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Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) 979 – 5177 Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon – Thu 8:30 am – 6:30 pm/Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Career Development Workshops
Get Ready Know yourself and what you
want
Get Set Present yourself with style
GO Make your move
• Discover Your Career
Passion
• The “Wow” Factor: Resumes
& Cover Letters that stand
out
• Job Search Strategies that
Maximize Results
• Pinpointing Resources for
Career Planning
• Interview Techniques that
Land the Job
• Leveraging Social Media for
Your Job Search
• Grad School Application
Essentials
• LinkedIn: Developing Career
Connections & Effective
Profiles
• Keep It Pro: Business
Etiquette & Dress
• Make it a Breeze:
Transitioning from School to
Work
• Don’t Slurp the Soup! Tips
for Dining Etiquette Success
• Showing Achievements:
Crafting an Engaging
Portfolio
Agenda
1. Introduction • 2 truths about jobs
2. Reactive vs. Proactive
3. Conducting a
Proactive Job Search • Company Research
• Networking
• Cold Calling
• Information Interview
• Social Media
4. Summary
Introduction
People get: People: • Promoted
• Fired • Sick • Injured • Contract / work term ends
• Quit • Move • Retire • Die • Go back to school • Go on leave (medical,
parental, vacation, sabbatical)
New jobs are being created each month!
2 fundamental truths about jobs:
Truth #1 – There are always jobs available
Introduction
2 fundamental truths about jobs:
Truth #2 – Finding a job depends on what methods of
job search you are using
Reactive vs. Proactive
Most job seekers use the following methods to look for work:
Job postings on the Internet
Job ads in newspapers, journals, binders, bulletin boards, etc.
Employment agencies/headhunters they are interested in
Send resumes to companies/organizations
Networking and social media (LinkedIn, FB,
Twitter, etc.) , cold calling
Reactive
Proactive
Reactive vs. Proactive
Employers tend to use the following methods to find applicants:
Look for internal/known candidates
Seek recommendations from trusted friends/colleagues and social media
(LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Use employment agencies/recruiters
Refer to unsolicited resumes or those identified by ASP
technology
Ads on Internet,
newspapers, journals, etc.
Conducting a Proactive Job Search
Target Your Search
• Identify your job target
Focus On:
• You, your needs, goals
• Behaviours, personal beliefs,
values, interests, personality
• Skills, aptitudes, work styles
Conducting a Proactive Job Search
• Company Research
• Networking
• Cold Calling
• Information Interview
• Social Media
Company Research
Company Research
Conduct Research
• Research 50-100
organizations/ companies/
businesses
• Focus on where & who
you want to work for
• How employers fit with
your career path
Company Research
Evaluate:
• Advancement opportunities
• Corporate climate
• Future growth of organization
• Company philosophy / vision
• Company reputation
Company Research
• Company websites
• Career Resource Centre
(POD 60A)
• Directories and
almanacs
• Workshop
• “Pinpointing Resources
for Career Planning”
• www.yellowpages.ca
• Search “By Proximity”
Resources:
Networking
"It's not what you know, but who you know!"
Networking
Key purposes of networking:
• Information
• Advice
• Guidance
Networking
• Meetings
• Professional associations
• Trade shows
• Job fairs
• Conferences
• Chamber of commerce
• Networking events
Contacts can be made through:
Activity: Elevator Pitch
Who you are
• Name, present status / situation
What you have to offer
• Brief skills / strengths / experience
statement
Next steps
• Link to next step in hiring or ask
question regarding opportunities /
advice
Your personal ‘commercial’ needs to inform and
persuade. Include:
Elevator Pitch
1. Who you are
I am a ______________who has _______years experience with (or
in) _________. If it is relevant to mention your education, do it here.
2. What you have to offer
My main areas of study (experience, knowledge) are:
1. _____________ 2. _____________ 3. _____________
3. Next steps
Close with an open-ended question
30 Second Presentation:
Elevator Pitch
Example:
• “What are the most immediate needs your company may have that I
can help you with?”
• “Based on the skills and knowledge I’ve shared with you, what
would you look for career wise if you were me?”
• “Do you know of any companies I could approach that may need
people with my background?”
• “Based on the skills I’ve just shared with you, what might you do?”
(USE IN AN ADVICE CALL ONLY)
Ask an open-ended question to end your presentation
Cold Calling
Cold Calling
• By phone
• Through e-mail
• In person
• To find out who to speak to
Cold Calling can be done:
If you get turned down, don’t take this as a
personal rejection!
Cold Calling
Caller: Hello my name is ________. I am conducting some labour market
research to determine the qualifications required for me to work as a(n)
________. Can you please tell me the name of someone I can speak to?
Receptionist: That would be Mr./Ms. ________.
Caller: That’s great! One more question, does Mr./Ms. ___ have a direct line?
Receptionist: Yes. #### OR No. You have to go through the main #
Caller: Thank you very much. Could you transfer me to Mr./Ms.________?
Getting past the gatekeeper (receptionist / secretary)
Cold Calling
When you have reached the Contact:
Hello my name is _____ and I am conducting some labour market
research on the field of _________.
I have a background in _________ Mention 2 or 3 of your top
skills_________, and would like to know more about the qualifications or
training required for this career.
What qualifications... Ask open-ended question
Getting past the gatekeeper (receptionist / secretary)
At the end of the call, remember to thank the person
you have been talking to!
Activity
In groups of 2:
• Practice your elevator pitch within the context of a
cold call
• Discuss alternative strategies for getting past a
“gatekeeper”
Information Interviews
Information Interviews
• Career planning
• Work search
• Developing connections
• Gaining industry insider
knowledge
Useful for:
Types:
• In-person meeting
• Telephone
• Online
Information Interviews
• Occupational outlook
• Educational background
• Possible opportunities
• A specific company
• An industry
• Salary
Ask about:
Information Interviews
• What is a typical day like in this occupation?
• How did you get into this field?
• What do enjoy the most about your work?
• What are some of the frustrations?
• Where are the best places to look for work in this field?
• What job opportunities are available?
• Where can I go from here?
• Would you be able to recommend another person to talk
to? Recommend a school? A program?
• What else should I know?
Sample Questions:
Information Interviews
1. Research the profession, career, work
2. Research companies in that field
3. Identify a contact person and make contact!
The process:
Information Interviews
• Arrange meeting date / time
• Be accommodating / flexible
• Decide: What information do I need to
make a decision?
• Decide: What questions will I ask?
Before the interview:
During the interview:
• Be true to your intentions!
• Confirm if ‘okay’ to take notes and/or record session
• Be mindful of time After the interview: • Evaluate your session
• Thank your Interviewee!
Social Media
Attend our LinkedIn and/or social media workshop!
www.whoplusyou.com
Keeping a Record of Your
Job Search
• Binder/Paper
• Excel spread sheet
• Online: My Job Cards (Facebook), Jibber Jobber
Summary
Increase your likelihood of employment opportunities
by using a variety of job search strategies and being
proactive with your approach!
Resources
Career Resource Centre – POD60A
Connect With Us!
Contact Information:
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