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Career Reboot is Gearing Up

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Career Reboot Group is Gearing Up for Success, and we've EXPANDED!! We are now in Orleans & Kanata , as well as our original location on Merivale Road. . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . The Hidden Job Market Emerald Plaza Monday Sep 17, 2018 at 6:30pm Applying for a Public Sector Government Job Beaverbrook Monday Sep 24, 2018 at 7:00pm Networking for Job Seekers Orléans Monday Oct 1, 2018 at 6:30pm Interview Roulette Emerald Plaza Monday Oct 15, 2018 at 6:30pm One-on-one Resume Help Beaverbrook Monday Oct 22, 2018 at 6:30pm Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Orléans Monday Oct 29, 2018 at 6:30pm LinkedIn: A Platform for Job Search Emerald Plaza Monday Nov 5, 2018 at 6:30pm Your Best Interview Beaverbrook Monday Nov 19, 2018 at 6:30pm Applying for a Job with the City of Ottawa Municipal Government Orléans Monday Nov 26, 2018 at 6:30pm . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers !   We look forward to seeing you...

Social Media & Job Searching

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M onday, April 23, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Social Media for Job Searching with  Len Fardella Over 90% of companies use social media as part of their hiring process. It makes a difference!  You're at a significant disadvantage if your approach to job search is nothing more than finding and applying to job posts. The job search game has changed and the winners are those who understand the new rules.  Join Len for a fast paced 90 minute exploration of the new game, new rules, tools and how you play to win or more appropriately, get hired. Are you ready to win the game? Click here for Library description & registration Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers !   . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . Upcoming Reboot Events: Mon. May 7 - Emerald Plaza Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm Secrets to Interview Success with Michelle Schafer Mon. May 14 - KANATA - Hazeldean Branch 6:30 - 8:00pm The A...

Coaches' Corner

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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...

Get out of Job Search Hell

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From Job Search Hell to Hell-o Perfect Job! Seven action steps for accelerating your success. M onday, February 26th, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Do you spend countless hours firing off job applications for openings you find on job boards, only to get little or no response? Do you spend further hours building and maintaining multiple CV’s so that you can chase various different types of positions, but still get little or no success ? Something Needs to Change!! Join Career Reboot Group in welcoming Tim Ragan from  C areer Constructors on Monday February 26th (6:30 - 8:00 pm)  for his talk about Seven Action Steps for Accelerating your Success in your Job Search. Are you ready to take action? Click here for Library description & registration Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers !   . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . Upcoming Reboot Events: Mon. March 5 - ORLEANS Branch 6:30 - ...

Career Reboot Group 2018

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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 -...

Working with a Recruiter

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Working with Recruitment Agencies Monday, November 13th, 2017 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Have you ever considered working with a recruiting agency, but aren't sure where to start, or what's involved? Join us in welcoming back  Bruce MacEachern  ( Summit Search Group ) for an open  discussion on working with recruitment agencies from the recruiters standpoint.  A detailed discussion on the dos and don’ts of working with search firms. For more information, or to signing up for this event, check The Library Website Bring your Questions and get  Answers from an Expert!  We look forward to seeing you November 13th! . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . 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 .  Great opportunities to le...

Career Reboot Fall 2017

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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 ...