This presentation covers the Canadian job market and its requirements, the most important job skills to succeed, the place of technology, how to explore your job options and how to obtain the tech skills you need as a newcomer to Canada.
2. “Learn what tech-skills employers are looking for and
how Q College can work with you.”
TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
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Presented By: Cassandra Price, Director of Education, Q College, Victoria
3. WHO AM I
WHO ARE YOU
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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4. ABOUT ME
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5. ABOUT YOU
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6. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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7. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS
• IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB
SKILLS
• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• HOW TO GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO
SUCCEED!
8. CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
are characterized by:
• Multitasking
“Do three things well, not ten things badly.”
― David Segrove
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9. CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Co-operation among large groups
individually accountable for your work, and the work of
the group as a whole
work face-to-face &
learn to work as a team
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• Co-operation among large groups
individually accountable for your work, and the work of
the group as a whole
share strengths
and develop
weaker skills
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• Co-operation among large groups
individually accountable for your work, and the work of
the group as a whole
deal with conflict
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• Co-operation among large groups
individually accountable for your work, and the work of
the group as a whole
improve
understanding
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• Ability to make quick decisions
“thinking on your feet
Identify the
decision to be
made
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• Ability to make quick decisions
“thinking on your feet
Reduce the
emotion involved
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• Ability to make quick decisions
“thinking on your feet
Decide the criteria
for making the
decision
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• Ability to make quick decisions
“thinking on your feet
Be honest and
ruthless with your
choices
Use critical
thinking skills
17. CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions
“thinking on your feet
Consider your gut
instincts, if you
have not yet
reached a decision
Communicate your
decision
18. CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
New workers who hope to succeed in their
careers need to:
• IDENTIFY the most important necessary
job skills
• MASTER them to increase their own
prospects in a competitive job market.
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19. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS
• IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB
SKILLS
• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• HOW TO GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO
SUCCEED!
20. THE CANADIAN JOB MARKET
has changed significantly
• Routine and rule-based tasks have
become automated
• Global competition
• Certain skills have been rendered
obsolete by machines and technology
• Advanced information technology
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21. CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• High technology
According to a 2013 Adobe study, 76% of people who
work in marketing think marketing has changed more in
the past TWO years than the past FIFTY!
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22. UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S
TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT CAN BE
USED TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC PURPOSE
OR GOAL IS ONE OF THE SKILLS
EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR
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23. THE 21ST-CENTURY WORKPLACE IS A
TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA-SATURATED
ENVIRONMENT
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24. TECHNICAL SKILLS
No matter where you find employment, there
is a good chance a computer will be a basic
tool you will have to use.
The technology-driven global economy has
erased traditional concepts of time and
space. This requires you to use technology
and software related to your job.
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25. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS
• IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB
SKILLS
• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!
26. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
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• UPGRADING CREDENTIALS
• Custom one-on-one Training
• Workshops
• Short Term Training
• CHANGING CAREERS
• Web Development Diploma
• Web Development Certificate
• Computer Certificates
27. “Learn what tech-skills employers are
looking for and how Q College can work
with you.”
TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
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28. HOW Q COLLEGE CAN WORK WITH YOU
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