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Career & Job Search
Career & Job Search Workshops
We can help you access the hidden job market! In these free workshops, you will learn how to:
- Find a job using resources at your library
- Search the Internet for job opportunities
- Network with others
- Use the latest reference books and directories for career development, job search and business information
City Centre Library Computer Learning Centre (10350 University Drive)
Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. June 11 or August 13. Register for this workshop at 604-598-7426.
Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm. July 10. Register for this workshop at 604-598-7426.
Guildford Library Computer Learning Centre (15105 105th Avenue)
Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm. June 1. Register for this workshop at 604-598-7366.
Class Resources
See our Careers & Education page for library databases
Resume Writing Workshops
Free workshop presented in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Learn how to write a resume and learn what format works best for you.
City Centre Library, Computer Learning Centre (10350 University Drive)
Dates and times TBA
Class Resources
- Resume Workshop (ppt)
- Cover Letter Workshop (ppt)
- Interview Skills Workshop (ppt)
- Career Exploration — Find more presentations on Career Exploration, Myers Briggs (MBTI) and interests and aptitudes under Career Exploration Facilitators.
BC Job Fairs
See a listing of Job Fairs in BC.
www.bcjobsplan.ca/job-fairs
ACCESS Program
The Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society Program (ACCESS) provides foundation skills to enable Aboriginal learners to evolve and adapt to changes within the workplace.
Entrepreneur Exchange
Entrepreneur Exchange (SEEDS Business Sampler Series) are held the first & third Thursdays of every month at City Centre Library's Computer Learning Centre (Level 2). Business discussion and networking. Free.
Newcomers to Canada
The Newcomers to Canada information session will introduce resources for getting your career started in Canada, including Skills Connect for Immigrants. Free.
More Career & Job Search Resources
Careers & Education — Access job postings, online testing, business plans, and more websites for your career and job search.
Employment Services Centre — Find the nearest community agencies to help you on your access employment.
Career & Job Search newsletters:
- The Hidden Job Market (pdf)
- Finding a New Career (pdf)
- Create Your Own Job (pdf)
- Skills for the Workplace (pdf)
- Tools for Job Seekers (pdf)
- Newcomers_to_Canada (pdf)
- Using Social Media (pdf)
- Working in Trades (pdf)