# Event Details - **Event Name**: Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Qualified, experienced, but not hearing back on your job applications? You’re not alone.About this EventThis full-day, in-person professional development event is designed for job seekers navigating today’s extremely tight and competitive labour market. The goal of the day is simple: help you understand what’s really happening, reduce job-search stress, and regain the energy and confidence to keep going.We’ll kick off the day with Christian Saint Cyr, one of British Columbia’s leading labour market experts, who will break down current labour market trends and explain why today’s job search feels so challenging — and why it’s not a personal failure.Throughout the day, you’ll hear from professionals who successfully pushed through setbacks, learn practical strategies for managing uncertainty and motivation, and connect with others who are experiencing the same job-search limbo.This is a supportive, honest space to:Understand today’s labour market realitiesAsk questions and vent frustrationsLearn tools to manage stress and stay motivatedConnect with professionals who “get it”Breakfast, lunch, prizes, and meaningful conversations included.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhat’s really happening in BC’s labour market — and how it affects your job searchHow to cope with uncertainty and rebuild confidencePractical strategies to stay motivated during long or stalled job searchesHow others landed meaningful work despite setbacksAGENDA (SUBJECT TO MINOR CHANGES)9:15 – 9:45 AM Arrival, breakfast & networking9:45 – 10:00 AM Welcome & introductions10:00 – 11:00 AM It’s Not You: Understanding the Labour Market. Christian Saint Cyr, BC Labour Market Expert11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Coping with Uncertainty: Building Confidence During the Job Search12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch12:30 – 1:15 PM Client Success Panel. Hear from ICA clients who stayed consistent, motivated, and resilient — and ultimately landed meaningful employment aligned with their experience.1:15 – 2:30 PM Staying Motivated During the Job Search (Interactive Workshop)2:30 – 3:00 PM Closing remarks, prizes & informal networkingIf you need support in making childcare arrangements, please contact Molly at mmunro@icavictoria.org*Open to ICA clients and Permanent Residents - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/managing-job-search-energy-smart-strategies-for-a-tough-market/100001982844574499 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: VIATEC - **lat**: 48.4241515 - **long**: -123.3631961 - **full address**: VIATEC, 777 Fort Street, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3cf191778ee13080dadc747ca279cff8b931ff93b89b3b185c230729ef78cd66-rimg-w1200-h600-dc005385-gmir.jpg?v=1770861683 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market being held? - **A:** Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at VIATEC, 777 Fort Street, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market? - **A:** Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market is organized by The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Managing Job Search Energy: Smart Strategies for a Tough Market is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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