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Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job

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Monday, May 28th, 2018 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza Branch  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Volunteering as a Stepping Stone to Finding a Job with Jennifer Imerson of Volunteer Ottawa     You need a Job!!   So why volunteer?? Learn tips from the inside about the significant role that volunteering can play in improving your resume with tangible skills or even in landing a position! This workshop is useful for all job seekers,  whether they are currently employed or not! We look forward to seeing you May 28th! Sign up through the Library's Website. Click here for Library description & registration . .  . .  . . .  . .  . . Great opportunities to learn, practice and network.  Please share this link and information with friends, family and others in your network group.  Drop-ins are welcome.  Follow us on Twitter @OttawaReboot  We now have a Facebook page!!

The Art of Networking: Express to Impress

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*** 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...