1. Graduating Students &
Recent Graduates
Employment Service
Lindsay Mason
Career & Employment Services

2. As You’re Waiting…
Please complete
the Now That I’m
Graduating…
What’s Next?
checklist in your
folders

3. Welcome!
Graduating Students Employment Service
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 Students must graduate in June or November 2013
 Apply now for positions in Summer and Fall 2013
 Program runs from August 31, 2012 to March 15, 2013
 Highly competitive; Employers able to forecast job needs
 Transfer to RGES once GSES is done

4. Welcome!
Recent Graduates Employment Service
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 Students must have already graduated or have
convocation dates in June or November 2012
 Positions begin immediately
 Undergraduate and graduate positions
 Receive access for up to 2 years from graduation date

5. Agenda
Are You Ready?
What’s next depends on where you are now!
1. Career Centre Online
2. Know yourself and target area
3. Market yourself
4. Use a variety of job search methods
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:
Identify traditional & strategic job search techniques to create
an individualized action plan and begin the job search process.

6. Career Centre Online

7. Career Centre Online

8. Career Centre Online

9. Career Centre Online
 Workopolis Campus ID Career Cruising
 Search Alumni Profiles Goinglobal
 Upcoming Events
Weblinks
 Job Boards
 Eluta.ca, Indeed.ca
 Charityvillage.ca
 Internships
 Careeredge.ca

10. Know Yourself & Target Area
What are transferrable skills?

11. Know Yourself & Target Area
Self-Assessment
 What KSAs do you have?
Skill Inventory
Accomplishments (handout)
What do you want to use?

12. Know Yourself & Target Area
What are the Top 10 Skills employers want?
1. Communication 6. Leadership / Management
2. Analytical / Research 7. Multicultural Sensitivity &
3. Computer Skills / Awareness
Technical Literacy 8. Planning / Organizing
4. Adaptability / Time 9. Problem Solving / Critical
Management Thinking / Creativity
5. Interpersonal 10. Teamwork

13. Know Yourself & Target Area
Target Area Assessment
 Have a clear focus QUICK TIP
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What types of jobs are you Don’t approach your
job search saying
suited for now? you’ll do anything &
everything!
1-3 occupational areas
* No strong interest
* No clear focus
* Over or under
 What KSAs does your ideal job, qualified?
company, industry demand?

14. Know Yourself & Target Area
Activity #1
What can I do with a degree in ___________ ?
In pairs review the list of David’s
transferrable skills in your folder
Brainstorm a list of potential
careers for David based on his
skills

15. Know Yourself & Target Area
Resources
 Career Counsellor one-on-one
 Self-Assessments: Online Self-Assessment, Strong
Interest Inventory, MBTI, ePortfolio
 Workshops: Discover Your Skills & Career Options
 Career Cruising, O*NET, NOC Binders, Job Postings
(RGES, Workopolis Campus, Weblinks)
 Tipsheets: Program Career Options

16. Market Yourself
What’s in a brand?

17. Market Yourself
Personal Branding = How we market ourselves to others
 Builds on self-assessment findings
 Who Am I?
 What Do I Do?
 Who Do I Serve?
 And WHY???
 How do you get your brand out there –
on paper and online?

18. Market Yourself
Activity #2
What’s In Your Personal Branding Toolkit?
Think-Pair-Share:
Draft your personal brand
elements
Partner with a peer for
feedback/further
development of statement
Share with group

19. Market Yourself
Customization
Do you tailor your resume AND cover letter for
EVERY single position you apply to?
Should you???

20. Market Yourself
Resources
 Career Counsellor or Employment Coach one-on-one
 Resume Critiques (intranet)
 Mock Interviews
 Workshops: Hi My Name Is…, Interview Techniques to
Land that Job, Winning Resumes & Cover Letters
 Resource Centre Library
 Tipsheets: Resume, Cover Letter, Interview, Marketing
Your Skills & Accomplishments

21. Use a Variety of Methods
The HIDDEN Job Market
On average, what percentage of job
openings do you think never get advertised?

22. Use a Variety of Methods
Job postings
How Employers Resumes How Job Hunters
Fill Vacancies Look for Jobs
Search Firms
Employment Agency
Networking
Referrals
From Within

23. Use a Variety of Methods
People Search vs. Job Search
Leverage your Social Media Presence
Want to take it a step further? Why not try…

24. Use a Variety of Methods
Information Interviews
 Arrange meetings to learn more about a particular
occupation, industry, or company
 Contact people in and outside of your network
Employer Information Sessions
First step, first impression – application process
Opportunity to speak with representatives
Prepare ahead of time

25. Use a Variety of Methods
Activity #3
Work Your Network
Think of your target jobs or careers,
industries, or companies…
Who do I know with connections?
Family, friends, friends’ friends/family,
mentors, internet groups, volunteer
affiliations, Profs/TAs, religious/spiritual
groups, co-workers, community members
If absolutely no one, how can I make
these connections?

26. Use a Variety of Methods
Resources
 Career Counsellor or Employment Coach one-on-one
 Employer Information Sessions, Job Fairs, Panels
 Extern Program
 Workshops: Hi My Name Is…, Networking to Find
Work
 Alumni Profiles (CCO)
 Tipsheets: Information Interviewing, Employer
Information Sessions

27. Managing Rejection
Manage your feelings
 Fight against cynicism, negativity, depression
Be your own good manager
 Give yourself reasonable goals, rewards, encouragement
Don’t just sit there – do something!
 Professional groups, volunteer, UofT employer events, courses
Monitor your progress
 Seek help – something you’re doing may not be working
Keep to a routine
 9-5 job looking for work, keep records

28. Action Plan
Activity #4
Now That I’m Graduating… What’s Next?
Action Plan
What does your job search
action plan look like?
Write down 1-3 small things
you can do today to start your
job search process

29. LinkedIn Workshop
Wed, September 19th
12:00 – 1:30 PM

30. Thank You!
Please complete the evaluation
and GSES/RGES form
LINDSAY MASON
Career & Employment Services
Academic Advising & Career Centre, AC213
(416) 208-2881
lmason@utsc.utoronto.ca