Upcoming seminars – job and recession survival

March 12, 2009 | Jennifer | Comments (0)

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NORTH YORK CENTRAL LIBRARY

Friday March 13, 2009

Job Search @ Your Fingertips

Find out what your Library has to help you!

  • Career Bookmarks – One-stop shopping for job searching information on the Internet.

  • Virtual Reference Library – Guide to websites of company listings, industry reports and more.

Place :  The Le@rning Centre (Main Floor)
Time  :  2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Seating is limited.  Call 416-5613 to register. 

Wednesday April 8, 2009

Surviving Tough Times

In hard economic times, good money management is more important than ever.  A representative from Credit Canada will speak about:

  • Ten Rules of money management and budgeting
  • How to create a realistic budget
  • How to deal with creditors and collectors
  • Consumer rights

Credit Canada is a non-profit agency that provides credit management and debt counselling.

Place:  Auditorium
Time :  6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY

User Education Seminars for Job Searchers

User Education Classes are held in the Le@rning Centres on the first floor of the Toronto Reference Library. Classes are free but registration is required. Please call 416-393-7209 for dates/times, and to register

Company Information to Help You Find That Job
Learn to research a company before attending a job interview. Participants use business directories, electronic databases and the Internet to research companies.

Introduction to Job Hunt on the Internet
Use the library's Career Bookmarks to find posting and career planning resources on the Internet. This workshop focuses on the most popular Canadian job banks.

Job Hunt Resources for Internationally Trained Professionals
Discover the library's many job hunt resources. Learn about government websites that offer information about Canada's job and labour market.

To find more seminars on job searching and related topics in a branch near you, click here.

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