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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!
May 14, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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April 20, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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This WorkBC Orientation/Information Session provides an overview of the services and supports available through WorkBC. Participants will learn about the range of employment services, programs, and resources designed to support job seekers in achieving their employment goals. During the session, we will review what to expect when working with WorkBC, including available career coaching, job search support, training opportunities, wage subsidy for employers, and workshops. Participants will also receive a transferable skills handout to help identify and apply their existing skills to new employment opportunities. This session is intended to help you better understand how WorkBC can support your job search and career development.
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.
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 10am and run until 2:30pm.
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
This program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.