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LinkedIn – Is it for me?

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LinkedIn – Is it for me?

LinkedIn – Is it for me?

May 29, 2025
PowerPoint

PowerPoint

Apr 28, 2025
Google Workspace

Google Workspace

Apr 1, 2025
 “Teamwork makes the Dreamwork”

 “Teamwork makes the Dreamwork”

Mar 4, 2025
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!!

Don’t be afraid to ask for help!!

Jan 29, 2025
You can be Assertive without being Aggressive!

You can be Assertive without being Aggre...

Jan 8, 2025
Why do I need a Cover Letter

Why do I need a Cover Letter

Nov 28, 2024
Session 24 Group Project – Experience Counts

Session 24 Group Project – Experie...

Oct 31, 2024
Resumes and the dreaded Applicant Tracking System

Resumes and the dreaded Applicant Tracki...

Oct 31, 2024
Interviews are a Two Way Street

Interviews are a Two Way Street

Oct 3, 2024
Using my transferrable skills

Using my transferrable skills

Aug 28, 2024
Session 23 Group Project- Surviving the Unknown Workforce

Session 23 Group Project- Surviving the ...

Jul 31, 2024
Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from the previous graduates.

Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from t...

Jun 20, 2024
Session 21 Group Project-ALIS, GCF Global and the Socials

Session 21 Group Project-ALIS, GCF Globa...

May 16, 2024
Red Elephants

Red Elephants

May 13, 2024
Session 20 Group Project- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Session 20 Group Project- Microsoft Offi...

May 13, 2024
Synergy on an Island

Synergy on an Island

Jan 2, 2024
Best question to ask at the end of an interview

Best question to ask at the end of an in...

Nov 2, 2023
Session 18 Group Project- Networking.

Session 18 Group Project- Networking.

Nov 2, 2023
Hidden Job Market

Hidden Job Market

Oct 6, 2023
How to write accomplishment statements on a resume

How to write accomplishment statements o...

Jun 15, 2023
8 Powerful Ways to Start a Cover Letter

8 Powerful Ways to Start a Cover Letter

May 19, 2023
Finding your transferrable skills

Finding your transferrable skills

Apr 24, 2023
The Power of PowerPoint

The Power of PowerPoint

Apr 6, 2023
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Mar 30, 2023
Introvert or Extrovert?

Introvert or Extrovert?

Mar 27, 2023
What is the best way for effective negotiation to Occur?

What is the best way for effective negot...

Feb 27, 2023
Becoming the ‘Purple Squirrel’ and avoiding the Red Elephants!

Becoming the ‘Purple Squirrel̵...

Feb 2, 2023
Improving My Tech Skills

Improving My Tech Skills

Jan 18, 2023
An Excel Tip from an Excel Tutorial on GCF Global

An Excel Tip from an Excel Tutorial on G...

Jan 18, 2023
Reflections on Favourite Occupations

Reflections on Favourite Occupations

Oct 13, 2021
How to Be a Successful Online Learner

How to Be a Successful Online Learner

Sep 9, 2021
Elevator Pitch

Elevator Pitch

Sep 9, 2021
Identifying Strengths and Skills

Identifying Strengths and Skills

Aug 23, 2021
How to Follow-up After an Interview (by Email)

How to Follow-up After an Interview (by ...

Aug 23, 2021
Alberta Labour Force Statistics

Alberta Labour Force Statistics

Apr 12, 2021
Career & Training Essentials

Career & Training Essentials

Mar 13, 2021

Community Engagement

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June 2025 Calendar

June 2025 Calendar

May 29, 2025
May 2024 at MCG Foothills

May 2024 at MCG Foothills

Apr 28, 2025
April 2025 at MCG Foothills

April 2025 at MCG Foothills

Apr 1, 2025
March 2025 at MCG Foothills

March 2025 at MCG Foothills

Mar 4, 2025
February 2025 at MCG Foothills

February 2025 at MCG Foothills

Jan 30, 2025
January 2025 at MCG Foothills

January 2025 at MCG Foothills

Jan 8, 2025
December 2024 at MCG Foothills

December 2024 at MCG Foothills

Nov 28, 2024
November 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

November 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

Oct 31, 2024
October 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

October 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

Oct 7, 2024
Fall 2024 Career & Employment EXPO

Fall 2024 Career & Employment EXPO

Oct 3, 2024
September 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

September 2024 at MCG Careers Foothills

Aug 28, 2024
Women Building Futures Information Session- August 22nd 2024

Women Building Futures Information Sessi...

Aug 12, 2024
Computer Basic Workshops- August 7th & 14th 2024

Computer Basic Workshops- August 7th �...

Jul 31, 2024
Caffeinate & Educate with Storify Therapy Services by MCG Careers Foothills

Caffeinate & Educate with Storify T...

Jul 31, 2024
Enhancing Your Professional Networks by MCG Careers Foothills

Enhancing Your Professional Networks by ...

Jul 31, 2024
Caffeinate & Educate with The Credit Counselling Society by MCG Careers Foothills

Caffeinate & Educate with The Credi...

Jun 20, 2024
Computer Basics Workshops by MCG Careers Foothills

Computer Basics Workshops by MCG Careers...

Jun 20, 2024
JUNE 2024 WITH MCG CAREERS FOOTHILLS

JUNE 2024 WITH MCG CAREERS FOOTHILLS

Jun 20, 2024
Picnic with a Purpose-Sunday June 9th 2024

Picnic with a Purpose-Sunday June 9th 20...

May 13, 2024
January 2024 with MCG Careers Foothills

January 2024 with MCG Careers Foothills

Jan 2, 2024
MCG Careers Fall Job Fair

MCG Careers Fall Job Fair

Oct 6, 2023
Battle Of The Foothills Chuckwagons

Battle Of The Foothills Chuckwagons

Aug 1, 2023
My lessons from my time with ‘Experience Counts’ I want to pass on to new participants.

My lessons from my time with ‘Expe...

Jun 15, 2023
High River Farmers Market- June 22nd-September 14th

High River Farmers Market- June 22nd-Sep...

Jun 15, 2023
Picnic With a Purpose-Sunday June 11th

Picnic With a Purpose-Sunday June 11th

May 25, 2023
Foothills Family Expo and Market- Cavalry FC Regional Field House- June 10th

Foothills Family Expo and Market- Cavalr...

May 19, 2023
2023 Claresholm Trade Fair

2023 Claresholm Trade Fair

Apr 24, 2023
Pysanka Egg Decorating- April 1st

Pysanka Egg Decorating- April 1st

Mar 30, 2023
Okotoks Food Tour – Afternoon Snacks

Okotoks Food Tour – Afternoon Snac...

Mar 27, 2023
2023 Okotoks Trade & Lifestyle Show

2023 Okotoks Trade & Lifestyle Show

Mar 27, 2023
MCG Careers Career Expo- March 9th

MCG Careers Career Expo- March 9th

Feb 27, 2023
A musical tribute to Elton John 

A musical tribute to Elton John 

Feb 2, 2023
Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop

Jan 18, 2023
Cassie & Maggie

Cassie & Maggie

Jan 18, 2023
Watercolour Pet Portraits with Ashley Gaboury

Watercolour Pet Portraits with Ashley Ga...

Jan 18, 2023
Imagination at the Station One-Shots: Jewelry and Beading

Imagination at the Station One-Shots: Je...

Jan 18, 2023
Handmade Calgary-De Winton Market

Handmade Calgary-De Winton Market

Jan 18, 2023
Okotoks Hot Chocolate Festival

Okotoks Hot Chocolate Festival

Jan 18, 2023
“This was a very personal journey. These were my “Take Aways .

“This was a very personal journey....

Aug 22, 2022
All ages party, FREE show at the High River Brewing Company.

All ages party, FREE show at the High Ri...

Aug 19, 2022
Calgary Canadian Immigrant Newcomer Fair – August 26, 2022

Calgary Canadian Immigrant Newcomer Fair...

Jul 20, 2022
Virtual Healthcare Career Fair – July 26, 2022

Virtual Healthcare Career Fair – J...

Jul 20, 2022
Career Fair – July 28, 2022

Career Fair – July 28, 2022

Jul 20, 2022
Pysanka Egg Decorating – Family

Pysanka Egg Decorating – Family

Mar 30, 2022
The Gingerbread Station

The Gingerbread Station

Nov 15, 2021
Light Up Okotoks

Light Up Okotoks

Nov 15, 2021
Okotoks Christmas Market

Okotoks Christmas Market

Nov 10, 2021
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Nov 10, 2021
Christmas in the Country

Christmas in the Country

Nov 10, 2021
High River Fall Photo Contest

High River Fall Photo Contest

Oct 13, 2021
Pumpkin Chuckin-Okotoks Optimist Club

Pumpkin Chuckin-Okotoks Optimist Club

Oct 13, 2021
18th Annual Show and Shine

18th Annual Show and Shine

Sep 9, 2021
Okotoks Celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Okotoks Celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Sep 9, 2021
Community Events

Community Events

Sep 9, 2021

Coaches Corner

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Job Scams: What You Need to Know

Job Scams: What You Need to Know

May 29, 2025
What is a Personal Value Proposition?

What is a Personal Value Proposition?

Apr 28, 2025
How Can I Get Back into the Workforce

How Can I Get Back into the Workforce

Apr 1, 2025
Body Language and Assertiveness in an Interview

Body Language and Assertiveness in an In...

Mar 4, 2025
Do you have any questions for us?

Do you have any questions for us?

Jan 29, 2025
What Happens If I Don’t Meet My Goals

What Happens If I Don’t Meet My Go...

Jan 8, 2025
Are you looking for flexible ways to apply your knowledge and skills?

Are you looking for flexible ways to app...

Nov 28, 2024
Navigating Career Growth and Changes

Navigating Career Growth and Changes

Oct 31, 2024
How Do I Address Ageism in the Job Search?

How Do I Address Ageism in the Job Searc...

Oct 3, 2024
How Do I Get Information on Starting my Own Business?

How Do I Get Information on Starting my ...

Aug 28, 2024
How many of the qualifications or requirements in a job posting do I need in order to consider applying?

How many of the qualifications or requir...

Jul 31, 2024
How do I develop my personal brand and market myself?

How do I develop my personal brand and m...

Jun 20, 2024
How soon should I follow up with an employer after the closing date on a job posting?

How soon should I follow up with an empl...

May 20, 2024
Do I need an objective on my resume?

Do I need an objective on my resume?

Jan 2, 2024
How much time should I really spend on creating an application for a position?

How much time should I really spend on c...

Oct 6, 2023
What are the benefits of using a Functional Resume?

What are the benefits of using a Functio...

Jun 15, 2023
Is it important to ask for feedback when I didn’t get hired for a job?

Is it important to ask for feedback when...

May 25, 2023
Why don’t employers disclose the pay?

Why don’t employers disclose the p...

May 2, 2023
How can I improve upon my weaknesses?

How can I improve upon my weaknesses?

Apr 6, 2023
I have an interview coming up but have nothing to wear. Help?

I have an interview coming up but have n...

Apr 6, 2023
Does body language in an interview really matter?

Does body language in an interview reall...

Mar 27, 2023
How do I prepare to go to a Career Expo?

How do I prepare to go to a Career Expo?

Feb 27, 2023
Stay-at-home Parent to Employee, What to show on Your Resume

Stay-at-home Parent to Employee, What to...

Feb 2, 2023
What else can I do to prepare for an interview beyond the typical questions an employer will ask?

What else can I do to prepare for an int...

Jan 18, 2023
Should I join LinkedIn?

Should I join LinkedIn?

Jan 18, 2023
I found the perfect employer on LinkedIn and want to apply for an opening with them. How do I grab their attention in my message?

I found the perfect employer on LinkedIn...

Aug 19, 2022
I am not comfortable in meeting and introducing myself to new people. What should I do to develop this skill?

I am not comfortable in meeting and intr...

Aug 19, 2022
Why Am I Being Asked for a Second Interview?

Why Am I Being Asked for a Second Interv...

Mar 30, 2022
I’ve Applied to So Many Jobs! Why haven’t I heard anything?

I’ve Applied to So Many Jobs! Why ...

Sep 9, 2021
How do I Address and Email Application?

How do I Address and Email Application?

Sep 9, 2021
How Do I Explain Employment Gaps on my Resume?

How Do I Explain Employment Gaps on my R...

Aug 23, 2021
References on Resume

References on Resume

Aug 23, 2021

Personal Development

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Strength in being Positive

Strength in being Positive

May 29, 2025
Recognizing Personality Types

Recognizing Personality Types

Apr 28, 2025
A Goal Without A Plan is Just a Wish –  Antoine de Saint-Exupery

A Goal Without A Plan is Just a Wish ...

Apr 1, 2025
Open for Discussion!!

Open for Discussion!!

Mar 4, 2025
Why limit yourself? Think outside the box!

Why limit yourself? Think outside the bo...

Jan 29, 2025
It Starts with Changing  your Mindset

It Starts with Changing your Mindset

Jan 8, 2025
Learning about Personality Types

Learning about Personality Types

Dec 2, 2024
You don’t scare me anymore!

You don’t scare me anymore!

Oct 31, 2024
My Experience Does Count!

My Experience Does Count!

Oct 3, 2024
The key is to meal prep

The key is to meal prep

Aug 28, 2024
How do I manage boundaries in the workplace?

How do I manage boundaries in the workpl...

Jul 31, 2024
Session 22 Group project- Tackling the Job Search with Confidence.

Session 22 Group project- Tackling the J...

Jun 20, 2024
Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from the previous graduates.

Ask Session 22! A chance to learn from t...

Jun 20, 2024
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood

Seek First to Understand, Then to be Und...

May 17, 2024
Session 19 Group Presentation- It’s Team Time!

Session 19 Group Presentation- It’...

Jan 2, 2024
Strength Statements

Strength Statements

Nov 2, 2023
Being Confident

Being Confident

Oct 6, 2023
Session 17 Group Project- Interdependant Relationships.

Session 17 Group Project- Interdependant...

Oct 6, 2023
That’s my Goal

That’s my Goal

Aug 1, 2023
Begin with the end in mind

Begin with the end in mind

May 25, 2023
Managing Emotions

Managing Emotions

May 2, 2023
Attitude Counts

Attitude Counts

Apr 6, 2023
The gift of the Slow Cooker- Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Shells

The gift of the Slow Cooker- Turkey and ...

Apr 6, 2023
I am not alone

I am not alone

Mar 27, 2023
From Panic to Power- Lucinda Bassett

From Panic to Power- Lucinda Bassett

Feb 27, 2023
Gratitude Journaling

Gratitude Journaling

Feb 2, 2023
Part of my Self-Care!

Part of my Self-Care!

Jan 18, 2023
Learning to say “No”

Learning to say “No”

Jan 18, 2023
“This was a very personal journey. These were my “Take Aways .

“This was a very personal journey....

Aug 22, 2022
Art is never finished

Art is never finished

Apr 14, 2022
Favourite Occupations

Favourite Occupations

Apr 8, 2022
What is your healthy habit?

What is your healthy habit?

Apr 7, 2022
A story of my life living in the Okanagan

A story of my life living in the Okanaga...

Mar 30, 2022
My Experience with Experience Counts

My Experience with Experience Counts

Mar 17, 2022
Technology

Technology

Dec 22, 2021
Team Work – What Does it Mean to You

Team Work – What Does it Mean to Y...

Dec 22, 2021
Some Take-Aways from the Program

Some Take-Aways from the Program

Dec 22, 2021
Confidence

Confidence

Dec 22, 2021
Your Self-Confidence Letter

Your Self-Confidence Letter

Sep 9, 2021
Ideas for Day Trips and Weekend Activities

Ideas for Day Trips and Weekend Activiti...

Jul 29, 2021
Foothills focused cookbook to fund food bank

Foothills focused cookbook to fund food ...

Apr 10, 2021
Recipe

Recipe

Mar 13, 2021

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