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Employment Services Workshop Series
MAY: Brampton Keswick Markham (pdf format)
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Job Search Resources & Tools – Information Session Description for Calendar
Job Search Resources & Tools Information Session This information session is recommended as a first step for all new and returning clients. You will learn about the services offered in Job Skills’ Employment Services Centres. You will also have the opportunity to find out about the various tools required for your successful job search including resumes, cover letters, career portfolios and ways to use the Internet in your job search. This session is three hours long and will be followed by individual question and answer sessions.
Creating Winning Resumes
You will learn how to highlight your skills and accomplishments effectively to employers. Functional, Chronological and Combination Resumes will be discussed. You will develop the key elements of your resume in this workshop. Follow-up assistance will be provided through resume critiques.
Dynamic Cover Letters
A cover letter allows you to highlight the key points of your resume and add details that will set you apart from other candidates. This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to writing effective cover letters as well as some hands-on practice and feedback.
Hidden Job Market
Accessing the Hidden Job Market leads to an active job search with a greater chance of success. In this workshop you will discover ways to find and apply for the 80% of jobs that are not advertised.
Interview Strategies
You will learn the secrets of making a great first impression, how to sell your skills to employers, and develop effective ways to answer the most frequently asked interview questions. Ample time will be devoted to practicing interview techniques.
Using Social Networking
Tough economic times call for innovative approaches to job search. How does one find a career opportunity fast? A really great option is Social Networking. Social Networking sites include LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. It is expected that Social Networking will become our primary way to find work in the future, especially a venue like LinkedIn. In this workshop we will cover the following:
- Identifying strategies for maximizing the benefits of using Social Networking as part of job searching
- What Not to Do When Using Social Media
- Learn how to create a LinkedIn profile and connect into companies that you really want to work for.
Networking Sessions
These sessions will provide opportunities to connect with other job seekers, through a supportive environment designed to enhance your motivation, maintain your focus, and make your job search more effective.
Brampton
NEW:Kick Start your summer job search
Do you know: Where to start? Where to Look? How to put your best foot forward? How to make your resume stand out? Find out how to beat your competition and learn the key tips you need to land that perfect summer job!!! Call for location details.
Featured Program of the Month
Bridge to HR - for Internationally Trained Human Resources Professionals
The Bridge to HR Program is designed to fast track Internationally trained Human Resources Professionals to find employment. This program offers: Sector specific language training, four HR College credit courses- required for completion of CHRP, six weeks full-time placement, Mentoring, ongoing coaching and supports, Employer networking events. The Bridge to HR Program is delivered free of charge to eligible individuals. and is available at the Job Skills Employment Services office located at 4961 HWY. 7, Suites 100 - 101, Markham (west of McCowan Rd.)
Telephone 905 948-9996 or 1 877 948-9996 info@jobskills.org www.jobskills.org
Keswick
NEW:Kick Start your summer job search
Do you know: Where to start? Where to Look? How to put your best foot forward? How to make your resume stand out? Find out how to beat your competition and learn the key tips you need to land that perfect summer job!!! Call for location details.
Featured Programs of the Month
Bridge to HR - for Internationally Trained Human Resources Professionals
Bridge to HR - for Internationally Trained Human Resources Professionals
The Bridge to HR Program is designed to fast track Internationally trained Human Resources Professionals to find employment. This program offers: Sector specific language training, four HR College credit courses- required for completion of CHRP, six weeks full-time placement, Mentoring, ongoing coaching and supports, Employer networking events. The Bridge to HR Program is delivered free of charge to eligible individuals. and is available at the Job Skills Employment Services office located at 4961 HWY. 7, Suites 100 - 101, Markham (west of McCowan Rd.)
Telephone 905 948-9996 or 1 877 948-9996 info@jobskills.org www.jobskills.org
Smart Start
The Smart Start program will teach you everything you need to successfully get a job and keep a job. For anyone interested in Customer Service, Retail or Food Services industries. Training includes: employment skills training, personal career assessment. skills assessment, life skills training, job retention training including communication and problem solving skills, innovative and successful job search training, one on one job coaching, 5 industry specific certifications, motivation and empowerment.
Featured Workshop this Month:
Career Exploration Workshops
Thinking about changing your career? Planning your first career? These workshops will help you explore your options and determine the best career choices for you. Assess your personality, values, skills, abilities and interest to find careers that suit you. Discover how to research careers and occupations, and how to successfully manage a career change. These workshops can be taken as a series or individually. Choose from Personality & Fit; Values & Work Environment; Workplace Skills Abilities; Exploring Work interests; Labour Market REsearch; and Managing Career Change.
Markham
NEW:Experience Counts! Marketing Skills for the Mature Work:
Do you think employers are making hiring decisions based on age? Unfortunately, there are some biases and misconceptions that do exist. We can’t change our age, but we can change assumptions that are made about us “over 40 job searchers”. It just requires some preparation. Join us for this NEW informative workshop to gain some strategic methods to help you triumph over negative age-related stereotypes! March 14th
NEW:Kick Start your summer job search
Do you know: Where to start? Where to Look? How to put your best foot forward? How to make your resume stand out? Find out how to beat your competition and learn the key tips you need to land that perfect summer job!!! Call for location details.
Featured Program of the Month
Smart Start
The Smart Start program will teach you everything you need to successfully get a job and keep a job. For anyone interested in Customer Service, Retail or Food Services industries. Training includes: employment skills training, personal career assessment. skills assessment, life skills training, job retention training including communication and problem solving skills, innovative and successful job search training, one on one job coaching, 5 industry specific certifications, motivation and empowerment.
Bridge to HR - for Internationally Trained Human Resources Professionals
The Bridge to HR Program is designed to fast track Internationally trained Human Resources Professionals to find employment. This program offers: Sector specific language training, four HR College credit courses- required for completion of CHRP, six weeks full-time placement, Mentoring, ongoing coaching and supports, Employer networking events. The Bridge to HR Program is delivered free of charge to eligible individuals.
Workshops are rotated each month and some workshops may not be offered at every location.
Please talk to the RI Specialist for further information. Pre-registration is required.
MAY: Brampton Keswick Markham (pdf format)
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