In today's world, your online presence can either make or break you. Participants will learn about the role of different social media platforms and how to use them effectively to create a stronger social media presence; increasing employability and optimizing their job search. 

The day’s highlight will be insights from brand specialists and recruiters who use social media as a hiring tool. Participants will receive individualized coaching to strengthen their LinkedIn profiles and a professionally taken photograph to use online. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops or tablets, especially those participants with LinkedIn accounts.

• Wednesday, October 25, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• City Centre Library (10250 University Drive), Room 418
• Register online. 
• Language support available in Farsi, Filipino, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Mandarin. 
• Hosted by ISS of BC
• For more information, contact Nancy Bracey (nancy.bracey@issbc.org, 778-372-6510 extension 1145) or Gesow Azam (gesow.azam@issbc.org, 778-372-6517)

This event is part of Surrey Newcomer Employment Week. See what other great events are going on! 

Please note, you could win a $100 Mall gift card if you:

• subscribe to Surrey LIP e-updates and/or
• re-post Surrey LIP facebook/twitter posts about Surrey NEW activities and/or
• participate in Surrey NEW online evaluation

You could also win a ticket to Surrey NEW Closing Ceremony that will take place at Surrey City Hall in October if you Share a Story about your employment/employer and how your company benefited from hiring immigrants/refugees (email your story to socialplanning@surrey.ca). Learn more at  Surrey NEW main page!