Career & Training Essentials

Welcome to Career & Training Essentials. Here you will find information on employment workshops, job leads, job search assistance and access to technical resources.

Interviews are a Two Way Street

During our mock interview workshop I realized that the interview is for both employer and prospective employee. Besides the list of questions that are generally asked, the interviewer is looking to see how I present myself, my level of confidence and my relevant...

Using my transferrable skills

Having worked as a long-distance truck driver for many years, I did not know what else I could do. During the transferrable skills workshop, I learnt that many aspects of my position could allow me to work in another field, such as safety, heavy equipment operation,...

Session 23 Group Project- Surviving the Unknown Workforce

Click below to learn how to survive the unknown workforce. Group project by session 23. Session 23 PP Presentation

Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from the previous graduates.

During the first week of session 23, we had a chance to ask questions to a previous client who recently graduated from the program. Here is what they had to say about their 'experience' and how they are making it 'count'. Here are some highlights. Q- What was...

Why do I need a Cover Letter

by Experience Counts Participants | Nov 28, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials

I haven't sent in a cover letter or a resume for several years, I was actually considering whether this letter of...

Session 24 Group Project – Experience Counts

by Experience Counts Participants | Oct 31, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials, Program Submissions, Session 24

Group Power Point Presentation Session 24

Resumes and the dreaded Applicant Tracking System

by Experience Counts Participants | Oct 31, 2024 | Career & Training Essentials

It’s been many years since I last looked for new employment and the Experience Counts program has prepared me to begin...

Identifying Strengths and Skills

by Experience Counts Participant | Aug 23, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Identifying Strengths and Skills Before applying for a job and going to an interview, there are a few actions you should take to prepare. One of the most important steps is to review your strengths, skills and qualities as they relate to the job description and...

How to Follow-up After an Interview (by Email)

by Experience Counts Participant | Aug 23, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

How to follow-up after an interview (by email) 1. Begin with a strong subject line Good subject lines are...

Ten Top Tips for Mac Beginners

by Experience Counts Participant | Apr 29, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials, Technology Resources

Use AppCleaner by Free Mac Soft to uninstall apps not purchased in App to remove all traces. net/appcleaner For Picture in Picture on Utube, right click on video picture. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Netflix When copying text, Shift, Option and Command V will...

Top Technology Tips for Beginners

by Experience Counts Participant | Apr 29, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials, Technology Resources

Be sure to save your work often. The ‘ribbon’ is another name for the task bar at the top of each program. Send emails to yourself first so you can proofread and see what it will look like. Never spray cleaner directly on your computer screen. Spray on a soft cloth...

Career Development Tips

by The Editor | Apr 16, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Have you checked out GCFGlobal? We encourage you to take advantage of this free online resource. From computer basics to advanced, you will find tutorials that will help you to build your knowledge and increase your skills. Follow this link to explore all topics....

Alberta Labour Force Statistics

by The Editor | Apr 12, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Employment declined 11,900 month-over-month in December, the second month in a row, as new health measures were introduced in response to rising COVID-19 cases in the province. Part-time (-42,200 m/m) jobs declined sharply, while full-time (+30,300 m/m) positions...

Career & Training Essentials

by The Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Career & Training Essentials

Career & Training Essentials blog entry. This section of the site will include: Career & employment workshops…resumes, cover letters etc External workshops MCG and stakeholders, service providers Job leads Job search sites which may lead reader to...