In the 70’s, you would walk into a factory and say, “I hear you’re hiring”, to which the employer would reply ‘yeah, sign here”. You would start work immediately and work there for 25- 30 years and retire, hopefully with a nice pension. Those days are gone. Jobs now...
Canadian statistics show it takes the average person 4-9 months to secure employment. So, how does one stay committed and motivated to their job search? Here are some quick pointers. 1. Einstein said; “The definition of insanity is doing something over and over,...
The holidays are not an easy time to be out of work. There is little or no money coming in and it is hard to pay regular expenses let alone think about getting other’s wonderful gifts. So maybe it is time to rethink what this time is really about? The saying ‘it is...
Everyone knows that a standard part of the hiring process is checking references. Today’s process, however, has changed considerably from what used to take place. In the past, a reference check amounted to a brief call to a past employer and in some cases to a...
Many who are unemployed feel they cannot say or even think this. Research shows that up to 70% of unemployed individuals may be ambivalent about working. That’s 7 out of 10. For most of us, there are strong social and economic factors that tell us we should work. ...
Happy International Women’s Day!
While we support all people, today we would like to celebrate the amazing women at Agilec who go above and beyond each day to change lives. Thank you for making a difference to the people & communities we serve!
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FREE JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP:
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Identify your values and transferable skills to help you in your job search. By understanding who you are and what you bring to the table, you will be better prepared when speaking to employers.
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We offer fast connections to employers who are hiring, training to improve your career opportunities, & 1:1 support along your journey.
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This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
In-person Mental Health First Aid training:
March 6 & 7, 9am – 4:30pm, Agilec Barrie
March 21 & 22, 9am – 4:30pm, Agilec Orillia
Learn techniques & build confidence to have effective conversations with those impacted by a mental health problem or crisis.
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