Career Information Hotline

The Career Information Hotline is an information service to help Albertans make informed career, education and employment decisions. Career advisors are available by telephone, TDD, fax, e-mail and a website. This service is provided by Alberta Human Resources and Employment.

Phone:

1-800-661-3753 (free from anywhere in Alberta)
(780) 422-4266 (in Edmonton)

Deaf or hard of hearing (TDD):

1-800-232-7215 (free from anywhere in Alberta)
(780) 422-5283 (in Edmonton)

Fax:

(780) 422-0372

E-Mail:

hotline@alis.gov.ab.ca

On the Web:

http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/hotline/main.asp

Career consultants can help you with:

Career Planning

We can provide information to help you:

• determine your interests
• find out about your aptitudes
• recognize appropriate paths to become qualified
• be competitive in today's labour market
• follow a career planning path
• 'brainstorm' career options

Occupational Descriptions

We can provide occupational information in the areas of:

• descriptions
• duties
• working conditions
• skills required
• education/training requirements
• employment outlook
• general salary guidelines

Educational Options

We can help you discover the different options available for learning such as:

• returning to school full-time
• distance learning
• part-time courses
• apprenticeship
• the differences between a certificate, diploma, and a degree
• college and/or university
• technical schooling

Work Search Options

You can learn important tips and strategies in the following areas:

• resume writing
• preparing cover letters
• compiling a reference list
• marketing yourself
• preparing for interviews
• following-up leads

Educational Funding

We can provide basic information on student funding and where to apply for:

• student loans
• student grants/bursaries
• scholarships
• employment insurance training

Referrals

We can refer you for further help to a wide variety of organizations such as:

• Alberta Human Resources and Employment service centres
• colleges, universities
• technical institutes
• private post-secondary institutions
• associations and societies
• municipal, provincial, or federal government offices
• learning councils
• community agencies