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Information and Computer Research
This document discusses trends in the changing labor market including the shift to non-standard employment like part-time work, the need for lifelong learning and skills upgrading, and the transition from a goods-producing to a service-based economy. It also identifies important soft skills for navigating this new environment like adaptability, flexibility, self-promotion and networking. Finally, it outlines the role of career development professionals in providing services like assessment, career counseling, facilitating learning and building community partnerships.
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Information and Computer Research
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- 2. Forces That ShapeThe Business World New Technology Global Interdependence Move to ServiceOriented, Information Society Unpredictable, Changing marketplace Changing Demographic Values
- 3. Labour Market Trends Shiftto non-standard employment – part-time, temporary, contractual, multiple sources income Lifelong learning – commitment to a life of upgrading skills and learning new ones Technology – continually upgrading workrelated skills Growth of small business Industrial shift – from good-producing to service –providing industries Globalization – outsourcing Demographics – factors include age of population, gender, ethnicity, settlement, immigration
- 4. Factors for Successfulin the New Labour Market Adapt to change Flexible Creating your own jobs Self-promotion & networking Assume responsibility for own lives and financial planning Knowledge in new economy Self-awareness Creativity Self-esteem Proactive career planning Life-long learning Constant retraining Learn new tech Teamwork Skills
- 5. Industry Groupings GoodsProducing • Manufacturing •Mining • Construction • Agriculture • Forestry • Fishing ServiceProducing • Transportation, communication & utilities • Trade • Health, social & education • Finance, insurance & real estate • Government services • Business & retail services • Accommodation, food & beverage services
- 6. Range of ServiceSector Dynamic service industries • Include the more knowledgeintensive or high tech services, e.g. telecommunications and business services Traditional services • Refer to services directed toward meeting the needs of consumers, e.g. retail trade, personal services and tourism Non-market services • Include health, education and government
- 7. Primary and SecondaryJob Markets Primary Market Secondary Market Freelance Managers, professionals and skilled trade workers Small and Medium-Sized Firms Independent marketplace for skills and expertise Healthy salaries and benefits Struggling to remain viable and profitable Opportunities for advancement Operate on tight money and lower profit margins High level of job satisfaction Workplace of choice for mothers, immigrants and disabled workers Market Demands both skills and experience Holds a lot of opportunities
- 8. Labour Market Information Components Employmentand Unemployment Rates Job Openings – Employment Prospects - now and in the future Employment Sectors Wages – per hour and salary Skills Needed – Essential Skills Job Descriptions Education and other Training Requirements
- 9. Tips On BecomingLMI Savvy Be curious Ask Questions Get Informed Question Information Get Connected
- 10. Questions and Search Keywords Questions •What kind of employers seem to always be hiring? • Who’s making the big money • How did those people get those jobs? • What education do they have? Search Keywords • Labour market information • Economy • Employment prospects • In demand jobs • Hot jobs • Hot industries
- 11. Self-management skills Use to codewith environments transferable e.g. assertiveness, cooperation, diplomacy… Developed by learning Generally not transferable unless related field Acquired on the job Also acquired by training in institute Also developed in spare-time hobbies Rooted in aptitudes Functional Skills Rooted in temperament/ Personality traits/soft skills Work Content Skills Adaptive Skills Types of Skills Use to carry on activities in the work setting in dealing with people, data, or things how we function on the job in specific tasks Transferable skills; each person has 500700 functional skills
- 12. Soft Skills vsHard Skills Hard skills can get you an interview But you need soft kills to get and keep the job Soft Skills: Optimism, common sense, responsibility, a sense of humour, integrity, empathy, teamwork, leadership, communication, good manners, negotiations, sociability, the ability to teach, remain calm under pressure… Hard Skills: MS Office, typing, software applications, operating machines, software development, speaking foreign language…
- 13. Essential Skills The foundationskills use to carry out the work task, learning and life The building blocks used to learn new ones Allow people to grow with their jobs and adapt to changes in the workplace 1. Reading 2. Document Use 3. Numeracy 4. Writing 5. Oral Communication 6. Working with Others 7. Thinking 8. Computer Use 9. Continuous Learning Sources: Guide to essential skills - HRSDC
- 14. What’s Important tothe Clients Empower clients to do job search on their own Clients be willing to change, learn & flexible Match the personality with job Arrange informational interview Get a mentor Be polite persistence Adhere to work ethic
- 15. Networking What is Networking? Networkingis getting out and meeting people either formally or informally, in groups or one-on-one It s a chance to get to know other people and let them know something about you Why Network? •Obtain information and build personal contacts •Gain first hand knowledge into the hidden market
- 16. Advantages of Networking Meetingnew people through people you know or people you meet somewhere You can plot your own course of action You can set your own pace You can be original because you are not competing with anyone Use information interviews as a way to meet people in an industry, become known, and to expand your “professional” network
- 17. What Kinds ofPeople to Network with? Decision makers Referrals to decisionmakers Referrals to other contacts Advisors on your search Referrals from people with wide connections
- 18. Core Competencies forCDPs Attitudes •Insightful •Honest •Open-mined •Results-oriented Skills •Document client interactions and progress •Accommodate diversity •Collect, analyze and use information •Convey information clearly when speaking and writing Knowledge •Career development models and theories •The change process, transition stages, and career cycles •components of the career planning process •the major organizations and resources for career development and community services
- 19. Specializations (Unique Competencies) for CDPs Assessment o o Guide client assessment Information and Resource Management Facilitate groups o o Possess knowledge about facilitate learning Facilitate groups Possess knowledge in career counselling Demonstrate method of practice in interactions with clients Facilitate groups Work Development Develop work opportunities for clients o Guide client in work search strategies Guide client in work search strategies Guide client in work search strategies o Career Counselling Provide clients with access to information o Develop and maintain information an resource base o Facilitated Individual & Group Learning o Community Capacity Building o Promote community partnership and participation to increase self-sufficiency and enhance productivity o Facilitate groups