EMPLOYMENT PACKAGEWork Placement Preparation

JOB SEARCH Labour Market Information – why is it important? What is needed for searching for a job? Where to look? What are they asking for? Tips on looking What causes job vacancies?

WHY DO PEOPLE FAIL TO GET THE JOB?BRAINSTORM

EXAMPLES Poor personal appearance Overbearing/overaggressive/know it all Lack of planning for career (no purpose

or goal) Inability to express himself clearly Lack of interest and enthusiasm (passive

and indifferent) Failure to participate in activities Overemphasis on money Unwilling to start at the bottom Limp, fishlike handshake Indecision

Poor scholastic record Makes excuses Lack of tact Lack of maturity Lack of courtesty – ill mannered Condemnation of past employers Lack of social understanding Marked dislike for school work Lack of vitality Fails to look interviewer in the eye Unhappy married life Friction with parents

AMBITION! Ontario – Ready Set Go

RESUME

MARKETING YOURSELFWhat can a resume do?

Resumes do not secure jobs; they reinforce all other job-search efforts. Good resumes can lead to interviews; poor resume can disqualify otherwise

qualified job seekers.

WHAT IS A RESUME? First impression the employer has of you, in addition to cover letter. Advertising and info package Highlights your skills and abilities Brief overview of your history in a nutshell

A GOOD RESUME IS: TARGETED

Toward the employer and position for which you are applying FOCUSED

On your skills and abilities and how they match the employer’s needs CONSISE

Includes only relevant information ACTION ORIENTED

Uses action verbs to show the range of your skills (IMPORTANT) EYE CATCHING

Uses white space to make it appear organized, easy to read and visually attractive

STYLES OF RESUMESChronological

Emphasizes dates and duties of jobs, and highlights a steady work history

Functional Emphasizes skills and accomplishments instead of employment background

Combination focuses on skills related to the job as well as a history of past employment

Resouce: Resume 101

SECTIONS Brainstorm

REFERENCES Who and how to ask?

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME – TOP FIVE TIPS Video

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SKILLS Handout

Three different types: Job Specific Transferable Self Management

Helpful sheets Conference Board of Canada - VIDEO

COVER LETTER

OVERVIEW Cover letters are an extremely important part of your application package because it creates that all-important first impression of your qualifications. Think of it as an INTRODUCTION!

To be effective: Original Get the employer’s attention Appeal to the employer’s interests and needs Highlight skills and accomplishments Explain how your skills meet the employer’s needs Convince the employer to read your resume and/or application form

THINGS TO REMEMBER Format letter properly

Addresses, names, date, salutation, three paragraphs, closing, signature, typed name, enclosure – HANDOUT!

Brief and to the point Tailor your letter to the requirements of the job Mention when you are available for interview Proofread letter carefully

INTERVIEW GUYS – COVER LETTER TIPS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Drg4x9dsFU

HASHTAG LANGUAGE video

APPLICATION FORMS

TIPS Saskatchewan Human Rights General Tips

SOCIAL MEDIADIGIAL IDENTITY

INTERVIEW PACKAGE

JOB KEEPING SKILLS

EXAMPLES

TIPS FOR LEAVING A JOB