PROFESSIONAL TRANSITIONSChange Jobs, Careers, Countries
April 2016
Plan your future.
Presented by:Cindy Schwartz, Group ManagerQuantum Management Services Limited
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About CindyGroup Manager at Quantum, since 2003
What my title actually means (what does she do all day?)
McGill graduate
Personal and Professional Coaching Certification (June 2016)
Secret to my personal success- Which can be yours too…
My professional philosophy to reflect that secret is…
Communication, Respect, Transparency:
Putting the human in Human Resources.
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The Job Market Reality
You
Established Recognizable
Familiar…= INSTANT CREDIBILITY
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Recognize & connect with them.
Own them.
Market them.
Sell them.
Transferrable Skills!
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Recognize them.Definition: Previously acquired skills that are relevant and can be applied to a new career/job.
Examples: Customer Service Negotiation Project Coordination Management / Supervision / Coaching Sales / Business Development Research Public Speaking Conflict Resolution Planning / Budgeting Writing / Editing Quality Assurance
Transferrable Skills:
What are my unique selling features? How do they apply to this job?
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Recruitment TriviaHow long do you think the experienced recruiter looks at a resume?
a) 30 seconds
b) 120 seconds
c) 90 seconds
d) 6 seconds
Source: North America Trends Report @ pages.bullhorn.com
Source: North America Trends Report, @pages.bullhorn.com
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Market them.Chronological CV:Highlights experience – most popular format for Canadian job hunters.
Functional CV:Highlights skills, rather than how and when they were acquired. Used by: Mature professionals Contract workers New Canadian residents People transitioning careers
Transferrable Skills:
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Transferrable Skills: Market them.
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General CV Guidelines Personalize your CV and cover letter for each
employer / job.
Always use the employer’s keywords. Talking in their language builds credibility. ATS software programs filter / sort by keywords.
Ensure your CV reflects your LinkedIn profile.
Double-check for accuracy.
Edit and proofread!
Transferrable Skills: Market them.
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Research your industry on LinkedIn Learn about employers you want to work for. Identify organizations that hire international profiles. Connect with established members of your community.
Attend networking events and job fairs.
Connect with government assistance programs that specialize in helping people find employment.
Most importantly, harness the power of unpaid internships!
Transferrable Skills: Sell them.
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TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: The Power of the Unpaid Internship.
Sell them.Transferrable Skills:
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Thank You!
Website: www.quantum.ca
Facebook: quantumsocial
Twitter: social_quantum
LinkedIn: Quantum Management Services Ltd.
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