Victoria Delespaul from Terra Bread Inc gave a presentation on how to land a job in Vancouver. She discussed finding work through websites like Indeed and LinkedIn, as well as networking. Resumes should not include age or status and list most recent experiences first. Cover letters should relate to the specific company and be proofread by a native English speaker. During interviews, listen first before speaking, smile, and send a thank you note after. The STAR method was recommended to describe situations, actions taken, and results achieved for interview questions.

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Victoria Delespaul – HR Generalist, Terra Bread Inc
• Depuis 11 ans en Amérique du Nord dont 7 à Vancouver
• Maitrise en RH de Paris puis formation au Canada en RH
• “Canadian Designation » et poste de responsable RH depuis
2013
SPEAKER

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WHAT WILL WE TALK ABOUT?
•Recruitment process in BC :
1. Where and how to look for work
2. Resumes
3. Cover letters - Research on Companys
4. Get ready for phone & in person interviews
5. Tips 

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1. WHERE & HOW TO LOOK FOR WORK
Websites : Indeed, Craigslist, LinkedIn, Industry specific
Networking :
What can networking do for you?
Lead to information on job openings not yet advertised
Lead to an inside connection at a company
Provide you with insights into an industry or profession
Help you get advice on your job search methods
Who is in Your Network? Start with people you know
Your network is probably already bigger than you think. It includes
your family, friends, and even casual acquaintances.

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2.RESUMES
Resumes :
- don’t mention your age or status
- no picture
- most recent experiences come 1st
- be specific about dates and duties
- ask a native speaker to proofread your application 

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3. COVER LETTERS & RESEARCH ON
COMPANY
Before you apply :
- research the company and the name of the hiring Manager
- do you really want to work for them ?
- where is it located / public transit available ?
Once you’ve decided to apply : write a cover letter which
relates to the company + ask a native speaker to proofread
your letter

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During the interview /phone and in person
Listen first
Then talk
Smile as you speak
Create a positive ending
AFTER THE INTERVIEWS
Send a thank-you note
Be patient.
4. PHONE INTERVIEWS AND IN PERSON
INTERVIEWS

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!!!Tip !!!: use the STAR approach
Write your own stories on how you can succeed
in the role you are applying for:
Situation : what happened - describe a specific
situation
Action : steps you took to resolve the situation
Result : was the situation solved and what was
the feedback from your supervisor ?
5. INTERVIEW TIPS !

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Questions?