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Employment Resource Centre
Looking for help with your job search?
Come and see us at the Employment and Career Resource Centre for free job
search assistance and employment counselling. We are located within the Quinte West Public Library and open to everyone free of charge.
With two Employment Counsellors on staff, we offer one-on-one job search assistance, help in writing effective resumes and/or cover letters and extensive employment resources. In addition, visitors to the centre have full access to computers with internet, telephone, fax, photocopier, scanner, job boards and newspapers.
To make an appointment, for personal assistance,
please call (613) 394-3381 ext. 3326 or 3327.
eMail Employment Counsellors, Barbara Wilkinson or Catherine Evans
Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Upcoming Workshops
| Wednesday February 8th, 2012 | 10-11 a.m. | General Information Session |
| Wednesday February 15th, 2012 | 10-11 a.m. | Resume Writing Workshop |
| Wednesday February 22nd, 2012 | 10-11 a.m. | Job Search Strategies |
| Wednesday February 29th, 2012 | 10-11 a.m. | Surviving the Interview |
Workshop Summaries
General Information Sessions: Review the services available in our community to assist you in your job search. learn what they can offer and how to access them.
Resume Writing Workshop: Attend this workshop and learn all about resumes and cover letters. Topics include choosing the right style and format, tips for standing out from the crowd and how to write an effective cover letter.
Job Search Strategies for Success ~ Looking for Work is Work: Learn how to tap into the hidden job market and make the most of web and paper job search tools. Discover the key to making those initial telephone contacts to potential employers.
Surviving the Interview: Effectively prepare for interviews and present yourself in the most positive way to a potential employer. Do not miss the opportunity to learn how to deal with the pressures of interviews.
To make use of any of our other services or resources, please feel free to drop-in anytime.
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This months links provide helpful information for alleviating Stress:
www.capitalhealth.ca/AboutUs/ResourceLibrary/YourHealthMagazine/MayJune2006/Beat_stress.htm
http://management.about.com/od/yourself/ht/ReduceStress05.htm
http://www.morethanmedication.ca/en/topic/index/manage_stress
The Quinte West Public Library acknowledges the support of the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
