On Site Placement

Mock Interview Day
2021-01-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Registration required for a mock interview. Talk to your Career Coach or the Career Engagement Facilitator; Jennyvel for more information.
“Practice your interview skills on a 1-hour individual mock interview with our interview expert/(s). Limited time slots and by registration only. Talk to your Career Coach or Career Engagement Facilitator for time availability and to register.” For more details email training@osp.ab.ca

Pre-requisites: send updated resume and sample job posting 24-48 hours in advance to training@osp.ab.ca

Interview Skills 2: Day two of training
2021-01-27 09:00 - 11:00
“You are one step closer to your dream job. But how do you overcome the fear of uncertainty and facing one of the most intimidating part of the job search process? On this second part of our Interview Skills workshop, you will Increase your confidence by debunking common and challenging interview questions while learning methods to keeping your answers concise yet engaging.”

Interview Skills 1: Day one of two day training
2021-01-25 09:00 - 11:00
Participants will learn about interview dress codes and basic etiquettes of in-person introductions and in using video calls, emails, and phones during the job search process or expectations at work.

Phone & On Line Etiquettes
2021-01-20 09:00 - 11:00
The way we communicate and interact with others has had to change.
How does this new method impact your journey to employment, as you conduct your journey in the face of social distancing?

Resume Writing
2021-01-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-16 09:00 - 11:00
In this workshop, you will be equipped with tools to help you create an updated resume. We will also explore the different sections of a resume and aspects to focus on in order to make your application more effective.

Cover Letter
2021-01-13 09:00 - 11:00
” In this workshop, you will be equipped with tools to help you create an updated cover letter that will gain attention from employers”

Transferable Skills
2021-01-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-09 09:00 - 11:00
“Have you been out of the work force for some time? Changing careers? Or concerned about your lack of work experience? Learn about what talents and abilities you have to offer when transitioning to a new job or career. By attending this workshop, you will discover skills that you never thought you had before.”

Being a Valued Employee
2021-01-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-02 09:00 - 11:00
“How could you make yourself valuable to an employer? What skills, habits, and attitudes does a valued employee possess? Take part in group discussions to learn the importance of different employability and personal management skills necessary to maintain employment.”

Set SMARTER Goals
2021-01-04 09:00 - 11:00
“How many times have you attempted to achieve a goal and failed? Work SMARTER and not harder by learning the secrets to successful goal setting.”

Office Closed
2020-12-28 08:00 - 2021-01-01 17:00, 2020-12-24 08:00 - 16:00

Christmas Day - office closed
2020-12-25 08:00 - 17:00

Balancing Work & Life
2020-12-23 09:00 - 11:00
“Does it feel like there is no end to the work that you do? Feeling burnout, depressed, yet guilty that you can’t do everything at once? When was the last time you had a “me” time? It is time to regain control and restore peace through living a healthy, balanced life. Learn strategies to balancing work and life, setting boundaries and consequently reducing overall stress.”

Stress Management
2020-12-21 09:00 - 11:00
“There is no one-size-fits all way to managing stress. It may not be possible to completely get rid of stress, but it is possible to adapt ways to reduce it. In this workshop, participants will explore the different ways stress can manifest and discover effective reduction strategies that can be implemented on a day to day basis.”

Cover Letter Writing
2020-12-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-11 09:00 - 11:00

Phone & Email Etiquettes
2020-12-07 09:00 - 11:00

Workplace Rights
2020-11-30 09:00 - 11:00
“To disclose or not to disclose, that is the question. Curious about what the rules are surrounding disabilities in the workplace? Whether you have a disability (visible/invisible) or not, an experienced worker or just starting out in your career, get informed about your rights & responsibilities at work.”

Interview Skills 2: Day 2 of training
2020-11-25 09:00 - 11:00

Interview Skills1: Day 1of a 2 day training
2020-11-23 09:00 - 11:00

Professional Communication Skills
2020-11-18 09:00 - 11:00
“You may think you are a good speaker or a good listener, but what does it really take to become a GREAT communicator? In this exercise-packed workshop, you not only learn action strategies but will also get the chance to practice essential skills to becoming an effective communicator.”
