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M onday, April 9th, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Applying for City of Ottawa Jobs with Matt Graham former hiring manager \deputy chief building official  So you want to work for the City, but you have lots of questions... Do I need to speak French? What about Unions? Where can I find job postings? Join us on April 9th as Matt shares first hand knowledge, on how to apply and interview for a job with the City of Ottawa.   Learn the process of how the City of Ottawa posts jobs, where to find them and how to apply. Matt will help navigate the ins and outs of the application process and share tips to limit your chances of being screened out.  He will discuss what to expect in the the interview, how to prepare, and what comes next. Matt will also delve into what happens after you get the position; the probation period, access to internal postings, the prospect of training, and a career strateg...

Monday, March 19, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Coaches' Corner Hosted by Sara Boisvert Certified Coach Practitioner   Are you feeling "stuck" writing your resume? Do you get interviews - and not get the job? Have you wondered how you can network and  promote yourself in the community? Bring your career and job search challenge on  March 19th and get 1-on-1 time with a career coach! Receive guidance and resources to get you back onto the path of success to land your ideal job! We look forward to seeing you March 19th! Sign up through the Library's Website. Click here for Library description & registration . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . Upcoming Reboot Events: Mon. April 9 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm Applying for City of Ottawa Jobs with Matt Graham Mon. April 23 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm Social Media for Job Searching with Len Fardella Mon. May 7 - Emerald Pla...

There's no time like the New Year  to Reboot your Career! Whether you're looking to advance in your current career, change jobs, or reenter the workforce, we've got some Great  Evenings planned with talks from Coaches and Experts. Career Reboot Group is EXPANDING!! We're keeping most of our Evenings at Emerald Plaza Branch of OPL, but we've added two evenings at different locations. We hope to bring needed information to different parts of the city. Mark your Calendar! 2018 Winter & Spring Career Reboot Group dates and places are as follows: Mon. Feb 12 - Emerald Plaza Branch  6:30 - 8:00pm Express to Impress: The Art of Networking with Noha Fahmi, Employer Engagement Coordinator at In-TAC Mon. Feb 26 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm From Job Search Hell to Perfect Job with Tim Ragan, Career Constructors Mon. March 5 - ORLEANS Branch  6:30 - 8:00pm Applying for a Public Sector Government Job with Moyra McWilliam, Starfish Performance Coaching Mon. March 19 -...

Join us Monday, October 2nd, 2017 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Help us Welcome Back Moyra McWilliam Applying for Jobs in the Private Sector: Are you challenged by putting your work experience down on paper?  Do you sometimes wonder if your resume actually gets seen by Human Resources or a hiring manager? Are you getting interviews but not landing the job? Come and learn how to bring a strategic and deliberate approach to your job search. This workshop will look at how you can locate suitable positions, create your “marketing” material, apply on job ads, network to find the “hidden job market” and interview in a way to secure the job you want. The most successful job searchers always have a plan. Spend an hour and a half and leave with your own roadmap to success! Upcoming Dates to Remember: October 16  Applying for Jobs in the Public Sector with Moyra McWilliam Starfish Coaching October 30 Interviews: Answering the T...

Career Reboot Group is Gearing Up for Success, and we're starting off  on September 18th with a Bang! Join us Monday, September 18th, 2017 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Help us Welcome Back Len Fardella from Peter's New Jobs The Hidden Job Market: What exactly is the hidden job market?  The reality is that most openings are never advertised but rather go to people known to the employer.  How do you become the person that employers contact?  How do you create visibility so that employers remember you and think of you when they have an opening?  Join Len Fardella of Peter’s New Jobs for a lively discussion of the hidden job market and what you can do to uncover it. Here's one hint. We end the evening with a fun speed networking session. Come to the first meeting of a new season of the Career Reboot Group, get great advice, and boost your job searching techniques.  The Career Reboot Group meets every ...

M onday, May 8th, 2017 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Applying for a Government Job with  Moyra McWilliams There are three levels of government in Ottawa: federal, provincial and municipal.  Navigating these bureaucracies as a job seeker can be incredibly daunting. This workshop will demystify the process of applying to public sector jobs and give you the inside track when it comes to reading job posters, understanding competencies, writing resumes and cover letters that will get you screened in, writing tests and preparing for board interviews. Thousands of people apply every month to work for the government. Come and learn what you need to know to set you apart! . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . 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 ....