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ConnectWorking October 4, 2016How to land a job in Vancouver?

6:30 to 8:30pm

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Victoria Delespaul – HR Generalist, Terra Bread Inc

• Depuis 11 ans en Amérique du Nord dont 7 à Vancouver

• Maitrise en RH de Paris puis formation au Canada en RH

• “Canadian Designation » et poste de responsable RH depuis 2013

SPEAKER


WHAT WILL WE TALK ABOUT?

• Recruitment process in BC :1. Where and how to look for work2. Resumes3. Cover letters - Research on Companys4. Get ready for phone & in person interviews5. Tips


1 . W H E R E & H OW TO LO O K F O R W O R K

Websites : Indeed, Craigslist, LinkedIn, Industry specific

Networking :What can networking do for you?Lead to information on job openings not yet advertisedLead to an inside connection at a company Provide you with insights into an industry or professionHelp you get advice on your job search methodsWho is in Your Network? Start with people you knowYour network is probably already bigger than you think. It includes your family, friends, and even casual acquaintances.


2.RESUMES

Resumes : - don’t mention your age or status - no picture - most recent experiences come 1st

- be specific about dates and duties - ask a native speaker to proofread your application


3 . C O V E R L E T T E R S & R E S E A R C H O N C O M PA N Y

Before you apply : - research the company and the name of the hiring

Manager - do you really want to work for them ? - where is it located / public transit available ? Once you’ve decided to apply : write a cover letter

which relates to the company + ask a native speaker to proofread your letter


During the interview /phone and in personListen firstThen talkSmile as you speakCreate a positive ending

AFTER THE INTERVIEWSSend a thank-you noteBe patient.

4. PHONE INTERVIEWS AND IN PERSON INTERVIEWS


!!!Tip !!!: use the STAR approachWrite your own stories on how you can

succeed in the role you are applying for:

Situation : what happened - describe a specific situation

Action : steps you took to resolve the situation

Result : was the situation solved and what was the feedback from your supervisor ?

5. INTERVIEW TIPS !

connextworking oct 2016 - job interview

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