Employment Encore

09/02/2026

The Experience You Don't Put on a Resume:

For 20 years, she knew exactly what she was doing.
She could calm an unhappy customer.
Train someone who was brand new.
Solve a problem before anyone else even noticed it.
Keep things moving when the day didn't go according to plan.
She could be counted on.

Then she had to look for a new job.

Suddenly, she was staring at job postings, wondering:
“Where does all of that experience fit?”

Her old job title didn't seem to match the opportunities in front of her.

But her skills did.

Years of work don't disappear when you change careers. The problem-solving, communication, leadership, organization, adaptability and knowledge you've built come with you.

Employment Encore helps experienced workers recognize those transferable skills, explore new possibilities, and find ways to put their experience to work in today's job market.

Your last job title doesn't define everything you're capable of.
Sometimes, you just need someone to help you see what's next.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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08/26/2026

"I got the job."

Four words.
After months of uncertainty...
After wondering if anyone still valued years of experience...
After questioning what came next...

Those four words changed everything.

Every career journey has moments that feel impossible.
Employment Encore exists to help experienced workers move toward moments like this.

If you're wondering what your next chapter looks like...
Let's start the conversation.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

08/19/2026

The interview ended the same way the last few had.

"We'll be in touch."

Driving home, David couldn't help but wonder if he'd ever hear those words:

"We'd like to offer you the position."

He knew how to work hard.
He knew how to lead a team.
He just didn't know how to navigate today's hiring process.

That's where Employment Encore comes in.
Sometimes the difference isn't experience.
It's having someone in your corner who understands today's job market and helps you show employers everything you have to offer.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

Employment Encore southern Alberta, operated by Open Door Group, offers customized employment training and services for individuals aged 45 and older in the Medicine Hat area. Participate in targeted workshops, receive personalized coaching, and connect with local employers. Leverage your experience...

08/12/2026

Sarah didn't think she had transferable skills.

"I've only ever worked in retail."

But when she sat down and looked at everything she'd done over the years...

- Managed schedules
- Trained new staff
- Resolved customer concerns
- Handled inventory
- Solved problems every single day

She realized she'd been building valuable skills all along.

Sometimes it takes another perspective to see what you've been carrying with you for years.
Employment Encore helps experienced workers recognize the value they already have and explore where it can take them next.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

08/06/2026

For 28 years, Mike's alarm went off at 5:30 every morning.

Coffee.
Steel-toed boots.
Lunch packed.
Out the door.

It wasn't glamorous, but it was his routine. His purpose.

Then one day, the routine stopped.
Weeks turned into months. Applications were sent. Interviews were rare.
He started asking himself questions he'd never imagined.

"Do employers even want someone with my experience anymore?"

The answer was yes.

What Mike needed wasn't to erase 28 years of experience; it was to learn how to present it in today's job market.

That's exactly what Employment Encore helps experienced workers do.
Because your career isn't defined by one chapter.
Sometimes the next chapter is the best one yet.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/

07/29/2026

Read this if you've applied for dozens of jobs and heard nothing back.

You're not lazy.
You're not unqualified.
And you're definitely not alone.
Many experienced workers are facing the same challenge.

The job search has changed, and it can feel overwhelming trying to navigate it on your own.
Employment Encore was created to help experienced workers move forward with confidence by identifying strengths, exploring opportunities, and connecting with the support they need.
You don't have to do this alone.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



On Image Text: "Applied everywhere. Heard nothing back? Let's change that. Serving medicine hat and area."

07/29/2026

Employment Encore will be at Medicine Hat Mall to answer any questions you may have about the program, as well as help you get started on your application process!

Details:
Where: Medicine Hat Mall Non-Profit Booth (Located just outside the Telus store)
When: Monday July 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Come check us out!

07/22/2026

Your experience isn't old.
It's earned.

Every challenge you've overcome.
Every problem you've solved.
Every customer you've helped.
Every team you've supported.

That's experience that employers need.
Too often, experienced workers underestimate the value they've built over the years.

Employment Encore helps you recognize your strengths, explore new opportunities, and move forward with confidence.
Because what you've learned matters.

Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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07/17/2026

Looking to upgrade or expand your wardrobe for interviews?

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Contact Employment Encore today to get yourself set-up for success in the Alberta employment market!
https://encore.edgelms.ca/

07/15/2026

Be honest.
Have you ever looked at a job posting and thought:
"I could do that job."
Then never applied because you didn't meet every requirement?

Many experienced workers rule themselves out before an employer ever has the chance to see what they bring.

The truth?
Your years of experience may have given you transferable skills that are more valuable than you realize.

Employment Encore helps you identify opportunities that fit your strengths and experience, even when the path forward isn't obvious.

Don't count yourself out.
Employment Encore
640 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, AB
https://encore.ethoscmg.com/



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