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SUMMARY:Interview Essentials: Clear. Confident. Prepared.
DESCRIPTION:Ace Your Next Interview With Confidence — Register for Interview Essentials Now\nAce your next interview with confidence by registering for our dynamic workshop\, Interview Essentials: Clear. Confident. Prepared. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker\, pivoting careers\, or aiming for advancement\, this session will help you develop the skills and mindset needed to stand out from the competition and land your next role. \nMaster Interviews with Strategy and Confidence\nNavigating 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. \nLearn the STAR Method\nWe 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. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nThis 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. \nWhether you’re preparing for your first interview\, transitioning into a new field\, or seeking advancement in your career\, this session will help you: \n\nBe prepared and focused\nLearn to clearly and effectively share your professional achievements\nIncrease confidence by harnessing the STAR method\nImmediately highlight success and value\n\nMake a strong and lasting impression on potential employers \nThis 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. Ace your next interview with confidence and walk into your next opportunity feeling prepared and empowered. \nThis 90-minute 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!) \nPre-registration is required. \nSign Up Here\nThis workshop is available as an online\, live-streaming webinar. This workshop is available in English. \nOnce 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. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \nFind out more about our services for job seekers here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/ace-your-next-interview-with-confidence/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Daytime,Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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SUMMARY:NEW! Practical IP Strategy for Entrepreneurs: Plan\, Protect & Profit From Your Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Protect Your Ideas: Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs\nWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur\, building a startup\, or growing your business\, understanding how to plan\, protect\, and leverage your intellectual property (IP) can be a powerful growth tool. Your ideas\, innovations\, brand\, and know-how can be valuable business assets\, and knowing how to manage them strategically can open doors to new opportunities. \nThis workshop is hosted by YES in collaboration with Innovance IP Solutions and Raja Technologies. It will explore how IP can help entrepreneurs protect what makes their business unique while supporting funding\, partnerships\, commercialization\, and market expansion. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nExperts will cover how to: \n\nDevelop an IP strategy aligned with your business goals.\nIdentify and protect your most valuable IP assets.\nUnderstand how IP can strengthen your competitive advantage.\nExplore commercialization opportunities through licensing and collaboration.\n\nSign Up Here\nWhy Attend?\nIP is more than legal protection. It can be a strategic business asset. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to make informed IP decisions\, protect your ideas\, and identify opportunities to turn innovation into business value. \nJust getting started or preparing to take your business to the next level? This session will help you approach IP with greater confidence. \nHow Intellectual Property Can Support Your Business\nThis workshop explores how intellectual property can support and strengthen your business. Your ideas\, innovations\, brand\, and know-how can become valuable business assets when managed strategically. \nUnderstanding intellectual property can help you protect what makes your business unique. By learning how to identify and protect valuable IP assets\, entrepreneurs can strengthen their competitive advantage and better position their businesses for growth. \nThe workshop will provide practical insights into developing an IP strategy aligned with business goals and exploring opportunities through licensing and collaboration. Participants will gain a better understanding of how intellectual property can contribute to business growth and long-term success. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, business owners\, innovators\, and venture builders who want to better understand how IP can support and strengthen their business. \nNo prior IP knowledge is required. \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nCost: $20 \nRegister today!\nMeet Your Speakers\nDr. Ramesh Rajaduray\, Chief Executive Officer\, Raja Technologies\, US and Canadian Patent Agent.\nDr. Ramesh Rajaduray is a registered US and Canadian Patent Agent and an accomplished IP professional with 15+ years of experience in IP consulting. He has worked in a wide range of technical fields and is experienced in North American\, European and Asian patent and IP issues. His analytical and research skills\, along with his own experience as an innovator and entrepreneur\, have enabled him to consistently deliver exceptional value to clients\, and ensure that clients’ IP strategy is in harmony with their overall business strategy. \nDr. Rajaduray received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2005; and a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Accounting and Finance from the University of Western Australia in 1998.  \nNilay Goyal\, Chief Executive Officer\, Innovance IP Solutions\nNilay Goyal is the CEO of Innovance IP Solutions\, where he helps startups\, SMEs\, and innovation-led organizations turn intellectual property into a driver of growth\, commercialization\, and enterprise value. A serial entrepreneur and angel investor\, he is also a Partner at Good News Ventures and Nuvis Capital. Nilay built and exited a startup that was acquired by a leading semiconductor company in Silicon Valley. He has supported founders and the startup ecosystem through his role in the founding of Creative Destruction Lab\, YSpace\, and Hyper Accelerator startup accelerator programs.  \nOnce you have registered for the online workshop\, you will receive an email with instructions on how to log on a few hours prior to the start time of the workshop. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if you have not received your email with instructions 1 hour prior to the start time of the workshop. \nPre-registration is required. This workshop will be presented in English. \n  \n*This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners. \nDiscover our full range of services for entrepreneurs here.
URL:https://yesmontreal.ca/event/protect-your-ideas-intellectual-property-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Online / Remote\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs,Entrepreneurship,Evening,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="YES Employment + Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:info@yesmontreal.ca
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