JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS
You have the skills, education and experience. How do you move forward to find the right job? Job Search workshops provide you with information and skills to guide you in your job search and find the position that suits your background and needs.
Job Search Workshops in English & Select First Languages include: ​
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Career Planning
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Education Planning
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Analyzing Skills
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Establishing Job Objectives
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Labour Market Information
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Resume Writing
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Resume Critiquing
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Cover Letters
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Interview Preparation
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Practical Interviewing
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Practical Networking and Social Media
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Job Search Strategies and Employer Connections
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Canadian Employers’ Expectations
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Workplace Soft Skills and Essential Skills
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Online Job Application
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Computer Skills for Job Search
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Understanding Employment Insurance
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Alberta Employment Standards
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Occupational Health and Safety
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Education and Career planning
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Knowing effective job search strategies
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Developing resumes and cover letters that appeal to Canadian employers
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Accessing employers and building network
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Enhancing interview skills
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Understanding labour market demands and trends
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Establishing job objectives and finding the right job fit
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Canadian workplace culture
Conducted in select first languages (Arabic, Amharic & Tigrigna, Cantonese & Mandarin, Punjabi, Hindi/Urdu, Filipino, Spanish and Vietnamese) and English.
Registration Requirements
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Must book an appointment with a Career Practitioner
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Legally entitled to work in Canada
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Unemployed or underemployed and looking for a job or training
Job Search Workshop Schedule
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English workshops – 2 and 3 weeks of every month: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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First language workshops – select days and times (please see a Career Practitioner for the weekly schedule).
To attend a workshop you must book an appointment:
403.569.3325
cdjs@centrefornewcomers.ca
Funded by the Seniors, Community and Social Services.
