Resume Development

Learn the techniques of writing an effective resume for a highly competitive labour market

▪ Receive resume building handout to assist with the organization of your skills/experience information

▪ Resume critiques with suggestions to make your resume appeal to employers

Cover Letter Strategies

Learn how to develop cover letters that will get you in the door

▪ Highlight your skills to match what the employer is looking for in an applicant

▪ Strategies that are effective and innovative

Interviewing Techniques

Learn the approach to an effective interview

▪ Review the do’s and do not’s in the interview and how to answer behavioural questions

▪ Receive handout package for preparation

Job Search/Job Retention Strategies

Learn the how to’s to an effective job search and keeping the job

▪ How to tap into the hidden job market

▪ Resources to assist in developing your job search strategy

▪ What is Labour Market Information and where do I find it

▪ Learn how to become an even better employee if you want to retain your job

Second Career Information Session

▪ An information session explaining Employment Ontario’s Second Career initiative.

▪ It is for eligible and suitable laid-off individuals who demonstrate financial need for skills training to find high demand occupations.

Apprenticeship Workshop

Is an apprenticeship right for you?

▪Learn about apprenticeship option and information about the various trades

▪Information about grants, loans and financial options for apprentices

▪Learn about the steps to becoming an apprentice

Health and Safety Workshop

Information about the basic of health and safety in the workplace

▪Learn about how to prevent work related injuries

▪Learn your rights and responsibilities as a worker

Career Discovery Workshop

Discover your career path; research the labour market

▪Goal setting, self-assessment, research and making decisions

Mentorship Workshop

Information about the Mentorship program and how it can help you in your job search

▪Meet with and have your questions answered by the mentorship coordinator

▪Learn how this program can assist internationally trained individuals in job searching

Where: Sheridan Skills Training Centre, 407 Iroquois Shore Rd. Oakville - 905-845-9430 x.8160

                Clark West Mall, Unit 29, 71 West Dr. Brampton - 905-459-7533 x.5307