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SET Job Workshops
SET offers a variety of FREE job search & career development workshops
To register, please contact us at 250.714.0085 or visit our office. We recommend that you register early to ensure there is space.
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SET IS A SCENT-FREE ENVIRONMENT
In consideration of individuals with allergies and sensitivities, we ask that you refrain from wearing scented products (cologne/perfume, deodorant, hair products, etc) while accessing SET services.
Resume Foundations
Review current resume styles and learn how to build an effective resume that emphasizes your strengths.
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Resume Renovator
Bring your resume to this hands-on workshop. Learn how to strengthen your resume through impact statements and a modern look.
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TBA - Resumes That Look Great!
Use advanced Word® 2007 formatting to give your resume more visual impact. Make your resume stand out with these creative tips!
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The Cover Letter Advantage
Grab employer's attention with your cover letters and ensure employers will want to read your resume and meet you!
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Power Interviews
Increase confidence in approaching interviews and presenting skills and abilities to prospective employers.
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Interview Replay
Review your interview strengths and identify opportunities for improvement through this video-taped mock interview.
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Promote Yourself
Your Personal Brand clarifies what makes you different, special and valuable to employers. Develop short verbal and written unique statements for interviews, resumes and more.
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TBA -Prioritizing Career Values
Prioritize your career values using the Knowdell® Career Values Card Sort, and make career choices right for you.
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Digging for Camp Jobs
Learn where well paid remote camp jobs are offered and the types of positions available. Find out how to prepare and apply. Explore the benefits and challenges.
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COMPUTER BASICS WORKSHOPS |
WORD® Basics
Learn the basic of Microsoft Word® 2007 to produce job search documents. Familiarity with the mouse and keyboard is required. |
Internet Intro
Learn basic internet skills to locate employment information. Practice "surfing the net" to generate new job leads.
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TBA - Email: Get It!
Set up a "Gmail" account to facilitate your job search. Learn the basics of email to get you started. |
Email: Send Your Resume!
Now that you have your own email account, learn how to send attachments for job search. This is a great way to send resumes to prospective employers! |
Keyboard & Mouse
Learn basic computer skills with other beginners. Practice using the keyboard and mouse to make you more computer savvy. |
Job Search Websites
Learn to use the best websites for looking for employment in Nanaimo.
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TBA - Social Networking & Beyond!
Advanced online job search. Learn about tools to manage your online image, develop your network, organize your job search and more.
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Sign up for Twitter
Never used Twitter? Sign up for a Twitter account so that you can follow current trends in your industry. Access to a valid email required.
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Creating a LinkedIn Account
Register for LinkedIn, the most used online business networking site. Create your profile. Access to a valid email required.
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Using LinkedIn
Learn how to use LinkedIn for online business networking and job search. Access to a previously created LinkedIn account required.
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CAREER DECISION MAKING WORKSHOPS |
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Learn your personality type and how it influences your communication and work style.
To register for this workshop you must be referred
by your Employment Consultant. |
Strong Interest Inventory®
Take an online assessment of your interests and receive an individualized report on which occupations you are most likely to find satisfying.
To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
Hidden Job Market
Develop skills to uncover information about employers and jobs that are in demand locally and nationally |
COPSystem Career Measurement®
Take an aptitude test, Interest and values inventories to learn the grouping of career fields that would suit you best.
To register for this workshop you must be referred by your Employment Consultant. |
Career Decision Making System®
Take this self scored Canadian Interest Survey to discover the most appropriate career cluster matches and learn how to find more information on suggested job titles |
TBA - Career Cruising
Get the password and learn how to explore Canadian career and training information on this regularly updated website. |
SkillScan® Transferable Skills
64 cards define each skill and relate it to one of seven skill categories. The SkillScan card sort helps to identify strengths and transferable skills. |
Personality Dimensions®
Identify your personality temperament and essential elements of your preferred work environments. Bonus career matrix worksheet. |
TBA - Career Values Card Sort
Use the Knowdell™ Career Values Card Sort to prioritize your work values. |
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Amber Information Sessions (Drop-In)
Amber Education Services
Tuesdays: 9:30 am* - 11 am at SET
Thursdays: 1:30 pm* - 3:00 pm at SET
*Arrival before the start time is recommended.
Contact Amber at 250.714.0006 for more information
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Wage Subsidy Program Information Sessions
Global Vocational Services
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Drop-in)
Contact Global at 250.753.3667 for more information
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