Get a Job! A Podcast by Vancouver WorkBC

For job seekers these days, knowing how to use LinkedIn to its full potential can be the difference between building relationships and landing an interview, and a stagnant job search. In this episode of Get a Job, we chat to recruiters Lisa McAteer and Lindsay Bissett about how they use LinkedIn to identify candidates, what they look for in job seekers' profiles, LinkedIn mistakes you'll want to a...

Thinking of changing career directions in 2021? Whether you've been laid off due to the pandemic and need to go down a different job route, or you feel it's just time for a change, switching course in your career can be a daunting task. Learn how to go about it in this episode of Get a Job, where we chat to WorkBC Centre staff Zehra Kizilbash and Carolynn Duggan. Links referenced in this episode:...

What comes to mind when you think of WorkBC? Is it a government website where jobs are posted? Is it somewhere where you can get basic resume/cover letter help? Well, WorkBC is those things, but it's also so much more. WorkBC Centres are a dynamic, supportive environment where, with the help of a team of employment specialists, you can reach your career goals. Whether you want to build your own bu...

Starting your job search as an immigrant/newcomer in a new country can be tough, and there are so many myths out there about how to find work when you've recently arrived. In this episode of Get a Job, we chat to representatives from the Immigrant Employment Council of BC, MOSAIC and WorkBC to dispel some of these myths, and provide a 360 degree insight (from a potential employers' perspective, se...

So much has gone virtual since the pandemic, and the recruitment process has been no exception. That's why it's so important for job seekers today to be adaptable and prepared for virtual job interviews. In this episode of Get a Job, we chat to Annie Hsu, a WorkBC Career Advisor (WorkBC Centre North Vancouver), about virtual interviews and how to prepare for them. From getting your background and...

In celebration of September being Disability Employment Month in BC, this episode is for job seekers with disabilities, and is all about inclusive hiring. We chat to Sean Miles, Employer Engagement Manager at WorkBC City Centre and Asha Maharaj, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at VanCity, about what supports are out there for job seekers with disabilities, advice on how you can approach your jo...

Resumes - they're one of the most fundamental parts of a job application, but there's so much information out there on how to get them right. In this episode of Get a Job, we chat to Clare Li, a WorkBC Employment Coach, about resume myths and tips. Do they really have to be just one page long? Is including hobbies necessary? What are employers actually looking for? Links referenced in this episode...

In this episode of Get a Job, we chat to UX/UI Designer and former WorkBC Centre client AyeMin about how he secured work during COVID-19, with the support of WorkBC. We also speak to Lindsay Nielsen, WorkBC Facilitator and Career Adviser about how she and AyeMin worked together, tips and tricks to finding work right now and how job seekers can stay motivated during this challenging time. Links ref...

In this episode of Get a Job, Alex Bell talks to Rune Mikkelsen (Senior Manager, Career Zone) and Lauren Fuerderer (Summer Student Placement Specialist, Career Zone), about youth employment and summer jobs this year in the context of COVID-19. They cover career laddering, the value of what some may call "entry level jobs" and what's going on in employment in Vancouver.

What's a virtual job fair? How do you prepare? Can you actually get a job from one? Virtual job fairs have become increasingly popular as COVID-19 has developed, and in this episode, Alex Bell (WorkBC), Anastasia Sillick (WorkBC) and Simon Chou (BCjobs.ca) will answer all your questions about them, as well as highlight virtual hiring events coming up in Vancouver.