a guide to entering the canadian workforce for iranian engineers
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A Guide to Entering the Canadian Workforce for Iranian Engineers.
By: Bijan Shahrokhi
Agenda
1- My Background
2- Facts
3- Smart Job Searching
4- Q & A
Background
Electrical Engineer & MBA
Electrical Engineer
eCommerce & Marketing Manager
CEO and Co-founder
Facts
- 93 percent of job recruiters use
- Engineering is the easiest career knowledge to transfer from one country to another
- 80% of today's jobs are landed through networking
- HR team uses filtering software to review resume
Smart Job Searching
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Job application starts here.
- My English level
- My experiences
- Transfer of knowledge from Iran
- Market demand for my experience
- How do I upgrade my skills?
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Engineers do not need to be fluent in English. Engineering rules are the same everywhere.
You MUST be able to speak, write emails, and communicate at a basic level.
English
E=MC²
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Learn English in a native English environment.
English
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
My Key Skills
- Focus on skills that are in demand in Canada
To find out in-demand skills:- Use Indeed.ca or LinkedIn - Speak to industry people - Consider Canada’s economy
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
My Key Skills
- Focus on transferable skills- Management is hard to transfer. - Programming is not hard.
- What software / skills am I missing? - Courses e.g. Canadian Electrical Code
- Software
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Target Employers
List of your target employer / or their criteria.
- Where are my target employers located?
- Am I willing to relocate?
- Which ones are hiring / growing?
- Are there many? Or few?
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
- My Transferrable Skills - Target Job Title - Target Employer
- Focused Resume - Focused Networking- Focused Presentation
Information Outcome
Keywords
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Build your reputation around KEYWORDS
- Keywords include names of tasks, software, positions, etc that are popular in your job
- HR Managers can relate to keywords
- Keywords are the common language between you and your employer
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Determine Your Keywords
ReviewTarget employers’ job postings & employees LinkedIn profile
SelectYour top 30 keywords to build your reputation with.
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Network & Apply Interview
- Build your brand with your keywords- Resume- Networking events - Interviews - Presenting yourself -
- Skills - Experiences - Recommendations - LinkedIn Groups
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Now your are ready to apply
for the RIGHT jobs!
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Select Target Company
Find a Contact in the Company
Network & Build Relationships
Apply to the Job when appropriate
Target Networking Job Application
Find a Job Posting Apply for the Job
1 Hour
~ 10 Hours
Network and Build Relationships
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
DON’Ts: - Ask for a job - Give a resume- Wear a suit
I would like to learn more about your
industry in Canada and about company X. Can we meet for a coffee?
Network and Build Relationships
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
DO’s: - Show interest & knowledge- Look for information, not jobs- Establish a relationship - At the end, ask if he knows someone else
you should speak to
They will suggest applying for a specific job or speaking to someone in the field if helpful.
Job Application
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Ask yourself: - Is my resume focused on the job?
- Do I know enough about the company?(hierarchy, projects, upcoming hires, etc)
- Do I know people in the company?
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Pre - Interview
Do your homework: - Review interviewers’ LinkedIn profiles
- Determine their criteria for a good candidate
- Practice your answers before the interview- Record and listen to your answers- Practice in front of a mirror - Ask friends to provide feedback
Research Develop Reputation
Network & Apply Interview
Post - Interview
Do your homework: - Write a Thank you letter: Keep it short and
relevant
- Follow up in two weeks if you don’t hear anything
- Stay calm, professional, and interested!
Summary
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