2. Workshop Objectives…
Improve on our understanding of what the Labour
Market is, and its’ relationship to employment.
Learn more about some of the Tools, Techniques
and Resources available to assist in researching the
Labour Market, and more specifically the Local and
Regional Labour Market.
Learn to use Labour Market Information in the
career decision making process, and for job search.
Learn how to conduct an Informational Interview.
Discuss Networking techniques, and how to use
them for Labour Market Research and job search.
3. Let’s Get to Know Each Other!
1) Name, where’d you grow up, and where else lived?
2) What kinds of work have you done so far, and what
kind(s) of work are you looking for now?
3) What would you really “like” to be doing in 3 years?
4) Dream Job? (What would you like to do for a living IF
money & education were not an issue?!?)
5) One question you want help answering
today about the London Labour Market?
Please interview your partner, ask these questions,
and be prepared to introduce them to the rest
of the group in about 5-10 minutes.
4. Group Guidelines
Confidentiality – what we talk about & discuss today
stays in the room - please
Respect for differing opinions
and alternative world views
Participation – comfort level
Open Mind to new ideas
Ask a Question any time
Any more thoughts to add?
5. What do you need to know
and learn about Southwest
Ontario’s labour market?
“Labour Market Edge” Workbook
and the
“Research Planning Worksheet”
6. Career
Development
Phases
Values
Needs & Preferences
Personal Traits & Characteristics
Work & Life Experiences
Health
Aptitudes & Skills
Hopes & Dreams
Interests
Wages & Income
Physical Requirements
Hours of Operation
Educational Requirements
Environment
Occupational Demand
Benefits & Perks
Economic Trends
Labour Market Trends
Industry Information
Location
Decide on a Goal
Create an Action Plan
Put Action Plan
Into Motion
7. THE LABOUR MARKET
Basically and simply it’s the study of
Supply and Demand (i.e. selling & buying)
Influenced by various Factors and Trends
that change over time; sometimes quickly
It’s made up of People; Employed, Under-
Employed, Unemployed, Employers, Self-
Employed, and also those considering
entering or re-entering the Workforce
8. 6 PRIMARY FACTORS THAT AFFECT
THE LABOUR MARKET
1) Labour Market and Social Trends
2) Economic and Political Changes
3) Occupational Information & Research
4) Labour Market Skills Demand
5) Labour Market Information Resources
6) Education and Training Requirements
10. “Trends” in the Labour Market
Technology and Globalization
Environmental Concerns and Changes
Workplace Changes (e.g. Non-Standard
Employment, Self-Employment, etc.)
Leisure/Lifestyle and Well-Being
Industrial Changes (Goods vs. Services)
Demographic Changes
11. TECHNOLOGY
How do people feel about technology?
What are the overall impacts on Society?
What kinds of jobs are disappearing?
What kinds of jobs are being created?
http://www.techalliance.ca/
www.ledc.com
13. NON STANDARD EMPLOYMENT
Contract Work
Temp Work
Several Part Time Jobs
Self Employment
Working From Home
What is Today’s Standard?? Tomorrow’s??
www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/
15. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL
TRENDS IMPACTING OUR
LABOUR MARKET
Stimulus money?
Government Policy?
Taxation levels?
Globalization?
Trade Agreements?
Industrial shifts?
Anything else???
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/topics/economics/default.aspx
16. INDUSTRIAL SHIFTS
Goods vs. Services Groups
- 100 Years ago….2 out of 3 workers in South
Western Ontario worked in manufacturing;
the “GOODS” producing sector
- Today?... Approximately only 1 in 4 now
work in the production of “GOODS”… many
more jobs created in the area of “SERVICES”
19. LABOUR MARKET SKILLS
All Labour Market Trends
can lead to Opportunities!!!
Determining what these trends
are also means having to learn
to identify the skills and training
needed to participate in these
Opportunities; improving and
enhancing your ability to stay
employed, and doing the kinds
of work you really want to do.
20. FORECASTING
Occupational forecasting = Voodoo?
What’s The “Best” kind of job in the future???
The # of Current Jobs + Growth + Turnover
= # of probable Opportunities
How does London’s
Turnover Rate compare
with other cities?
Slower or Faster?
22. THE HIRING LADDER
(especially true in a tight economy)
1) Boss hires someone they know will “fit” in
(and who will probably cause them the least amount of grief)
2) Boss hires someone a Co-Worker knows
(Word-of-Mouth and Trusted Recommendation)
3) Boss hires from Applicant Bank
(those who sought the Employer out before need arose and
made a good presentation warranting at least an Interview)
4) Boss hires through Temp Agency or School
(let them look after all this, saving me Time, Money, Energy )
5) Boss places an Ad and starts the process
(“Oh oh… Yikes! here come the Thundering Hordes!”)
23. NETWORKING 101
It is not who you know.
It is really about who
knows you.
To get to the “truth”,
to find what is
really happening
in your area, you need
to be talking to those
who actually know.
If they don’t know,
then they often know
someone who does.
24. EDUCATION/TRAINING
KEY = Improving Skills and Staying Current
Apprenticeship – not just for young people anymore
College/University – Continuing Education courses
Private Career Colleges – fast and expensive
Specific Skills Training (Forklift Certification, etc.)
Professional Association accreditation
On the Job! Request the opportunity!
HAVE A LEARNING PLAN READY BEFORE ANY
INTERVIEW WITH ANY POTENTIAL EMPLOYER!!!
25. How is Training delivered?
Full or Part time – evenings, on-line, at home
In class on-site, ling distance learning
Virtual and On-Line degrees and certificates
Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Webinars
Informal (e.g. reading, workshops, Internet,
experience, volunteering, on-the-job, etc.)
Others????
26. THE PROJECT!!
The Project is in the workbook
Pick an Occupational Title you want to research
and follow the directions in the workbook
Website resources are listed in your workbook
Bring the results to your next appointment with
your Employment Counsellor
