Showing posts with label library. Show all posts
Showing posts with label library. Show all posts

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

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Resume Help!


Monday, February 22, 2016
Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch 
1547 Merivale Road, 
6:30-8:00 pm

Resume & Cover Letter
Workshop
 



Bring your Resume and/or Cover Letter for 
One-on-One
In-Depth Help!


with
Lori Scriven & Noor Kamren    
Carleen Hicks 
Michelle Schafer 


More info on the Library website: 



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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:

March 7   Interviews Workshop
March 21   Interview Roulette: Don't gamble with your career
April 4   Negotiations & Accepting a Job Offer
May 30   Networking 2.0: Networking for the non-networker

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


Follow us on Twitter
@OttawaReboot

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Resume Session 2.0

Career Reboot Group January 25th Session:
Creating a Resume and Cover Letter with Impact
with Carleen Hicks - Carleen Hicks HR

Does your resume make you smile? 

If not, this is the workshop for you! 

Join consultant and leadership coach Carleen Hicks to create a resume and cover letter that 
will help get you interviews. 

Please bring pen and paper, this session is hands-on!


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.

Each session begins with specific topic pertinent to job hunting (resumes, social media, networking and more) leading into an open discussion. Contributions by group members are encouraged. Outside speakers are often arranged. Workshops have been added to the schedule for 2016.


Topics for Upcoming Sessions:
January 25: Creating a Resume and Cover Letter with Impact

February 8   How to Start a Business  

February 22   Resume Workshop: One-on-One Help

March 7   Interviews Workshop

March 21   Interview Roulette

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


Follow us on Twitter
@OttawaReboot











Monday, November 9, 2015

Resumes & Cover letters

Resumes and cover letters aren't just a summary of work history, skills and qualifications, they are the first impression you present of yourself to a potential new employer.

In this day an age, companies that post job openings on the web are inundated with hundreds, maybe thousands of resumes. Learn how to make your resume stand out. Learn how to sell yourself, to showcase your talents, and make your qualifications pop off the page!

Career Reboot Group
presents
Resumes & Cover letters
with Donna Scorpio
YMCA-YWCA Employment Services

** FREE! ** 


Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Build and improve your current resume and cover letter
  • Discover different styles of resumes and cover letters
  • Determine which type of resume and cover letter will work for you
  • Learn how to create an effective, tailored resume and cover letter that will help you obtain an interview



Tonight @ 6:30 pm 

Ottawa Public Library
Emerald Plaza branch
1547 Merivale Road. 

Career Reboot Group is always a great place to network
with others in the Ottawa area!

Questions?
Contact Reboot Group on our

All information will be kept confidential.

Hope to see you Tonight!!