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Would you like to develop your customer service skills? This workshop will show you how to improve your customer support skills, manage customers successfully and resolve complaints through the application of effective customer service strategies.

Have a gap in your resume? Skilled, have some experience? Not getting a job?

Join the Markham North Welcome Centre and our -Experts- on May 25th to:

– Learn about the benefits of casual, summer, seasonal and contract jobs
– Get your foot in the door… that can lead to a full-time position
– Discover current hiring opportunities and meet the employers!

Guest speakers include:
– Town of Newmarket: Joan Shaw, Human Resources Manager
– Job Skills: Brian Mackenzie, Employment Relations Specialist

Identify key strategies on how to make sure that your resume gets through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and onto to the desk of your future employer.

So tell me about yourself. What do you do? Your answer to this question is important. It could be an opportunity missed if you don�t know how to answer with confidence. This workshop will guide you through the process of building your pitch so the next time you hear this question you are ready to sell yourself!

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly known as Second Career) is an Ontario Government program that helps you train for a new job. This session will provide step-by-step information about the eligibility and suitability criteria for Better Jobs Ontario and will discuss the financial support that may be available, along with directions for the next steps in the process. 

Join us for a Virtual/Video Interviewing Workshop to learn how to prepare and ace these types of interviews! A Facilitator will offer tips and best practices for virtual/video interviews, including real-time interviews (e.g. via Skype) and interviews where candidates record their answers to computer-generated questions. There will then be an opportunity for presenters to answer questions about what sets candidates apart in the process.

Learn how to interview like a pro. In this workshop you will identify the steps to help you prepare for your next interview and learn how to leave a positive impression with your potential employer. Ace your interiew with strategies discussed in this workshop.

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resumes, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

Communication is an essential soft skill in the workplace and in almost every part of everyday life. In this workshop we will discuss the importance of having good communication skills and how it enables an individual to create and maintain relationships which are always important when working with other individuals over any length of time. You will learn how to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization.

Learn how to create opportunities for yourself through networking and direct approach techniques. In this workshop, you will learn how to be an enterprising job applicant who can take the initiative to generate job opportunities for yourself.

Join us for a Virtual/Video Interviewing Workshop to learn how to prepare and ace these types of interviews! A Facilitator will offer tips and best practices for virtual/video interviews, including real-time interviews (e.g. via Skype) and interviews where candidates record their answers to computer-generated questions. There will then be an opportunity for presenters to answer questions about what sets candidates apart in the process.

After taking this workshop you will understand how you can make an impact with you resume. You will learn how to analyze a Job posting and then extract the relevant information to make a STAND out resume that sells your best skills and accomplishments.

What does it mean when we talk about diversity and inclusivity? Participants will learn why diversity and inclusion are important, how they are an essential part of every workplace, and how organizations work towards creating inclusive work environments for their employees.

Attend this workshop to learn how to establish a healthy work/life balance by learning about resources available to you and how to put them to use. In addition, this workshop will show how the skills you have mastered and the skills you are learning relate to the job market and how to use these attributes to source jobs and advance your career goals.

Learn how to interview like a pro. In this workshop you will identify the steps to help you prepare for your next interview and learn how to leave a positive impression with your potential employer. Ace your interiew with strategies discussed in this workshop.

Would you like to develop your customer service skills? This workshop will show you how to improve your customer support skills, manage customers successfully and resolve complaints through the application of effective customer service strategies.

Attend this Apprenticeship information session to explore potential opportunities in the trades, understand the apprenticeship process, learn about incentives/scholarships available and see if you qualify. This information session will explore the various types of apprenticeships offered, eligibility criteria, funding options, the application process and help you prepare to begin this process.

Getting ready for a job interview? The way you present yourself and the body language you display during an interview can greatly affect the outcome of your interview. Learn about the messages you may be sending unintentionally, and how you can make positive adjustments in time for your next interview.

We are living in a time of massive change. If you are not equipped with the tools to navigate these changes, you will be left behind! The New Normal is constant change. This workshop will help participants to understand how to re-invent yourself and gain a competitive edge in your quest to return to work in the `new` world of work.

Do you know how to set goals for yourself? This workshop will take you through a process to develop your own structured goals that will help you achieve your objectives, and ultimately lead to your success.

Identify key strategies on how to make sure that your resume gets through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and onto to the desk of your future employer.

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resumes, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

Employers tend to hire you for what you know, for what you are learning, and for your people skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify your existing skills through a self-assessment activity. You will also learn how to describe your skills in a way that will help you stand out next to the competition.

The hidden job market are jobs that aren’t advertised or posted online. Employers sometimes do not post jobs online for a number of reasons � e.g. they might be trying to save money on advertising, or they might prefer getting candidates through an internal referral. Find out how you can access the hidden job market by attending this webinar.

A cover letter is the first document an employer sees; it is the first impression you make to potential employers. Learn how to make it work for you with tips and strategies that will guide you through writing a well-crafted cover letter.

Learn how to create opportunities for yourself through networking and direct approach techniques. In this workshop, you will learn how to be an enterprising job applicant who can take the initiative to generate job opportunities for yourself.

Learn how to effectively write an accomplishment statements that will impress an employer.

Do you know what attributes employers value? Build your understanding of what employers expect from their employees in order to retain their job. Learn how to improve your soft skills, identify your strengths, and increase your value to an employer.

The Internet is flooded with work from home opportunities. One of the biggest challenges is finding one that is legitimate. This workshop will provide you with tips on how to safely investigate a prospective opportunity, how to recognize a scam, and what you should do if you think you have been scammed.

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resumes, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

Networking is more important than ever. Only 15% of jobs available are ever advertised, this means that the other 85% of jobs can only be found through networking and LinkedIn has become essential to any Networker’s Tool-Kit. In this session you will learn how to create a profile that will make you stand-out next to the competition.

Do you know your rights at work under the Ontario Employment Standards Act? In this workshop, we discuss topics such as minimum wage, break periods, hours of work, and overtime. We provide information and tools that will help you to understand your rights in the workplace.

So tell me about yourself. What do you do? Your answer to this question is important. It could be an opportunity missed if you don�t know how to answer with confidence. This workshop will guide you through the process of building your pitch so the next time you hear this question you are ready to sell yourself!

Are you in need of a resume overhaul and not sure where to begin? We are here to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the key parts of a resumes, understand the different types of resumes and understand how to choose the best one for your job search needs. This is your first step to a Resume Renovation.

Employers tend to hire you for what you know, for what you are learning, and for your people skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify your existing skills through a self-assessment activity. You will also learn how to describe your skills in a way that will help you stand out next to the competition.

How do you negotiate your salary after receiving a job offer? This workshop will cover the basics of salary negotiations, how to find out your objective value from job market data, best practices for salary negotiations, how to negotiate a raise and what you should do after a salary negotiation.