Get a Job! A Podcast by Vancouver WorkBC – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of "Get A Job!", we explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job application process and how to make these changes work for you! Guests Jabeen Boga (Regional Human Resources Business Partner at Rivera Inc.) and Ebru Pinar (Employment Facilitator at WorkBC Centre Vancouver Midtown) discuss the integration of AI in evaluating resumes and cover letters, and some of the best practices for tailoring your job applications with AI. If you're curious to find out what types of employers are likely to use AI, how their ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) work, what free tools (aside from ChatGPT) are available to job seekers, how to avoid common mistakes when using AI for job search, and more, then this episode is for you! 

Links:

• Find your local WorkBC Centre
• Preparing for Job Interviews (Free virtual workshop)

Looking to start or grow your career within a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible industry? Working for a local brewery may just be the right fit for you! In this episode, we sit down with Chris Backus of Brave Brewing Company and Gil Desaulniers of Mariner Brewing Company to chat about the diverse employment opportunities that exist within their industry. Both guests share what types of roles are available (including inclusive employment opportunities through a partnership with WorkBC), what skills & certifications you might need, how to stand out from the crowd when applying to work for a local brewery, and more. Don't miss this exciting episode about a fun and unique industry that has much to offer job seekers in and around Metro Vancouver! 

Links: 

• Find your local WorkBC Centre
• Preparing for Job Interviews Workshop (Free virtual workshop on April 23rd)

You may have heard that Vancouver is a major film production hub, with employment opportunities in many departments behind the scenes; art, locations, camera, post-production and more. But how do you get your foot in the door? In this episode, we chat to Bob Woolsey (Administrative & Production Manager, Vancouver Film School) to demystify jobs in Vancouver’s film industry – we discuss the industry at large, the kinds of roles available, how to get started, and more.

Links:

• Creating Effective Resumes: A Free Virtual Workshop - June 21: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-effective-resumes-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-275125496767
• North Vancouver Summer Hiring Fair - June 22:
• https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-hiring-fair-north-vancouver-tickets-354703526797

Film Industry Resources:

• Creative BC Website: https://www.creativebc.com/services/provincial-film-commission/production-community-relations/careers-education/
• IATSE Local 891: https://www.iatse.com/membership/membership.aspx
• Vancouver Film Cooperative Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2312487970

Other links:

• WorkBC Centre North Vancouver: https://www.workbc.ca/workbc-centres/mainland-southwest/north-vancouver.aspx | 604-988-3766 | centre-northvancouver@workbc.ca
• Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

COVID-19 has impacted so much, and the job market is no exception. From new opportunities in remote work to changes in the recruiting process, there are many things that are unlikely to return to pre-pandemic times. For example, studies show that 17% of companies have already integrated AI-based technology into their HR practices and another 30% plan to do so in 2022. These HR departments are using digital technology to handle everything from screening applicants to conducting virtual interviews. In this episode, we speak to Lisa McAteer, a recruiter with over a decade of experience, and currently the Manager of Employee Engagement with Impact Recruitment. We discuss the trends she’s seeing in recruitment, and how job seekers can adapt and prepare.

Links:

Preparing for Job Interviews: A Free Virtual Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-for-job-interviews-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-275135647127

MOSAIC Annual Job Fair: https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/mosaicbc/e/21kNjFy

YWCA Axis: https://ywcavan.org/axis

Many people dream about being their own boss, opening up their own business and being self-employed. A recent survey actually found that 30% of “traditionally employed” Canadians expect to transition to self-employment in the next two years. But where do you start? There’s so much to know about starting your own business and making it successful. What many people don’t know is that if you are unemployed or underemployed, there are various programs and resources you can access in BC - self-employment support is one of them. In this episode, we chat with Lynne Brisdon (Manager, Self Employment Program at YMCA of Greater Vancouver), Mike Plumb (Owner at Dusk N Dawn Adventure Co and WorkBC Centre alumni) and Andrea Welling (Regional Director BC at Futurpreneur Canada) about self employment and entrepreneurship in Vancouver, and where you can go to get help getting your business off the ground.


Links and Resources:

Who’s Hiring? Animal Logic: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-hiring-animal-logic-tickets-246837295997

Who’s Hiring? Vancouver School Board: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-hiring-vancouver-school-board-tickets-260625757657

2022 Vancouver Job Fair: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/nOm9K?utm_medium=workbc-podcast&utm_source=shownotes-selfemploymentepisode&utm_campaign=2022-vancouver-jobfair7

YMCA of Greater Vancouver Employment Services, including WorkBC Self Employment Program, Self Employment for Newcomers & Youth Mean Business: https://www.gv.ymca.ca/employment-services

Futurepreneur Canada: https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/

The Grand Connection: https://grandconnection.ca/

Immigrant Services Society of BC - Explore Entrepreneurship: https://issbc.org/service-types/explore_entrepreneurship

DiverseCity Immigrant Entrepreneur Program: https://www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/immigrant-entrepreneur-program/

Mike’s businesses: www.duskndawn.com | Instagram: @duskndawnadventure
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: www.boardoftrade.com

Greater Vancouver Food Bank: https://foodbank.bc.ca/

WorkBC Centre Midtown East: https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-east.ca/

WorkBC Centres map: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

You might have heard that COVID-19 has led to what some are referring to as the “great resignation”. Tens of thousands of people have resigned from their jobs, but this doesn’t mean they’re removing themselves from the workforce - many are taking this time to re-evaluate their work and careers. This is where training comes in. A change in career or an opportunity for career advancement often requires additional training. But what does this actually mean, and where can you go to get the training that best meets your needs? In this episode, we talk to Torfeh Jahan and Sheri Brown from WorkBC about training and what supports are available in Metro Vancouver.

- Canadian Armed Forces Virtual Job Fair: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-armed-forces-virtual-job-fair-tickets-224846851987
- Skills for Succeeding in the Workplace Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skills-for-succeeding-in-the-workplace-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-215826572087
- Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

*** Eligibility criteria applies for WorkBC training.

It’s not uncommon for job seekers to overlook opportunities in the hospitality, tourism and/or seasonal work industries, because they believe they’re not long-term, lack stability or are thankless in nature. But how true is this? In this episode, we dispel some myths around working in these sectors, explore the advantages, the likelihood of it leading to permanent positions, what kinds of people these sectors are looking for and the jobs that are available. Niki LaFemina, Director, Talent & Culture at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, joins us.

Links referenced in this episode:

Tourism & Hospitality Hiring Fair, November 25: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tourism-and-hospitality-hiring-fair-tickets-177357219217?fbclid=IwAR0nYGcSuBaJoTmaQINffOXoS6KmNVOCQVYfXBLC0HJaWavgNY-KHvttg3g

TechLink Info Session: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ywca-techlink-info-session-nov-19-23-26-free-work-experience-program-tickets-203431478027

Creating Effective Resumes Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-effective-resumes-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-168150449521

Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, by the time we reach 40, half of us will have had or will develop a mental health problem. About 17% of British Columbians – somewhere around 800, 000 people – are experiencing a mental illness or substance use issue today, and the climate around COVID-19 has exacerbated the problem. This episode is all about how mental health and mental illness can impact a job search and employment sustainability, how you can recognize signs of mental health challenges and the resources you can turn to. We speak to Tareq Almughrabi (Employment Placement Specialist, WorkBC Centre) and Carly McDonell, PsyD Student at Adler University.

Links referenced in this episode:

- City of Vancouver Hiring Info Session: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whos-hiring-city-of-vancouver-tickets-177585512047

- Preparing for Job Interviews Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-for-job-interviews-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-168147013243

- Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

Did you know that more than 926,100 British Columbians aged 15 to 64 years identify as having a disability? September is Disability Employment month in B.C., and this episode is all about the importance of inclusive hiring and employment for people with disabilities.

Our guests Yat Li (Senior Accessibility Consultant, Presidents Group) and Klaudine Go (Customized Employment Specialist, WorkBC) shed light on common myths about hiring people with disabilities, and share their tips for successful employment for job seekers who have a disability.

Links referenced in this episode:

Workplace Accessibility Grant through Small Businesses BC: https://smallbusinessbc.ca/accessibility-resources

Presidents Group: https://accessibleemployers.ca/

Hiring Job Seekers with Disabilities: A free virtual panel event for Vancouver business owners/HR staff looking to diversify their hiring | Sept 21 1pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hiring-job-seekers-with-disabilities-a-panel-event-for-employers-tickets-167501594779

Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx

Did you know that the fastest-growing age cohort in Canada is 55+? In this episode, we chat with Peter Fischer (YWCA Metro Vancouver), Maggie MacLean (ICBC) and Mandy Causer (ICBC) about employment opportunities for older workers. They bust common myths about older employees, discuss the benefits of hiring those who are over 55 and offer resources that are out there for older job seekers.

Links referenced in this episode:

YWCA Job Futures 55+: https://ywcavan.org/job-futures

Tri-Cities Virtual Summer Hiring Fair: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tri-cities-virtual-summer-hiring-fair-tickets-164351907981

Apple Hiring Fair: Contact Career Zone at 604 605 4666

Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx