Where do Canadians turn when thinking about new job opportunities? Do younger Canadians view their parents as helpful when it comes to career help or as helicopter mom and dads? And where do career professionals fit into the mix?
6. Most Canadians are generally happy with their jobs… Job satisfaction Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied 31 50 14 5 81
7. … and like the people they work with. I like the people I work with Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 39 49 9 2
8. Canadians are generally content with their career path, with no plans to move on. Job contentment Total Generally content Hope to move on dk/na 62 33 5 By age 18-29 30-49 50+ 46 48 32 64 25 70 Hope to move on Generally content
9. Yet, nearly half of Canadians doubt they are being sufficiently rewarded. Satisfaction with rewards and remuneration I don’t feel my efforts are rewarded the way they should be Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 18 35 29 17 46 I feel I am being paid a fair amount for the work I do Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 21 40 25 14 39
10. Visible minority workers are less convinced they receive the recognition they should. When I do a good job, I receive the recognition for it that I should receive
12. Overall, the Canadian work place is seen as inclusive and free from discrimination… Workplace inclusivity
13. … although visible minority Canadians are less convinced. Workplace inclusivity By visible minority status
14. The more inclusive the workplace, the more satisfied Canadians are with their jobs. Workplace inclusivity and job satisfaction Very inclusive Somewhat inclusive Not very inclusive Not at all inclusive 48 42 24 59 9 58 3 23 Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied
16. Canadians are fairly optimistic about their career goals. Satisfaction with ability to meet career goals
17. But, few have a clear idea as to how to advance in their organization. Understand what needs to be done to advance Agree strongly Agree somewhat Disagree somewhat Disagree strongly 19 49 19 6
18. Satisfaction with performance management is mixed. Satisfaction with organizational performance management practices
19. Problem managers, and feeling under-appreciated, are top reasons for dissatisfaction. Top reasons why dissatisfied with organizational performance management practices
20. Visible minority Canadians are less convinced it’s a level-playing field. Opportunities for advancement I feel others have better opportunities for advancement Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 10 25 37 23 Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree 16 9 37 23 33 38 9 26 Visible minority Non-visible minority
22. Most Canadians have tapped into the hidden job market at some point in their career. Importance of the hidden job market
23. Majorities say pro-active tactics are important to securing a new job. Importance of certain tactics and sources when securing a job Very/somewhat important Advertised job sources 81 Employer cold calls (by telephone) Employer cold calls (in-person) Unadvertised job sources Submitting unsolicited resum é Networking 73 59 58 56 42
24. Canadians turn most often to online services and websites for job opportunities, followed by traditional print media. Sites and services used when looking for a job – top mentions Nothing/not looking for work Monster Workopolis Goverment employment websites Employment agencies/job banks Word-of-mouth/networking Printed material/media On-line services/websites 48 30 19 12 8 4 4 8
25. Few Canadians use social networking sites or social media to advance career goals. On-line tools used to advance career goals – top mentions Other Reading blogs Instant messaging Professional networking sites Social networking sites Company website 28 12 9 6 6 19 None/not interested/ Don ’ t use social media 46
26. A majority of Canadians see the value of a professional career counselling program… Value of professional career counselling program
27. … but fewer are certain they would use one. Certainty of using professional career counselling program
28. Canadians turn primarily to their immediate circle for career advice. Sources for information about careers Most helpful
30. A bare majority of Canadian say their parents were supportive of their career development Role of parents in career development
31. Parents can help their children’s career development by encouraging them to succeed and fail, and exposing them to a range of experiences Roles parents can play in children’s career development Top mentions