WorkBC Centre – Langley

110 – 19925 Willowbrook Drive
Langley, BC, V2Y 1A7
604-360-4196
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9:00 am to 6:30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday
Statutory Holidays – Closed

WorkBC Langley is here to help you find your next job. You can access job search resources, career planning, training and skills upgrading, work experience opportunities and job placements.

WorkBC Centres also assist employers address staffing needs.

Check out some of our in-person and online services by clicking through the boxes below. Call to make an appointment to meet with a Career Coach or drop-in to the Centre to use our resource room!

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WorkBC Langley has developed three modules to assist you to explore careers, to guide your job search and to assist you to keep your new job. Each module includes information, tools and interactive activities that you can use on your schedule and at your own place.  Get started today!

News & Stories

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April 12, 2025

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April 8, 2025

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Workshops and Events

Apr
24
Thu
Career Assessments @ WorkBC Langley
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Career Assessment Workshop provides a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s career interests, values, personality, abilities and skills. It includes results from six assessments. Barriers to Employment, and Career Cruising. These assessments highlight key personal values, preferred work environments, learning styles and motivations, as well as career interests and potential barriers to employment. The summary also provides recommendations for exploring relevant occupations, skill development, and strategies to overcome obstacles. Finally, the report outlines targets to assist clients in their short-term, intermediate, and long-term career goals to help guide the clients toward employment.

Workshops run from 10am until 2:30pm.

Upcoming Dates:

March 20th, 27th

April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

May 22nd, 29th

June 5th, 12th, 19th

July 24th, 31st

August 7th, 14th, 21st

September 25th

October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

November 27th

December 4th, 11th

Apr
28
Mon
Resumes & Cover Letters (Afternoon) @ WorkBC Langley Centre
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Resumes & Cover Letters workshop is an interactive session designed to guide clients through drafting a professional and effective resumes and cover letters. Clients will learn the key components of a resume, such as contact information, summary, experience, education, and skills, as well as how to format it for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and create a visually appealing layout. The session will also address common resume mistakes and how to avoid them. Additionally, clients will gain the skills needed to write a tailored, non-formulaic cover letter that complements their resume and captures the attention of the hiring managers. This includes understanding the essential components of a cover letter, how to tailor it to specific job descriptions, and strategies for making a strong first impression, including mentioning the company name multiple times and incorporating its vision and mission when relevant. By the end, clients will have the tools to create a polished resume and a captivating cover letter that enhance their job applications.

Workshops run from 1pm until 4pm.

Upcoming Dates:

February 10th, 18th, 24th

March 3rd, 10th

April 28th

May 5th, 12th

June 23rd, 30th

July 7th, 14th

August 25th

September 2nd, 8th, 15th

October 27th

November 3rd, 10th, 17th

Apr
29
Tue
Unlocking the Hidden Job Market (Afternoon) @ WorkBC Centre Langley
Apr 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This session focuses on effective job search strategies and the essential steps involved in finding employment. Clients will explore the Hidden Job Market, discussing what it is, where employers hide jobs, and why they do so. The session will further cover the Four Stages of a Job Opening, providing insight into the typical progression of job vacancies from creation to hiring. Focus on Social Media and Informational Interviews, importance of Follow-up, outlining Great Reasons to Follow-up and what types of follow-ups are necessary to maintain the job search process. Other useful tools such as Networking Business Cards/Calling Cards and making the most of Job Fairs.

Workshops start at 1pm and run until 4pm.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

April 29th

May 6th, 13th

June 24th

July 8th, 15th

August 26th

September 9th, 16th

October 28th

November 4th, 18th

Apr
30
Wed
Interview Skills (Afternoon) @ WorkBC Langley
Apr 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Interview skills workshop focuses on preparing clients for job interviews, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and knowledge to perform confidently and professionally. The session begins with the Interview Preparation Checklist, covering key steps for success, starting with receiving the interview call and preparing for the conversation. It then addresses what needs to be done Before the Interview, such as researching the company, practicing responses, and organizing materials.

The workshop also covers Commonly Asked Interview Questions, helping clients in anticipating and preparing their answers. Clients will learn Suggested Questions to Ask the Employer, emphasizing the importance of engaging in a two-way conversation during the interview. Also, Types of Interview Questions, such as behavioral or situational questions, and how to respond effectively. Clients will learn how to handle Illegal Interview Questions, ensuring they know their rights and how to respond professionally if faced with inappropriate question such as: age, gender, marital status, etc… The session then covers Best Interview Follow-up Tips, including the importance of sending a thank you letter within 24 hours and provides a Format for a Thank You Letter to help clients draft a professional message. Clients will also be introduced to various Websites for Salary Information to help them research and negotiate fair pay.

Workshops run from 1pm until 4pm.

Upcoming Dates:

April 30th

May 7th, 14th

June 25th

July 2nd, 9th, 16th

August 27th

September 3rd, 10th, 17th

October 29th

November 5th, 12th, 19th

May
1
Thu
Career Assessments (Afternoon) @ WorkBC Langley
May 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Career Assessment Workshop provides a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s career interests, values, personality, abilities and skills. It includes results from six assessments. Barriers to Employment, and Career Cruising. These assessments highlight key personal values, preferred work environments, learning styles and motivations, as well as career interests and potential barriers to employment. The summary also provides recommendations for exploring relevant occupations, skill development, and strategies to overcome obstacles. Finally, the report outlines targets to assist clients in their short-term, intermediate, and long-term career goals to help guide the clients toward employment.

Workshops run from 1pm until 4pm.

Upcoming Dates:

February 13th, 27th

March 6th,13th

May 1st, 8th, 15th

June 26th

July 3rd, 10th, 17th

August 28th

September 4th, 11th, 18th

October 30th

November 6th, 13th, 20th

If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604-360-4196 or info-langley-willowbrook@workbc.ca