The Seven Steps To Success

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“I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it.

I want to have lived the width of it as well”Diane Ackerman


“Women have equal opportunity to succeed

if they can master the art of marketing

their intellect, personality and intuitive power”

Personal Observation Damindra Dias


“ Triple S” StrategySeven Steps to Success

Damindra DiasCareer Specialist


Accept, adapt and adjust to the Canadian social and business culture

Make every effort to learn how, why, what, who, when and where of

Canadian business,economic cycles, social fabric, cultural mosaic and role of immigrants

in the Canadian work force.

The First Step “ Where am I?”


The Second Step - Who am I?Self assessment of technical skills, qualifications, softskills, personality and family situation

What skills do I have? What are my technical skills? What are my transferable skills? What do I want to do short and long term? What is the best role/job profile for me? Do I have what it takes? Can I balance a family and a career? What are my values?


The Third Step - Where am I heading?

Objective analysis of the current job market, industryknowledge, evaluate job profile trends and skillrequirements

How is the current job market? What were the past trends? Which industry is ideal for me? What are the job/skill demands? Technology impact Global job market trends How can I make my experience, skills and personality

relevant to a specific job, the organization and Canada?


The Fourth Step – I need help!

Match your skills and job market requirements to identify skill gaps and seek career advice to address critical gaps

Research and identify the right resources Draw a realistic, actionable and measurable plan Identify a mentor Be aware! making financial commitments Take a short term approach with a long term vision Take a step backward to go forward.


The Fifth Step- How do I Market Myself?“Branding”

Prepare a resume and cover letter with the primary focus on making your experience, skills and achievements relevant to Canada, to the company and to the job.

Follow the 15 second rule keep it simple, focused and in Canadian English

Make it as engaging, interesting and uniquehighlight your achievements and core competenciesfunctional, chronological or combination resume

Factual and honest Correct salutations, form and layout

Absolutely no spelling mistakes


The Sixth Step- How do I Clinch the Deal?Sell Sell and Sell

Learn the art of conducting a Canadian style interview with confidence, positive attitude and

engaging style

Prior to the interview Prepare a list of questions and answers Practice, practice and practice


The Sixth Step- How do I Clinch the Deal?

The interview Dress in business attire Firm and confident hand shake Take a portfolio Articulate answers with facts and examples At the end, ask at least two intelligent questions Finally take a moment to make your final sales pitch “as

to why you are the ideal candidate for the job” Follow-up with a thank you letter


The Seven Steps to Success

Remember …Remember …Career success is a journey Career success is a journey

not a destinationnot a destination

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The Seven Steps To Success

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