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"
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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
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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.
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Other Services
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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.
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| Resumes & Cover Letters For Students
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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)
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