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?