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Resumes and Cover Letters Part 1
Resumes and Cover Letters Part 1
Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume / Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes / Identify the standard elements found in a […]
Know Your Personality Dimensions®
Know Your Personality Dimensions®
Use Personality Dimensions® to identify your work interests, strengths and values. Gain a better understanding of yourself and others while exploring the occupations that best fit your personality and career goals. You must first meet with an Employment Consultant. Here’s what workshop participants had to say… ”Fun workshop!” “Insight into myself and others behaviours […]
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Resumes and Cover Letters Part 2
Resumes and Cover Letters Part 2
Apply your skills and knowledge from Resumes & Cover Letters: Part One. You will work alongside the Facilitator to create your resume and cover letter. Part One is a prerequisite. Basic typing skills required. Here's what workshop participants had to say... “Enjoyed continuing education.” “Very, very helpful.” “The instructor was very friendly and made me […]
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Wage Subsidy Information Session
Wage Subsidy Information Session
Are you keen to work but you lack skills or experience? The Wage Subsidy Program could be a great solution! This program provides an employer with a wage subsidy to offset costs of hiring while you gain valuable on-the-job training and work experience. Call us at 250-248-3205 to find out if you are eligible to […]
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Job Search Strategies
Job Search Strategies
Learn strategies to successfully target your job search and utilize local labour market information.
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Acing the Interview
Acing the Interview
Successful interviewing is essential to receive a job offer. This workshop contains tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to follow up. We help you ‘Ace the Interview’ by: Putting you in the shoes of the employer – you decide who to hire Outlining how to effectively prepare for an interview Providing strategies for […]
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Branding “YOU”
Branding “YOU”
Learn how you can create your own employment opportunities or find existing ones faster by actively networking and marketing your unique set of skills. Here’s what one workshop participant had to say… “Excellent! Great facilitator and guest speaker.”
Employment Readiness
Employment Readiness
Prepare for employment and use decision making techniques to assist you in finding out what type of work is a match for you.
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Hot Leads Hour
Hot Leads Hour
Start your week's job search off right! Receive job leads for the week and learn about job search strategies that are working for local job seekers. Here's what workshop participants had to say... “Hot Leads was very informative. I met some really great people, received some good tips and tricks as well as leads […]
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VIRTUAL Wage Subsidy Info Session for EMPLOYERS
VIRTUAL Wage Subsidy Info Session for EMPLOYERS
Hiring and providing on-the-job training? Your organization (business or not-for-profit) may be eligible for a Wage Subsidy covering 30-50% of wage expenses for up to 24 weeks. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply by attending our Wage Subsidy Info Session for Employers.
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VIRTUAL Self Employment Information Session
VIRTUAL Self Employment Information Session
Is Self Employment for you? Do you have the related skills, product and service knowledge and industry experience to start your own business? This 1 hour info session will explore the various resources, including WorkBC’s Self-Employment Services, which could support the development and implementation of your business plan. Hosted virtually by Amber Education. Clients must […]
Resumes and Cover Letters Part 1
Resumes and Cover Letters Part 1
Learn how to create and organize a resume and cover letter so employers can understand your skills and qualifications. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Identify the characteristics of a good resume / Identify the benefits and drawbacks of the 3 types of resumes / Identify the standard elements found in a […]
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Resumes and Cover Letters Part 2
Resumes and Cover Letters Part 2
Apply your skills and knowledge from Resumes & Cover Letters: Part One. You will work alongside the Facilitator to create your resume and cover letter. Part One is a prerequisite. Basic typing skills required. Here's what workshop participants had to say... “Enjoyed continuing education.” “Very, very helpful.” “The instructor was very friendly and made me […]
2 events,
Wage Subsidy Information Session
Wage Subsidy Information Session
Are you keen to work but you lack skills or experience? The Wage Subsidy Program could be a great solution! This program provides an employer with a wage subsidy to offset costs of hiring while you gain valuable on-the-job training and work experience. Call us at 250-248-3205 to find out if you are eligible to […]
Beyond the Postings – Finding Work in Oceanside
Beyond the Postings – Finding Work in Oceanside
Eighty percent of jobs are not advertised. Learn the tools you need to successfully access this hidden job market. Gain an understanding of the local economy and find work faster. If in your job search you are looking only at posted jobs, i.e. classifieds and internet, you are missing 80% of the available positions. Not […]
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Employment Readiness
Employment Readiness
Prepare for employment and use decision making techniques to assist you in finding out what type of work is a match for you.
2 events,
Acing the Interview
Acing the Interview
Successful interviewing is essential to receive a job offer. This workshop contains tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation to follow up. We help you ‘Ace the Interview’ by: Putting you in the shoes of the employer – you decide who to hire Outlining how to effectively prepare for an interview Providing strategies for […]
Hot Leads Hour
Hot Leads Hour
Start your week's job search off right! Receive job leads for the week and learn about job search strategies that are working for local job seekers. Here's what workshop participants had to say... “Hot Leads was very informative. I met some really great people, received some good tips and tricks as well as leads […]
2 events,
VIRTUAL – Know Your Personality Dimensions®
VIRTUAL – Know Your Personality Dimensions®
Use Personality Dimensions® to identify your work interests, strengths and values. Gain a better understanding of yourself and others while exploring the occupations that best fit your personality and career goals. You must first meet with an Employment Consultant. Here’s what workshop participants had to say… ”Fun workshop!” “Insight into myself and others behaviours and […]
Job Search Strategies
Job Search Strategies
Learn strategies to successfully target your job search and utilize local labour market information.
1 event,
Branding “YOU”
Branding “YOU”
Learn how you can create your own employment opportunities or find existing ones faster by actively networking and marketing your unique set of skills. Here’s what one workshop participant had to say… “Excellent! Great facilitator and guest speaker.”