Community Employment Resource Centre
What’s inside:
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New Employment Services
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Upcoming Workshops
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Winners
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Interviews
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Websites of Interest
NEW Employment Services
THE EMPLOYABILITY MODEL
The five broad employability dimensions are:
Career/direction:
Do you have a clear career goal?
Skills for the job:
Do you meet the requirements for the job you
want?
Job Search Skills:
Do you know where to look for job leads?
Job Maintenance Skills:
Do you have the skills to keep the job?
Personal and Environmental circumstances:
Are there any other factors, which provide
serious labour market difficulties for you?
If you answered “no or not sure” to any off
these questions, Watton Employment Services can help you answer them. How? By
working together with their employment planners.
Do you think an Employment Planner was only
for large corporations?
Well, think again!
Now you have access to the best in Cobourg
with NO CHARGE.
Watton Employment Services
Include:
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Career
Planning Workshops
o
Self
Employment Benefits
o
Self
Employment Assessment
o
Self
employment Orientation
o
Training
Options Group Information Session
o
Skills
Development Employment Benefit
o
Job
Development Services
o
One-on-one Job
Search Assistance
o
Mature
Advantage Workshop
o
Job Finding
Club
o
Emotional I.Q.
Assessment
o
Services for
the disabled
o
Labour Market
Trends Workshop
o
GATB Testing
o
Diagnostic
Testing and Assessment
o
Employment
Counseling
o
Rural
Employment Services
Speak to a CERC client support worker to
book your appointment today!
Upcoming
Workshops
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Choices
October 1st
October 29th
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Computer
Basics:
October 8th
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Know your
resources:
October 15th
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Automated
Resumes:
October 22nd
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm at Port Hope
CERC.
To register call 905-885-2372
* limited space available*
And The Winners Are…..
The two winners for our wellness packages
are:
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Shandelle
Brendon
(Port Hope Office)
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Wanda-Mae
Meihm
(Cobourg Office)
The winner of our draw at the Port Hope Fair
is Valerie Smith.
Congratulations !
Would you like to see your name there? Then make sure you fill out a ballot every
two weeks. Next time, it could be you!
The
future depends on what we do in the present.
-Mahatma Gandhi-
Interviews
Source: www.candocareer.com
“Congratulations! You have secured a job interview - it's an
exciting time. Your resume and cover letter have obviously demonstrated that
your skills, accomplishments, and qualifications match the employer's
requirements. Prepare yourself to make the "dreaded interview" a
positive experience that secures a job offer.”
Interview
Preparation - Failing to prepare is preparing to Fail
“Preparation is critical in
conveying a positive and polished image, and having a productive and successful
interview. Before your first interview, there are some important steps to take
in order to prepare yourself.”
Understand yourself and the
great things you have to offer.
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“Think about your skills, interests, and values.
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Know your strengths and weaknesses, and be able to give examples to
demonstrate your strengths.
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Think about decisions you have made, the thought process behind each
one, and the outcome.
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Identify accomplishments that you are proud of, and how you achieved
them.
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Provide examples of how you have developed your skills.
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Explain why you are interested in this industry and position - show your
personality.
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Define your short and long-term goals.”
Research the employer, the
position, and the industry or field.
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“Know what salary range is usual for this type of position.
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Read current periodicals and trade journals to learn about the latest
trends in the industry.
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Review mission statements, annual reports, and company literature.
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Find out who the firm's competitors are.
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Where do they place in the industry?
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Who are their clients or customers?
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Familiarize yourself with the employer's organizational structure.”
Practice, Practice, and
Practice some more for the interview
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“Practice answering interview questions with a friend, and/or use a tape
recorder to record your answers. You can then critique your answers, or ask a
friend to do so.
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Look at the interview from the employer's perspective. Know what they
want and give examples to prove you can deliver.
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Ask appropriate and well thought-out questions.
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Don't expect an offer on the spot.
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Be assertive, not aggressive; confident, not cocky.
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Practice your firm, confident handshake.
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Dress for success. Make a favorable first impression. Don't
underestimate the importance of this.
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Bring at least three copies of your professionally prepared resume, as
well as a list of references on matching letterhead.”
The person who gets the job
may not necessarily be the most qualified; he or she may simply be the one who
knows HOW to get a job.
Websites Of Interest
