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The Service Canada Centre The Service Canada Centre for Youthfor Youth
165 King St East, Kitchener
(519) 744-8151
Part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy
Providing service toKitchener/WaterlooElmiraWoolwichWellesleyWilmotNew Hamburg
Helping local students with job searching, résumé and cover letter writing, and encouraging local employers to hire students
Newspapers (classifieds, newspaper websites, ads)
Job boards (ex. Lutherwood Employment Centre)
Connections through volunteer work
Networking (family, friends, teachers, etc.)
Word of mouth
Internet job sites
Company websites
Job fairs
Service Canada Centre for Youth!
www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Who can join?Any student aged 13+
What kind of jobs are available? Gardening
Childcare
Housekeeping
How can you join? Come down to or phone the SCCY today!
Painting
Construction
Field work
The Visible Job MarketJob vacancies that are advertised in newspapers, in
stores or on the Internet
Only about 15-20% of available jobs are ever advertised
The Hidden Job Market Job vacancies that are filled without ever being
advertised
Includes over 80% of job vacancies
These jobs are only found by networking—talking with friends and family and letting others know that you are looking for work
These jobs can also be found by self-marketing—going in person to employers and contacting employment agencies
Functions as a personal advertisement
Presents work experience, skills and abilities in a clear and concise format
Encourages employers to interview you
Contact information
Skills and qualifications
Employment experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
References – available upon request
Objective/Goal
Training and Certifications
Achievements
Memberships
Scholarships and Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Interests
Technical skills
Social Insurance Number
Age, sex, birth date, or marital status
Citizenship or religion
Contact information of past employers
The word “résumé”
1 or 2 pages
Organized layout
Action verbs
Short descriptive sentences
Consistent style and format
Positive attitude
No repetition
Tailor your résumé to different positions
Have your résumé looked over and be open to suggestions
Display the most important information in the top quarter of the first page
Quantify your achievements
If you have limited work experience, you can underline your other valuable experiences…
School newspaper or yearbook
Internships
Student council or other committees
Clubs, associations, teams
Sports, coaching, tutoring
Babysitting and volunteer experience
Academic recognition
Ask for permission before you include someone as a reference on your résumé
Describe the position and the required skills and qualifications to your reference
Use a style and format that is consistent with your résumé
Provide at least three references
Put your references on a separate paper
Include your contact information
Provide the names of your references and state their relationship to you
Whether or not you get a job can depend on who you use as a reference!
Who are references? People who have seen you perform duties related to the job you are
applying for
People who have seen you in enough job or non-job situations to comment knowledgeably on your character
Can include: former employers, teachers, people you have volunteered for, youth group leaders, coaches, etc
Should NOT include family members
Should be easy to contact
References should know that you are looking for work… if they might get a call from an employer, you should call them first!
References must be able to say good things about you
References must be able to speak from their own direct experience with you.
Makes an effective first impressionIntroduces your résuméEmphasizes your value as a potential employeeSpecifies which position interests youCommunicates your message to employers
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Explain who you are and why you’re writing
Specify which position interests you or state your objective
State how you heard of the opening within the company
Paragraph 2: Development
Relate your skills and experience to the job description
Describe why you want to work for the employer
Prove that you are the ideal candidate
Paragraph 3: Conclusion
Announce what action you will take or request further action from the employer
State when and how you can be contacted
Thank the reader for his or her time and consideration
Ensure that all employer information is clear and accurate
Address your cover letter to a specific person — don’t use generic terms
Avoid grammar and spelling mistakes
Use positive and enthusiastic words
Learn about the employer
Think of possible questions the employer may ask during the interview
Dress accordingly
Take a folder that contains:
• A few copies of your resume
• Paper and pen for notes
• Letter(s) of recommendation
• Company information
Arrival Go alone to the interviewArrive at least ten minutes ahead of timeTake a few minutes to relaxBe friendly and business-like to everyone
During the InterviewGreet the interviewer and introduce yourself; be
ready to shake an offered handBe attentive to body language and maintain eye
contact. Avoid crossing your armsAsk when you can expect to be contacted regarding
their decisionState your appreciation for the interview
Be yourself and be sincere
Project a positive attitude
Answer simply, directly and to the point
Be professional and courteous
Only answer the questions asked
Take time when formulating your answers
Take notes
Never interrupt Don’t sit down until you are asked to do soDon’t let interviewers intimidate or discourage youDon’t focus on salary and benefits ahead of job
contentNever criticize former employersDon’t ask questions at the initial stage of the interviewDon’t answer questions with merely “yes” or “no”
answers- elaborate Don’t use slang even if the interviewer does
Tell me about yourself. Have you done this type of work before? Why do you want to work here? What are your strengths? Weaknesses? Why should we hire you? Do you prefer to work in a group or on your own? Tell me about a time when you set a goal and met it. Can you think of a situation where you set a goal and
achieved it or did NOT achieve it? What do you know about this position? What do you
know about this company? What are your future goals? Do you have any questions you would like to ask?
Good questions YOU can ask the employer:
What is the most challenging part of the job?
Can you tell me how my performance will be
evaluated?
What is a typical day in the office like?
NOTE: Make sure you don’t ask questions that have already been answered!
Know your rights this summer!
Many laws exist in Ontario and in Canada to protect workers. Knowing a little bit about the rules can help you
ensure you’re being treated fairly by your employer.
Three major groups of laws… The Employment Standards Act of Ontario
The Human Rights Act of Canada
The Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario
The ESA is the law that sets the minimum standards for fair workplace practices in the province of Ontario.
Minimum Wage $8.75/hour for workers aged 18 or older $8.20/hour for workers under 18
Minimum Age 14 years for offices, stores, arenas, restaurant serving areas 15 years for factories and restaurant kitchens 16 years for construction, mining 18 years for window cleaning, security No minimum for agriculture
Hours of WorkThe Canada Labour Code defines a work day as
any period of 24 consecutive hours The Canada Labour Code defines a work week as
midnight Saturday up to midnight of the following Saturday
Normal working limits for Ontario employees is 8 hours/day and 48 hours/week
An employer may be exempt from the standard work week if they have received a special permit from the Ministry of Labour (e.g. farm work)
The Human Rights Act ensures that all individuals can have an equal opportunity to make for themselves the lives that they are able and
wish to have and to have their needs accommodated.
The Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in hiring or management practices based on
Race, colour or ancestry Religion Age or sex Sexual orientation Marital status Disability
Are there any exceptions?
The OHSA’s main purpose is to protect workers against health and safety hazards
on the job.
The Ontario Ministry of Labour sets out the rights and duties of both employers and employees in the workplace.
The OHSA establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and outlines consequences for breaking the rules.
In 2002, 107 young workers died in the workplace
Almost one third of all occupational injuries happen to workers between the ages of 15 and 29
On average, 42 young Ontario workers are injured, made ill, or killed on the job every day.
An average of four workers are killed every working day in Canada.
Every nine seconds, a Canadian worker is injured on the job.
Over-exertion
Fall from elevation
Fall on same level
Bodily reaction
Struck by an object
Struck against an object
Caught in, under or between an object
The most common activities that can result in injuries to youth:
Why are youth especially at risk?
Thinking that they are invincible
Stressed, not focused
Feeling under pressure to do things quickly
Not getting proper training
Showing off to each other or to new employer
Tired
You have the right to know
You have the right to participate
You have the right to refuse unsafe work
You have the right to be told about any dangers at the workplace
Your employer, according to the law, has to provide you with:
Training
Information
Supervision
Instruction
You have the right and responsibility to identify dangers in the workplace and to report any accident or illness immediately to your employer.
Find out if there are any:Health and Safety groups or
representatives at your work Health and Safety programs or
courses
You have the legal right to refuse any work that you feel is going to put you or anyone else at risk.
Report any suspicions that you have of dangers or potential dangers to your employer.
If that’s not possible, report this information to the Health and Safety committee or representative.
YOU CAN REFUSE TO DO UNSAFE WORK!
Provide a safe and healthy workplace.
Train employees about potential hazards and ensure employees are certified when required.
Correct unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Ensure personal protective equipment is available.
Report and investigate all accidents/incidents.
What are the general safety rules for this job?
When will I get health and safety or WHMIS training for this job?
Where are fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and other emergency equipment located?
Is there a worker health and safety representative, or a joint health and safety committee?
How do I report an injury?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) symbols are used in many environments on a variety of products. If you are working with products labelled with these symbols, you
should know their meanings and the dangers associated with them.
Compressed Gas Oxidizing Material Biohazard Flammable
Long-term toxic effects
Dangerously Reactive
Immediate toxic effects
Corrosive