YES Employment+Entrepreneurship: Jump Start Your Job Search

In order to attend this workshop, you must pre-register using this link.
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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.

ATELIER GRATUIT
Pour participer à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire au préalable en utilisant ce lien. Le fait de répondre sur meetup.com ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

De l’Étincelle à la Stratégie : Une série de deux ateliers sur la motivation, la concentration et la réalisation

Vous sentez-vous dépassé·e, dispersé·e ou coincé·e dans des cycles de démarrage-arrêt ?
Vous n’êtes pas seul·e, et vous n’êtes pas à court d’options ! Cette série de deux ateliers est conçue pour vous aider à passer de l’épuisement et de l’hésitation à la clarté et à l’action concrète.
Que vous soyez en recherche d’emploi, en reconversion professionnelle, en poursuite d’objectifs créatifs ou en pleine transition de vie, ces séances offrent un espace bienveillant pour explorer ce qui alimente (ou épuise) votre énergie — et comment bâtir des systèmes durables qui fonctionnent réellement pour vous.

Atelier 1 : GRATUIT | Lundi 17 novembre, 12h00–13h30
Titre : Motivation : de l’inspiration à l’action

Avant de plonger dans les listes de tâches et les astuces de productivité, il est essentiel de comprendre pourquoi vous faites ce que vous faites. Cette séance vous aide à renouer avec votre motivation interne : les valeurs, besoins et intentions personnelles qui alimentent votre feu et vous permettent d’avancer.

Ensemble, nous allons :

• Revoir ce qu’est vraiment la motivation (et pourquoi ce n’est pas qu’une question de volonté).
• Déconstruire les mythes et blocages qui freinent vos élans.
• Clarifier vos moteurs personnels : valeurs, passions et objectifs.
• Explorer des stratégies pour surmonter la stagnation, la résistance ou l’épuisement.
• Découvrir des outils et pratiques pour rester ancré·e lorsque votre énergie diminue.

Vous repartirez de cette séance avec un sens plus clair de votre direction, quelques changements de perspective puissants et des stratégies pratiques pour rester engagé·e envers vos objectifs, même lorsque les choses se compliquent.

Inscrivez-vous ici

Intervenant: Jiselle Pinheiro-Dallaire | Chargée de projet et développement de programmes, YES

L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. L’atelier sera présenté en anglais et offert en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.
Une fois inscrit(e), vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion quelques heures avant le début de l’atelier. Veuillez vérifier votre dossier de courriels indésirables (Spam/Junk) si vous n’avez pas reçu ces instructions une heure avant le début de l’atelier.

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FREE WORKSHOP

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.

From Spark to Strategy: A Two-Part Workshop Series for Motivation, Focus & Follow-Through

Are you feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in start-stop cycles? You’re not alone, and you’re not out of options! This two-part workshop series is designed to help you move from burnout and hesitation to clarity and meaningful action.
Whether you're navigating job seeking, career hopping or other creative goals or life transitions, these sessions offer a supportive space to explore what’s driving (or draining) your energy—and how to build sustainable systems that actually work for you.

Workshop 1: FREE | Monday, November 17th 12h00-13h30
Title: Motivation: From Inspiration to Action

Before you dive into to-do lists and productivity hacks, it’s important to understand why you’re doing what you’re doing. This session helps you reconnect with your internal motivation: the values, needs, and personal intentions that light your fire and keep you going.

Together, we will:

• Review what motivation really is (and why it’s not just about willpower).
• Address common myths and blocks that get in the way.
• Clarify your personal drivers: values, passions, and purpose.
• Explore strategies to overcome stagnancy, resistance, or burnout.
• Discover tools and practices to stay grounded when your energy dips.

You can expect to leave this session with a clearer sense of direction, a few powerful mindset shifts, and some practical strategies to stay engaged with your goals, even when things get challenging.

Speaker: Jiselle Pinheiro-Dallaire | Project Manager & Program Development, YES

Pre-registration is required. Presented in English and available as an online, live-streaming webinar.

Reserve your spot

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.

ATELIER GRATUIT
Pour participer à cet atelier, vous devez vous inscrire au préalable en utilisant ce lien. Le fait de répondre sur meetup.com ne vous donnera pas accès à cet atelier.

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Your Career Through Inspiring Conversations Speaker Series / Briser les barrières : Favoriser votre carrière grâce à des conversations inspirantes – Série de conférences
est une série gratuite de Learn at Lunch, conçue et animée par un groupe diversifié de leaders inspirants et influents, qui ont su surmonter des obstacles et ouvrir la voie à d’autres personnes issues de groupes sous-représentés.

Que vous soyez un nouvel arrivant au Québec à la recherche de communauté et d’appartenance, une femme souhaitant s’épanouir dans un secteur traditionnellement masculin comme la technologie, ou une personne ambitieuse cherchant à faire progresser sa carrière, ces séances vous offrent une occasion unique d’obtenir des conseils, de recevoir du mentorat et d’apprendre auprès de leaders qui ont su naviguer et réussir leur parcours professionnel.

Participez à une expérience transformatrice qui vous donnera les outils et la motivation nécessaires pour surmonter les obstacles et vous épanouir dans votre parcours de carrière.

From Survival to Strategy: A Career Roadmap for Women Navigating Change / De la survie à la stratégie : Une feuille de route pour les femmes face aux changements de carrière
Jeudi 20 novembre12 h 00 – 13 h 30
En ligne seulement
Inscription préalable obligatoire
Conférencière : Mahsa Rezaei | Stratège de carrière, entrepreneure sociale en TI

À différentes étapes de leur carrière, de nombreuses femmes se retrouvent en « mode survie », réagissant, se surinvestissant ou essayant simplement de garder la tête hors de l’eau. Que ce soit à cause de transitions de vie, de changements de carrière ou de priorités qui évoluent, tracer votre chemin vers l’avant peut sembler écrasant.

Lors de cette séance pratique, Mahsa Rezaei partagera son parcours de réinvention et présentera un cadre pour passer de la survie professionnelle à la stratégie. Ensemble, nous explorerons comment vous reconnecter à vos valeurs, recadrer les revers et entreprendre de petites actions intentionnelles vers une carrière qui s’aligne avec vos objectifs et votre bien-être.

Vous repartirez avec de nouvelles perspectives sur la réinvention de carrière, des changements simples de mentalité et des conseils concrets pour commencer à bâtir une carrière et une vie plus alignées, autonomisantes et durables.

L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. Cet atelier sera présenté en anglais et offert en ligne uniquement.

Inscrivez-vous ici

L’inscription préalable est obligatoire. L’atelier sera présenté en anglais et offert en ligne sous forme de webinaire en direct.

Une fois inscrit(e), vous recevrez un courriel avec les instructions de connexion quelques heures avant le début de l’atelier. Veuillez vérifier votre dossier de courriels indésirables (Spam/Junk) si vous n’avez pas reçu ces instructions une heure avant le début de l’atelier.

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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.

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Your Career Through Inspiring Conversations Speaker Series is a free Learn at Lunch series designed and guided by a diverse group of inspiring and influential leaders who have risen above obstacles and paved the way for others who come from underrepresented groups.

Whether you’re a newcomer to Quebec searching for community and belonging, a woman striving to excel in a traditionally male-dominated industry like tech, or a career-driven individual aiming for upward mobility, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to glean insights, gain mentorship, and learn from leaders who have successfully navigated and conquered their career journeys.

Join us for a transformative experience that will equip you with the tools and motivation needed to overcome barriers and thrive in your career path.

From Survival to Strategy: A Career Roadmap for Women Navigating Change
Thursday, November 20
12:00PM -1:30PM
Online Only-Pre-registration Required
Speaker: Mahsa Rezaei | Career Strategist, IT Social Entrepreneur

At different stages of our careers, many women find themselves in "survival mode" reacting, over functioning, or simply trying to stay afloat. Whether it's due to life transitions, career changes, or shifting priorities, navigating your path forward can feel overwhelming.

In this practical session, Mahsa Rezaei shares her journey of reinvention and a framework for moving from career survival to strategy. Together, we’ll explore how to reconnect with your values, reframe setbacks, and take small but intentional steps toward a career that aligns with your goals and well-being.

You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives on career reinvention, simple mindset shifts, and actionable tips to begin building a career and life that feels more aligned, empowered, and sustainable.

Pre-registration is required. This workshop is presented in English and is available as an online workshop.

Register here

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 instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop.