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Career Seminars in Toronto & Ottawa: Find Success in the GIS Job Market

With so many geospatial students preparing for graduation in the coming weeks, it’s time to start focusing on life after school. Finding a job in geospatial technology can be difficult. That’s why GoGeomatics Canada is bringing back our popular Career Seminars to Toronto and Ottawa to give job seekers the tools and techniques that will put them ahead in their job search.

Register before March 9 to take advantage of early bird pricing! Enter the coupon code “earlybird” at the checkout to get $20 off the cost of registration.

Toronto Career Seminar

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Location: Sidney Smith Hall, University of Toronto (SS 621)
Address: 100 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: $85

Ottawa Career Seminar

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Location: Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch (Room B125)
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: $85

This half-day career seminar is designed to give young geomatics professionals the tools they need to succeed in the job market. The seminar is particularly focused on those seeking work in GIS, cartography, remote sensing, programming, and other related geospatial fields. What’s more, everyone who attends will be given a discount on GoGeomatics professional resume and cover letter writing services!

Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada, will be sharing his best advice on a successful job search. A wide variety of topics will be covered, including:

  • The geomatics resumejon at podium
  • Assessing your job skills
  • The geomatics cover letter
  • Video Resumes
  • Job search strategies
  • Evaluating a job posting
  • In-demand skills
  • How to get noticed
  • Portfolios
  • The interview
  • How to get ahead
  • Networking
  • LinkedIn and social media

Early bird pricing is $65, and ends March 9. To take advantage of special pricing, enter the coupon code “earlybird” at the checkout. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Please register using our secure PayPal system; you only need a credit card. To register, sign in as a job seeker on our home page. Then, go to the products page and choose either the Toronto or Ottawa Career Seminar.

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