International Career Guidance

1. Go to VCC Works, the online job posting and career resources platform.
2. Select Students/Alumni
3. Select Current Students: Single Sign On
4. Enter your VCC ID and password
5. On the VCC Works home page, click Events on the top of the page.
6. Click the name of the workshop to read the full description and other details.
7. Click Attend (green button on the top right of the workshop description) to register.
8. Check your VCC email for registration confirmation from vcc-works@csm.symplicity.ca. Check your spam or junk folders if you do not receive the email to confirm your registration.

• Registration closes 5 days before the workshop date.
• Most workshops are offered online with Microsoft Teams.
• To be eligible for free coaching, stay until the end of each workshop and complete the exit poll.
• Email vccworks@vcc.ca at least 3 days before the workshop if you cannot attend.

• Practice real Canadian workplace skills, including showing up on time and answering questions from the facilitator.
• Speak up in discussions and keep your camera on.
• It’s a safe place to practice — mistakes are okay and help everybody learn.

Not sure if these workshops are for you? Here is what other students have said about the Ready2Work International program.

• “This is a helpful program that should not be missed.”
• “Definitely every student should take this [program] which will give you a different perspective of what you think you should be doing to find job opportunities.”
• “The most practical class I had in VCC so far!”

Coaching is not counselling. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious about work or your future, VCC Counselling Services is available to support you.

If you attended a Ready2Work International workshop until the end and answered the attendance poll, you will be emailed instructions on how to view updated appointment availability in VCC Works. You’ll get an email from careerLAB@vcc.ca with instructions to sign up if you are eligible.

All coaching appointments are online. All appointments are 50-minutes long. Coaching sessions are limited, so your appointment is a commitment. If you need to cancel, let us know at least 5 business days before your appointment. If you cancel too late or do not show up, you will not be able to book another session unless you attend another Ready2Work workshop.

Complete the free Resume & Cover Letter Moodle course available to VCC students before attending the coaching sessions, so your coach can provide more feedback.

You can also access additional resources that may help you get started before attending a coaching session.

• Resume & cover letter formatting and language: Learning Centre Tutors
• Practice interview skills: Learning Centre Tutors
• Managing stress and anxiety about job search: VCC Counselling Services

Get personal guidance on your job search questions. Prepare to ask questions to help with your job search, such as:

• Why are employers not responding to my job applications?
• How do I make my resume stand out?
• What do employers in my new field look for?
• How can I research companies that are hiring?
• How do I make career choices that fit my goals?

Anna Marcoux has over 10 years of talent management and career coaching experience and possesses an expert understanding of the full recruitment cycle. She has coached and educated hundreds of clients on their journey to secure employment, and her unique approach empowers individuals to identify their strengths, develop actionable strategies, and achieve their professional aspirations.