Ometz Expands Services for Job Seekers 45+
This month, Ometz Employment Services launched three innovative new French Programs for Job
Seekers 45+. Depending on the client’s profession, French proficiency, and where they are in the job
search process, they can take advantage of one of three individualized mentorships to boost their
fluency and confidence: Industry-Specific French, French Conversation Skills for the Job Search, or
French Interview Practice. All sessions will be held virtually and are available at no cost for people
registered with the Access 45+ Program.
“Our 45+ clients have valuable, transferrable skills and ample experience”, explains Barbara Stern,
Manager of Ometz Employment Services, about the advantages of hiring more experienced workers.
“Many of them were in their previous jobs for over a decade, so we’re here to help them figure out how
to take that next professional step.”
Ometz Employment Services is unique in having a specific program devoted to this demographic. The
Access 45+ Program includes a wide range of individualized support, such as writing and finetuning CVs,
LinkedIn training, interview preparation and practice, and even peer counselling to explore mindfulness
and resilience strategies during the pandemic. Whether someone was recently laid off, or quit because
they were ready to start a new job, or even a new career, Ometz Employment Specialists provide job
coaching and can offer career assessments designed to identify potential career matches that align with
a client’s interests. Additionally, the Business Development Team advocates on behalf of 45+ clients to
employers and educates them on the benefits of hiring these talented workers.
Stern adds: “Our new French programs—which pair intermediate and advanced French speakers with
professionals for one-on-one coaching—will give our clients added leverage during the job search and
interview process. This is just one more way that we can help connect the right people to the right
positions.”
For more information about French Programs for Job Seekers 45+, and to register for Ometz’s Access
45+ Program, contact Yelena Chernobulsky at Yelena.chernobulsky@ometz.ca or 514-342-0000 ext. 3325.
