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CAREER PLANNING IN CAREER PLANNING IN CANADIAN LABOUR MARKETCANADIAN LABOUR MARKET
WITH A SASKATCHEWAN FOCUSWITH A SASKATCHEWAN FOCUS
FEBRUARY 25, 2012FEBRUARY 25, 2012
Mike O. LutiMike O. Luti
OutlineOutline
• Definition• Individual Career Planning Process – Model
– Self assessment;– Academic/ career options;– Relevant/ practical experience; and– Job search.
• Labour Market• Where Saskatchewan Visible Minorities fit in
the equation?
What is Career Planning?What is Career Planning?
• A systematic process by which an individual selects her/his career goals and path to achieve these goals.
E.g. occupation of nursing.
• “An individually perceived sequence of attitudes and behaviours associated with work related experiences and activities over the span of the person’s life.”- Douglas T. Hall (1976).
• “A career planning is a sequence of separate but related work activities that provide continuity, order and meaning to a person’s life.” – Edwin B. Flippo (1984).
Career Planning- Career Planning- An ongoing processAn ongoing process
• Explore interests and abilities.
• Plan career goals.
• Match personal goals and opportunities.
• Create future work success.
• Build bridges- current to next job/career.
• Need for flexibility.
Steps in Individual Career PlanningSteps in Individual Career Planning
Where am I going?
How do I get there?
Who am I?
Individual Career Planning ProcessIndividual Career Planning Process
Self AssessmentSelf Assessment
• Interrelationship between self and occupational choices.
• How:– Interests, abilities, skills and work values;– Physical and psychological needs;– Aspirations and motivational level; and– Personal traits and characteristics.
Self Assessment Self Assessment contd.contd.
• Competency areas:– Gaining self-awareness;– Improve self-confidence;– Understand time and stress management; and– Develop personal/professional management skills.
Academic/ Career OptionsAcademic/ Career Options
• Understand work in depth and narrow to specific occupation.
• How:– Academic and career entrance;– Education and training;– Skills and experience;– Academic and career alternatives; and – Job market trends.
Academic/ Career Options Academic/ Career Options contd.contd.
• Competency areas:– Gain research and investigative skills;– Practice decision-making, problem-solving and
critical thinking skills; and– Increase understanding of how abilities, interests,
and values match career/academic requirements.
Relevant/ Practical ExperienceRelevant/ Practical Experience
• Gain practical experience through internships, cooperatives, education.
• How:– New skills and diverse experiences;– Organization to volunteer for;– Likes and dislikes of skills, work values and
environments; and– Additional/different course work or skills.
Relevant/ Practical Experience Relevant/ Practical Experience contd.contd.
• Competency areas:– Cultural diversity;– Ethical behaviour;– Supervisory/ leadership/ teamwork skills;– Work related, transferable skills; and– Conflict resolution skills.
Job SearchJob Search
• Develop self-marketing skills to help implement your career goals.
• How:– Resume and cover letter preparation;– Job search strategies;– Interview skills; and– Narrow choices.
Job Search Job Search contd.contd.
• Competency areas:– Correspondence ability;– Verbal communication;– Networking, problem-solving and decision-
making; and– Budgeting skills.
Career Planning is NOT…Career Planning is NOT…
• Leaving the decision to chance.
• Getting information and never deciding.
• Going along with someone else’s plans.
Saskatchewan Visible MinoritiesSaskatchewan Visible Minorities
• Population by age group;
• Labour force by educational levels;
• Labour force by sex;
• Employment rates;
• Unemployment rates; and
• Employment difficulties encountered.
Population by Age GroupPopulation by Age Group
Saskatchewan Visible Minority Population by Age Group, 2006
0
10
20
30
Percen
tage
Visible Minority 23.3 18.1 15.7 14.9 12.9 8.6 6.5
Saskatchewan 19.3 14.6 11.7 13.2 15.1 10.5 15.6
Under 15 15-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+
• Visible minority population relatively young compared with Saskatchewan as a whole.
• Over 60% are 15 to 54 years of age compared with 55% of the provincial population.
• Very few (7%) are 65 or older compared with 16% of the provincial population.
Labour force by Educational Labour force by Educational LevelsLevels
Saskatchewan Visible Minority in the Labour Force by Educational Level, 2006
0
10
20
30
40
Percen
tage
Visible Minority 14.3 25.4 5.5 11.5 6.8 36.4
Not Visible Minority 21.4 29.8 12.8 17.0 4.2 14.8
No certificate/diploma or
degree
High school certificate or equivalent
Apprentice/trades certificate/diploma
College, non-university
certificate/diploma
University certificate/diploma
below BA
University certificate or degree
• Completed education levels are higher in the visible minority population than in the rest of Saskatchewan population.
• Over one-third have a university certificate or degree.
• Visible minority have lower proportion of population without university level education than in the general population.
Labour force by SexLabour force by Sex
Saskatchewan Visible Minorities in the Labour Force by Sex
0
1
2
3
4
Percen
tage
Both 2.7 2.8 3.4
Female 2.6 2.7 3.3
Male 2.7 2.9 3.5
1996 2001 2006
• No significant improvement in the labour force.
• More male population in the labour force compared with female population.
Employment RatesEmployment Rates
Saskatchewan Visible Minority Employment Rates, 25 to 54 Years
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percen
tage
1996 74.9 82.1
2001 77.1 82.7
2006 77.8 83.2
Visible Minority Not Visible Minority
• Employment rate differential has not changed between 1996 and 2006.
• Employment rates for visible minority aged 25 to 54 are lower than for the rest of the SK population.
Unemployment RatesUnemployment Rates
Saskatchewan Visible Minority Unemployment Rates, 25 to 54 Years
0
2
4
6
8
Percen
tage
1996 7.3 5.9
2001 5.5 5.3
2006 3.9 4.7
Visible Minority Not Visible Minority
• Unemployment rates for population aged 25 to 54 years declined between 1996 and 2006.
• Unemployment rate for visible minority was lower than the rest of SK population in 2006.
Unemployment Rates by SexUnemployment Rates by Sex
Saskatchewan Visible Minority Unemployment Rates, 25 to 54 Years by Sex
0
2
4
6
8
Percen
tage
Both 7.3 5.5 3.9
Female 7.2 4.8 4.0
Male 7.3 6.1 3.9
1996 2001 2006
• Unemployment rates for population aged 25 to 54 years for both sexes declined between 1996 and 2006.
• Generally, female unemployment rates lower than for males except in 2006.
Employment Difficulties EncounteredEmployment Difficulties EncounteredTypes of Employment Difficulties Encountered by Immigrants in Canada, 2005
12.9
3.5
3.9
4.6
10.4
14.6
15.4
20.4
29.8
31.9
32.1
32.4
35.4
36.6
37.1
49.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Other
Not knowing the city
Transportation constraints
Childcare constraints
Not knowing how to find a job
Discrimination
Not having family or friend who could help
Not knowing enough people working
Not able to find a job in my field
Languages problems
Not enough Canadian job references
Lack of employment opportunities
Foreign qualifications not accepted
Foreign experience not accepted
No connections in the job market
Not enough Canadian job experience
Perecntage
QUESTIONSQUESTIONS