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2013Career Fair

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Table of contentsPresident’s message .........................................................................1

Free seminars:Social media for your career .............................................................2Strategies for getting hired ..............................................................3

Career fair preparation & resume tips ....................................... 4 – 5

Exhibitor profiles ........................................................................ 6 – 12

2013Career Fair

VCC

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On behalf of Vancouver Community College (VCC), a warm welcome to those attending Career Fair 2013. This event provides you with opportunities to meet with a range of business and industry representatives, practice your networking skills, and gain a broader understanding of career options available to you. Please take advantage of the workshops and seminars that are being offered at no cost throughout the day, as we believe these will be helpful to you in your career search.

Thank you to the employers, sponsors and exhibitors; I hope that you will enjoy networking with industry colleagues, educators and our VCC students who are eager to show you the value of hiring a job-ready VCC grad.

Sincerely,

Kathy Kinloch, President

W elcome message from VCC’s President

Kathy Kinloch, President

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Join Nikki as she discusses how she found her current job at October 17 Media through social media, and explains privacy settings and your social media profiles while job hunting. Nikki will be opening the floor to questions following her presentation.

Nikki Wong has a background in marketing communications, and is currently completing her Bachelor of Business Administration through part-time studies. Her marketing

experience ranges from social media to experiential marketing to public relations and she has a particular passion for brand strategy development. As a project manager at October 17 Media, Nikki manages online marketing projects and provides her expertise to a variety of clients that range from municipalities to restaurants. October 17 Media is a Vancouver-based digital marketing agency that offers web design, online marketing, and social media services.

Free seminar

11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. | Broadway campus, building B, room 1228

Social media for your careerNikki Wong, project manager, October 17 Media

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Free seminar

Here is your opportunity to learn the tricks of the trade directly from the hiring source. Kendal will guide you through creating a resume that helps you stand out from the rest, interview etiquette and how you can make the most effective first impression.

Kendal Regan is an organizational development specialist who has worked in human resources for over 15 years. Recruitment has always been a passion of Kendal’s and during her time with one organization

they more than tripled its employee size. Kendal was once inspired to leave a position she no longer found rewarding through a Dr. Seuss quote: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose… - Dr. Seuss, “Oh the Places You’ll Go!”

Are you new to Canada or have a gap in your work experience and are wondering how to communicate this on your resume? Kendal will be available at the end of the seminar to answer these and other HR related questions.

12:30 p.m. | Broadway campus, building B, room 1228

Strategies for getting hiredKendal Regan, organizational development specialist, VCC

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1. Be strategic. Spend some time reviewing the employers’ profiles that are available in this program guide. Arrange the employers in order of priority, from highest to lowest. Pick a couple of the employers on the low end of your list and speak to them first. This will give you the opportunity to practice introducing yourself and asking questions.

2. Distribute your resume. Giving employers your resume or business card is a great way to make a connection and ensure they have your contact information.

3. Observe and listen to the questions others are asking when you’re waiting in line to speak to an employer so you don’t repeat the same ones.

4. Attend the free seminars being offered. Seminars are being held to help you prepare for the workforce. Come to these seminars prepared to take notes and ask questions to the expert presenters.

5. Missed the career fair? Most employers don’t hire on the spot at career fairs; if you missed Career Fair 2013, don’t fret. Spend time reviewing the profiles in the back of this book and visiting the company websites. Your dream job may be one click away.

Be strategic.

Distribute your resume.

Observe and listen.

Top 5 ways of making the most of your time at Career Fair 2013

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• Catch the employer’s eye with solid highlights of the qualifications or a profile section that summarizes what you bring to the position at hand.

• Use technical lingo associated with the field.

• Use action words with your bullets to highlight your skills relevant to the position.

• List your qualifications and experience in order of importance related to the position for which you are applying.

• Create a visually impactful resume with good use of font. Avoid underlining.

• Keep your resume short. One or two page resumes are recommended. Most employers do not want to read anymore than that.

• Have your resume proofread for spelling, clarity and completeness. Spelling mistakes demonstrate a lack of attention to detail.

Keep it short.

Use action words.

Highlight your skills.

Resume quick tips

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Aquinas Institute Corporation

Founded in 2005, Aquinas Institute is a leader in court-judicial-legal interpreting services in British Columbia. Aquinas has the largest coverage of over 240 languages and dialects and a large database with over 3,500 linguists. Aquinas is committed to providing quality, accurate, confidential, punctual, ethical and professional language services. Main clientele includes the Federal Courts, B.C. Courts, legal firms and law enforcement agencies. Aquinas offers court-judicial-legal interpreter training to the general public and are one of the best paying companies and the fastest paying company for interpreters.

interpretersandtranslators.ca

BCNU

The BCNU represents about 40,000 nurses and allied health care workers. Included are Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Graduate Nurses, employed student nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Support Staff.

The BCNU negotiates contract administration governing wages and benefits and working conditions. The BCNU helps members protect their contract rights. The BCNU helps members organize campaigns to improve their workplaces and improve patient care.

bcnu.org

Canadian Forces

On any given day, about 8,000 Canadian Forces members – one third of our deployable force – are preparing for, engaged in or returning from an overseas mission. At home, Canadian Forces can bring the best available military resources from across Canada to bear on a crisis or threat, where it occurs, nation-wide.

forces.ca

Exhibitor profiles

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Canadian Property Stars

Canadian Property Stars is one of the nation’s largest residential property maintenance companies serving over 150,000 homeowners each year in 80 cities and municipalities across Canada. Join our high-energy team of Total Outdoor Property Specialists (T.O.P.S.) who have transformed the lawn maintenance, pressure cleaning, driveway sealing and outdoor window washing industries across Canada. We have hundreds of full-time and part-time positions available in our service, administration and sales departments.

canadianpropertystars.com

Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Collingwood Neighbourhood House provides families with a full range of high quality licensed full-time and part-time child care (early learning and

care) programs for infants through to children in Grade 7. Our early learning and care is provided by qualified Early Childhood Educators, Infant-Toddler Educators and School Age Staff who create safe, nurturing, fun and stimulating environments for children to learn through play with high quality programming based on emergent curriculum.

cnh.bc.ca

Concord Security Group

Concord Security Corporation is a B.C. owned and operated security firm that has been providing a full range of security services in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kamloops, Prince George, Calgary, Red Deer and across Western Canada since 1983. With over 200 clients and 1400 employees, Concord Security has been named one of the four largest security guard companies in B.C. by Business in Vancouver for five consecutive years.

concordsecurity.com

Exhibitor profiles

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Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc.

Canada’s leading manufacturer of natural health products invests in people, science and technology. We develop, manufacture and distribute vitamins, minerals, herbal products and specialty supplements that combine the wisdom of ancient herbalists with the latest research and science to enhance the health of consumers worldwide. A Canadian company, Factors Group is family-owned and has its head office in Coquitlam, B.C. For more than 50 years we have provided natural health products to consumers via natural health stores. We continue to expand our international operations and sales.

factorsgroup.com

Get Youth Working!

The Get Youth Working! program, funded through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, offers employers a $2,800 hiring incentive (up to 3 employees at $2,800 each) to hire eligible youth 15 to 29 years of age. Additionally, employers may request up to $1,000 to purchase training for the newly hired youth. Youth and employers, find out if you are eligible at:

getyouthworking.ca

Great Canadian Gaming Corporation

(Boulevard Casino & River Rock Casino Resort)

Great Canadian is proud to be the employer of choice for thousands of people. There has never been a better time to become part of the exciting gaming industry and deliver an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience to our guests and team members.

greatcanadiancasinos.com

Exhibitor profiles

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Hospital Employees’ Union

The Hospital Employees’ Union is the largest and oldest health care union in British Columbia – representing about 43,000 members working for public, non-profit and private employers. HEU is affiliated with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the largest union in Canada.

HEU members work in all areas of the health care system acute care hospitals, resident care facilities, community group homes, outpatient clinics and medical labs, community social services, and First Nations health agencies – providing both direct and non-direct patient care services.

Since 1944, HEU has advocated for better working and caring conditions, defended public health care delivery, and spoken out against privatization.

HEU is one of the strongest defenders of public health care in Canada. We also

work in solidarity with others – both here and around the world – to strengthen labour and advance human rights.

heu.org

Immigrant Services Society of BC

ISS of BC is one of the largest multi-cultural, immigrant-serving agencies in Western Canada. The society provides a variety of services to the Lower Mainland immigrant and refugee communities, working with over 23,000 clients per year. Unemployed immigrants, both newcomers and long-term Canadian residents with English as a second language benefit from the full range of flexible, culturally sensitive and customized employment assistance services that guide and support them through the entire job search process from a thorough needs assessment to getting connected with established professionals in our mentoring service.

issbc.org

Exhibitor profiles

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Knowledge First Financial

Knowledge First Financial is one of the leading companies in the Canadian registered education savings industry, with a proven business model that will help you to succeed. You will be helping Canadian families create possibilities for their children through higher education. Knowledge First Financial will support you during the start-up phase, providing assistance through the provincial licensing and registration process, as well as higher initial earning levels. Training and development, lead generation and prospecting, sales and marketing are available to you, along with an industry-leading compensation package that includes commissions, bonuses and incentive travel based on performance.

knowledgefirstfinancial.ca

Paladin Security

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE BEST?

Paladin Security is not only Canada’s largest full service security company, but is the fastest growing company in the industry. As we are continuing to grow, we are looking to hire high profile security officers with superior customer service skills and a high level of professionalism.

Paladin Security offers: flexible hours, extensive training, an industry leading employee rewards and recognition program, opportunity for growth and advancement, and competitive pay.

paladinsecurity.com

SMS Equipment

SMS Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to the construction, forestry, mining and utility product users. We are here to provide customers with integrated solutions and to expand our service capabilities as a nationwide organization. This is a very exciting time to be a part of SMS Equipment. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the

Exhibitor profiles

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world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace. SMS Equipment offers opportunities to build a valuable and rewarding career with our organization. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, visit us at our booth.

smsequip.com

Training Innovations Inc.

Training Innovations provides community-based employment services that help people achieve their work goals, manage their careers and succeed in the workplace. We are pioneers in the field of online career services and have developed our own technology to facilitate the career learning process.

training-innovations.com

UPS

From part-time package handling positions to sales and engineering professional opportunities, UPS offers a range of career options. All available positions, part-time and full-time are posted on our website. Please complete and submit appropriate forms for positions that interest you. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to submit your resume/CV. You will be contacted if your qualifications match the criteria listed. Please ensure the contact information you provide is accurate.

upsjobs.managehr.com

Vancity Group

Vancity is a values-based financial cooperative, where member-led innovation is at the core of our business model and we aspire to create impact in their local communities. Vancity is committed to helping members build their wealth and enhance their well-being, while enabling the development of healthy communities. We call this making Good Money™ by putting money to good.

vancity.com

Exhibitor profiles

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Vancouver Community College

VCC offers over a 140 programs in a variety of career disciplines including: health, hospitality and applied business, transportation and other skilled trades. Representatives from VCC will be available to discuss career focused program options.

vcc.ca

Women Against Violence Against Women

Amazing résumé-building volunteer opportunity: campus anti-violence initiative at VCC .

There’s no better way to boost your career prospects than through meaningful work experience—especially when you can create positive change for your community at the same time. At this year’s Career Fair, be sure to stop by the table of Women

Against Violence Against Women Rape Crisis Centre (WAVAW) to learn how you can volunteer to address gender-based violence as part of an 18-month collaboration between VCC and WAVAW. Eight volunteer seats have been set aside for qualified students, and reference letters will be provided for volunteers who commit significant time to the project—so come pick up an info package and application form today! Plus: if you can suggest a brilliant name for our project, you might win a prize (hint: it’s edible, awesome, and worth $100)!

wavaw.ca

WorkBC

Looking for employment? We can help. Looking for skilled employees? We can help. Vancouver WorkBC Employment Services Centres are here to help British Columbians prepare for, find - and keep jobs. We work with job seekers and employers in the Vancouver community.

workbc.ca

Exhibitor profiles

Thank you to our 2013 Career Fair Exhibitors!

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