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Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) 979 – 5177 Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon – Thu 8:30 am – 6:30 pm/Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Career Development Workshops Get Ready
Know yourself and what you want
Get Set Present yourself with style
GO Make your move
• Discover Your Career Passion
• The “Wow” Factor: Resumes & Cover Letters that stand out
• Job Search Strategies that Maximize Results
• Pinpointing Resources for Career Planning
• Interview Techniques that Land the Job
• Leveraging Social Media for Your Job Search
• Grad School Application Essentials
• LinkedIn: Developing Career Connections & Effective Profiles
• Keep It Pro: Business Etiquette & Dress
• Make it a Breeze: Transitioning from School to Work
• Don’t Slurp the Soup! Tips for Dining Etiquette Success
• Showing Achievements: Crafting an Engaging Portfolio
Agenda 1. Introduction 2. MEGA
• National Occupational Classification (NOC)
• Working In Canada (LMI)
3. MACRO • Career Cruising
4. MICRO • Almanacs &
Directories 5. Summary
Introduction In groups of 2-3, take turns answering: • What did you want to “be” as a kid? • Has that changed? • Why or why not?
Introduction Activity Debrief:
• What attracted you to that profession? • If your career choice has changed, how come?
Introduction Discover resources to learn about: • Career options • Skills & qualifications • Wages & salary • Work conditions
• Expanding/contracting fields • Occupational outlooks • Work availability (i.e. local,
provincial, national)
MEGA: National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Used to learn & understand Canadian occupations:
• Aptitudes • Education requirements • Work settings
• Duties • Skills • Interests
MEGA: National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Step 1
Go to: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc
Step 2
Search for occupations in Canada: • On the left: Search the NOC • Choose: Index of titles • Select: Alphabetical search
Step 3
Employability Skills Identification: • Review NOC info for your chosen profile • Identify main skills required for position • Use description as a guide to build your
resume and cover letter
MEGA: Working In Canada (LMI)
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
MEGA: Working In Canada (LMI)
Step 1
Go to: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca
Step 2
Explore Careers by: • Occupation • Wages & Outlooks • Education Program • Skills & Knowledge
Additional Tips: • Review list of local employers to get an idea of
companies you might be able to work for
Explore Careers By Occupation Job Market Report Where to Look for Job Opportunities Local Employers
MACRO: Career Cruising
Activity
Complete the Career Cruising work sheet for an occupation that you are interested in
Username: ryersoncruise
Password: 00ru01f
http://www.careercruising.com
MICRO: Almanacs & Directories Find out who is doing the type of work you like, and/or if there are opportunities available:
Examples The Canada Student Employment Guide
The Canadian Hidden Job Market Directory Scott’s Directories
The Blue Book Canada’s Top 100 Employers
Canadian Almanac & Directory
MICRO: Online Resources Find out who is doing the type of work you like, and/or if there are opportunities available:
• www.ryerson.ca/career
• www.talentegg.ca
• www.indeed.com
• www.careeredge.ca
• www.tpl.toronto.on.ca
• www.explorefinancialservices.com
• www.linkedin.com/studentjobs
• www.canadastop100.com/national
MICRO: Eluta
www.eluta.ca/search_new_grad
Summary Depending on where you are in your career planning, there are valuable resources to augment the information and knowledge you already have!
Connect With Us!
Contact Information: Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) 979 – 5177 Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. – Thur. 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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