and services in a skilled trade or any employment http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Back Door Jobs If you are an adventurer and can spare time away from home check out http://www.backdoorjobs.com/ for short-term job adventures.

Canada Inventive Woman - If you have a great idea that you want to patent or develop contact http://www.inventivewomen.com

U.S to find One Stop Career Center in the. U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/index.htm America's Service Locator 1-877-US2 -(JOBS) 872 5637

Work4Women – Cool Jobs Same samples of non-traditional occupations. http://www.work4women.org/cooljobs/cooljobs.cfm e-mail info@work4women.org

Or call 1-202-638-3143/fax 1-202-638-4885

Wider Opportunities for Women – Occupations considered non-traditional. http://www.workplacesolutions.org/about/jobs2.cfm e-mail info@workplacesolutions.org or call 1-202-464-1956 /fax 1-202-464-1660

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Centers in Canada www.volunteer.ca e-mail vcs@volunteer.ca

Idealist – a project of Action Without Borders lists over 46,000 nonprofit and community organizations from 165 countries and thousands of volunteer opportunities. http://www.idealist.org/ Click on organizations on the right side, and then click United States or Canada. It describes each organization and contact information for each state or province.

United Way helps support many non-profit organizations around the world. http://www.uwint.org/gppweb/index.aspx Click 'Where We Are' on the left, then 'North America' to find an agency near you.

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