Your best asset to crush your next job interview is your personality! Convincing a recruiter that you're the best fit for his company when you're a newcomer can be a struggle... They can't rely on your studies or your European experiences. So how show them that you're their best option? What if you already had everything to succeed any Canadian job interview? The secret recipe? Just two simple words: SOFT SKILLS. As usual our monthly CONNECTWorking is the perfect moment for French Speaker in Vancouver to gather and network. We acknowledge that Vancouver is a multicultural place, unfortunately this event will be presented only in French.

1. March 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Soft Skills
How to value your personality during your job search?

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Who are we?
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3. Help francophone newcomers from Europe adapt
to the Canadian culture and thrive in a
challenging environment
The association
Our Mission
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Welcome guide
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Blog posts – tips, interviews, insights

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9. March 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Soft Skills
How to value your personality during your job search?

10. MARION GOURVEST
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 + 7 years of experience in Human Resources
 Currently Talent Acquisition Manager for IPN
 On going coaching certification – CTI
 Volunteering for BC Talents for 2.5 years
 My Values:
 Commitment
 Organized/Anticipation
 Optimism
 Love
 My passions:
 My job (Human Resources, coaching…)
 Outdoors: Ski, climbing, hiking, camping …
 My Family and my Friends

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1/ De quoi allons nous parler aujourd’hui?
2/ Soft Skills/ Hard Skills, quelle est la difference?
3/ Soft Skills pendant votre recherche d’emploi
 Comment les identifier?
 Comment les valoriser?
 Comment les ameliorer?

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1/ De quoi allons nous parler aujourd’hui?
OUR AGENDA TODAY

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2/ Soft Skills vs Hard Skills, quelle est la difference?
HARD SKILLS VS SOFT SKILLS

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HARD SKILLS VS SOFT SKILLS

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SOFT SKILLS

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IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS
3/ Comment identifier vos softs skills?

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Mais en fait qui etes vous?
Quels sont vos soft skills?
Quelques facons de les
trouver:
• Lister vos valeurs
• Description
(amis/famille)
• Prendre son cv + liste
des softs skills
• Les 7 stories (SOAR)
• Trait de caractere
IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS

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SOFT SKILLS EMPLOYERS WANT
Canadian HR managers look for these 10 skills when hiring*:
1. Communications expertise
2. Analytical and research skills
3. Digital and social media skills
4. Flexibility and adaptability
5. Interpersonal ability
6. Leadership and management skills
7. Multicultural awareness
8. Planning and organization
9. Problem solving and creativity
10. Teamwork
“Skills Canadian employers want: 10 ways newcomers can be job-
ready” by Muraly Murthy

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 Comment valoriser vos softs skills?
HOW TO VALUE YOUR SOFT SKILLS?

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HOW TO VALUE YOUR SOFT SKILLS?
Job description / application

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HOW TO VALUE YOUR SOFT SKILLS?
Job description / application
• elevate the world through the power of
practice
• growing global company
• innovative product
• commitment to our people
• incredible connections we get to make
in every community we are in
• high performing team
• elevating our guests’ journey
• Strong ability to build relationships with
cross functional partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight timelines and
be resourceful
• Highly organized and strong ability to
prioritize workload

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HOW TO VALUE YOUR SOFT SKILLS?
Interview
Interview etape par etape Soft Skills
Se valoriser Confiance, clair avec soi meme
Bien preparer son interview
1. Social media,
2. Culture,
3. Linkedin,
4. Preparer des questions
Organise, Good communication, curiosite, pro-activite,
interesse, anticipation
Creer une connexion
1. Smile
2. Eye contact
3. Handshake
4. Listening skills
1. Agreable
2. Confiance,
3. Assurance
4. Attentif, people oriented,esprit d’analyse
Small talk: forecast, Canucks, real estate market Adaptation, curiosite
Body Language, gesture

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HOW TO VALUE YOUR SOFT SKILLS?
Networking Event
• Building trust and rapport
• Questioning and listening
The biggest tip I can offer you is when you are
next at a networking event stand back for
while and just people watch. Watch for how
people respond to others and see who is
getting it wrong and spot those who are
getting it right. Listening and observing can be
the best way to learn

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Situation: You begin by briefly providing context using a real life situation you
experienced. This is the “before” picture which illustrates what was
happening “at the time” of the situation.
Obstacles: You then articulate the issues or define the problem. This gets the
interviewer’s attention regarding what it is you had to overcome.
Action: You then explain the action you took to resolve the situation.
Results: Lastly, you share the result of your actions. Sharing the quantifiable as
well as qualitative outcomes.
VALUE YOUR SKILLS
IDENTIFY / VALUE

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IMPROVE YOUR SOFT SKILLS
 Comment ameliorer vos softs skills?

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IMPROVING YOUR SOFT SKILLS

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NOW: ACTION
Think about how to reflect your soft skills:
• Elevator pitch
• CV
• LinkedIn
• Interview preparation
• Networking coffee
Looking for a job is a job…

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MARION GOURVEST
Marion Gourvest
Marion_gourvest
Marion Gvt

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Apr. 3
Mar. 16
French Alumni – French Sunrise
Faubourg on Hornby Street – 7:30 am
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Dunn’s, Downtown – 6:30pm