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Today's job market is highly competitive and requires you to have a flawless resume and cover letter to be considered for a job. Our independent and unbiased career information has the tools for you to breakthrough today’s job market. The Alberta Builder Connect website will help you get the career in Alberta’s residential construction industry that you are looking for.

Alberta Construction Career Information

Jobseekers are finding that not having the experience employers are looking for is making it very hard to get an interview. It has also been reported that in many areas of Alberta experienced jobseekers are having a tough time even getting interviews at all. They send out their resume and never get called for the interview. And I'm sure you know if you can’t get the interview – you will never get the job.

Our career information on how to build your resume and cover letter will help you land that interview. Once you have confirmed the interview, brush up on your interviewing skills through our interview information. And don’t forget to research the company! Most of the construction employers on our site have their own websites.

Depending on your career choice, don’t forget your portfolio! It is important to display previous work to prospective employers. If you don’t currently have a portfolio, check out building a portfolio for tips on how to put one together.

We also have career planning articles available for you to help you out during your job search.

If you are just starting out in the Alberta residential construction industry, we have links to various organizations on apprenticeship. You can also look at the various post-secondary institutes that offer courses that are industry related. Courses are for full-time and part-time students.

Happy job hunting for your career in residential construction.