Looking for a job in Canada may seem like an uphill battle. Come to this workshop to find ways to straighten out the road to your next place of employment!

1. Looking for a Job in Canada
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2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Class discussion
5. Activity 1: Vocabulary review
6. Activity 2: Fill-in-the-blank
7. Preview what you can do to get a job
8. Giving suggestions
9. Homework

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn job hunting strategies
2. To learn some new vocabulary
2. To learn how to give advice

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. • Did you look for a job back home?
Group discussion

6. • Did you look for a job back home?
• Have you looked for a job in
Canada?
Group discussion

7. • Did you look for a job back home?
• Have you looked for a job in
Canada?
• Do you have any advice for us?
Group discussion

8. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired punctualresponsible
disciplinedhave integrity take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

9. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplinedhave integrity take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

10. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplinedhave integrity take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

11. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplinedhave integrity take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

12. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplinedhave integrity take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

13. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplinedhave integrity
take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

14. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplined
have integrity
take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

15. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job
get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplined
have integrity
take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

16. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
To do what you say you are going to do
Go for your goals
What you believe to be important
To do something that has to be done before
somebody asks or tells you to do it
A quality of someone who can control their
thoughts and actions
Honest and moral
Get a job get hired
punctual
responsible
disciplined
have integrity
take the initiative
focused
values
To not be late (on time)

17. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible integrity
take the initiativevalues
focused
punctual

18. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible integrity
take the initiativevalues
focused
punctual

19. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible integrity
take the initiativevalues
focused
punctual

20. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiativevalues
focused
punctual

21. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiativevalues
focused
punctual

22. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiative
values
focused
punctual

23. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiative
values
focused
punctual

24. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiative
values
focused
punctual

25. Activity two: fill-in-the-blank
1. I am so happy! I ____________________ .
2. Joy gets up early every morning. He is very _____________________.
3. She is very honest. She has a lot of _____________________.
4. You must be more _________________ and do what you say you are going to do.
5. Why don’t you ______________________ and start the new program?
6. Tell me about your _____________ .
7. You are never late! I have never known someone so ___________________!
8. They are so _________________. Nothing will stop them from reaching their goals.
got hired
disciplined
responsible
integrity
take the initiative
values
focused
punctual

26. Listen!
What’s important
to the employer?
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27. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
So did you hire anyone yet?
Yes, we found an amazing candidate!
Really? That’s fantastic! Tell me about him.
Well, he was very punctual and he took the initiative to research the
company.
Wow, that’s great!
Another thing is that he came across as someone with a lot of integrity.
Oh yeah, how is that?
Well, I can’t quite put my finger on it, but he seemed very honest when
answering the interview questions
Integrity is something I really value.
That’s why I hired him!

28. Now!
Let’s look at
several proven
ways to look for a
job!

29. Job ads
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30. Job ads
Not all
companies
advertise
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31. Job ads
Not all
companies
advertise
Often used for
entry level
positions
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32. Job ads
Not all
companies
advertise
Not all jobs are
advertised
Often used for
entry level
positions
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33. Job fairs
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34. Job fairs
Learn about
new jobs!
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35. Job fairs
Learn about
new jobs!
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Make
contacts

36. Job fairs
Learn about
new jobs!
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Ask
questions
Make
contacts

37. Social media
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38. Social media
Make
contacts!
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39. Social media
Make
contacts!
Show others
what you
can do!
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40. Social media
Make
contacts!
Show others
what you
can do!
Learn
relevant
skills!
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41. Volunteer
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42. Volunteer
Make
contacts!
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43. Volunteer
Make
contacts!
Learn new
skills!
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44. Volunteer
Make
contacts! Discover if
it’s the job
for you!
Learn new
skills!
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45. Informational
interviews
Interview Questions by Mathew Hurst shared under CC-BY-SA

46. Informational
interviews
Low
pressure!
Interview Questions by Mathew Hurst shared under CC-BY-SA

47. Informational
interviews
Low
pressure!
Interview Questions by Mathew Hurst shared under CC-BY-SA
Make a good
impression!

48. Informational
interviews
Low
pressure!
Learn new
skills!
Interview Questions by Mathew Hurst shared under CC-BY-SA
Make a good
impression!

49. Informational
interviews
Low
pressure!
Make
contacts!
Learn new
skills!
Interview Questions by Mathew Hurst shared under CC-BY-SA
Make a good
impression!

50. Employment
agency
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51. Employment
agency
Get help
with
resumes and
cover letters!
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52. Employment
agency
Get help
with
resumes and
cover letters!
Learn
interview
skills!
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53. Employment
agency
Get help
with
resumes and
cover letters!
Job
placement!
Learn
interview
skills!
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54. Employment
agency
Get help
with
resumes and
cover letters!
Job
placement!
Training
Learn
interview
skills!
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55. Start your
own business!
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56. Start your
own business!
Opportunities!
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57. Start your
own business!
Opportunities! Do what you love
to do!
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58. Start your
own business!
Opportunities! Be your own
boss!
Do what you love
to do!
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59. Go door to
door!

60. Go door to
door!
Show
initiative!

61. Go door to
door!
Take
control!
Show
initiative!

62. Networking
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63. Networking
Your friends
know you!
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64. Networking
Your friends
know you!
Your friends want
you to succeed!
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65. Networking
Your friends
know you!
They may know
others who can
help you!
Your friends want
you to succeed!
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66. Job search
website
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67. Job search
website
Do it from
home!
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68. Job search
website
Do it from
home! Be selective!
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69. Job search
website
Do it from
home!
Convenient!Be selective!
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70. Read!
What advice does
Johanna give
Alicia?

71. Read a dialogue:
Hey, what’s up?Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia Not much. Just looking for a job. Do you have any idea for me?
I sure do! I just got a great new job two months ago!
Well, tell me how I can get a great job!
For starters, always be prepared!
What do you mean?
Well, you never know when your dream job is going to come along.
You must always be ready for that!
That’s the problem! What can I do to make sure I am ready?
For starters, you really should always keep your resume up to date
That makes sense, but I’m terrible at writing resumes!

72. Read a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
No problem. Just take it to a professional. They’ll help you.
Great! Anything else?
Practice common interview questions.
No kidding! The last interview I went on was horrible because I didn’t
know how to answer some of the questions.
You could always try practicing with a friend, or again, visit a professional
agency. They are there to help!
You got me off to a good start, but do you have any other advice?
Sure. You really ought to research the company before the interview.
Research the company? Why is that so important?
You can find out if you really want to work for that particular company.
Yes, I guess that’s pretty important!

73. Question:
How did Johanna give advice to
Alicia?
Maybe you should …
You must …
Maybe you could …

74. Think!
Your best friend needs a job.
What advice
would you give?
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75. Homework
Your friend e-mailed you for
job hunting advice.
Write a 10-12 sentence note detailing
the advice you would give.

76. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!