EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTRE
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND DESCRIPTIONS

Located at the:
Quinte West Public Library
7 Creswell Drive
Trenton, Ontario
K8V 6X5
613-394-3381 ext. 3327
ecrc.qwpl@city.quintewest.on.ca

Employment Counsellors on staff are:
* Diane Mahar-Daiken
* Barbara Wilkinson
* Anisa Diljohn-Maharaj

Workshops are free of charge and held at the Employment and Career Resource Centre
within the Quinte West Public Library.
Please pre-register by visiting or call us at 613-394-3381 ext. 3327.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2008

General Information Session - Monday, July 7- 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Resume Writing Workshop - Monday, July 14 - 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Job Search Workshop - Monday, July 21 - 10:00 am and 11:00 am

Interview Skills Workshop - Monday, July 28 - 10:00 am and 11:00 am

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

General Information Session ~ An outline of local resources
Review the services in our community to assist you in your job search.
Learn what they can offer and how to access them.

Resume Writing Workshop ~ Learn the how's and why's of resume writing
Attend this workshop to learn all about resume and cover letter writing.
Topics include choosing the right style and format, tips for standing out
from the crowd and how to write an effective cover letter.

Job Search Workshop ~ Looking for work is work
Learn how to tap into the hidden job market and make the most of web
and paper job search tools. Discover the key to making those initial
telephone contacts to potential employers.

Interview Skills ~ Surviving the interview
Effectively prepare for the interviews and present yourself in the most
positive way to a potential employer. Do not miss this opportunity to learn
how to deal with the pressures of interviews.

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED

- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Job Boards/Internet/Fax/Photocopier/Telephone
- Employment Counselling
- Job Search Preparation and Workshops
- Information on Apprenticeship and Educational Resources

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday to Wednesday 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

 

Employment Ontgario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada.
Les programmes Emploi Ontario sont finances en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.