Most jobs are hidden. Do you know where to look? Transform a passive job search into a proactive one by learning about how to co-ordinate personal attitude, informational interviews, networking, and social media for maximum effect.

Learn the current trends and find out which industries are driving this job market. Explore how to become a more desirable candidate. Do you have the necessary competencies, skills and education? Do your salary expectations match the market? Using online resources, this workshop allows you to customize your job search.

This dynamic seminar guides participants towards self-discovery, helping you identify and articulate transferable skills, values and competencies as well as your unique niche in the job market.

80% of employers are using social media to recruit. Are you LinkedIn?

We turn our computer lab over to you! Come and practice your computer skills, research the labour market, work on LinkedIn, etc. Conduct your job search at Ometz!

Does your resumé ring with competency, enthusiasm and compelling value to the reader? Have you clearly articulated what benefit an employer will gain by interviewing you? Is it clear how your skillset matches a company's requirements? Be ready to revisit your accomplishments and set yourself apart from the crowd. Date: Thursdays Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Improve your CV and cover letters. Our coaches will guide you through a step-by-step process to completing your documents. Prerequisites: You must have attended CV & Cover Letters 1 and bring a draft of your CV.

Do you walk into an interview with confidence? Have you done your research? Are you ready to articulate the unique way in which you will bring added value to an employer? This workshop uses both theory and practice to show you how to successfully meet this challenge.

Participating in a mock interview is a powerful way to practice what you've learned in Interview Skills 1. Feedback and analysis will bring your delivery to a new level. Requirements: Interview Skills 1. Please bring a CV and come dressed for an interview.

The International Startup Festival is a 3-day event on the business of startups held in the historic Old Port of Montreal. Happening July 10-12, 2013, it brings together aspiring founders, groundbreaking innovators and veteran entrepreneurs from around the world to share thoughts, do business and have a lot of fun.

80% of employers are using social media to recruit. Are you LinkedIn?

Using online resources, such as the NOC, HRSDC, MESS, Emploi Quebec, etc. this workshop will allow you to customize your job search, while helping you apply to jobs. Also, learn how to improve your Internet job search skills through useful Web Search Tips & Techniques.

Learn how to develop, edit, sort and format basic worksheets and charts, and how to create formulas. March 9th, 11th and 16th; 6:00-9:00 PM (3 hrs x 3)

Learn how to complete all steps required in a double-entry bookkeeping/accounting system, from recording financial transactions in books of prime entry to preparing an income statement and balance sheet. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand basic accounting theory, apply basic concepts and complete procedures such as journalizing, financial statement preparation, and ledger maintenance. Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 25 and March 11, 18, 25 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (21 hours) Cost: $249

Do you walk into an interview with confidence? Have you done your research? Are you ready to articulate the unique way in which you will bring added value to an employer? This workshop uses both theory and practice to show you how to successfully meet this challenge. (Given in French).

Just when you thought that being on Linked In was enough, you find out that job search, networking, marketing and career development can - and should - all be enhanced with Twitter. Learn how. Two hundred million users can't be wrong.

Learn more about how Canadian banks function, including information about credit cards and credit ratings- all with the goal of simplifying your financial life.

Now a 20 week program that combines English learning with fun and artistic activities | Beginners to advanced levels | Offered in partnership with the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA | Price for newcomers registered with Ometz: $130* | Payable to the YM-YWHA | *Registration is required | *Newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz | Information and registration: Kate Oursegova, 514.342.0000, ext. 3457 or at [email protected]

10 week session (Tuesdays) Practice your oral French in a friendly and stimulating environment. Expand your vocabulary by discussing various aspects of life in Quebec and Canada. For participants of beginners and intermediate levels. *Registration is required Information and registration: Rigna Pinson, 514.342.0000, ext. 3457 or at [email protected] Cost for Newcomers*: FREE, General public: $30 *Newcomers: individuals who have arrived within the last five years and are registered with Ometz.