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How to Write a Winning Cover Letter

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Register for this workshop to perfect your cover letter and secure your next interview!

Free
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Selling on Amazon: How to Get Started

Online / Remote , Canada

You’ll learn about the typical start-up costs and ongoing expenses, types of resources available for sellers, how long it might take to see a return on investment and get an overview of the process of selecting a product, to launching and selling that product on Amazon.

$20.00
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Tax Tips for Artists

Online / Remote , Canada

In this informative workshop, we will demystify the process for you. We’ll define taxable income, identify allowable expenses and deductions for freelance creative professionals, and uncover specific tax deductions and credits that are available to self-employed artists.

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Leveraging Your LinkedIn

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn account as you adapt to the COVID-19 job market and optimize your LinkedIn experience!

Free
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Effective Communication: A Strategic Guide

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Effective communication has been identified as one of the most sought-after skills in today’s competitive labour market. Saying you are a great communicator is easy, but demonstrating it is the real challenge. Effective communication is more than just transferring information from one person or place to another; it’s about building relationships and understanding, creating opportunities […]

Free
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Side Hustles and the Gig Economy 101

Online / Remote , Canada

Are you contemplating the idea of becoming an independent contractor or doing freelance work? In an ever-changing post-pandemic job market, it may be time to bring some balance to your professional narrative. This workshop will help you explore the basic steps required to start crafting your action plan and understanding the gig economy. From time, […]

Free
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Tapping Into the Hidden Job Market

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The majority of jobs are found in the hidden job market. In other words, not through any advertisements or job boards. The best way to access the hidden job market is through networking and building professional connections. This is your guide to knowing where to look, who to turn to, and how to gain the […]

Free
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Power Skills: Understanding What Employers Want

Online / Remote , Canada

Power Skills are abilities that tend to be less tangible and are often related to personality traits that determine the way we act and interact with others. Once referred to as “soft skills,” these abilities are high-value currency in today’s workplace, and in fact, there is nothing “soft” or easy about them. The labour market […]

Free
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Interview Practice: Online and In-Person Success

Online / Remote , Canada

As you have probably heard, practice does make perfect! This is especially true of the interview process. Taking the time to practice your interview etiquette, to hear yourself answer challenging questions and play out different interview scenarios will help you build the confidence you need to walk into any interview environment with poise and assuredness. […]

Free
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Staying Motivated Long-Term

Online / Remote , Canada

Motivation is a process that allows us to initiate and maintain behaviors that help us work towards a goal. It can be as simple as being thirsty and grabbing a glass of water to quench your thirst or something more complex like working continuously to gain a university degree or pursuing a dream job over […]

Free

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French for the Workforce

Online / Remote , Canada

From standing out in your job interviews, to participating in workplace chit-chat, French for the Workforce goes beyond the basics and improves your professional French.

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Creating and Refining a Stand-Out CV

YES Employment + Entrepreneurship 666 Sherbrooke Street West 7th Floor, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

In this workshop, we’ll show you what employers and recruiters are looking for and how to make them notice you. Together we will go over various CV styles, formats and layouts, as well as how to organize your information and make employers notice the most relevant details first.

Free