Canadian Employment Basics- Rhonda
The least an employer can legally pay a worker. Minimum wage is often the entry pay level for employment.
Students and unskilled workers frequently start at this rate.
Name a skill that is important for any client or customer facing job.
Interpersonal skills, communication skills, listening skills, customer service skills,
What is a work value? Give an example of a work value that you possess.
Work values are the work-related qualities, principles and standards that really matter to you.
Balance, Belonging, Challenges, Competition, Contact with other people, Creativity, Flexibility, Chances to help others, Chances to help society, Innovation, Independence, Intensity, Lack of pressure, Learning, Opportunities, Money, Respect, Satisfaction, Teamwork, Variety,
When we think about communication which has more importance, body language or the tone of our voice.
Communication
Communication is 55% body language, 30% tone.
Besides Indeed.com and Monster.com what are other web resources where you can search for active job postings?
Elutta.com, Google, Company Website, Employment Canada
What is the minimum wage in my province?
Ontario at $14.35. BC is $15.20. Alberta is $15.00
Name two skills that are important to be a camp counselor.
Give the definition of an investigative personality type and provide an example of a job that would fall into this category.
Investigative
Like occupations that deal with ideas and thinking. They like to search for facts and figure out problems mentally.
Eye contact is an important aspect of non verbal communication. If you cannot see your interviewer what is the best way to simulate eye contact?
Explain what the hidden job market is and give two examples of how you can access it.
The hidden job market is largely the result of social and professional networking. It is finding out about jobs that have yet to be posted, or may not be posted ever, or having jobs created for you due to your value in an unpaid role. Job seekers can try cold calling, resume dropoffs, developing casual connections in a desired place of business, volunteering, placements and internships.
At what age am I allowed to work in my province?
BC- 16 or older without permission, 14 & 15 with parent consent. Alberta- 15 and older without permission, 13 &14 with parent consent. Ontario- 14 years of age. All provinces require those 17 and under to not be employed during school hours. This leaves summer, weekend and evening jobs.
Skills can be divided into two types of categories. Name them and give definitions of each.
Hard Skills- Measurable, tangible, often related to something technical or physical
Soft Skills- Harder to define, intangible, often related to interaction with others
Give the definition of an artistic personality type and provide two examples of jobs that would fall into this category.
Artistic
People with artistic interests like work activities that deal with the artistic side of things, such as forms, designs, and patterns. They like self-expression in their work and prefer settings where work can be done without a clear set of rules.
If you experience uncontrolled eye movement what is the best way for navigating this when conversing with a new person who is interviewing you?
Disclose that you experience a condition that affects the movement of your eyes. This stops the person from wondering about your vision and normalizes their experience.
Define networking and give three examples of people that you might engage for this purpose.
- friends and family letting them know about your job search.
Teachers
Parents
Friends of Parents
Parents of Friends
Community Members- Coaches, Religious Leaders, Family Acquaintances
To work in Canada you require a document. What is this item and what does the associated acronym stand for?
S.I.N. Card
Social Insurance Number Card
What is a skill that can be applied across job categories? Please give two examples.
Transferable Skill- A skill that may be valuable in a multitude of jobs and easily applied from one position to the next.
Transferable skills include teamwork, communication and critical thinking.
Give the definition of an social personality type and provide three examples of jobs that would fall into this category.
Social
People with social interests like work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development. They prefer to communicate more than to work with objects, machines, or data. They like to teach, give advice, or otherwise be of service to people.
What is an appropriate expression for meeting a person the first time? How can you make sure your facial expressions communicate the mood and feeling that you want them to?
Generally a natural smile is best for meeting someone new in a professional setting. It shouldn't look forced or non-committal. It is best to practice facial expressions with a trusted family member or friend to make sure you are communicating what you want to.
What are two things that you need to submit in order to properly apply for a job?
Application, Resume, Cover Letter
What are two reasons that people look for work?
1. Survival- To earn money to buy goods and services.
2. Social- To foster relationships in a professional setting.
3. Self Value- To have a sense of personal contribution and achievement.
4. Stimulation- To keep ourselves occupied and to avoid boredom. To exercise our brains and build expertise.
Take one of the following three words from the Skills Assessment from session two, give a definition and tell us what job it would be important to. 1. Dissecting. 2. Mediating. 3. Synthesizing.
Dissecting- to analyze in small detail. Accountant, Scientist, Detective
Mediating- to work between two parties to solve a dispute or disagreement. Union representative. Judge. School teacher.
Synthesizing- To combine separate elements or items to create a new item or whole. Scientist, Student, Policeman
Give the definition of an enterprising personality type and provide three examples of jobs that would fall into this category.
Enterprising
Like work activities that have to do with starting up and carrying out projects, especially business ventures. They like persuading and leading people and making decisions. These people prefer action rather than thought.
What are open and closed posture? Give examples and indicate which is most useful in an interview or professional situation?
Open posture has person sit up straight, hands are out of pockets and placed casually on knees or arms of chair, head is up and eye contact is maintained.
Closed posture has person slumped, hands in pockets or closed like fist, body is drawn inward, head is down. Eye contact is avoided.
Open posture is best in a professional situation.
Define Entry Level employment. Give me examples of three jobs that fit this category.
Entry level employment is work that requires a minimum level of education and skill. It is often the type of employment students and new workers experience.
Name the CNIB department that assists with job skills training, makes referrals to relevant community services and develops community partners that provide job opportunities.
Come To Work
Take one of the following three skills and provide a definition. Please give one job that would utilize that skill. 1. Abstracting. 2. Unifying. 3. Hypothesizing.
1. Abstracting- In communication we use "abstracting" to distill something complex to its essential details. Academics, Scientists, Lawyers all use abstracting.
2. Unifying- To bring separate elements together to create a whole. A supervisor, a team leader and a conductor all use unifying in their jobs.
3. Hypothesizing- To create an explanation for a something that has occurred. Law enforcement. Scientist. Money manager.
Give the definition of a conventional personality type and provide five examples of jobs that would fall into this category.
Conventional- People with conventional interests like work activities that follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and detail rather than with ideas. They like to have set rules and have a clear authority figure to help them.
What is mirroring? What purpose does it serve? If you cannot see your interviewer how can you utilize mirroring?
Mirroring is mimicking the movements, facial expressions or vocal characteristics of a speaker in order to create an unconscious connection. We do it to create a positive connection. Humans tend to respond best to others who are like them. If an interviewee cannot see a speaker they can copy intonation and language style.
What is the online platform used for networking among professionals? At what point in our education or career should we start using it? Why do headhunters use it?
Linked In
University or College
To recruit talent for high level jobs.