{"id":572,"date":"2021-07-28T16:11:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T20:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/counselling\/?page_id=572"},"modified":"2026-03-25T11:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:44:09","slug":"career-planning-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/career-resource-centre\/career-resources\/career-planning-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Planning Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Click on the header to access the links.<\/h5>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Career Exploration<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/myblueprint.ca\/\">MyBlueprint<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A comprehensive Canadian-based online career-planning tool that provides a platform for students to explore and map out their academic and vocational interests, eventually creating a pathway to achieve their goals. Students can complete self-exploration surveys, research different occupations, explore educational programs and institutions, build resumes and cover letters, search for jobs and so much more!<\/p>\n<p>Click on sign up and enter the activation key: <strong>dawsoncollege<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/academos.qc.ca\/\">Academos<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A platform that connects you with passionate professionals, helping you gain insights and make well-informed decisions about your future.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/emploi\/informer-metier-profession\/explorer-metiers-professions\">Exploring Trades and Occupations: Quebec<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Discover a trade or occupation that fits your profile, learn about working conditions, and job opportunities.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/emploi\/informer-metier-profession\/choix-carriere\/emplois-avenir\">Emplois d\u2019avenir<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A Quebec website aimed at helping you find an occupation in sectors that are high in demand.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/home\">Government of Canada: Job Bank<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Research different occupations or fields of studies, take career quizzes, and explore career options that match your skills and knowledge, job search, see job trends, and much more!<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truity.com\/\">Truity<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>You can take free career tests based on the Myers and Briggs&#8217; 16 personality types, the Big Five (Five Factor) model of personality, and the Holland Code system of career selection. Also, provides descriptions of the 16 personality types and associated career paths.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/admission.umontreal.ca\/cursus\/index.php?l=en\">Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al (UdeM) Career Quiz<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Discover domains that are of interest, understand characteristics of working in these fields, and choose programs that inspire you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.dc_accordion .dc_accordion-body:before{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: block;\n\t\t\t\theight: 10px;height: 1rem;\n\t\t\t\tcontent: \"\";\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n\t\t<div id=\"specific-fields-of-study\" class=\"new dc_accordion  \"  ><h2 class=\"dc_accordion-title highlighta\" ><a class=\"\" style=\"\" href=\"#specific-fields-of-study\">Specific Fields of Study<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"dc_accordion-body \" style=\"\" ><h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Business<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdc.ca\/en\/articles-tools\/start-buy-business\">Business Development Bank of Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking of becoming an entrepreneur? This site provides all the ins and outs on how to start a business, make a business plan, and how to tackle the challenges you will face.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/\">Chartered Professional Accountants: Quebec<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking of a career in Accounting? This site provides information about pursuing a career in the field of accounting in Quebec, including a profile quiz, videos, and career profiles.<\/p>\n<h2>Computing<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Computing Careers and Disciplines<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A quick guide that describes different computing related careers and disciplines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/career-resource-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/Computing-Disciplines-3rd-ed.pdf\">Computing Disciplines &#8211; 3rd ed<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Engineering<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.placepourtoi.ca\/en\/\">PlacePourToi<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about a career in Engineering? Check out this site for more information on the field, the different kinds of engineering you can pursue and possible mentoring opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>Environment<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.ca\/career-profiles-index\/\">ECO Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking of an environmental career? This site provides information on 130 environmental careers in Canada, including an e-book.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Choosing-Your-Path.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choosing Your Path<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/pltcanada.org\/en\/green-jobs\/\">Project Learning Tree Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>This site features several resources on green jobs in Canada, including a Green jobs Career personality quiz and an e-booklet featuring first-person stories from 12 First Nations and Inuit leaders working in the forest and conservation and parks sectors across Canada.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/career-resource-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/A-Guide-to-Green-Jobs-in-Canada-2020-09-25.pdf\">A-Guide-to-Green-Jobs-in-Canada<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Forensic Science<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csfs.ca\/student-zone\/\">Canadian Society of Forensic Science<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking of a career in Forensic Science? This site provides information about pursuing a career in the field of forensics in Canada, including career booklets:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Forensic-Science-Career-Booklet-GSA-2017-2nd-Edition-1-ilovepdf-compressed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forensic Career Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csfs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ICPI-Pathology-A-Career-in-Medicine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pathology Career Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Health<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monpharmacien.ca\/en\/public\/find-your-mark\/\">Association quebecoise des pharmaciens proprietaires<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about a career in Pharmacy? Check out this site for more information on different professions in this field and their pathways.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/avenirensante.gouv.qc.ca\/\">Avenir en Sant\u00e9<\/a><\/h4>\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Thinking about a career in the Health and Social Services sector? Check out this site for more information on different occupations. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/danslesdents.ca\/en\/\"><strong>Dans les Dents<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about a career in Dentistry? Check out this site for more information on different professions in this field. Take a test to see which one might be right for you!<\/p>\n<h4>Medicine<\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about pursuing a career as a doctor? Check out these guides for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/career-resource-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/Admission_Requirements_of_Canadian_Faculties_of_Medicine_2026_v3-1-1.pdf\">Admission_Requirements_of_Canadian_Faculties_of_Medicine_2026_v3-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca\/career-resource-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/Unofficial-Guide-to-Canandian-Medical-School.pdf\">Unofficial-Guide-to-Canandian-Medical-School<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Law<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barreau.qc.ca\/en\/prospective-members\/student\/student-quebec\/\"><strong>Barreau du Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Want to be a lawyer in Quebec? Use this resource to discover the pathway.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnq.org\/en\/becoming-a-notary\/pathway-to-profession\/\"><strong>Chambre des notaires de Quebec<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Learn the pathway to becoming a notary.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cliquezjustice.ca\/en\/careers-justice\">Cliquezjustice (Canada) and<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/educaloi.qc.ca\/en\/categories\/legal-professions\/\">\u00c9ducaloi (Quebec)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about a career in Law? Not sure where to start?\u00a0 These sites provide profiles on different legal occupations.<\/p>\n<h2>Psychology<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/cpa.ca\/careers\/career-hub\/\">Canadian Psychological Association: Career Hub<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking of a career in Psychology? This site provides information about pursuing a career in the field of psychology in Canada, including a career handbook.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Choosing-Your-Path.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub\/psychologycareers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">areer Handbook Psychology<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Science<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/letstalkscience.ca\/careers\">Let&#8217;s Talk Science<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Explore over 700 STEM related career profiles that can be filtered by post-secondary pathway, industry, sector, or school subject.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/natural-resources.canada.ca\/careers\">Natural Resources Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Explore different career opportunities\/paths and sectors in natural resources in Canada.<\/p>\n<h2>Social Work<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casw-acts.ca\/en\/what-social-work\">Canadian Association of Social Workers<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Thinking about a career in social work? This site provides information about what social workers do, their work settings and educational requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>Vocational Programs<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>These programs are focused on learning skills directly related to the job market, you receive a Dipl\u00f4me d\u2019\u00e9tudes professionnelles (DEP) upon graduation and can go straight into the job market.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inforoutefpt.org\/\">inforouteFPT<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/campaigns\/skilled-trades.html?utm_campaign=esdc-edsc-skilled-trades-25-26&amp;utm_source=groupm-programmatic-dv360-inclusion-list&amp;utm_medium=dis&amp;utm_content=300x600_discover-careers_en&amp;adv=2526-909800&amp;dclid=CI2nz-2du5MDFZMkiAkd9qo49w&amp;gad_source=7&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz8Pqq527kwMVvoYDCB1-BicpEAEYASAAEgLRffD_BwE&amp;gad_campaignid=23609512243#find\"><strong>Employment and Social Development Canada: Skilled trades<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click on the header to access the links. 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