Steven Boucher,
Youth Employment Counsellor

Do you want to make a few extra bucks? If you’re looking for a summer job, we’re here to help you.

You’ve probably got a ton of questions like where to look or what’s important on a resume. We know you've been reading this page so this is your chance to ask a question.

Youth employment counsellor Steven Boucher from Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau has answered your e-mail questions.

Finding a part-time job

It’s not always easy landing a part-time job, especially if you’ve never worked before, but here's how you can get started.

Tips to help you ...

• Write your first resume.
• Write a winning cover letter.
• Ace that job interview.
• 8 things you should know.

See also: :

• Part-time job videos
• Map of youth employment centres

We know everyone doesn’t always have the same opportunities to get a job or get help depending on where you live. This Ontario government strategy helps teenagers in neighbourhoods that might not have as many services as other places.

Learn about the Youth Opportunities Strategy.

Figuring out what you’re going to do after high school is a big deal and YouthConnect is here to help you with a ton of useful links to make your decisions easier.

See also:

• How do I decide what career I want?
• How do I figure out which school to go to or what training I need?
• How am I going to pay for it?