Career Solutions workshops are held at our Collingwood office as well as our New Program offering FREE workshops in the local libraries of Stayner and Wasaga Beach...be sure to look for them on our Workshop Schedule.

Facilitators are skilled in adult training and strive to create a stimulating and fun learning environment.

Remember to bring a smile and a sweater.

JOB SEARCH OVERVIEW

Don’t know where to begin? Has it been a long time since you had to look for a job? Notice that things have changed? Let the job search overview give you an idea of where to start. The 6 steps to job search success will be our guide as we will quickly go over what you need to do in today’s competitive job market to have a successful and rewarding job search.

LABOUR MARKET - Part 1 & 2

What are the factors that make up the local Labour Market and how do you find the information you need to make decisions that will affect your job search? Learn about the “New Economy” and how it affects your job search. Let us show you how to use resources such as the internet, published articles, newspapers and reports to do your research. This full day workshop , will give you the tools you need to make smart decisions in today's ever changing job market.

The Over 40 Job Seeker

Look at market trends and employment prospects for the over 40 age group. Learn what you can do to enhance your employability in your middle years.

Basic Internet for Job Search

This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of the Job Search Computers and also the basics of the internet for job search purposes.

Interviewing for Success

The interview is one of the final steps toward your dream job.
  • Learn about the different types of interviews and when they’re used
  • Discover techniques employers use to find out more about you and respond effectively to questions

Resume Writing

Are you getting interviews? Does your resume represent your skills and will it get noticed?
  • Resume styles to best demonstrate your skills and get you the interview
  • Essentials to include and what to leave out as well as new terminology and formats

Stress Management During Employment Transitions

Enjoy a few laughs during a 3 hour break from ‘Life’ and learn
  • Current information and practical advice to help you understand job search transition stressors, their emotional and physical consequences, and positive coping mechanisms
  • Presented in a fun and relaxing manner, this workshop provides you with tools you can use to feel empowered to face the challenges of employment transitions

Networking for Employment

Tired of playing ‘Hide and Seek’ with the elusive hidden job market?
  • Learn how to receive the inside scoop on new job openings
  • Get the best information about occupations from credible sources by performing Information Interviews
  • Become effective at networking by creating your own style to suit your personality

Portfolio Development

A buzz word for today's employers is Portfolio. Discover how one can work for you.
  • Prove with visual presentation that you have the experience and qualifications to do the job
  • Develop your ability to organize your skills and accomplishments and employ your portfolio as a tool to sell yourself
  • Learn creative ways to present your portfolio in an interview situation

Cover Letters that Work

Your cover letter may prove more important than your resume.
  • Use words that serve as your voice and communicate your style
  • Develop letters that leave a lasting first impression
  • Learn techniques for writing concise, effective letters that entice employers to call you for an interview

Personality @ Work – Part 1 & Part 2

Discover and understand how your personality type can help you find a job
  • Inventory and understand your key thought and behaviour patterns
  • Renew your awareness of the strengths you bring to the workforce

Target your job search and interviews to match your personality

  • Develop a job search plan that matches your personality
  • Practice effective ways to communicate and interview with people of different personality types

Communication in Job Transition
  • Recognize how your speaking and listening skills affect your job search and impact your chances for being hired
  • Explore the guidelines to assertive communication in job search and interviewing
  • Understand what your body language is saying to a potential employer
  • Learn conflict handling styles to assist in employment negotiation

MS Word for Resumes

Need help formatting your resume in MS Word?.
  • Learn the basics, including page setup, typeface underlines, bullets and indents in order to fine tune your resume.

Video Workshops

The Joy of STRESS Video. By Loretta LaRoche ~ Loretta LaRoche is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of stress management. She is also adjunct faculty of The Behavioral Institute of Medicine, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
  • The role of humour has long been recognized as an indispensable tool for maintaining good health and a sense of well-being.
  • Learn to use humour to break the negative and irrational thought patterns that cause stress and reframe them into positive, powerful and productive tools for change.

Have a TON of FUN in the process…

Self-Esteem & The Job Search. Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup books: This inspiring workshop employs a combination of video viewing, group interaction, and written self-exploration. Find encouragement to take charge of your job search, build a strong support, system, and connect with the people and resources that can help you make the employment changes that are right for you and your life

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