Job seekers June 2013
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Half day open training event for individuals seeking to change employer or re-enter the workforce in Ontario, held in Mississauga.
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Job seekers June 2013
- 1. Obtaining the right job with the right employer in Ontario by Toronto Training and HR June 2013
- 2. Contents 3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR 5-6 Reasons to look in late 2013 7-8 You’ve lost your job… 9-10 Take stock of your personal finances 11-12 Look after your body, mind and soul 13-14 Allow time for self-reflection 15-16 What should students and new graduates do? 17-19 Skills 20-21 Volunteering 22-23 Gaining relevant work experience 24-25 Writing a resume 26-27 Networking 28-32 Social media 33-35 Research 36-37 Interview technique 38-39 Building rapport and trust 40-41 Communication 42-43 Employers love motivated employees 44-45 Are you the sort of person we can work with? 46-47 Potential to tackle new tasks 48-49 Making a career change 50-51 Conclusion and questions
- 4. Page 4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking 10 years in training and human resources Freelance practitioner since 2006 The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are: Services for job seekers Training event design Training event delivery
- 5. Page 5 Reasons to look in late 2013
- 6. Reasons to look in late 2013 • Access • Knowledge • Risk • Need • Value Page 6
- 7. Page 7 You’ve lost your job…
- 8. You’ve lost your job… • Feelings • The importance of optimism • Keep your eyes open • If you’ve been sacked… Page 8
- 9. Page 9 Take stock of your personal finances
- 10. Take stock of your personal finances • Understand current assets and liabilities • Check your credit rating • Reduce non-essential spending and try to reduce debt • Identify sources of cash or long-term revenue • Educate yourself on government entitlements • Remember to understand and address the tax consequences Page 10
- 11. Page 11 Look after your body, mind and soul
- 12. Look after your body, mind and soul • Make exercise and sufficient sleep your top priorities • Fuel your body with quality foods you enjoy • Learn to say “no” without guilt • Engage in hobbies and pastimes that replenish you Page 12
- 13. Page 13 Allow time for self-reflection
- 14. Allow time for self-reflection • What are your personal priorities? • Are you committed to staying in the same industry or sector? • What would you like to do? • What are you good at? • Is there a demand for these skills? • What training do you need? • Is retirement a possibility? • Would you accept reduced pay to do something you love? Page 14
- 15. Page 15 What should students and new graduates do?
- 16. What should students and new graduates do? • Seek help • Tap into digital tools • Know the employer • Job hunt outside the lines Page 16
- 17. Page 17 Skills
- 18. Skills 1 of 2 ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Reading • Document use • Numeracy • Writing • Oral communication • Working with others • Thinking • Computer use • Continuous learning Page 18
- 19. Skills 2 of 2 SAME SKILLS, DIFFERENT JOBS • Applying skills from one job to another • Four stages • Skills common to most jobs Page 19
- 21. Volunteering • Career exploration • Develop skills and gain experience • Develop and cultivate contacts • Participate in your community • Important things to bear in mind Page 21
- 22. Page 22 Gaining relevant work experience
- 23. Gaining relevant work experience • Volunteering • Job shadowing • Interns Page 23
- 24. Page 24 Writing a resume
- 25. Writing a resume • Categories and information to include • Tips Page 25
- 27. Networking • Who may it include • Expanding and strengthening your network • Face to face events • Recording activity • Sample scripts • Etiquette • Social media • Elevator pitch Page 27
- 29. Social media 1 of 4 WHAT NOT TO DO • Vulgarity and obscenity • Negativity • Gossip • Overly outspoken • Hygiene and appearance Page 29
- 30. Social media 2 of 4 APPS AND SITES TO LOOK INTO • JobAware • Monster • Workopolis • Indeed • Craigslist • Kijiji • Wowjobs • Canadianjobforce Page 30
- 31. Social media 3 of 4 QR CODES • What are they? • Tech savvy • Younger • Test before sending Page 31
- 32. Social media 4 of 4 LINKEDIN • Log in or set up an account • Select the upper header bar • Type into the “Search for Jobs” dialog box • Narrow the job search by location or postal code • Check to see if other people in the network are associated • Be aware of the premium services available Page 32
- 33. Page 33 Research
- 34. Research 1 of 2 • Finding employers • Recording details • Top ten list • Informational interviews • Questions to ask interviewers • Advertised job search resources • Searching online • The hidden job market • Creating your ideal job Page 34
- 35. Research 2 of 2 • Researching • Preparing • Planning • What you need to know Page 35
- 37. Interview technique • Know yourself • Know the organization and the interviewer • Practice • Interview behaviours • Questions • Printouts • Recruit your voice • Negotiating a salary • Start humble and finish humble • Follow-up Page 37
- 38. Page 38 Building rapport and trust
- 39. Building rapport and trust • Managing perceptions and preconceived views • First impressions • Last impressions • Body language • Hands and arms • Dress and appearance • Handling objections • Avoid uncertainty • Positive statements Page 39
- 41. Communication • Verbal • Non-verbal • Improving listening skills Page 41
- 42. Page 42 Employers love motivated employees
- 43. Employers love motivated employees • Communicating your motivation levels • Don’t hide your enthusiasm • Be careful about four common motivators Page 43
- 44. Page 44 Are you the sort of person we can work with?
- 45. Are you the sort of person we can work with? • Questions • Work out what the employer is looking for • Putting an answer together • Universal qualities Page 45
- 46. Page 46 Potential to tackle new tasks
- 47. Potential to tackle new tasks • Break down the duties • Create a relevant context • Expected outcomes Page 47
- 48. Page 48 Making a career change
- 49. Making a career change Page 49 What am I doing right now? What do I need to know? What are my best choices? What do I need to do now? What actions will I take?
- 50. Page 50 Conclusion and questions
- 51. Page 51 Conclusion and questions Summary Videos Questions