Career Skills in a Changing Economy PART 1 (3-part series)

WHERE: Parkgate Branch, Potlatch Room, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver

Free. Registration is required. Call 604-929-3727. Maximum 30 people.

What Works and What Doesn’t: How and Where to Look for Career Opportunities

We will look at where jobs are posted, the effectiveness of internet sites, how employers screen the 500+ applications they receive, how to use on-site and on-line career fairs effectively, and how to read a job description to determine if you should apply. Participants will discuss sample job postings, develop a short verbal self-introduction to use when meeting potential employers and will be provided with a list of library and other resources.

Presented by Paulette Johnston, a program manager in co-operative education at SFU and continuing studies instructor at UBC, who has facilitated numerous workshops on career related topics.

Part 2: Tools for Change: Effective Ways to Update your Application Materials
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
7:00-8:45pm
Capilano Branch

Part 3: How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
7:00-8:45pm
Lynn Valley Main Library, Program Room