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CFS_NCC_ACTION PLAN 2017-07-31
Find Employment in Canada
Take an Employment Course
CFS Employment Training
RODS Employment Workshops
Appointment with Counsellor
Attend Workshops to enhance skills
Attend Interview workshops
Search Job Portals
Saskjobs
Indeed
Monster
Workopolis
Glassdoor
Career Builder
Linkedin
Make new connections in relevant organizations
Use connections as a reference
Analyse skill set
Create Master Resume
include all skills
include all experiences
work (paid employment)
Projects
Learnings from past experience
Expertise
volunteer (unpaid)
Cultural
Teaching
Social activities
Fund raising activities
personal (relevant skills)
self-taught skills
online professional development
education
Engineering in Power
Industrial Job Training
Prepare Job Seeking Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Reference Letter
Ensure Credentials are Assessed
Assessed by WES
Professional Associations / Groups
Engineer
APEGS Certification
Information Technology
CIPS
ISP
ITCPA
Project Management
PMI Project Management Institute
PMP Project Management Professional
PRINCE2
AGILE
Locate Job Posting of Interest
Tailor Job Instruments
Customize Resume
Customize Cover Letter
Research Employer
Investigate Company Website
Search Reviews of Employers
Employer Rating Sites
indeed
Ask People
Google Articles / Current Events
Govt of Canada Company Search
http://www.ic.gc.ca/app/ccc/srch/cccSrch.do?lang=eng&prtl=1
Comparison Posting vs Personal Inventory
Read Posting
Look for Keywords
Customize cover letter
Qualifications
Note Skills asked for
Prerequisites / Required
Preferred / Nice to Have
Note Experience requested
Job Details
Permanent / Temporary
Duration
Note Location
Benefits
Full time/ Part Time
Salary
Contact Information
Names / titles of Contacts
Mailing Address
Email address
Phone Number
Website
Analyze Occupational Information
Find the NOC # for target occupation
Investigate OCCINFO websits
ALIS
https://occinfo.alis.alberta.ca/occinfopreview/
Saskcareers
https://www.saskcareers.ca/occupations
Essential Skills Job Bank
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/es_all-eng.do
Interview Preparation
Prepare Stories
Reflect on Experience
Practice Elevator Speech
brief introductory speech summarizing background, experience, strengths
Research Employer
Bring Key Documents
Resume Submitted
Cover Letter Submitted
STAR Method - Situation, Task, Action, Result
Bring Notes
Identification
List of References
Research Potential Questions
Tell me about yourself
What are your qualities
strengths
weaknesses
leadership
conflict
interpersonal skills
stress management
Do you have any questions?
Why do you want to work with us?
Behavioral Interview Questions
Tell me about a time when...
you had to deal with a difficult customer
you had to handle / resolve a conflict
you had to
tell me about a project that you handled, the challenges you encountered, and how you went about resolving it
Reliability / Permanence
Be Aware of Rights - Permissible Questions
Human Rights SK
Build Reference List
Secure References
Previous Employers
Supervisors
Character References
Contact References - Heads Up
Document Key Information for list
Name, Address, Phone #, Email address
Relationship to You
Name of Organization & Title/role
General Training
First Aid/CPR
Know Employment Standards
Vacation
EI / CPP Deductions
Payroll
Terminations / Layoffs
Leave
Maternity / Paternity
Bereavement
Settlement in Canada
Employment
Find a Job
Keep a Job
Drivers License
Purchasing a Car
Accommodation
rental
purchase
Access to Credit
Credit Cards
Lines of Credit
Government Documents
SIN
Taxation Forms
Health Card
Banking
Bank Account
Direct Deposit
Family
Child Care
Daycare
Family
Keeping Employment in Canada
Workplace Culture
Breaks
Getting along with people
Professional Relationships
Phone Etiquette
Time Management
Fitting in
Meeting Etiquette
Personal Habits
Work-Life Balance
Work Ethic
Teamwork
Language
Personal Development