I worked at BMO in systems development for twenty three years (twenty of which were part-time), before deciding that I did not want to go back full-time and was ready for a new career. While searching for a new job, someone suggested I try Ometz. My first meeting was with Marlene. She helped me organize my CV in order to align with a change in career paths. We talked about fields I would be interested in, and even though I didn’t have all the right skills at the time, I decided to try administrative jobs. Marlene helped me transform my CV and advised where to learn more about Excel, Word, and other skills that would be beneficial. Within a month, she sent my CV to a financial advisor and I got a job as an administrative assistant, three days a week. I kept that job for three years and learned a lot about the insurance and financial industry.

Unfortunately, I had to part ways with that job as I needed some personal time off. I eventually returned to Ometz and this time, met with Elena. I told her that I was now looking for a job in either insurance (as I had done previously) or in a doctor’s office. For some reason I had always pictured myself working in a doctor’s office as I am a people person. Elena really pushed my CV, but because I was not fully bilingual, a lot of medical offices wouldn’t accept it. Finally, a doctor who had received my CV from Ometz called me and said to come in for an interview. I had a two-day trial and got the job part-time. My French proved to be better than I expected.

I foresee Ometz playing an important role in helping potential candidates to decide what field they would like to work in and what they would like to do, whether they’re just starting out or if they’re transitioning from one job to another as I was. Ometz helps out by having meetings with you, counseling, finding out what your strengths are, and offering a lot of useful courses. They screen a lot of jobs to find something that is best suited for you. They really got a feel for who I was and what I wanted.

My experience at Ometz was very positive and helpful. I received so much support from the staff. In the end, Ometz helped me get not one, but two jobs that I did and still do love.