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This guide is designed to help you find or connect with resources to help with a job search, career planning or developing new skills.

On this first page you will find:

supports the federal and provincial governments have in place to support those whose jobs have been affected by the global pandemic
books selected by a librarian to help you with resumes, cover letters, and job interviews
links to website that help with resumes, cover letters, and job interviews
cover letter, resume and job interview book lists in the library catalogue

Resume and Cover Letter Builder
Source: Government of Manitoba.
This tool helps you create a professional looking resume and cover letter using a template.

Action Words for Resume and Cover Letter Writing
A document from the University of Winnipeg that provides action verbs to help strengthen your resume.

University of Manitoba Cover Letter Workbook
This workbook offers helpful tips and examples of cover letters.

University of Manitoba Resume Workbook
This workbook provides detailed step by step instructions on creating a strong resume.

A Guide to Outstanding Interviews
Source: Government of Manitoba.
A guide to prepare you for a job interview.

University of Manitoba Career Services Interview Preparation
While primarily directed at students, this guide is useful to all job seekers.

Osborne Village Resource Centre
Osborne Village Resource Centre will assist you in creating resumes and cover letters.
Winnipeg Transition Centre
EARS Program (Employment Assistance & Resource Services) at Winnipeg Transition Centre (WTC) is a FREE program that runs every four weeks. Attend an Orientation to see if this is the right program to make your job search successful.

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) gives financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19.
After CERB: Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB)
The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The CRB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
After CERB: Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they must care for their child under 12 years old or a family member who needs supervised care. This applies if their school, regular program or facility is closed or unavailable to them due to COVID-19, or because they're sick, self-isolating, or at risk of serious health complications due to COVID-19. The CRCB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they're sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19. The CRSB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Manitoba Risk Recognition Program
The $120 million Manitoba Risk Recognition Program provides a one-time payment to low-income, essential and pharmacies, front-line workers, who have taken extraordinary risks to keep Manitobans safe during the period of March 20, 2020 to May 29, 2020 of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manitoba Job Restart Program
The Manitoba Job Restart Program (MJRP) provides a taxable financial benefit to a maximum of $2,000 to Manitobans who:
-safely return to work for a cumulative 30 hours/week with one or more eligible employers
-voluntarily stop collecting Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) or similar COVID-19 financial support programs delivered by the federal government,