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Student Job Search
Are you presently a student or have you recently graduated? Our CERC office has the resources that can help you find employment whether it’s a part-time after school job, a full or part-time summer job or full time employment in your chosen career.

Mature Women's Job Search
Are you a mature woman and unemployed, employed but need a better job or are you in need of a career change? Your job search may be due to being a stay-at-home mom, a company lay-off or re-organization, a recent move to the area or it’s just time for you to make a change. Whatever your reason, we at CERC have the resources to make that search a little easier.

The Importance of Body Language
Are you sure you know what certain gestures mean.  Just how good, or bad, could someone’s body language really be during a job interview?

Job-Interview Gaffes
Don’t blow it! Avoid these common mistakes

How to Overcome Procrastination
How many times have you asked yourself the question “Why can’t I just get on and DO it?” You find something more interesting to do or stare at a blank sheet of paper. You ask yourself the question again, only to come up with no answer at all! Next time, you tell yourself, you’ll be better organized, more motivated, but somehow next time turns out to be like all the other times.

Essential Skills
Whatever career path you choose, take every opportunity to develop the skills that will be essential to you along the way, both in the workplace and in your day-to-day life. Such skills will help you adapt quickly to new career situations, rise to ever-greater challenges and achieve your own definition of success.

Job Loss
Where do you start when your employment ends?

Career Change
Are you thinking you would like to make a career change but are hesitant to start because you’re unsure you have what it takes? Here at CERC we have numerous resources to help you make that all-important decision a little easier. We have books, access to websites and we can help you identify your Transferable Skills. If you’re not sure where to start, just ask one of our knowledgeable and helpful staff.

How do I research an anonymous employer posting?
Some employers are choosing to remain anonymous and are basically giving a blind ad.  Is there any way to find out who the potential employer is given limited information?

How do I sell a career change?
I am unsure of how to sell a career change in my job search.  Could you please give me some advice?

Where do I begin my job search?
Where do I begin trying to find a new job?

Where can I look for temporary work in Northumberland?
Where do I begin my search for temporary work in Northumberland?

What should I include on my resume?
Can you help clarify what an employer likes or dislikes in a resume??

Can you give me some job search tips? Article 1, Article 2
I have been job searching for many months and am becoming increasingly frustrated with the process.  Can you give me any suggestions??

How should I prepare for an interview?
How should I prepare?

How do I email a resume?
Many of the job postings I am interested in applying for are requesting that the resume be emailed.  How do I do this?

How do I negotiate salary expectations?
How do I go about negotiating the offer?