Pinpointing Resources for Career Planning

Location: POD 60Phone: (416) 979 – 5177Email: career@ryerson.caHours: Mon – Thu 8:30 am – 6:30 pm/Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Career Development WorkshopsGet Ready

Know yourself and what you want

Get SetPresent yourself with style

GOMake your move

• Discover Your Career Passion

• The “Wow” Factor: Resumes & Cover Letters that stand out

• Job Search Strategies that Maximize Results

• Pinpointing Resources for Career Planning

• Interview Techniques that Land the Job

• Leveraging Social Media for Your Job Search

• Grad School Application Essentials

• LinkedIn: Developing Career Connections & Effective Profiles

• Keep It Pro: Business Etiquette & Dress

• Make it a Breeze: Transitioning from School to Work

• Don’t Slurp the Soup! Tips for Dining Etiquette Success

• Showing Achievements: Crafting an Engaging Portfolio

Agenda

1. Introduction2. MEGA

• National Occupational Classification (NOC)

• Working In Canada (LMI)

3. MACRO• Career Cruising

4. MICRO• Almanacs &

Directories5. Summary

Introduction

In groups of 2-3, take turns answering:

• What did you want to “be” as a kid?• Has that changed?• Why or why not?

Introduction

Activity Debrief:

• What attracted you to that profession?• If your career choice has changed, how come?

IntroductionDiscover resources to learn about:• Career options• Skills & qualifications• Wages & salary• Work conditions

• Expanding/contracting fields• Occupational outlooks• Work availability (i.e. local,

provincial, national)

MEGA: National Occupational Classification (NOC)

Used to learn & understand Canadian occupations:

• Aptitudes• Education requirements • Work settings

• Duties• Skills • Interests

MEGA: National Occupational Classification (NOC)

Step 1 Go to: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc

Step 2

Search for occupations in Canada:• On the left: Search the NOC• Choose: Index of titles• Select: Alphabetical search

Step 3

Employability Skills Identification: • Review NOC info for your chosen profile• Identify main skills required for position • Use description as a guide to build your

resume and cover letter

MEGA: Working In Canada (LMI)

What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?

MEGA: Working In Canada (LMI)

Step 1 Go to: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Step 2

Explore Careers by:• Occupation• Wages & Outlooks• Education Program • Skills & Knowledge

Additional Tips:• Review list of local employers to get an idea of

companies you might be able to work for

Explore Careers By Occupation Job Market Report Where to Look for Job Opportunities Local Employers

MACRO: Career Cruising

Activity

Complete the Career Cruising work sheet for an occupation that you are interested in

Username: ryersoncruise

Password: 00ru01f

http://www.careercruising.com

MICRO: Almanacs & Directories

Find out who is doing the type of work you like, and/or if there are opportunities available:

Examples

The Canada Student Employment Guide

The Canadian Hidden Job Market Directory

Scott’s Directories

The Blue Book

Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Canadian Almanac & Directory

MICRO: Online Resources

Find out who is doing the type of work you like, and/or if there are opportunities available:

• www.ryerson.ca/career • www.talentegg.ca

• www.indeed.com • www.careeredge.ca • www.tpl.toronto.on.ca • www.explorefinancialservices.com• www.linkedin.com/studentjobs • www.canadastop100.com/national

MICRO: Eluta

www.eluta.ca/search_new_grad

SummaryDepending on where you are in your career planning, there are valuable resources to augment the information and knowledge you already have!

Connect With Us!

Contact Information:

Location: POD 60

Phone: (416) 979 – 5177

Email: career@ryerson.ca

Hours: Mon. – Thur. 8:30 am – 6:30 pm Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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