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Resume Workshop 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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The Mentoring Partnership Registration Session for Internationally Trained Professionals 10:00 am-12:00 pm 23
Interview Skills Workshop
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TOWES
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Test of Workplace Essential Skills
AU Assessment 9:30 am
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NORCAT TRAINING We offer a series of free online courses to our registered clients. Ask Employment Consultants about Excellence in Customer Service, General Safety Awareness, Office Safety Awareness, & Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
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JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP - ACCESS THE JOB MARKET Maximize your job search through understanding and tapping into 60-70% of the jobs that are not advertised
ACADEMIC UPGRADING (AU) ASSESSMENT Assessment is available at no cost for college entrance preparation courses. Please call 416 293-3722 ext. 261
Research current labour market trends to your advantage
Explore a variety of strategies to connect to employers
Learn National Occupational Classification and directories
REMOVING THE "CANADIAN EXPERIENCE" BARRIER What the “Canadian experience” barrier looks like How requiring “Canadian experience” can be discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code What you can do if you face a “Canadian experience” requirement or other racial discrimination. Tips on how to overcome lack of Canadian Experience How to overcome being rejected for positions because they are thought to be “overqualified” Immigrant groups identify many barriers to finding jobs that correspond to their education, skills and experience.
RESUME WORKSHOP AND RESUME CRITIQUE Develop an effective targeted resume that will stand out to employers and market your qualifications successfully
Enhance your resume with accomplishment statements
The resume critique coach will assess your resume
INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP Learn how to prepare for interview success
Find out how to deal with routine and difficult interview questions and demonstrate that your skill sets are a fit
Know what to expect at interviews and present with increased self-confidence and a positive approach
MOCK INTERVIEW The mock interview coach will work with you in an approx. 45-minute one-on-one mock interview and provide constructive feedback on all aspects of the interview
The job seeker gains the most from the mock interview if it is treated as an actual interview
MENTORING INFORMATION SESSION The Mentoring Partnership brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in OccupationSpecific mentoring relationships. In partnership with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) Learn and explore other opportunities in the community
TEST OF WORKPLACE ESSENTIAL SKILLS (TOWES) The Test of Workplace Essential Skills offers valid, reliable and effective assessments on the Essential Skills needed for full participation in the labour market and community life Among the 9 Essential Skills, Reading Text, Document Use, Numeracy, referred to as adult literacy skills, are tested in TOWES Fee may be waived as per discretion of employment counsellors; participants need to get a preparation guide from staff at least one day before doing the test NORCAT TRAINING We offer a series of free online safety and workplace courses to our registered clients. Ask your Employment Consultant about: Excellence in Customer Service, General Safety Awareness, Office Safety Awareness, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System CAREER EXPLORATION AND ASSESSMENT - CAREER COACH Are you undecided about training or at a career crossroads? Ask your Employment Consultant about Career Coach
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