Welcome To Employment Navigators
Join us to watch the true story of one guy, Sean Aiken, who set out to find his passion…. one week at a time. He traveled across Canada and the United States, in search of the answer of “What should I do with my life?”.
Inventive and empowering, ONE WEEK JOB is a film that will give you the courage to follow your passion.
Do you find yourself intimidated by the computer?
This class is designed for the first time computer user. In this workshop you will learn to identify the parts of a computer, use the mouse, navigate a webpage and perform basic file management tasks.
Are you getting the most out of your time spent job searching on the computer?
This workshop teaches internet and email basics, rules for on-line job applications, job matching, job alerts and resume posting for effectiveness and safety. Learn how to send an application package by email. Learn how to do career research, access educational resources, and find information on the labour market and self-employment.
* Pre-requisite: Basic keyboarding and mouse abilities.
This self paced workshop provides participants with an overview of MS Word’s window and tool bars and how to navigate the pull down menus.
Also covered in this workshop are topics from the basics of how to save a new file and save a file under a new name, to using the spell and grammar check to advanced formatting features. Participants will become familiar with various formatting functions and essential skills necessary for effective resume and cover letter writing.
* Pre-requisite: Basic keyboarding and mouse abilities.
Dread going to interviews???
Learn what to expect and how to prepare!!!
This workshop will assist you to identify the purpose, styles and types of interviews allowing you to put your best foot forward. It will focus on presentation, first impressions, traditional interview questions as well as the “do’s” and “don’ts” that make the difference in getting the job.
Don’t have a resume? Resume trends change over time. Learn what to include and where to start with the different resume styles appropriate to marketing your individual skills in today’s labour market. You will begin the process of creating a resume in this workshop.
Please complete the Resume 101 Worksheet before coming to the workshop. This worksheet can be picked up at Employment Navigators prior to your workshop date and will assist in the creation of your resume.
* If you already have an existing resume and need to update and/or target your skills to a specific industry or employer please contact us to book a one on one appointment. Please bring a copy of your existing resume with you to your appointment (electronic copy preferred).
This is a hands on workshop to develop a cover letter.
Information on types of cover letters and how to respond to a request for a resume and cover letter will be explained. You will have the opportunity to target a cover letter for a specific job advertisement. Common blunders and helpful hints will also be covered.
* Bring an advertisement for a job you want to apply for.
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