Special Features - Alberta Works 2016

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April 25 - 29, 2016

Building Alberta’s Workforce

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April 25 - 29, 2016

For a list of events visit alis.alberta.ca/aww

Alberta Works

Red Deer Events Calendar Events are happening in the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre, 2nd Floor, 4911- 51 Street, Red Deer

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

April 25

April 26

April 27

April 28

April 29

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Career Services Fair Discover helpful local career-related services including: Lacombe Employment Centre, Money Mentors, and Career Assistance Network’s SAGE program for mature workers.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Career Services Fair Discover helpful local career-related services including: Vantage, Bredin’s Single Parent program, Academic Express, and Dress4Success.

9 a.m. - Noon Job Fair

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Career Services Fair featuring John Howard Society, Alberta Mental Health, and Rupertsland Institute (Métis education).

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Career Services Fair Discover helpful local career-related services including: Catholic Social Services, Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association, and English as a Second Language.

Noon - 3 p.m.

Career Services Fair featuring EPSS, McBride Career Group and BGS Enterprises.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Red Deer Career Expo @ Red Deer College

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WELCOME TO ALBERTA WORKS WEEK

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re you looking for a job or a new career? There is no better time than now during Alberta Works Week, April 25 – 29, 2016.

The Alberta Government is working with community agencies and employers to hold more than 50 career-focused events in 30 communities across the province. You can see the complete calendar of provincial events at: alis.alberta.ca/aww.

And, you can find inspiration in the dozens of Alberta Works Week success stories that are available at alis.alberta.ca/aww. Each story features an Albertan who used Alberta Works and other government programs to improve their lives and reach their career goals.

There is something happening in the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre every single day of Alberta Works Week. Visit the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre during Alberta Works Week and put our career services to work for you.

The Red Deer Alberta Works Centre is located on the second floor of First Red Deer Place, above the downtown ATB branch. Check out the Events Calendar on the inside page of this publication for more details on the events and office address.

Are having trouble you finding work?

CAREER PURSUIT Red Deer

can help with resumes, cover letters, onsite job supports, employer mediations and job search techniques.

We are located at#1 7428 49 Ave Red Deer, Alberta. Â Call 403-343-0715 extension 267 for more information about these services.

Also follow us on Facebook or Join the Career Pursuit Facebook Group.

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osing your job can be stressful for many reasons.

Job loss can affect more than your income—it can affect your confidence, self-esteem and friendships that you’ve made through work. if you feel like you’re wrestling with the emotions of job loss, read the Coping With Your Loss section on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website at: alis.alberta.ca/jobloss. This page includes the Creating a New Future: The Job-Loss Workbook, which you may find helpful.

Emotional support is also available through the: Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642 Edmonton Distress Line: 780-482-4357 Calgary Distress Line: 403-266-4357

Employment Placement and Support Services (EPSS)…

“Working to Get Central Alberta Working!”

Contact us at: (403) 343-6249 or Toll Free 1-877-643-6249 www.epssreddeer.com or visit us on Facebook.

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LAUNCHING A NEW CAREER AFTER A LAYOFF

You’re looking for answers about your future and the best way to find those answers is through career planning. You might be tempted to skip this step, but now is the time to invest in yourself so you can build the future that you want.

Have you ever wanted to try another career or industry? Are there new skills that you have always wanted to learn? Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Do you know what skills will be in demand in the future?

Career planning helps you figure out what you want from your next job, inventory your transferable skills, identify your options, research careers, and develop a plan that will get you where you want to go.

Planning your career will also help you ensure that any time or money you invest in training is well spent.

Leanne, for example, was a tile setter for more than five years before she got laid off. She took the time to explore her interests at her local Alberta Works Centre and decided to pursue a career as a Health Care Aide, because it interested her more. She took the training and now has the career that she wanted.

Free career planning workshops are available through your local Alberta Works Centre (humanservices.alberta.ca/offices).

Or, if you’d rather explore your future online, the ALIS website offers an excellent free online career planning tool called CAREERinsite (http://alis.alberta.ca).

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LAUNCHING A NEW CAREER AFTER A LAYOFF

cludes attending networking events, cold calling employers and using employment-focused social media sites like LinkedIn and the Alberta Works social media channels available at humanservices.alberta.ca/socialmedia

POLISH YOUR RESUMÉ

You have a resumé, but is it representing you as well as it should? Recruiters spend as little as 30 seconds glancing at your resumé—does yours scream “I’m perfect for this job”? Check out the resumé tips on the oooking for a job? Here are some ideas and tips to ALIS web site and put their free online Resumé Review help you get back to work sooner. service to work for you. Additional resumé tips and reExpand your work options sources are available at our local Alberta Works Centre.

In a strong labour market, you can just look for another job doing the same thing you were doing before. But in a more competitive job market, identifying your skills, and employers who need of those skills, There are job fairs happening all year long around the may open up new opportunities that you never con- province. A calendar of upcoming job fairs is available sidered before. Taking an inventory will help turn your at http://humanservices.alberta.ca/jobfairs. Be sure to skills and accomplishments into powerful stories that read the Job Fair tips article in this publication to make the most of your next job fair. illustrate your value to employers.

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tools, like computers and photocopiers. To find centre nearest you, visit humanservices.alberta.ca/offices.

For more advanced job-search tips, read the Advanced Techniques for Work Search booklet, which is available on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) web site at alis.alberta.ca.

ATTEND JOB FAIRS

NETWORK

Reach out to your network of friends, family, former supervisors, customers, colleagues and classmates to find the hidden job market. More than 70 per cent of jobs are filled by people who heard about the opportunity from someone they knew. Networking also in-

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You’re at home here.

ALBERTA WORKS CENTRE

Put your local Alberta Works Centre to work for you— there are 51 centres throughout the province. These job-search centres boast professional career and employment counselors, books and workshops on resumés and job interviews, plus helpful job-search

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JOB FAIR TIPS

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ob fairs are a great way to find a job. They give you the opportunity to speak to a number of employers who are hiring, ask questions, make a personal connection with the recruiter, and stand out from the stacks of emailed resumés sitting back at their office.

Alberta Works hosts more than 100 job fairs and hiring events across the province every year. You can find out about upcoming job fairs in your area by visiting: humanservices.alberta.ca/jobfairs.

In fact, the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 as part of Alberta Works Week.

Here are some tips to make the most of your next job fair.

BEFORE THE FAIR:

Find out which employers will be there and learn a little about what they do and what positions they are trying to fill.

Update your resumé, have someone proofread it, and print lots of copies on good-quality paper. Use a folder to protect your resumés from creases and stains.

Prepare a 15-second introduction that tells the employer about your key skills/experience and the kind of job you are looking for. Practice your elevator speech before you go and be ready to sell yourself.

Dress like you are going to a job interview—the people you talk to may be making the hiring decision or might want to interview you on the spot.

AT THE FAIR:

Arrive early so you can visit the employers you are most interested in first. Visit the remaining employers afterward and keep an open mind—you might discover an exciting new career direction.

Use your time well. If you are waiting in line to talk to an employer, try to listen to what the employer is saying to other job seekers.

Always behave as though your future boss is watching you. Be polite to other job seekers, considerate of each employer’s time, and don’t talk on your mobile phone while waiting in line for an employer.

Greet the recruiter with a smile and a firm handshake. Be friendly, enthusiastic and ready to ask questions and answer their questions.

Do not just hand in your resumé—you can do that by email—this is your chance to put a face and personality to your resumé and start building a relationship.

Do not call in sick to your current job to attend the job fair—your current employer might be there too.

Do not show up at the job fair in your current employer’s uniform— most employers assume that you will treat them the same way you treat your current employer.

Ask what the next step is in the hiring process to show your interest and enthusiasm.

Collect business cards and send a “thank you” email or note re-stating your interest in the position and your qualifications.

In addition to the job fairs web page, Red Deer and area job fairs are posted on the Central Alberta Jobs Facebook page: facebook.com/centralalbertajobs.

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hat is an Alberta Works Centre? Simply, it’s an employment centre staffed by professional Career & Employment Consultants.

There are 51 Alberta Works Centres located across the province to assist Albertans with their career and employment needs.

Students can research careers, post-secondary training, and find part-time and summer jobs to help them pay for school. Job seekers can attend resumé and job-interview workshops, use the computers and photocopiers for their job searches, and connect with local employers who are hiring. And, employers can take part in the free onsite job fairs that are held inside the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre every month.

Career and Employment Consultants are available to help you explore your career options, research the education and training that you need, and connect with local employers who are hiring. The centres even have information for those who want to start their own business.

Take control of your career today by visiting the Red Deer Alberta Works Centre.

Red Deer Alberta Works Centre First Red Deer Place 4911 – 51 Street, Red Deer 403-340-5353

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PUT THE ALBERTA WORKS CENTRE TO WORK FOR YOU

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Keep your resumé to two pages or less; Make it look professional and inviting to read; Print it on good-quality white or off-white letter-size paper Emphasize your strengths at the beginning of your resumé Be clear and concise. Every statement should emphasize a skill or ability Ensure all the information is positive and relevant to the job requirements Use action verbs – “developed, created, coached, guided, produced, etc.”

Avoid passive phrases like “I was responsible for” or “my duties involved” Don’t exaggerate or misrepresent yourself Don’t include a photograph or unnecessary personal information Don’t include your references in your resumé Always include a covering letter and use it to highlight your qualifications for the position Check spelling and grammar--don’t take yourself out of the running over a silly little error For more tips, or for a second opinion on your resumé, visit alis. alberta.ca and take advantage of the free, secure online e-Resumé Review Service.

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WHO’S ALIS?

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he Alberta Learning Information Service web site—is a one-stop career, learning and job-search website for Albertans.

More than four million people visit ALIS every year to: Plan their careers; Research occupations and labour-market trends; Explore their post-secondary education options; Figure out how they are going to pay for their education; Look for a job; and Learn how to tackle common workplace issues.

High-school students can: • Identify their job-related strengths and interests; • Explore their career options; • Narrow their focus with over 500 occupational

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profiles; Determine what training they need to pursue their career goal; Find out how much post-secondary costs and ways to pay for their education.

Post-secondary students can: • Explore their education/training options; • Transfer from one school to another; • Access funding sources; • Apply for admission.

Career explorers can: • Use CAREERinsite to identify their strengths/interests; • Explore their career options through the 500 info occupational profiles; • Get advice and help from career experts; • Find career and job fairs.

Job seekers can: • Get job-search tips and advice; • Access more than 200 job banks;

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Find career and job fairs; Research wages for more than 400 different occupations; Learn about work options including apprenticeship and entrepreneurship.

ALIS also offers: • Toll-free Career Information Hotline staffed by career counsellors 1-800-661-3753; • Helpful publications for employers, job seekers, youth and students; • Tip sheets on dozens of common job-search and workplace issues; • Free online e-Resumé review service.

The Government of Alberta provides the ALIS website to help Albertans plan and achieve educational and career success.

If you are thinking about your career, considering post-secondary training, or looking for a job, visit the ALIS website today at: alis.alberta.ca.

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