Job Search Workshop

You will refine your job search skills, develop a personalized action plan and learn about strategies that will help you integrate into the labour market in Canada.  

• What are my skills? 
• Where are the jobs? 
• How do I promote myself? 
• How do I meet people? 
• How do I get hired? 

Day 1: Professional Skills, Story Telling, Accomplishments 

Day 2: Canadian Employers, The Labour Market 

Day 3: Resumes, Cover Letters, Social Media 

Day 4: Networking, Informational Interviews 

Day 5: Job Interviews, Action Plan 

• Needs assessment by trained assessors 
• Pre-employment workshops conducted in a computerized environment 
• Learn about job search strategies and Canadian workplace culture 
• One-on-one job search coaching with specialists who understand the job search needs of newcomers 
• Access to additional workshops on relevant topics including Intercultural Canadian Workplace, Public Speaking and Presentation Skills, Self-care and Well-being in Career Development, Self-leadership in your Job Search, and Transferable Skills. Your Pathway to a New Career 
• Referrals to additional supports and employment programs including Ociso Career Mentorship 

Eligibility criteria

• Permanent resident, convention refugee, or live-in caregiver 
• Resident of Ottawa 
• Intermediate level of English (CLB 5+)