Ready, Set...Work!
Maximize your individual experience at The Career Centre in this introduction to employment services. You will receive an overview of services, resources and opportunities available through The Career Centre. This workshop will provide an introduction to job search tools and transferable skills identification, and will create the foundation for your successful job search.

The Secret to Working in Oceanside
Find employment where you can use your skills. Gain an understanding of the local economy and where you might find work. The labour market has changed - what does it mean to you?

Resumes & Cover Letters 101
Learn the theories behind the basic building blocks to successful job search. Writing an effective resume and cover letter that will impress potential employers takes preparation. In Resumes & Cover Letters 101, you will identify your skills and qualifications and will learn how to create an effective resume describing what you can offer an employer. You will have the opportunity to refer to samples and will begin creating your own documents in class. No computer skills required.

Resumes & Cover Letters 102
The follow-up workshop to 101, Resumes & Cover Letters 102 is the practical application to creating good resumes and cover letters. Having a well-written cover letter and resume will help you get noticed by an employer and get an interview. Using your identified skills and qualifications, you will work with a specialist in our computer lab to help you refine and perfect your resume and cover letter to market your skills and abilities to the fullest.
Computer Basics 1 & 2 (or equivalent) and Resumes & Cover Letters 101 are prerequisites.

Hot Leads
Did you know exploring hidden resources can cut job search time by 50%? Job search can be challenging. Get to work faster by uncovering the hidden job market and learning proven techniques to enhance your job search .
Acing the Interview
You've just landed an interview for a job! Successful interviewing will be essential to negotiate a job offer. This workshop contains tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to follow up.

On the Job:
How to Create and Maintain Success
New work means new relationships. Interactions and communication at work can be challenging. This workshop provides foundations for creating success in the workplace. Learn to create job security by making yourself an indispensable asset at work and gain some strategies to ensure you are using your experiences and attitude to attain your dreams.

Computer Basics 1
Learning about computer technology can make your job search
more effective. Our expert facilitator understands the frustrations
you may be feeling. This introduction guides you through the basics
of operating a computer and introduces you to the basics of searching
and using word processing applications. You will learn to create your
resume, and set up and use email.

Computer Basics 2
This workshop builds on the introduction from Basics 1 and
focuses on refining skills for searching and applying for jobs online.
Learn how to save, open, and modify documents, as well as how
to send them by email. You're welcome to repeat these courses to help
build your skills, confidence and get more practice.

Put your Best Foot Forward
When opportunity knocks, will you be ready to answer the door? Prepare for chance encounters with a 30 second personal pitch and for informal meetings with a calling card - your “mini resume,” a wallet-sized summary of contact information and your skills and abilities.

Architect Your Career
Identify and explore occupations that fit your work interests, personality and values. Use True Colors™ and Career Cruising® to find out what kind of work is a match for you.

Finding the Fit with Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment
What work would you find most satisfying? How do you get there from here? Identify your personality type and how it relates to work that matches your preferences. MBTI is the most trusted & widely used assessment tool in the world. Perform a comprehensive online assessment and gain insight through this popular 1-day workshop. Must first meet with an Employment Consultant before registering.

Please phone The Career Centre at 250-248-3205 for to reserve your space in any of these FREE workshops.