gt hiring solutions workshop descriptions · 2016-04-01 · gt hiring solutions workshop...

GT Hiring Solutions Workshop Descriptions

START HEREWorkshops below open to all clients

Advanced Job Search Computer Job Search

Job Clubs

CONTINUE HEREEmployment Service Advisor referral required

Getting Started Learn about the unemployment rollercoaster, how our beliefs impact our ability to job search and the hidden job market, to be better prepared for the ups and downs of job search.

Outstanding Resumes Learn what employers are looking for and how to make your resume standout. Including chronological, skills-based and combination resume types and cover letter examples.

Resume Targeting Improve the performance of your resume by showing the employer your skills through the process of targeting your resume. Bring your resume and a job posting.

Job Search Strategies Learn the favourite ways employers like to hire and the related job search methods. Find the 80% of jobs that are unadvertised, and new internet job search resources.

Personal Branding & Networking Prepare to network: identify your skills, craft a 30 second introduction, add people to your network and explore other networking tools.

Ace The Interview Polish your interview skills with preparation tips and strategies for answers. Interview practise in the afternoon.

Find work faster with these

workshops!

Introduction To LinkedIn An intro to the tools job seekers and networkers can use within LinkedIn. Learn how to enter profile information, give and receive recommendations and endorsements and connect with others. LinkedIn Lab Strengthen your LinkedIn profile in this hands-on workshop. Social Media & Surfing to Work Discover websites to aid your search, research, & networking. Learn how to use social media like Facebook and Twitter to streamline your work search. MS Word for Job Search Learn how to format a resume and cover letter, as well as essential MS Word skills. Online Applications Gain the skills to navigate any online application system in this hands-on workshop. Computer BASICS Explore how to use computers including learning the mouse, how to open applications, save documents, set up and send email. Note - Computer workshops require the ability to use a mouse for highlighting text OR having taken Computer BASICS.

Get Connected The best way to find work: job searching with a group of other job seekers, group networking, and job search topics weekly to help you find your next job faster! Rotates office weekly, see calendar for details.

Mature Workers Networking Job seeking professionals, 50+ networking group, job search related topics weekly. At Borden street GTHS office every week.

Resume Writing Lab After attending Outstanding Resumes, come for one-on-one help formatting or writing your coverletter or resume. Bring a job posting or select a job target to better edit your resume.

Interview Intensive Interview practice exercises. Video and review your responses. Bring job posting or job description and dress ready to interview.

Informational Interviews Learn how to set up an informational interview, get past the cold call and plan appropriate questions. This is a two-part workshop where participants return to share their successes and restrategize.

Where The Work Is Discussion of current job leads in the Victoria/South Island area. Overview of trends, popular job search sites and how to find opportunities in a confusing and/or hidden job market.

Check pages 3-5 for schedule and location of workshops.

To register for a workshop, contact your Employment Service Advisor

GT Hiring Solutions Workshop Descriptions

Workplace Performance Career Change Assessment

Youth

"Workshop Comments"

Employment Service Advisor referral required for workshops below

cover letter, as well as essential MS

Kick Start – 2 days Youth focused series (ages 16-30), topics include job search, networking, career exploration. Gain volunteer experience, interact with employers and get funding for First Aid, WHMIS or

Career Transitions - 2 days

Introduces tools to assist with career change: 7 guidelines for choosing or changing a career, identification of transferable skills, career exploration using Career Cruising & Holland codes, Work BC Labour Market Navigator, training considerations, goal-setting , decision making styles, addressing fears, and informational

Stress, Anxiety, & The Job Search Learn and practise in the moment coping strategies as well as longer-term stress and anxiety management methods in a supportive environment.

Re-Energize Your Job Search Participants learn and develop strategies to avoid and reduce burnout that can go hand in hand with job search.

Returning To Work Preparation, positivity, first impressions, reliability, and learning on the job explored as job maintenance practices, as well as, appropriate socializing, ethical decisions, and maintaining health and hygiene, elements impacting staying employed. Organization & Time Management Assess own daily schedule, and how time is spent on certain types of tasks. Organizational and time management strategies such as prioritizing, reminders, and planning for efficiency and creating SMART goals. Self Awareness Exploration of values, personality style assessments, reflections on personal changes, increased awareness of self. Examining factors that can influence confidence, participants will learn strategies to boost self-esteem.

www.gthiringsolutions.ca

Hours of Operation: Mon, Tue, Wed: 8:30-5:00

Thu: 8:30-3:00 | Fri 8:30-4:30

3 Locations 201-3962 Borden Street, Victoria, BC V8P 3H8

250-479-9675

201-1483 Douglas Street, Victoria BC, V8W 3K4 250-388-0858

102-415 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V8T 2W1

250-388-5627

Each location offers different workshops, check monthly schedule for location and

times

"It was a comfortable environment where I didn't feel afraid to ask questions."

"I have learned alot about what I want my career to be, how to find resources, and to research for schooling, courses etc. All in all it was great! Thank you."

"I gained insight into interviewing & hiring expectations in this day and age."

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is a short, self-report assessment used to measure and describe people’s preferences for how they like to get information, make decisions, and orient their lives. From this assessment you will gain a greater understanding of yourself and others, have the ability to identify the jobs and tasks that give you satisfaction, and learn how personality type influences career exploration and choice. Please speak to your Advisor to see if this assessment is a good fit for you.

To register for a workshop, contact your Employment Service Advisor

Borden Workshop Schedule April 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1Informational

Interviews & Practise

9:00-4:00

4 5 6 7 8Getting Started

9:00-12:00

Job Search Strategies,

Personal Branding &

Networking 9:00-4:00

Outstanding Resumes &

Resume Targeting

9:00-4:00

Ace The Interview

9:00-3:00

*Speed Networking*

Mature Workers and Get

Connected combined

1:30-3:00

Self-Employment

9:30-12:30

Resume Writing Lab

1:00-4:00

Foodsafe Level 2

9:00-4:00

Foodsafe Level 2

9:00-4:00

11 12 13 14 15Training Plan; Research

And Budgeting 9:00-4:00

Career Transitions Day 1

9:00-4:00

Career Transitions Day 2

9:00-3:00

Informational


9:00-4:00

Mature Workers

Network 1:30-3:00

Resume Writing Lab

1:00-4:00

Wage Subsidy

9:30-12:30


9:00-12:00


Personal Branding &



Resume Targeting

9:00-4:00

Ace The Interview

9:00-3:00

Mature Workers

Network 1:30-3:00

WHMIS 9:00-12:30 Resume Writing Lab

1:00-4:00

Get Connected

1:30-3:00 Topic: Job

Search Check-up

25 26 27 28 29Retail & Hospitality STOC

Day 1, 9:00-4:00

Retail & Hospitality STOC

Day 2, 9:00-4:00

Informational


9:00-4:00

Mature Workers

Network 1:30-3:00

Wage Subsidy

9:30-12:30

201-3962 Borden St., Victoria, BC

V8P 3H8 250-479-9675

Schedule subject to change wothout notice

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Douglas Workshop Schedule April 2016


1

Computer BASICS

1:00-4:00

564 5 6 7 8

Re-Energize Your Job

Search 9:00-12:00

Interview Intensive

9:00-4:00Surfing To Work

9:00-12:00

Informational Interviews

9:00-12:00

Returning To Work

1:00-4:00

Where The Work Is

9:00-12:00

Organization & Time

Management 1:00-3:00

11 12 13 14 15Intro To LinkedIn

9:00-12:00

Online Applications

9:00-12:00

LinkedIn Lab

1:00-4:00

18 19 20 21 22Re-Energize Your Job

Search 9:00-12:00

Interview Intensive

9:00-4:00

Self Awareness And Job

Search 9:00-12:00

Stress, Anxiety & The Job

Search 9:00-3:00

Computer BASICS

1:00-4:00

WhereThe Work Is

1:00-4:00

Resume Writing Lab

1:00-4:00

25 26 27 28 29

Get Connected

1:30-3:00

Topic: How To Build Skill

Statements

MS Word Basics

For Job Search

9:00-12:00

Employer Round Table

10:00-12:00

includes lunch

201-1483 Douglas Street, Victoria BC,

V8W 3K4 250-388-0858


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Gorge Workshop Schedule April 2016


1

4 5 6 7 8Wage Subsidy

9:30-12:30Self-Employment

Roundtable

11:00-12:00


9:00-12:00


Resume Targeting

9:00-4:00


Personal Branding &


Ace The Interview

9:00-3:00

Get Connected

1:30-3:00 Topic: Speed

Interview PracticeMyers-Briggs

9:00-12:00

18 19 20 21 22Serving It Right

9:00-12:30

Wage Subsidy

9:30-12:30

25 26 27 28 29Outstanding Resumes &

Resume Targeting

9:00-4:00


Personal Branding &


Ace The Interview

9:00-3:00

102-415 Gorge Road East,

Victoria, BC V8T 2W1

250-388-5627


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