Jobseeker Workshop Series
Essential skills for career planning, job searching and interviewing.
Join WorkBC Courtenay for a variety of Jobseeker workshops, designed to equip you with essential job search, career planning and interview skills. Whether you’re entering the workforce, changing careers, or looking to sharpen your professional tools, this series offers practical guidance to help you succeed.
Each session covers a key aspect of the job search process, including:
- Career assessment, career exploration and the labour market
- Networking skills while job searching
- Navigating your job search
- Crafting compelling resumes and cover letters
- Interview preparedness
Led by experienced career professionals, these interactive workshops provide hands-on support, personalized feedback, and resources to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
When: Weekly
Where: In-Person at WorkBC Centre Courtenay
Time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Cost: Free
These workshops are open to WorkBC Clients, contact WorkBC Courtenay to see if you are eligible and to register 250-334-3119.
Career Planning
Discover your unique skills, interests, and values to help identify career paths that suit you best. Learn how to use online platforms and assessments to explore different occupations and industries. Understand current trends, in-demand jobs, and opportunities in your area to make informed career decisions
Networking
Build connections that can lead to job leads, advice, and referrals in your desired field. Learn how to reach out to professionals, ask the right questions, and gain valuable insider knowledge about careers.
Job Searching
Many jobs aren’t posted online—learn how to tap into opportunities through referrals and word-of-mouth. Explore practical strategies for finding job postings, networking with employers, and maximizing online tools like Indeed.
Power Up Your Job Search: Gmail & Internet Skills for Beginners
Power Up Your Job Search is a hands-on workshop designed for beginners who want to build confidence using email and the internet for job searching. Participants will learn how to use Gmail to send and organize emails, manage attachments, and navigate the web using effective search strategies, tabs, and bookmarks, with guided practice on Indeed, the Government Job Bank, and the hidden job market. A Gmail account is required to participate in this workshop.
Cover Letters and Resumes
Craft a professional, keyword-optimized resume that gets noticed by employers and automated systems. Create personalized, engaging cover letters that highlight your fit for the job and spark employer interest.
Interviews
Boost your confidence with research, practice, and preparation tips to make a great first impression. Understand common interview questions, how to answer them effectively, and what you can ask employers. Learn how to close the interview professionally and follow up to leave a lasting impression.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, January 8 – Cover Letter and Resumes
Thursday, January 15 – Interview Skills
Thursday, January 22 – Networking
Thursday, January 29 – Job Search
Tuesday, February 3 – Power up Your Job Search: Gmail and Internet Skills for Beginners
Thursday, February 5 – Career Planning