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July 2020
Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: 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 resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »Job Club
Join with fellow employment seekers for some networking, local employment related information, guest speakers from various industries, prizes, give-aways and more! Happening each Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm throughout the summer; give us a call to book your spot!
Find out more »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.”
Find out more »Self-Employment Information Session
Part One: Is self-employment for you? Discover if you are suited to running your own business. Learn about consumer trends, how to move your business idea forward and access resources to further explore this exciting opportunity.
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: 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 resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »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 only that, you have a lot of competition as there will be many people applying for the same job as you! In this workshop you…
Find out more »Job Club
Join with fellow employment seekers for some networking, local employment related information, guest speakers from various industries, prizes, give-aways and more! Happening each Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm throughout the summer; give us a call to book your spot!
Find out more »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 commonly asked questions in employment interviews Understanding how to answer behavioural questions using the STAR model Creating safe opportunities for practice and feedback Following this…
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: 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 resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »Job Club
Join with fellow employment seekers for some networking, local employment related information, guest speakers from various industries, prizes, give-aways and more! Happening each Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm throughout the summer; give us a call to book your spot!
Find out more »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.”
Find out more »Business Concept Development Workshop
Part Two: Must meet program eligibility. For those with a desire to start a new, or buy and existing business. This workshop will provide an overview of the critical steps to consider before taking the plunge into self-employment.
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: 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 resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »Resumes and Cover Letters
Parts 1 and 2: 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 resume Write effective accomplishment statements Identify cover letter uses, styles and formats Identify employers stated and unstated needs from job ads…
Find out more »Job Club
Join with fellow employment seekers for some networking, local employment related information, guest speakers from various industries, prizes, give-aways and more! Happening each Thursday afternoon from 1-2pm throughout the summer; give us a call to book your spot!
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