After High School

What are you going to do with the rest of your life?

It's a huge question, and there are so many choices. The web links on this page will help you explore your after-high-school options.

What kind of person am I?

Personality Test

Answer a list of questions to determine what personality type you are.

What kinds of jobs/careers match my interests and abilities?

Career Key

Are you realistic, social, investigative, enterprising, artistic, conventional, or a combination of these? Answer some questions to find out. Then, discover what jobs/careers best match your personality type.

What is that career/job really like? What kind of education or training do I need?

What Interests You?

Learn about different careers and discover which ones appeals to you.

How do I pick a university or college and how will I pay for it?

Maclean's University Rankings

Ratings for universities in Canada.

Princeton Review's 357 Best Colleges

For information about colleges in the U.S.

Education Links

Learn more about Canadian colleges and universities, loans an scholarships, and distance education.

What if I'm not planning to attend college or university?

Alternatives to University or College

Get some ideas about apprenticeships, internships, and other options after high school.

How do I find a job?

Take a look at our Job Information page for some great sites.

How do I prepare for a job interview and write a resume and cover letter?

Interviewing for Success (361 KB PDF)

Interviewing tips and sample questions from the University of British Columbia's Career Services.

Writing a Winning Resume & Writing a Cover Letter (244 KB PDF)

Find out the do's and don'ts of resume and cover letter writing for the University of British Columbia's Career Services.

What are my legal rights and responsibilities once I get a job?

Working in B.C.: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Getting hired, once your hired, leaving or losing your job, and where to turn when you have more questions.