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April 2021
LinkedIn for Job Seekers
How to Connect to Jobs on LinkedIn Whether you are looking for a job, a new graduate, or making a career change, it is important to build an effective online presence. Discover how to create an “All Star” LinkedIn profile and use it to expand your network, find employment opportunities and let potential employers know what makes you unique. Learn about: How LinkedIn is useful for job seekers Ways to build a profile that attracts employers How to use your…
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Youth Job Connection: Summer
A 5-Day Workshop for High School Students Youth Job Connection: Summer (YJCS) provides summer, part-time, and after school job opportunities for high school students. Through a series of workshops, YJCS prepares students to enter the labour market while balancing their education. You'll get: 20 hours of paid pre-employment training to promote job-readiness Job matching and paid job placements Mentoring Education/work transitions supports Open to high school students, ages 15-18, intending to return to high school or enrolling in post-secondary education…
Find out more »Start a Business From Home
Learn how to launch that new business idea from your home. This workshop will introduce the 1-page business plan. A 1-page business plan is going to help you build out your business idea to determine if it's worth pursuing. This is an interactive workshop where you will get to explore your business idea, share ideas with other entrepreneurs, and get feedback. No prior business experience or education is required. Learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Register for Start…
Find out more »Resumes & Cover Letters
Create a resume and cover letter that get results. Designed to help job seekers from all backgrounds, this workshop is packed with valuable tips and insights that will get you noticed by hiring professionals. Learn about: the components of an effective resume the different resume format (and which one works best for you) how to include references how to optimize for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) keywords – where to find them and how to use them soft skills vs hard…
Find out more »Interview Skills
Gain insight on the interview secrets favoured by hiring professionals. Discover the Do’s and Don’ts of interview etiquette – from the very first phone call to the very last thank you email.Turn job interviews into job offers. Learn about: different interview formats and what to expect in them how to prepare for challenging questions the STAR technique what questions to ask a potential employer how to minimize interview anxiety and feel more confident the best ways to follow-up after the…
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