Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Negotiations

Accepting a Job Offer

(& Negotiations)

Monday, April 4th, 2016

Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 
1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm

I Received a Job Offer - Now What?


Join Tanys Couglan (Human Resources Consultant, Twillow Consulting) and Alison McEwen (Employment Lawyer, Nelligan O'Brien Payne LLP) for an interactive session to help you assess - and accept - a job offer.  
Bring your questions! 

Learn about:

  • assessing total compensation 
  • questions to ask before accepting an offer, to ensure the job is the right "fit" for you
  • how to approach salary negotiations
  • employment legislation
  • how to assess and interpret an offer letter


We look forward to seeing you April 4!

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More About the Group:

The Career Reboot Group is very active at 
Emerald Plaza Branch of Ottawa Public Library,
 1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm, every other Monday evening


Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Upcoming Sessions:


May 30   Networking 2.0: Networking for the non-networker.
June 13   Networking Night!! Summer Kick-off: Networking Night!

Please share this link and information with friends, family and others in your network group. 
Drop-ins are welcome. 



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Friday, March 18, 2016

Interview Roulette

Don't Gamble with your Career!



Instead, try

Interview Roulette!

Monday, March 21, 2016
Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 
1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm

Career Reboot Group will be hosting one-on-one practice job interviews with coaches and counselors.  Great opportunity to receive valuable feedback from experts.
The coaches attending include past speakers Michelle Schafer and Dragana Mrdjenovic as well as coaches from World Skills and Clariti Group.


Be ready when opportunity comes knocking. Practice answering the tough questions and receive immediate feedback from coaches who want you to succeed. 

Learn from doing, and get better each time.


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More About the Group:

The Career Reboot Group is very active at 
Emerald Plaza Branch of Ottawa Public Library,
 1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm, every other Monday evening


Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Upcoming Sessions:

May 30   Networking 2.0: Networking for the non-networker.
June 13   Networking Night!! Summer Kick-off: Networking Night!

Please share this link and information with friends, family and others in your network group. 
Drop-ins are welcome. 


Follow us on Twitter


@OttawaReboot

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

March is INTERVIEW Month

Get ready to test your Interview Skills!



Monday, March 7, 2016
Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 
1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm


Interview Workshop 




So you've figured out the career you want and you've applied to your dream job, but will you be ready when the call comes for the interview?  

Even the thought of an interview can be enough to rattle the nerves. The best way to have a great interview is to be prepared. Career Reboot Group will get you prepared for a Great Interview!

  
On March 7th, join Dragana Mrdjenovic from World Skills,
at Career Reboot Group from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, to get expert tips and valuable information. Dragana has over 10 years of experience in teaching and employment counseling. She will share guidance and strategies, including how to prepare for an interview, interpret and answer the tough questions, the importance of body language and eye contact, how to follow up afterwards, and so much more. 

And then...


Monday, March 21, 2016
Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 
1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm


Interview Roulette



On March 21, put what you've learned to the test.
Career Reboot Group will be hosting Interview Roulette!
One on one practice with coaches and counselors. Practice answering the tough questions and receive immediate feedback from coaches who want you to succeed. Learn from doing, and get better each time.

The real Interview won't be such a gamble, once you've tried Interview Roulette!




Career Reboot Group nights are usually very interactive and always inclusive;

questions are welcome & networking encouraged!


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More About the Group:

The Career Reboot Group is very active at 
Emerald Plaza Branch of Ottawa Public Library,
 1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm, every other Monday evening


This group addresses an information and support need for those who are currently under-employed and are looking for a new career or career advancement.


Upcoming Sessions:

May 30   Networking 2.0: Networking for the non-networker.
June 13   Networking Night!! Summer Kick-off: Networking Night!

Please share this link and information with friends, family and others in your network group. 
Drop-ins are welcome. 


Follow us on Twitter
@OttawaReboot