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Fraser Works Co-op is New Westminster’s WorkBC Employment Services Centre. WorkBC Employment Services Centres are funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to deliver the Employment Program of British Columbia (EPBC).

Dressing Appropriately for Your Interview

By |October 26th, 2015|

“I have nothing to wear!” We have all lamented this at some point or another, right? Don’t let this be you the morning of your interview. When you begin job searching, begin shopping in the stores or in your closet for an appropriate outfit. Ah yes (head scratch), but what does an appropriate outfit look […]

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Prohibited Interview Questions and How to Deal with Them

By |October 19th, 2015|

It’s that scary time of year again, so we are going to talk about prohibited interview questions, also known as forbidden, outlawed, and maybe even taboo! If you are interviewing for an administrative position, and the interviewer asks you for your caldron recipe, never give it! Your secret recipe ought to stay secret. This is […]

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What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?

By |October 12th, 2015|

Do you know how to assess your strengths and weaknesses? Do you know which of your strengths and weaknesses relate to a particular job? Do you know how to articulate your strengths and weaknesses without sounding boastful or degrading? If you answered No to any of the above questions, read on!

You are going to want […]

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Why Do You Want to Work for This Company?

By |October 5th, 2015|

As we always say, you can teach someone the job, but you can’t teach them passion and enthusiasm. Thus, it is very important that when you apply for a job with a company, you actually want to work for the company, and you have a good reason why.

Have you ever had someone say really nice […]

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Tell Me about Yourself

By |September 28th, 2015|

What do you say when the employer asks you, “Tell me about yourself.” Do you talk about how you practice Pooktre tree art? Do you divulge your vegetarian dietary habits then talk about the moral issues you have with eating meat? Or, do you tell your whole life story? Believe it or not, we have […]

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