YES Employment+Entrepreneurship: Jump Start Your Job Search

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Navigating job interviews can be challenging, no matter your experience level. The pressure to make a lasting impression on a potential employer can feel nerve-wracking, especially when competition is fierce. However, with the right preparation and mindset, you can confidently turn interviews into opportunities to shine and land the job you want.

We will look at the STAR method, a proven technique for answering both behavioral and competency-based interview questions in a structured, focused way that highlights your competencies across technical, hard, and soft skills, while bringing real examples of your strengths and problem-solving abilities to life.

This 90-minute session is designed to equip you with essential strategies to help you prepare effectively, speak directly to the job description and company needs, and articulate your experience, skills, and accomplishments with clarity and relevance.

Whether you’re preparing for your first interview, transitioning into a new field, or seeking advancement in your career, this session will help you:
· Be prepared and focused
· Learn to clearly and effectively share your professional achievements
· Increase confidence by harnessing the STAR method
· Immediately highlight success and value
· Make a strong and lasting impression on potential employers.

This workshop is not just about answering questions—it’s about building your confidence, presenting yourself authentically, and showcasing the value you bring to any role.

Register now and take the next step toward interview success!

This session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)

This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar and is presented in English.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with our office location.
Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

Do you find it difficult to uncover good employment opportunities on online job boards?

Are you struggling to find good employment opportunities through online job boards? You’re not alone. While job boards can be a valuable resource, many of the best opportunities lie within the hidden job market—a realm of unadvertised positions that often go to those that nurture professional relationships.

This session is designed to empower job seekers with actionable strategies to uncover these hidden opportunities. You’ll learn how to create a strategic networking action plan to build and expand your connections, meet new people, and establish meaningful professional relationships. From conducting effective informational interviews to tapping into insider information about job openings, this workshop will provide you with the tools you need to navigate the hidden job market confidently.

Whether you’re just entering the workforce, exploring a career change, or looking to advance in your current field, networking is an essential skill for success. This session will help you go beyond the limitations of job postings and take control of your job search by opening doors to new opportunities and creating lasting professional relationships.

By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights into:
· Identifying and tapping into the hidden job market.
· Building a robust professional network.
· Mastering the art of informational interviews to uncover insider tips.
· Developing strategies to build and nurture meaningful connections.

Don’t let your ideal job remain hidden. Join us for this engaging and interactive workshop to discover how networking can be the key to unlocking your next career opportunity.

Register today and start building the connections that will lead you to success!

This session will wrap up with a 30-minute Q&A and an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment with an Employment Counsellor. (Limited spots available!)

This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar and is presented in English.

Pre-registration is required.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours before the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions one hour before the start time of the workshop.

Pour participer à cet atelier, l’inscription préalable est obligatoire par le biais du lien ci‑dessous. Veuillez noter que le fait de répondre sur Meetup.com ne donne pas accès à cet atelier.

Le changement! La compétence professionnelle que personne ne peut se permettre d’ignorer – Une série d’apprentissages multisession.

Le changement! La résilience dans un marché de l’emploi difficile : convertir les revers en stratégie et gérer la fatigue liée à la recherche d’emploi
19 mars | 18 h à 20 h
En ligne | Webinaire diffusé en direct

Un marché de l’emploi difficile fait monter la pression, l’incertitude et la fatigue. Il ne s’agit pas d’un problème de motivation, mais plutôt de capacité. Cette session recadre les rejets et les revers pour les transformer en renseignements précieux dans un processus de changement continu, au lieu d’en faire des preuves que vous faites quelque chose d’incorrect.

Vous apprendrez comment demeurer ancré sous la pression, gérer l’énergie et la charge du changement, et aborder votre recherche d’emploi avec intention au lieu d’un sentiment de surcharge. Il ne s’agit pas de vous « réparer », mais de poser des actions de façon stratégique, durable et conforme pour que vous puissiez demeurer visible, outillé et positionné pour les bonnes occasions en temps opportun.

À propos de la série d’apprentissage « Le changement! »
Cette série multisession recadre le « changement » comme étant une compétence professionnelle de base, pouvant être pratiquée, renforcée et dont on peut tirer avantage. Nous explorerons les moyens pour nous adapter avec clarté, renforcer la résilience et rester ancrés pendant que le monde du travail continue d’évoluer.

Chaque session s’appuie sur la précédente, créant ainsi une feuille de route à utiliser pour rester résilient, adaptable et ancré stratégiquement, et ce, peu importe ce qui changera ensuite.

Conférencière : Megan Hunter, consultante en santé psychologique et sécurité | spécialiste en santé mentale au travail

Préinscription requise

Tous nos ateliers sont présentés en anglais et conçus spécifiquement pour les résidents du Québec. Malheureusement, nous ne pouvons accepter que des participants provenant de la province de Québec.

Financé par le gouvernement du Canada par le biais du Programme du Fonds d'habilitation pour les communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire

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In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

Change! Resilience in a Tough Job Market: Turning Setbacks into Strategy
March 19 | 6:00–8:00 pm (EST)
Online | Live-streamed webinar

Build the capacity to navigate a tough job market with clarity and resilience.

A challenging job market increases pressure, uncertainty, and fatigue — and that’s not a motivation problem. It’s a capacity one. Rejection and setbacks aren’t evidence that you’re doing something wrong; they’re information you can use in an ongoing change process.

This session reframes the emotional weight of job searching and introduces capacity‑building as a skill you can strengthen at any stage of your career. Whether you’re facing repeated rejection, navigating uncertainty, or trying to sustain a long job search, you’ll learn how to stay grounded under pressure, manage your energy and change load, and approach the process with intention — not burnout.

This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about moving strategically, sustainably, and in alignment so you can stay visible, resourced, and positioned for the right opportunities over time.

About the Change! learning series
Change! is a multi-session learning series that reframes change as a practical career skill — one that can be practiced, strengthened, and applied over time. Each session builds on the last, offering a roadmap for adapting with clarity, resilience, and intention in a rapidly evolving world of work.

Speaker: Megan Hunter, Psychological Health & Safety Consultant | Workplace Mental Health Specialist

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available online.

All of our workshops are delivered in English and are designed specifically for residents of Quebec. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept participants from within the province of Quebec.

Funded by the Government of Canada's Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities Program.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

This workshop is available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.

Pour assister à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire à l’avance en utilisant ce lien. Le fait de répondre sur meetup.com ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

ENGLISH WILL FOLLOW

« Beyond the Job Hunt: Building Networks that Work » – Une série en deux parties pour établir des liens intentionnels, donner de l’élan à vos relations professionnelles et rester authentique.

Entamez la nouvelle année avec confiance et une approche authentique du réseautage. « Beyond the Job Hunt » est une série en deux parties conçue pour vous aider à passer de l’idée de « trouver un emploi » à celle de « bâtir des relations ».

Que vous soyez introverti·e ou à l’aise dans vos interactions, cette série propose des stratégies concrètes pour développer une présence en ligne authentique, renforcer vos démarches de prospection et suivre vos progrès avec intention. Apprenez à être proactif·ve, à commenter de manière réfléchie et à faire des suivis réguliers afin de nourrir des relations professionnelles qui ouvrent des portes au fil du temps.

Atelier 2 : Élan dans les relations professionnelles — Suivi, relances et authenticité
Lundi 23 mars, 12 h à 13 h 30

Renforcez votre confiance grâce à un suivi régulier et des interactions réfléchies. Découvrez des systèmes pratiques pour suivre vos démarches, maintenir le contact après les événements et garder votre réseau professionnel actif sur différentes plateformes. Obtenez des outils pour rester authentique et proactif afin de saisir des opportunités tout au long de votre parcours professionnel.

Animé par : Ellen Englert, conseillère en emploi, YES

L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Cet atelier est offert en ligne.

Tous nos ateliers sont offerts en anglais et sont conçus spécifiquement pour les résident·e·s du Québec. Malheureusement, nous ne pouvons accepter que les participant·e·s résidant dans la province du Québec.

Une fois votre inscription effectuée, vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion. Si vous n’avez pas reçu ce courriel une heure avant le début de l’atelier, veuillez vérifier votre dossier Courrier indésirable/Spam.
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In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.

Beyond the Job Hunt: Building Networks that Work - A two-part series for intentional connections, professional relationship momentum and staying genuine.

Step into the New Year with confidence and a genuine approach to networking. Beyond the Job Hunt is a two-part series designed to help you shift your perspective from “finding a job” to “building relationships.”

Whether you identify as an introvert or a comfortable connector, this series provides practical strategies to grow an authentic online presence, strengthen your outreach, and track your progress with intention.

Learn how to be proactive, comment thoughtfully, and follow up regularly to nurture professional relationships that open doors over time.

Workshop 2: Professional Relationship Momentum—Tracking, Following Up, and Staying Genuine
Monday, March 23, 12:00pm–1:30pm

Strengthen your confidence through consistent follow-up and thoughtful engagement. Explore practical systems for tracking your efforts, maintaining contact after events, and keeping your professional network active across platforms. Gain tools to stay genuine and proactive for opportunities throughout your career journey.

Speaker: Ellen Englert, Employment Counsellor, YES

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is available online.

All of our workshops are delivered in English and are designed specifically for residents of Quebec. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept participants from within the province of Quebec.

Once you register for the online workshop, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log in. If you haven’t received the email an hour before the workshop starts, please check your Spam/Junk folder.

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
RSVPing on meetup.com will not grant you access to this workshop.