Dear Career Reboot Group Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that we are shutting down this program.  The Career Reboot Group has been in operation for 5 years and has had over 60 reboot events.  Our topics covered everything from Resume Workshops to Working with Headhunters, from Interview Strategies to the Power of Public Speaking, from LinkedIn workshops to Volunteering, from Networking to Starting Your Own Business and let's not forget Applying to the Federal Government, Tips on applying to the City of Ottawa, and One-on-One Coaching. We expanded to 3 differe ..read more

Resume Help 1-on-1 Monday, November 25th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Beaverbrook  2500 Campeau Dr,  6:30-8:00 pm Bring your Resume and Cover Letter!  Employment advisors from the Community Employment Resource Centre will sit with you one-on-one and offer advice.    Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers!  More Information on the Library Website We look forward to seeing you! . . . . . . . . . . . THIS IS THE LAST REBOOT SESSION Please check the Library Website for more Great Programs and Workshops. Also - Please check the resources listed in our ot ..read more

Insider Tips on Working for the Federal Government. Monday, November 18th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm What is it like to work for the Federal Government?  What kinds of work do Public Servants do?  How can I get a government job?  Do I have to be bilingual? In this interactive session, career Public Servant Andrew McCallum will answer these questions and any others you may have on working for the Feds. Come with your questions and learn insider tips.     Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers!  M ..read more

Tips for Job Success Monday, November 4th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Orleans 1705 Orleans Blvd,  6:30-8:00 pm Are you aware of the key elements of success in the workplace?  Join a career advisor from Agilec for an interactive discussion on what improves your ability to be successful in finding and retaining a job and in succeeding in a job. We will cover topics such as: what are employers looking for effective interpersonal workplace behaviours what’s important when starting a new job communication dress code retention skills what success looks like attitudes problem sol ..read more

Practicing Natural Networking Monday, October 28th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Beaverbrook  2500 Campeau Dr.,  6:30-8:00 pm Humans are social animals. Most of us like to develop and maintain relationships.  However, when we talk about relationship building in a job search context or business context and start to call it networking, people often get uncomfortable. In this session, Andrew McCallum, Career Reboot Group facilitator and HR professional, will show you that networking doesn’t have to be stressful and will lead you through a series of practical exercises to help ..read more

Applying for a Job with the City of Ottawa (Municipal Government)   Monday, October 7th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm Do you want to work for the City of Ottawa?  Don't miss this session with Matt Graham, a former Hiring Manager at the City of Ottawa, to learn first-hand knowledge and insider tips on how to go about the process and how to distinguish yourself.     You will learn about the process of finding postings of jobs, tips on how to fill out the application and how to limit your chances of getting sc ..read more

Networking for Job Searching. Monday, September 30th, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Beaverbrook  2500 Campeau Dr,  6:30-8:00 pm So you find answering job postings is not leading anywhere in your job search? How can you be more proactive in seeking a new position? Join Len Fardella of Peter's New Jobs as he shares tips and resources for how to learn and practice the art of Networking as a job-search tool.   Bring your Questions & Get Expert Answers!  More Information on the Library Website We look forward to seeing you ..read more

Coaches Corner 1-on-1 Job Coaching Monday, September 23rd, 2019 Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza  1547 Merivale Road,  6:30-8:00 pm 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?  Join the Career Reboot Group for 1-on-1 Career Coaching. Bring your job-search challenges and questions and get 1-on-1 time with career coaches!  Receive guidance and resources to get you onto the path of success to land your next job!   Bring your Questions & ..read more

Welcome Back to Career Reboot Group Get the information you need to improve your career, or find that perfect job. Take a look at our upcoming evening: Monday, September 23rd, 2019 • Emerald Plaza Coaches' Corner Job Coaching one-on-one Monday, September 30th, 2019 • Beaverbrook Networking for Job SearchingLen Fardella Monday, October 7th, 2019 • Emerald Plaza Applying for a Job with the City of Ottawa (Municipal Government) Matthew Graham Monday, October 28th, 2019 • Beaverbrook Practicing Natural NetworkingAndrew McCallum Monday, November 4th, 2019 • Orleans Tips for Job Successin ..read more

Monday, April 29th, 2019Ottawa Public Library - Emerald Plaza 1547 Merivale Road, 6:30-8:00 pm Applying for a Public Sector Government Jobwith Moyra McWilliam Are you looking for a job with the government?  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to set yourself apart from the crowd with your application and interview!  There are three levels of government in Ottawa: federal, provincial and municipal. Navigating these bureaucracies as a job seeker can be incredibly daunting. This workshop will demystify the process of applying to public sector jobs and give you the inside track when it co ..read more