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Obtaining the right job with the right employer in Ontario
by Toronto Training and HR
June 2013
Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Reasons to look in late 20137-8 You’ve lost your job…9-10 Take stock of your personal finances11-12 Look after your body, mind and soul13-14 Allow time for self-reflection15-16 What should students and new graduates do?17-19 Skills20-21 Volunteering22-23 Gaining relevant work experience24-25 Writing a resume26-27 Networking28-32 Social media33-35 Research36-37 Interview technique38-39 Building rapport and trust40-41 Communication42-43 Employers love motivated employees44-45 Are you the sort of person we can work with? 46-47 Potential to tackle new tasks48-49 Making a career change50-51 Conclusion and questions
Page 3
Introduction
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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR
Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking10 years in training and human resourcesFreelance practitioner since 2006The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:
Services for job seekersTraining event designTraining event delivery
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Reasons to look in late 2013
Reasons to look in late 2013• Access• Knowledge• Risk• Need• Value
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You’ve lost your job…
You’ve lost your job…
• Feelings• The importance of
optimism• Keep your eyes open• If you’ve been sacked…
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Take stock of your personal finances
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Take stock of your personal finances
• Understand current assets and liabilities
• Check your credit rating• Reduce non-essential
spending and try to reduce debt
• Identify sources of cash or long-term revenue
• Educate yourself on government entitlements
• Remember to understand and address the tax consequences
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Look after your body, mind and soul
Look after your body, mind and soul• Make exercise and
sufficient sleep your top priorities
• Fuel your body with quality foods you enjoy
• Learn to say “no” without guilt
• Engage in hobbies and pastimes that replenish you
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Allow time for self-reflection
Allow time for self-reflection
• What are your personal priorities?
• Are you committed to staying in the same industry or sector?
• What would you like to do?• What are you good at?• Is there a demand for these
skills?• What training do you need?• Is retirement a possibility?• Would you accept reduced
pay to do something you love?
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What should students and new graduates do?
What should students and new graduates do?
• Seek help• Tap into digital tools• Know the employer• Job hunt outside the lines
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Skills
Skills 1 of 2
ESSENTIAL SKILLS• Reading• Document use• Numeracy• Writing• Oral communication• Working with others• Thinking• Computer use• Continuous learning
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Skills 2 of 2
SAME SKILLS, DIFFERENT JOBS• Applying skills from one job
to another• Four stages• Skills common to most jobs
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Volunteering
Volunteering
• Career exploration• Develop skills and gain
experience• Develop and cultivate
contacts• Participate in your community
• Important things to bear in mind
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Gaining relevant work experience
Gaining relevant work experience
• Volunteering• Job shadowing• Interns
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Writing a resume
Writing a resume
• Categories and information to include
• Tips
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Networking
Networking
• Who may it include• Expanding and
strengthening your network• Face to face events• Recording activity• Sample scripts• Etiquette• Social media• Elevator pitch
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Social media
Social media 1 of 4
WHAT NOT TO DO• Vulgarity and obscenity• Negativity• Gossip• Overly outspoken• Hygiene and appearance
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Social media 2 of 4
APPS AND SITES TO LOOK INTO• JobAware• Monster• Workopolis• Indeed• Craigslist• Kijiji• Wowjobs• Canadianjobforce
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Social media 3 of 4
QR CODES• What are they?• Tech savvy• Younger
• Test before sending
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Social media 4 of 4
LINKEDIN• Log in or set up an account• Select the upper header
bar• Type into the “Search for
Jobs” dialog box• Narrow the job search by
location or postal code• Check to see if other
people in the network are associated
• Be aware of the premium services available
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Research
Research 1 of 2
• Finding employers• Recording details• Top ten list• Informational interviews• Questions to ask
interviewers• Advertised job search
resources• Searching online• The hidden job market• Creating your ideal job
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Research 2 of 2
• Researching• Preparing• Planning• What you need to know
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Interview technique
Interview technique• Know yourself• Know the organization and
the interviewer• Practice• Interview behaviours• Questions• Printouts• Recruit your voice• Negotiating a salary• Start humble and finish
humble• Follow-up
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Building rapport and trust
Building rapport and trust
• Managing perceptions and preconceived views
• First impressions• Last impressions• Body language• Hands and arms• Dress and appearance• Handling objections• Avoid uncertainty• Positive statements
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Communication
Communication
• Verbal • Non-verbal• Improving listening skills
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Employers love motivated employees
Employers love motivated employees
• Communicating your motivation levels
• Don’t hide your enthusiasm• Be careful about four
common motivators
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Are you the sort of person we can work
with?
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Are you the sort of person we can work with?
• Questions• Work out what the
employer is looking for• Putting an answer together• Universal qualities
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Potential to tackle new tasks
Potential to tackle new tasks
• Break down the duties• Create a relevant context• Expected outcomes
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Making a career change
Making a career change
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What am I doing right now?
What do I need to know?
What are my
best choices?
What do I need to do now?
What actions will
I take?
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Conclusion and questions
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Conclusion and questions
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