OSLT FINANCE PERSONNEL UNIT 1 PATHWAYS TO

EMPLOYMENTPART 1

Tsae-Ling TenneyOctober 2012

Review

• Familiarize yourself with pathways to employment1

• Understand job requirements2

• Introduce yourself in professional settings3

TODAY’S OVERVIEW

Pathways to Employment

• identify job requirements, professional qualifications and processes to find work (Handouts A1-2 and B1)

• http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/FCA.html• http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/

Pathways to Employment (continued)• What are the employable skills?–academic skills–personal management skills–teamwork skills

Pathways to Employment (continued)• What are the employable skills?

academic skills–personal management skills–teamwork skills

Pathways to Employment (continued)• Academic Skills–good communication skills–a capacity to analyze, evaluate and

solve problems–the ability to learn new assignments

and new ways of doing the job when technology changes

Pathways to Employment (continued)• What are the employable skills?–academic skillspersonal management skills–teamwork skills

Pathways to Employment (continued)• Personal Management Skills–a positive attitude–the ability to take responsibility and

be accountable–the ability to deal with changes in the

workplace and be innovative–respect for others

Pathways to Employment (continued)• What are the employable skills?–academic skills–personal management skillsteamwork skills

Pathways to Employment (continued)• Teamwork Skills–the skills needed to work with others

on a job to achieve the best results

Pathways to Employment (continued)• be aware of cultural differences and

their impact on communication in the workplace

Pathways to Employment (continued)• describe professional background,

experience and goals appropriately in professional settings such as interviews and networking events

“Please tell me about yourself.”A Verbal Introduction in an Interview

Work experience for each previous job• previous job title• place of employment• number of years worked• main job responsibilitiesEducation (post-secondary)• university, college or other institutions • degree, diploma or certificate and date

Writing Activity - individual

• Write an introduction describing your professional background, experience and goals using appropriate language

• Keep it clear and concise

Speaking Activity - pair

• Practice your introduction orally with a partner without reading from your notes.

• Time permitting, practice with another partner.

Speaking Activity - class

• Practice your introduction in front of class.• Answer questions and receive feedback.

• Give feedback to others’ introductions in an appropriate manner.

Group Activity

Consider the following scenario:

A friend is moving to Canada and hoping to find work in finance.

Please identify five pieces of advice you would offer your friend.

Summary

Identify pathways to employmentIdentify job requirementsIntroduce yourself using

appropriate language in professional settings

QUESTIONS?