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JOB SEEKERS >Workshop Schedule

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Job Search Workshops

August 13 & 25
9 AM - NOOn

Resume Developer
A full overview of current resume styles. Participants will leave with the tools for developing an effective resume.

August 14 &22
9:30-12:30

Catchy Cover Letters
An overview of the components of cover letters to grab an employer's attention.

august 8 & 20
9:00-noon

Resume Tweaker
Come to this workshop with an existing resume for finishing touches.

august 18 & 29
9 AM - NOON

Power Interviews
Participants will increase confidence in approaching interviews and presenting their skills and abilities to prospective employers.

august 21
1:30-3:30

Surviving Job Loss
Unemployment can be quite a shock. Find out what to expect and what can help. Here's a change to ask your questions.

COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOPS

august 11
1:00-4:00

WORD Basics
Receive an orientation to basic computer use and Microsoft WORD to develop a comfort using a computer for job search documents.

august 12
9:30-11:30

Internet Basics
Receive an orientation to basic internet skills for employment information. Utilize the internet and test out job search sites.

august 12
1:30-3:30

Email Basics
Learn how to set up an email account and receive an orientation to email for job search activities. Discover sending and receiving email.

SKILLS SERIES WORKSHOPS

NEW!
august 15
10:00-NOON

Navigating Career Change
Transferable skills are essential for the career changer. This workshop will help you identify these skills and how you can market them to employers

NOT PRESENTED THIS MONTH. LOOK FOR THIS WORKSHOP NEXT MONTH.

Video Series: 'Quick Job Search Video Series'
Quick Resume & cover Letter, Quick Interview & Salary Negotiation

See these 20 minute DVDs showsthe basis information for planning a job search.

CAREER DECISION MAKING WORKSHOPS

August 6 & 27
9:30-3:30

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Learn your personality type and how it influences your communication and work style.

To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant.

August 7 & 28
9:30-3:30

Strong Interest Inventory
Take an online assessment of your interests and receive an individualized report on which occupations you are most likely to find satisfying.

To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant.

NOT PRESENTED THIS MONTH. LOOK FOR THIS WORKSHOP NEXT MONTH or See the MBTI

Career Dimensions
Participants explore personality styles, preferred work environments and careers in order to identify a "best fit" in today's changing workplace.

August 19
9:30 - 12:30

Hidden Job Market
Develop skills to uncover information about employers and jobs that are in demand locally and nationally

August 5 & 26
10:00-3:00

COPSYSTEM
Take an aptitude test, Interest and values inventories to learn the grouping of career fields that would suit you best.

To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant.

august 20
1:30 - 3:30

Career Decision Making System
Take this self scored Canadian Interest Survey to discover the most appropriate career cluster matches and learn how to find more information on suggested job titles

august 1
10:00-12:00

Career Cruising
This online, self-paced computer program will assist you in narrowing your fields of interest and provide easy access to relevant information about these career choices.

Wage Subsidy Program

Tuesdays

Wage Subsidy Program Information Sessions
Global Vocational Services

Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Drop-in)

Contact Global at 250-753-3667 for more information