Career Reboot is Gearing Up

Career Reboot Group is Gearing Up for Success,

and we've EXPANDED!!
We are now in Orleans & Kanata, as well as our original location on Merivale Road.
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The Hidden Job Market

Emerald Plaza

Monday Sep 17, 2018 at 6:30pm

Applying for a Public Sector Government Job

Beaverbrook

Monday Sep 24, 2018 at 7:00pm

Networking for Job Seekers

Orléans

Monday Oct 1, 2018 at 6:30pm

Interview Roulette

Emerald Plaza

Monday Oct 15, 2018 at 6:30pm

One-on-one Resume Help

Beaverbrook

Monday Oct 22, 2018 at 6:30pm

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Orléans

Monday Oct 29, 2018 at 6:30pm

LinkedIn: A Platform for Job Search

Emerald Plaza

Monday Nov 5, 2018 at 6:30pm

Your Best Interview

Beaverbrook

Monday Nov 19, 2018 at 6:30pm

Applying for a Job with the City of Ottawa

Municipal Government

Orléans

Monday Nov 26, 2018 at 6:30pm

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Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers! 

We look forward to seeing you!

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Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family 
and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We also have a Facebook page

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

Monday, May 14th, 2018

*** NEW LOCATION ***
Ottawa Public Library
Hazeldean Branch - Kanata 
50 Castlefrank Rd. 
6:30-8:00 pm

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress!

Did you know that:

•70 % of people in 2016 were hired at a company where they had a connection

•80 % of professionals consider professional networking to be important to career success 

•35 % of surveyed professionals say that a casual conversation on LinkedIn Messaging has led to a new opportunity 

•61 % of professionals agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to the way in to possible job opportunities?

Networking can lead to a job!

But you have many questions:  

•How can I start if I know no one?
•How do I approach people?
•How do I deal with my fear of being rejected? 
•Who is the right person to network with? 
•What can I do for my network? 
•What can my network do for me?




Come and practice with Noha Fahmi, how to network with people you don’t know. Noha will share her tips and insights on how and where you can network.  She will provide ideas, practices and examples of how networking can lead to a job opportunity.  

Sign up online on the library website.

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Next Reboot Group:

Mon. May 28 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job

with Jennifer Imerson, Volunteer Ottawa

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Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family 
and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We also have a Facebook page

Social Media & Job Searching

Monday, April 23, 2018

Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 

1547 Merivale Road, 

6:30-8:00 pm

Social Media for Job Searching

with  Len Fardella

Over 90% of companies use social media

as part of their hiring process.

It makes a difference! 

You're at a significant disadvantage if your approach to job search is nothing more than finding and applying to job posts. The job search game has changed and the winners are those who understand the new rules. 

Join Len for a fast paced 90 minute exploration of the new game, new rules, tools and how you play to win or more appropriately, get hired.

Are you ready to win the game?

Click here for Library description & registration

Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers! 

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Upcoming Reboot Events:

Mon. May 7 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Secrets to Interview Success
with Michelle Schafer

Mon. May 14 - KANATA - Hazeldean Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

with Noha Fahmi,

Employer Engagement Coordinator at In-TAC

Mon. May 28 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job

with Jennifer Imerson, Volunteer Ottawa

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More About the Group:

Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family 
and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We also have a Facebook page

Applying to the City of Ottawa

Monday, April 9th, 2018

Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 

1547 Merivale Road, 

6:30-8:00 pm

Applying for City of Ottawa Jobs

with Matt Graham

former hiring manager \deputy chief building official 

So you want to work for the City,
but you have lots of questions...

Do I need to speak French?

What about Unions?

Where can I find job postings?

Join us on April 9th as Matt shares first hand knowledge, on how to apply and interview for a job with the City of Ottawa.  

Learn the process of how the City of Ottawa posts jobs, where to find them and how to apply. Matt will help navigate the ins and outs of the application process and share tips to limit your chances of being screened out.  He will discuss what to expect in the the interview, how to prepare, and what comes next. Matt will also delve into what happens after you get the position; the probation period, access to internal postings, the prospect of training, and a career strategy.

Bring your questions and learn from from an expert.

Click here for Library description & registration

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Upcoming Reboot Events:

Mon. April 23 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Social Media for Job Searching
with Len Fardella

Mon. May 7 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Secrets to Interview Success
with Michelle Schafer

Mon. May 14 - KANATA - Hazeldean Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

with Noha Fahmi,

Employer Engagement Coordinator at In-TAC

Mon. May 28 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job

with Jennifer Imerson, Volunteer Ottawa

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More About the Group:

Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family 
and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We also have a Facebook page

Coaches' Corner

Monday, March 19, 2018

Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 

1547 Merivale Road, 

6:30-8:00 pm

Coaches' Corner

Hosted by Sara Boisvert

Certified Coach Practitioner

 

Are you feeling "stuck" writing your resume?

Do you get interviews - and not get the job?

Have you wondered how you can network and promote yourself in the community?

Bring your career and job search challenge on March 19th and get 1-on-1 time with a career coach!

Receive guidance and resources to get you back onto the path of success to land your ideal job!

We look forward to seeing you March 19th!
Sign up through the Library's Website.

Click here for Library description & registration

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Upcoming Reboot Events:

Mon. April 9 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Applying for City of Ottawa Jobs

with Matt Graham

Mon. April 23 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Social Media for Job Searching
with Len Fardella

Mon. May 7 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Secrets to Interview Success
with Michelle Schafer

Mon. May 14 - KANATA - Hazeldean Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

with Noha Fahmi,

Employer Engagement Coordinator at In-TAC

Mon. May 28 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job

with Jennifer Imerson, Volunteer Ottawa

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Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We now have a Facebook page!!

Get out of Job Search Hell

From Job Search Hell to
Hell-o Perfect Job!

Seven action steps for
accelerating your success.

Monday, February 26th, 2018

Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 

1547 Merivale Road, 

6:30-8:00 pm

Do you spend countless hours firing off job applications for openings you find on job boards, only to get little or no response?

Do you spend further hours building and maintaining multiple CV’s so that you can chase various different types of positions, but still get little or no success?

Something Needs to Change!!

Join Career Reboot Group in welcoming
Tim Ragan from Career Constructors
on Monday February 26th (6:30 - 8:00 pm) 
for his talk about Seven Action Steps
for Accelerating your Success in your Job Search.

Are you ready to take action?

Click here for Library description & registration

Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers! 

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Upcoming Reboot Events:

Mon. March 5 - ORLEANS Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Applying for a Public Sector Government Job

with Moyra McWilliam, Starfish Performance Coaching

Mon. March 19 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Coaches' Corner:  1-on-1 Career Coaching

hosted by Sara Boisvert, Certified Coach Practitioner

Mon. April 9 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Applying for City of Ottawa Jobs

with Matt Graham

Mon. April 23 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Social Media for Job Searching
with Len Fardella

Mon. May 7 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

How to Ace an Interview
with Michelle Schafer

Mon. May 14 - KANATA - Hazeldean Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

with Noha Fahmi,

Employer Engagement Coordinator at In-TAC

Mon. May 28 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm

Volunteerism - Path to Possibilities

with Jennifer Imerson, Volunteer Ottawa

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More About the Group:

Great opportunities to learn, practice and network. 

Please share this link and information with friends, family 
and others in your network group. 

Drop-ins are welcome. 

Follow us on Twitter

@OttawaReboot 

We also have a Facebook page