This document outlines the "Triple S Strategy" which consists of seven steps to career success for immigrants in Canada. The seven steps are: 1) Accept and adapt to Canadian culture, 2) Self-assessment to understand skills and goals, 3) Analyze current job market trends, 4) Seek help to address skill gaps, 5) Develop an effective resume and cover letter, 6) Learn to interview confidently, and 7) Remember that career success is a journey, not a destination. Following these seven steps will help immigrants master marketing themselves and achieve equal opportunity to succeed in Canada.

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“I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that
I lived just the length of it.
I want to have lived the width of it as well”
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“Women have equal opportunity
to succeed
if
they can master the art of marketing
their intellect, personality
and intuitive power”
Personal Observation Damindra Dias

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“ Triple S” Strategy
Seven Steps to Success
Damindra Dias
Career Specialist

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Accept, adapt and adjust
to the Canadian social and business culture
Make every effort to learn
how, why, what, who, when and where of
Canadian business,economic cycles, social fabric,
cultural mosaic and role of immigrants
in the Canadian work force.
The First Step “ Where am I?”

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The Second Step - Who am I?
Self assessment of technical skills, qualifications, soft
skills, personality and family situation
 What skills do I have?
 What are my technical skills?
 What are my transferable skills?
 What do I want to do short and long term?
 What is the best role/job profile for me?
 Do I have what it takes?
 Can I balance a family and a career?
 What are my values?

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The Third Step - Where am I heading?
Objective analysis of the current job market, industry
knowledge, evaluate job profile trends and skill
requirements
 How is the current job market? What were the past trends?
 Which industry is ideal for me?
 What are the job/skill demands?
 Technology impact
 Global job market trends
 How can I make my experience, skills and personality
relevant to a specific job, the organization and Canada?

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The Fourth Step – I need help!
 Match your skills and job market requirements to
identify skill gaps and seek career advice to address
critical gaps
 Research and identify the right resources
 Draw a realistic, actionable and measurable plan
 Identify a mentor
 Be aware! making financial commitments
 Take a short term approach with a long term vision
 Take a step backward to go forward.

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The Fifth Step- How do I Market Myself?
“Branding”
 Prepare a resume and cover letter with the primary focus on making
your experience, skills and achievements relevant to Canada, to the
company and to the job.
 Follow the 15 second rule
keep it simple, focused and in Canadian English
 Make it as engaging, interesting and unique
highlight your achievements and core competencies
functional, chronological or combination resume
 Factual and honest
 Correct salutations, form and layout
 Absolutely no spelling mistakes

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The Sixth Step- How do I Clinch the Deal?
Sell Sell and Sell
Learn the art of conducting a Canadian style
interview with confidence, positive attitude and
engaging style
Prior to the interview
 Prepare a list of questions and answers
 Practice, practice and practice

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The Sixth Step- How do I Clinch the Deal?
The interview
 Dress in business attire
 Firm and confident hand shake
 Take a portfolio
 Articulate answers with facts and examples
 At the end, ask at least two intelligent questions
 Finally take a moment to make your final sales pitch “as
to why you are the ideal candidate for the job”
 Follow-up with a thank you letter

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The Seven Steps to Success
Remember …Remember …
Career success is a journeyCareer success is a journey
not a destinationnot a destination
GOOD LUCK
If you need any assistance e-mail me at
dias@careerplan.net