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Half day open training event for individuals seeking to change employer or re-enter the workforce in Ontario, held in Mississauga.

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Obtaining the right job with the right employer in Ontario

by Toronto Training and HR

June 2013

Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto Training and HR5-6 Reasons to look in late 20137-8 You’ve lost your job…9-10 Take stock of your personal finances11-12 Look after your body, mind and soul13-14 Allow time for self-reflection15-16 What should students and new graduates do?17-19 Skills20-21 Volunteering22-23 Gaining relevant work experience24-25 Writing a resume26-27 Networking28-32 Social media33-35 Research36-37 Interview technique38-39 Building rapport and trust40-41 Communication42-43 Employers love motivated employees44-45 Are you the sort of person we can work with? 46-47 Potential to tackle new tasks48-49 Making a career change50-51 Conclusion and questions

Page 3

Introduction

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Introduction to Toronto Training and HR

Toronto Training and HR is a specialist training and human resources consultancy headed by Timothy Holden 10 years in banking10 years in training and human resourcesFreelance practitioner since 2006The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR are:

Services for job seekersTraining event designTraining event delivery

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Reasons to look in late 2013

Reasons to look in late 2013• Access• Knowledge• Risk• Need• Value

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You’ve lost your job…

You’ve lost your job…

• Feelings• The importance of

optimism• Keep your eyes open• If you’ve been sacked…

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Take stock of your personal finances

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Take stock of your personal finances

• Understand current assets and liabilities

• Check your credit rating• Reduce non-essential

spending and try to reduce debt

• Identify sources of cash or long-term revenue

• Educate yourself on government entitlements

• Remember to understand and address the tax consequences

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Look after your body, mind and soul

Look after your body, mind and soul• Make exercise and

sufficient sleep your top priorities

• Fuel your body with quality foods you enjoy

• Learn to say “no” without guilt

• Engage in hobbies and pastimes that replenish you

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Allow time for self-reflection

Allow time for self-reflection

• What are your personal priorities?

• Are you committed to staying in the same industry or sector?

• What would you like to do?• What are you good at?• Is there a demand for these

skills?• What training do you need?• Is retirement a possibility?• Would you accept reduced

pay to do something you love?

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What should students and new graduates do?

What should students and new graduates do?

• Seek help• Tap into digital tools• Know the employer• Job hunt outside the lines

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Skills

Skills 1 of 2

ESSENTIAL SKILLS• Reading• Document use• Numeracy• Writing• Oral communication• Working with others• Thinking• Computer use• Continuous learning

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Skills 2 of 2

SAME SKILLS, DIFFERENT JOBS• Applying skills from one job

to another• Four stages• Skills common to most jobs

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Volunteering

Volunteering

• Career exploration• Develop skills and gain

experience• Develop and cultivate

contacts• Participate in your community

• Important things to bear in mind

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Gaining relevant work experience

Gaining relevant work experience

• Volunteering• Job shadowing• Interns

Page 23

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Writing a resume

Writing a resume

• Categories and information to include

• Tips

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Networking

Networking

• Who may it include• Expanding and

strengthening your network• Face to face events• Recording activity• Sample scripts• Etiquette• Social media• Elevator pitch

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Social media

Social media 1 of 4

WHAT NOT TO DO• Vulgarity and obscenity• Negativity• Gossip• Overly outspoken• Hygiene and appearance

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Social media 2 of 4

APPS AND SITES TO LOOK INTO• JobAware• Monster• Workopolis• Indeed• Craigslist• Kijiji• Wowjobs• Canadianjobforce

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Social media 3 of 4

QR CODES• What are they?• Tech savvy• Younger

• Test before sending

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Social media 4 of 4

LINKEDIN• Log in or set up an account• Select the upper header

bar• Type into the “Search for

Jobs” dialog box• Narrow the job search by

location or postal code• Check to see if other

people in the network are associated

• Be aware of the premium services available

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Research

Research 1 of 2

• Finding employers• Recording details• Top ten list• Informational interviews• Questions to ask

interviewers• Advertised job search

resources• Searching online• The hidden job market• Creating your ideal job

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Research 2 of 2

• Researching• Preparing• Planning• What you need to know

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Interview technique

Interview technique• Know yourself• Know the organization and

the interviewer• Practice• Interview behaviours• Questions• Printouts• Recruit your voice• Negotiating a salary• Start humble and finish

humble• Follow-up

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Building rapport and trust

Building rapport and trust

• Managing perceptions and preconceived views

• First impressions• Last impressions• Body language• Hands and arms• Dress and appearance• Handling objections• Avoid uncertainty• Positive statements

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Communication

Communication

• Verbal • Non-verbal• Improving listening skills

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Employers love motivated employees

Employers love motivated employees

• Communicating your motivation levels

• Don’t hide your enthusiasm• Be careful about four

common motivators

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Are you the sort of person we can work

with?

Page 45

Are you the sort of person we can work with?

• Questions• Work out what the

employer is looking for• Putting an answer together• Universal qualities

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Potential to tackle new tasks

Potential to tackle new tasks

• Break down the duties• Create a relevant context• Expected outcomes

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Making a career change

Making a career change

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What am I doing right now?

What do I need to know?

What are my

best choices?

What do I need to do now?

What actions will

I take?

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Conclusion and questions

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Conclusion and questions

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