Job Support Workshops
Free online workshops to support job seekers
Sept
Résumé Writing
September 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Your résumé is the most important marketing tool to help you in your job search. If you want to convince recruiters and employers that it is worth their time to invite you for an interview, you will need to learn how to design a winning résumé. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to create your own high-quality résumé and increase your chances to get the job you want.
Sept
Your rights in the workplace
September 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Understand your rights at work through the Employment Standard Act. Learn about the law and your hours of work, the minimum wage, vacation and public holidays, leaves, termination, and health and safety in the workplace.
Sept
Interviewing for success
September 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn some helpful hints for answering tough interview questions, while determining which questions to ask an employer during your interview. Learn about illegal interview questions and develop the skills you need to navigate the salary negotiation process.
Sept
Mock interviews
September 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Interact with an Employment Facilitator in a video recorded mock interview. Follow up on your results with a private feedback session and additional role play to become comfortable with successfully completing an interview.
Sept
Better Jobs Ontario information session
September 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) replaces Second Career. Get an overview of this cost-sharing grant and its application process, including eligibility, suitability, and the financial needs assessment.