Secure the dream job you always wanted with a great employer! by Toronto Training and HR May 2011
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Secure the dream job you always wanted with a great
employer!
by Toronto Training and HR
May 2011
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Contents3-4 Introduction to Toronto
Training and HR5-11 Securing a new role12-18 Resumes19-22 Cover letters23-24 Application forms25-31 Social media32-33 Referees34-40 Job satisfaction41-45 Layoffs46-49 Re-inventing yourself50-55 The day of the interview56-60 Following up the interview61-65 Graduates66-67 Case study68-69 Conclusion and questions
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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 banking• 10 years in training and human resources• Freelance practitioner since 2006• The core services provided by Toronto Training and HR
are:- Training course design- Training course delivery- Reducing costs- Saving time- Improving employee engagement &
morale- Services for job seekers
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Securing a new role
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Securing a new role 1 of 6TAKE CARE OF YOURSELFLayoffs are not rational – who stays and who leaves is seldom related to job performance.After the layoffs begin, the longer you stay, the greater your credibility gap with potential new employers.You are more interesting to another employer when you have a job. You are less interesting when you are unemployed.Your existing employer will not be happy to learn that you are looking for a new job.
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Securing a new role 2 of 6TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF79% of recruiters Google job candidates “always or most of the time,” so you MUST know what they are finding attached to your name.To find a new job, networking is the method that succeeds!Many employers track the use of their computers, computer networks, company email systems, voicemail systems, company cell phones, and other assets. Some also monitor employee participation in social media.
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Securing a new role 3 of 6
THE LAW OF ATTRACTIONIt's universalIt's consistentIt's impartialIt's effortlessIt's infiniteIt's mysteriousIt's predictable
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Securing a new role 4 of 6
JOB CHANGE FACTORSDownsizingEnvironmental factorsPersonal initiativeTechnological changeRestructuring
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Securing a new role 5 of 6
INCREASING YOUR CHANCESBusiness cardsThe resumeNetworkingDigital dirtElevator pitchFollow-upParting thoughts
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Securing a new role 6 of 6
WHERE TO LOOKOnlineNewspapersNetworkingThe library
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Resumes
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Resumes 1 of 6
FIVE ELEMENTS1.Tag Line2.Key features 3.Professional experience4.Education (formal and on-going)5.Anything else
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Resumes 2 of 6
ORDERHeadingsName and personal profileExperience and scale indicatorsAchievementsCareer history in reverse chronological orderEducation and qualificationsContact details and further information
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Resumes 3 of 6CONTACT DETAILSBeing contacted at inconvenient timesBottom rather than top
DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILCapital lettersFont sizesNumbersSpell check and grammarThird party to look over
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Resumes 4 of 6FORMATSPost vs. emailHand written vs. typedWord vs. PDFVideosPersonal deliveryColored paperQuality of paperBindersStanding out from the crowd
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Resumes 5 of 6ONLINE RESUME BANKSFill-in-the blanks approach: No format at all!Emphasis on substantive words the search engine will use to select a given resumeInverse of print resume: The more narrative, specifics, names of systems, etc. the betterSometimes a challenge to "fit" one's information into the predetermined categoriesHave pre-written blocks of text ready
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Resumes 6 of 6
GRABBING THE ATTENTION OF EMPLOYERSKeep your focus clear and to the pointStuff your resume with key wordsKeep your resume reader-friendlyInclude plenty of accomplishmentsGet your best information on page one
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Cover letters
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Cover letters 1 of 3
LengthContentTailor for the job Signed with a nice pen
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Cover letters 2 of 3
Refer to the title of the job for which you are applying. If there is a reference or file number, you should include it.Address your letter to the appropriate contact person, either the employer or a human resources person. Use their name and title. Phone or e-mail the company if the advertisement does not identify a contact person. Do not assume a person is male or female based on a first name.
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Cover letters 3 of 3
Mention how you learned about the job (job posting, newspaper article, or from someone you know). Refer to what the company does and how your skills, abilities and experience can be a valuable addition to the company.Provide your name, phone number, address and e-mail address.Keep your letter to one page. Type or print it on good-quality, standard letter paper (8 ½ x 11).Proofread your letter, and ask someone else to read it as well. Correct the errors, and print a clean copy.
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Application forms
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Application forms
OnlinePaperDiversity and discriminationIncrease in popularity
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Social media
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Social media 1 of 6
Blogs and forumsJob boardsOwn website
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Social media 2 of 6
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Social media 3 of 6
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Social media 4 of 6
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Social media 5 of 6
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Social media 6 of 6
OTHER WEBSITESflickr.comglassdoor.commyspace.comsecondlife.comyoutube.com
RSS FEEDS
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Referees
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Referees
When to provide themContacting beforehandDetails to submit
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Job satisfaction
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Job satisfaction 1 of 6
Relations with your fellow workersThe freedom to choose your own method of workingThe physical working conditionsThe amount of responsibility you are givenYour immediate bossYour opportunity to use your abilitiesRelations between employees and managersThe recognition you get for good workYour rate of payYour chances of promotion
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Job satisfaction 2 of 6
Hours of workAmount of variety in the jobJob securityAttention given to suggestions that are madeOpportunities to learnOpportunity to be involved in decisions that affect youLeadership by top managementThe way the organization is managedThe way change in the organization is managed
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Job satisfaction 3 of 6
THE BOSSConsults me on matters of importance to meDiscusses my training and development needs with me Recognises when I have done a good jobMakes me feel my work counts Gives me feedback on how I am performing
Is open and honest Is supportive if I have a problem Keeps me in touch with what's going on
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Job satisfaction 4 of 6
THE BOSSMakes clear what is expected of me
Listens if I have a suggestion to make
Treats me fairly Is committed to my organization Makes sure I have the resources to do the job Coaches me on the job
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Job satisfaction 5 of 6
IMPROVING OR RESTORING TRUSTFrequent and honest communicationsMore meaningful consultationGiving employees a greater voice Not rewarding senior team leadership failure Show they trust middle and junior managers to make decisions Operates in a way that reflects organization’s visions and values
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Job satisfaction 6 of 6
IMPROVING OR RESTORING TRUSTEffectively manage risk to protect long-term interests of the organization Senior management does not need to improve/restore trust Appropriate rewards for senior executives
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Layoffs
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Layoffs 1 of 4
COPING AS A SURVIVORAllow yourself time to grieve-losing a long time co-worker can be similar to losing a loved one.Resist the temptation to avenge lost co-workers. What is done is done and holding a grudge doesn’t help.Ask for clarification from your Association on the decision process regarding reduction in force. Understanding the process can help alleviate the guilt of being spared.
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Layoffs 2 of 4
COPING AS A SURVIVORAvoid gossip about further cuts as this only adds to stress and anxiety.Focus on being positive and productive.Find opportunities to take on additional work or education that can lead to professionalgrowth, personal fulfilment, and additional certification.
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Layoffs 3 of 4
COPING AS A SURVIVORClarify your job description and ensure the district is aware of all your certifications and licenses. Hybrid positions may be created with duties that only you are qualified to perform.Take a mental break and reconnect with friends and family. Take a short trip and put physical distance between yourself and work.
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Layoffs 4 of 4
FINANCESPrepare a survival budgetReduce current spending in order to increase savingsAdjust your tax withholdingPlan for continuing insurance coverageReview your investmentsCall your creditors
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Re-inventing yourself
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Re-inventing yourself 1 of 3
MAKING CHANGESDefine your destinationLeverage your points of differenceDevelop a narrativeReintroduce yourselfProve your worth
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Re-inventing yourself 2 of 3KEY STEPS IN PERSONAL REBRANDINGDefine your destination and acquire the necessary skills.Craft a unique selling proposition and distinguishyourself by leveraging your points of difference.Develop a narrative that describes your transition in terms of the value it offers others.Reintroduce yourself, using digital media and seizing opportunities to showcase your capabilities.Prove your worth by establishing and promoting yourtrack record.
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Re-inventing yourself 3 of 3
STARTING OVERLook insideLook outsideTouch all the basesNetwork, network, networkGet growingBe your own cheerleader
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The day of the interview
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The day of the interview 1 of 5
You will want to get dressed and pack your briefcase for the day. Inside your briefcase, you will want to place three copies of your resume and two copies of your references. Other items that may come in handy are a couple of pens and a pad of paper to write information down on. Leave for your interview earlier then you think you need to. The last thing that you want to do is to be a late for a job interview.
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The day of the interview 2 of 5
Punctuality is one of the most important qualities that employers want in their employees. The best way to make a good impression at a job interview is to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.Walk into the company and ask for the person that you will be interviewing with. Many times the interviewer will ask the person that you approached about you. You will want to make sure that you give this person a good first impression of you as well.
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The day of the interview 3 of 5
When you meet the person that you will be interviewing with, you will want to look them in the eye. Greet the interviewer with your best smile and a handshake.Follow the interviewer to the place that you will be having the interview at. Take the seat that the interviewer offers you. If you are wearing a coat, you will want to drape the coat on the back of the chair so that it does not get in the way during the interview.Place your briefcase on the floor at your feet.
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The day of the interview 4 of 5
Sit up straight in the chair with both feet on the floor to give the best impression in your interview.Smile as you answer the questions that you are asked. Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Interviewers are taught that a lack of eye contact is a sign of a person lying to them. Do not let your nervousness make it look like you could be lying.Try to answer the questions posed to you within 20 seconds of being asked. This will show that you are well prepared for this job interview.
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The day of the interview 5 of 5
At the end of the job interview, shake your interviewers hand and thank them him for his or her time. You should ask for the interviewer’s business card as you leave. This will help you when it comes to sending a thank you note to your interviewer.
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Following up the interview
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Following up the interview 1 of 4
Follow up after your job interview is very important to ensuring that you are offered the job. The interviewers will be seeing many applicants over the time that they are looking to fill in the job opening.There are two steps to the follow up process that you will need to follow to ensure that your name stays in the interviewers mind.The day that you come home from the interview, you will want to write a thank you letter to the interviewer.
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Following up the interview 2 of 4
It is important to thank the interviewer for their time and consideration on the position that you were applying for. Mail the letter out the next morning to the interviewer.
The next step to the follow up to your interview is a follow up call. Many interviewers will give you an idea about when a decision will be made concerning the open position that you applied for. If your interviewer did this, you will want to use that time line for when to place a follow up call.
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Following up the interview 3 of 4
When there is no time frame as to when the decision will be made, it is best to make your follow up phone call two weeks from the day of the interview.When you place the follow up phone call to the business that you interviewed with, you will want to ask for the person that you interviewed with. Introduce yourself, tell him that you had an interview with him, and give the date.This will help to refresh his memory of whom he is talking to. At this point, you will want to ask about the status of the open position.
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Following up the interview 4 of 4
You will hear two answers.One answer is that the position has been filled. The better answer is that they are still interviewing. You can choose to ask the interviewer when they hope to make their final decision. As you wait for your job offer, continue to go to interviews and follow the process. Never count on getting any job until you have received the call extending an offer of employment to you.
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Graduates
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Graduates 1 of 4
WHERE GRADUATES GO WRONGLack of business acumen, commercial understanding and preparation for the ‘leap’ from the academic to commercial environment. The lack of personal and interpersonal skills, including communication, emotional intelligence and organizational skills.
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Graduates 2 of 4WHERE GRADUATES GO WRONGPoor English language skills, ranging from a difficulty in making the transition from academic writing to business writing, to basic inadequacies in grammar and spelling. Attitudinal issues, including the unrealistic expectations of their role and inflated views of their capability early on. Specialist skills needed for specific jobs e.g. engineering, computer science.
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Graduates 3 of 4CORE SKILLS REQUIRED BY EMPLOYERSPersonality profiling and psychometric testingInterview skillsManaging conflictPersonal presentation and building personal brandProject managementPersonal leadership skillsNegotiation skillsAssertivenessContributing to a teamBusiness writing
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Graduates 4 of 4
CORE SKILLS REQUIRED BY EMPLOYERSPresentation skillsTime managementTaking responsibility for personal development needsHow individuals give value within the business contextFinancial awareness and understanding how a business works
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Case study
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Case study
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Conclusion & Questions
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