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1. CAREER COMPETENCIES IN
CANADA
SELF PRESENTATION
Prepared and Presented by:
Pr. Peivand Pirouzi, Ph.D., MBA, CCPE, Cert. Psychiatry
Lead Educational and Career Mentor
2018
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

2. Universal Employability Skills
1. Leadership/Management Skills
2. Communication Skills
3. Teamwork Skills
4. Self-Motivated/Ability to work with little or no supervision
5. Problem-Solving/Decision-Making, Reasoning/Creativity skills
6. Dedication/Hardworking/Work Ethic
7. Planning/Organizing Skills
8. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
9. Adaptability
10. Availability/Flexibility
11. Honesty/Integrity/Morality - Character Counts!
12. Computer/Technical Skills
13. Interpersonal Abilities
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

3. Universal Employability Skills
13. Self Presentation Skills
14. Multi-Tasking Skills
15. Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energetic
16. Self-Confidence
17. Leadership/Management Skills
18. Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
19. Loyalty
20. Professionalism
21. Willingness to Learn
22. Customer Service Skills
23. Common Sense
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

4. SELF PRESENTATION SKILLS
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5. Self Presentation
 Set of skills to present yourself.
 How do you present yourself?
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6. Preparing to enter the professional world
in Canada
What is your professional background?
What is your academic background?
What is your training & professional development background?
With your skills, What types of jobs would you like to apply for?
What do you know about these jobs? Where are you going to learn about and
meet qualification requirements for these jobs?
How are you going to apply for these jobs? Are you ready? What are your
timelines?
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

7. Self Presentation
Prepare your self presentation speech
1- Use short Phrases and not complete sentences
2- Name your targeted job position and the employer
3- Briefly summarize your education, professional training and
experience
4- List your job skills
5- Present it to the class
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8. Write your text
•A "hook"
Open your talk by getting the
attention with a "hook."
•About 150-225 words
Your talk should go no longer
than 60 seconds.
•Passion
We expect energy and
dedication
•A request
At the end of your talk, you
must ask for something. Do
you want a business card, to
schedule a meeting, to ask
for a referral?
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

9. Self Presentation - Practice
My name is _____ .
I am a professional/graduate from ____ in _____.
I am looking for a position in ________________ .
I have had a strong interest in the _____ since I first enrolled in college and
have several years of experience in ________ (Put your skills here).
I obtained my Canadian certificates/professional trainings in
_____________ and I am searching for a position in ___________ .
If your company offers any position, I would appreciate an introduction to
the people in charge of that program.
I would appreciate the opportunity to give you a call and/or meet with you
in person to discuss your career path and how I might find opportunities
within the _____ field."
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

10. Time to Practice
1- Prepare your speech
2- Give your speech
3- After the speech, write down what you can
do better next time
4- How we may do better next time?
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

11. Group Discussion….
 Discuss how the educational and professional
background support job search
 Discuss how professional training and
Canadian certificates support job search
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12. End of Session
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14. Thank you.