Careers+ Matrix, a partner of talent acquisition firm Matrix Search Group, is launching a professional development platform this January, 2012, that will offer various workshops to equip career seekers with the essential skills required for today’s marketplace.

Matrix sat down with the Director of Careers+ Matrix, Alicia Sarran, to understand how these workshops will operate and what benefits they provide both recent grads and established professionals alike.

Who are your workshops accessible to, and how will they operate?

“Anyone can register for a workshop online and choose their preferred time and date. The workshops are approximately one hour in length and are intimate in size consisting of about six people per session. It’s important to really speak to everyone one-on-one”

Why did you decide to create these workshops? What is the current need for this development platform?

“We are affiliated with Matrix Search Group and with this ongoing relationship we have established a solid connection to Corporate Canada. This is integral to be a part of because it allows Careers+ to access intimate details on how the core function of Corporate Canada operates in the recruitment of Canadian Talent. With this
knowledge, Careers+ strongly believes that this information needs to be facilitated for career seekers who are focused on their professional development. The design and delivery of these workshops will further enhance a career seeker’s drive and catapult them to the front of the line, successfully. Also, there is a shortage of hidden talent for Corporate Canada. Careers+ is determined to empower career professionals, recent graduates and newcomers with sufficient knowledge so that they will be 100% successful on their career search!”

What is unique about these workshops? What do you offer to career seekers?

“Whether you’re a student, recent grad, or an established professional, finding a job is always a full-time job in itself. And if you’re not doing it right there’s even more inefficiencies in search techniques, which results in compromising. Careers+ Matrix represents a new class of training. We focus on connecting big ideas and translating that information into steps career seekers can take. These workshops are personal and offer their own unique networking experience. Our delivery style is hands on with worksheets, games and conversation and we are able to intimately facilitate a personal touch with a professional learning experience.”

Lastly, what expertise does Careers+ Matrix bring to the table? Why should career seekers put their faith in you?

“Our recruitment experience. We know the ins and outs of Corporate Canada; we are the pulse to Canadian corporations. We have years of experience in professional recruitment and are responsible for executive-level hiring decisions. We know the key players and what it takes to market you effectively. Now we just need to teach you that!”

Alicia Sarran, Director, Careers+ Matrix