Cover Letter, Resume and Interview Preparation

This workshop will cover the finer points of writing resumes and cover letters, as well as how to prepare for job interviews from the employer's perspective.

Labour Market Information Lab

We will show you how to access Labour Market Information on specific occupations or industries that interest you. Find out about who is hiring, employment prospects, salary and wages information, occupational profiles and education/training programs.

Career Exploration

Utilizing Choices software, you will explore potential career options, interests, values, skills, abilities and work preference assessments will be your guide.

Microsoft Word Level II

If you have taken the "Intro To Basic Computer Use" Workshop, then this session will expand on your skills using Microsoft Word in your job search. Topics will include: creating tables, columns, headers/footers, file managment using folders and merging documents.

Tracking Your Job Search Using Spreadsheet (Excel) Software

This workshop will introduce you to the basics of Excel, including how to create a budgeting spreadsheet and how to use a job search log.

Using Presentation Software (Powerpoint) In Your Job Search

This workshop will introduce you to the features of Powerpoint and how to create a basic powerpoint presentation.

Resume Critique

Book a half hour appointment to have your resume reviewed with advice for improvment.

Keyboarding

In this workshop you will use a computer based software program to improve the keyboarding and typing skills needed to create and edit resumes & cover letters.

Age Advantage

"Overcoming Age Bias"

If you are between the ages of 50-64 and are having difficulty finding employment, this workshop will help empower you in your search for a satisfying and fulfilling job.

Coping with Job Loss

Losing your job is one of the greatest stress-causing life events, often resulting in a reduction in emotional well-being. This workshop will allow you to explore the nature of job loss and its impact, how to apply coping strategies and how to develop ways to move forward from the experiences of job loss.

Other Services

No Phone? Our Message Minder service will help you with your job search by providing you with a temporary answering service until you are employed. Ask our staff for details.

If you are a summer student seeking summer employment this workshop will provide you with the help that you need to put together a great resume and cover letter.

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems. A certificate of completion will be provided

Women's Employment Outreach
Confidence Building Workshop

Presented by Women’s Employment Outreach, this three session workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and utilize a number of techniques designed to increase confidence. Topics to be reviewed include: the definition and components of confidence, communicating assertively, setting goals, and concrete strategies for increasing confidence.
Tuesday, February 16 (9:30-12:00)
Tuesday, February 23 (9:30-12:00)
Tuesday, March 2 (9:30-12:00)