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1. CAREER COMPETENCIES IN
CANADA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Prepared and Presented by:
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, Ph.D., MBA, CCPE, Cert. Psychiatry
Lead Education 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. Technical Skills
9. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
10. Adaptability
11. Availability/Flexibility
12. Honesty/Integrity/Morality - Character Counts!
13. Computer/Technical Skills
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
24. Interpersonal Abilities
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4. Employability Characteristics
 1. Positive Attitude - Do not criticize others.
 2. Cooperative - Shows respect for employer.
 3. Accepting and using Feedback - Shows you
want to learn and are willing to improve.
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5.  4. Flexibility - Accept change and adapt to new situation.
 5. Life-long learning - Able to learn new skills (Regulations,
Administration, Registration, Communication).
 6. Leadership - Able to make decisions and solve problems.
Shows others respect and people want to work with you.
Employability Characteristics
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

6. How to Build Employability Skills?
 Set Educational Goals - Create a plan to get
necessary certificates for becoming qualified to
apply for jobs.
 Be Active in networking – attend Events, Fairs, Team
sports, and more.
 Participate In Some Form of Community Service -
Dedicate your time and energy toward improving
the community.
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018

7. Strategy for getting your next job interviews
Choose a job Read the job description
Check the requirements for
Training/Education and
Skills/Experience
Meet the Training
requirements:
Canadian Training/Education
Certificates
Regulations, Procedures,
Computer systems,
documentation, project
management, administration
Meet the requirements:
Canadian Skills/Experience –
Documented Evidence
Example:
Internship/Supervised Training
experience in SOP writing,
following regulations, Report
writing, Using computer
systems, performing tasks,
preparing and managing
documentation
Apply for the job
Use a recruiter
Prepare professional resume by a
professional in the field
Get Internship/Supervised training
certificates
Get the Interview
And prepare for it Search for
jobs
Get trainings
Get skills and
experience
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8. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-2063780

9. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Prof. Peivand Pirouzi, 2018
Technical skills are specialized knowledge
and abilities used to perform a specific
task.

10. When looking at Job Description,
check for the following:
 What are the responsibilities?
 What kind of education or training is required?
 What is the pay range?
 What is the work environment?
 Where is the job?
 What skills are they expecting from me?
 Example: Common Sense skills
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11. Percentage or organizations having difficulty recruiting
full time employees – 2014
https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/trends-and-forecasting/research-and-surveys/Documents/SHRM-
Economic-Conditions-Recruiting-Skills-Gaps.pptx
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12. Why organizations have difficulties recruiting full time
employees – 2014
https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/trends-and-forecasting/research-and-surveys/Documents/SHRM-
Economic-Conditions-Recruiting-Skills-Gaps.pptx
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13. Top 5 technical Skills
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https://www.thebalancecareers.com/technical-skills-list-2063775

14. Big Data Analysis
 Algorithms
 Analytical Skills
 Big Data
 Calculating
 Compiling Statistics
 Data Analytics
 Data Mining
 Database Design
 Database Management
 Documentation
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 Modeling
 Modification
 Needs Analysis
 Quantitative Research
 Quantitative Reports
 Statistical Analysis

15. Coding and Programming
 Applications
 Certifications
 Coding
 Configuration
 Customer Support
 Design
 Development
 Hardware
 Implementation
 Information Technology
 Infrastructure
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 Languages
 Maintenance
 Network Architecture
 Network Security
 Networking
 Operating Systems
 Programming
 Restoration
 Security
 Servers
 Software
 Solution Delivery
 Technical Support
 Technology
 Testing
 Tools
 Training
 Troubleshooting
 Usability

16. Project Management
 Budget Planning
 Engineering
 Fabrication
 Following Specifications
 Operations
 Performance Review
 Project Planning
 Quality Assurance
 Quality Control
 Scheduling
 Task Delegation
 Task Management
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17. Social Media Experience
 Blogging
 Digital Photography
 Digital Media
 Facebook
 Instagram
 Networking
 Pinterest
 SEO
 Social Media Platforms
 Twitter
 Web Analytics
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18. Technical Writing
 Client Relations
 Email
 Requirements Gathering
 Research
 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
 Technical Documentation
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19. Employment Skills listed by Jobs
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/employment-
skills-listed-by-job-2062389
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20. 20
Technical interview questions
 What are your certificates related to this job?
 What technical websites do you follow?
 Describe your production deployment process.
 What challenges do you think you might expect
in this job if you were hired?
 How did your education help prepare you for
this job?
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21. 21
Technical interview questions
 What do you do to ensure you provide
accurate project estimates?
 What is GCP, GVP, GDP, GMP?
 What are the responsibilities of QA?
 What are the responsibilities of QC?
 What are the responsibilities of RA?
 What are your document management skills?
 What are your computer skills related to this
job?
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22. Quotes
Your employee should have superior technical skills
than you. If he doesn't, it means you have hired the
wrong person.
Jack Ma
Look, you need technical skills to run a company.
Carley Fiorina

23. Group Exercise
 Ask one interview question from your class partner
regarding our topic today.
 Listen to your class partner and give your
constructive feed back about the given answer.

24. Conclusion
 What did you learn today from the lecture and the
group exercise?

25. Thank you.