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M onday, May 14th, 2018 *** NEW LOCATION *** Ottawa Public Library Hazeldean Branch - Kanata  50 Castlefrank Rd.   6:30-8:00 pm The Art of Networking: Express to Impress ! Did you know that: •70 % of people in 2016 were hired at a company where they had a connection •80 % of professionals consider professional networking to be important to career success  •35 % of surveyed professionals say that a casual conversation on LinkedIn Messaging has led to a new opportunity  •61 % of professionals agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to the way in to possible job opportunities ? Networking can lead to a job! But you have many questions:    •How can I start if I know no one? •How do I approach people? •How do I deal with my fear of being rejected?  •Who is the right person to network with?  •What can I do for my network?  •What can my network do for me? Come and practice with Noha Fahmi, how to network with p...

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...

*** CANCELED *** Tonights Career Reboot Group has been Canceled due to illness. M onday, February 12th, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm The Art of Networking: Express to Impress! with Noha Fahmi  from  In-TAC   Did you know that: •70 % of people in 2016 were hired at a company where they had a connection •80 % of professionals consider professional networking to be important to career success  •35 % of surveyed professionals say that a casual conversation on LinkedIn Messaging has led to a new opportunity  •61 % of professionals agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to the way in to possible job opportunities ? Networking can lead to a job! But you have many questions:    •How can I start if I know no one? •How do I approach people? •How do I deal with my fear of being rejected?  •Who is the right person to network with?  •What can I do for...

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 in Transition? How to find Your Perfect Job! M onday, January 30th, 2017 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Do you spend countless hours firing off job applications, only to get little or no response? Do you carefully tailor your CV for each job posting, and still have had only limited success? Does your job search ultimately lead to nagging doubts about whether you're really any good at all, and whether you’ll ever work again, resulting in self-doubt and despair? Join Career Reboot Group in welcoming Tim Ragan from C areer Constructors on Monday January 30th (6:30 - 8:00 pm)  and learn what actions DO and DON’T work in making you more attractive to future employers. In setting the stage for your success, he’ll show you how the vast-majority of job search actions you’re taking are actually counter-productive to your success, and destroying your own confidence. Tim will present you with a dramatically better way that buil...