Your resume is your most important tool while looking for employment. In this workshop you will learn what important guidelines are needed to make your resume more engaging.

Summary of workshop:

• Creating your resume from start to finish
• Having a powerful summary of qualifications
• Important action phrases to capture an employer’s attention
• Clear and concise explanations of past work experiences
• Which style of resume best suits your current needs

It is well known that a very small percentage of job offers are published. The majority of available jobs are found through networking and by word of mouth. This is why knowledge of the local labour market will allow job seekers to establish their own contacts. Effective job search will allow them to better target employers who are likely to be interested in their qualifications and to hire them. 

Summary of Workshop:

• Why job search?
• Job seeker’s checklist from A-Z
• Effective networking to create important connections
• Creating an effective elevator speech

Social media is increasingly present in the job and recruitment markets. Employers and headhunters are using these new digital resources to search for new talent; many of them search online profiles to find out information about potential candidates before asking for an interview. They can obtain valuable and quality information on the candidates. Therefore, knowing how to effectively use social media becomes very beneficial, especially when looking for work.

Summary of One-on-One Workshop:

• Professional profiles vs Personal profiles
• Advantages of networking through social media
• Creating a profile
• Navigating the Job Board