Free WORKSHOPS

Would you like to work one-on-one with an Employment Advisor to coach you through your job search process? Register with Dixon Hall Employment Services for Employment Ontario sponsored services. Connect with a Dixon Hall Employment Advisor!

Employment Ontario Eligibility for Assisted Services

• 18 years of age or older

• Legally able to work in Ontario

• Not in full-time education or employed more than 20 hours per week

• Social Insurance Number + Photo ID

• Individuals with 900 S.I.N. must provide copies of a Work Permit and Court documents that you have been approved for Permanent Resident status.

Monday's  2:00 pm  & Thursday's 10:00 am 

Click the Day & Time Above to Register 

Overwhelmed with trying to write your Cover Letters?

 Learn about:

• Creating a powerful and effective cover letter

• Showcasing your accomplishments and abilities

• Targeting the needs of the employer

• Formatting your cover letter

Click the Date to Register 

• February 7th, 1 PM - 2 PM

• March 7th, 1 PM - 2 PM

Need Assistance with your resume?

 Learn about:

• Writing a winning resume

• Different resume styles

• Current resume formats

• Customizing your resume

• Targeting the needs of the employer

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From 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

• February 2nd 

• February 8th

• February 22nd

• March 2nd

• March 8th

• March 15th

• March 29th

Need Assistance with selecting your references?

 You will learn about:

• Selecting and using your references

• Types of references

• Common reference check questions

Click the Date to Register 

• February 9th, 1 PM - 2 PM

• March 9th, 1 PM - 2 PM

Are you job-ready?

Explore:

• Hierarchical Framework of Job Levels

• Language in the Posting

• Reading Job Postings

• Deciding if the Job Posting is Right for You!

• Looking for the Ideal Candidate

• How to Apply to the Job Posting

Click the Date to Register 

• January 12th, 1 PM - 2 PM

Are you interview ready?

Explore:

• The Journey

• Styles and types

• Confidence building tips

• Etiquette and body language

• Do’s and Don'ts

Click the Date to Register 

• February 14th, 1 PM - 2 PM

• March 14th, 1 PM - 2 PM

Are You Prepared?

Learn about:

• Types of interview questions

• Common questions & possible answers

• Questions for the employer

• Illegal questions & how to respond

Click the Date to Register 

• February 16th, 1 PM - 2 PM

• March 16th, 1 PM - 2 PM

• LinkedIn is an employment-oriented online platform that helps connect people through professional networking.

• This workshop offers a quick overview of the LinkedIn platform and how using LinkedIn can help with your job search during these challenging times.

• Learn tips on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and how to create a network of contacts that will open new opportunities for effectively landing your next job.

Click the Date to Register 

• February 23rd, 1 PM - 2 PM

• March 23rd, 1 PM - 2 PM

Are You Interested in Continued Learning?

Click here to see what other workshops we have available including but not limited to: 

• Coding 

• Marketing 

• Occupational Health & Safety 

• Workers Rights