Information meeting about Emploi-Québec services and your reintegration in the labour market

Information meeting about Emploi-Québec services and your reintegration in the labour market

OBJECTIVES OF THE MEETING Find out what jobs are related to your skills Find out what jobs will be available in Montréal in the coming years Become better acquainted with Emploi-Québec measures and services and with the labour market Familiarize yourself with job search strategies Discover organizations offering employability services 2

CRÉCA COMMUNITY ORGANISATION Website: http://www.creca.net Litteracy French teaching computer workshop in french Elementary school tutoring for kids 3

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (EI) - CANADA Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. Always apply for EI benefits as soon as you stop working. You can apply for benefits even if you have not yet received your Record of Employment (ROE). If you delay filing your claim for benefits for more than four weeks after your last day of work, you may lose benefits. 4

EMPLOI QUÉBEC What can Emploi-Québec do for you regarding employment? While taking into account the situation of the labour market, Emploi-Québec can help you rejoin it rapidly through a range of services adapted to your needs. 5

UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICES Service Canada 540, avenue Beaumont Montréal, Québec 1 800 808-6352 CLE d'ahuntsic (256) 10520, boulevard de l'acadie Montréal (Québec) H4N 1L9 Tél. : (514) 872-4949 Téléc. : (514) 872-7098 6

PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND OTHER RESOURCES Montréal s public libraries Québec s national library at Berri-UQAM s métro. Job searching Clubs 7

Job searching clubs 8 Carrefour jeunesse-emploi St-Laurent 404, Décarie Blvd, suite 300 Saint-Laurent (Quebec) H4L 5E6 514-855-1616, ext. 224 Fax: 514 747-0008 cje@cjestlaurent.org Opening hours Monday: By appointment only Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: By appointment only

Job searching clubs Côte-des-Neiges Job Search Centre 3600 Barclay Avenue Suite 421, Montreal Quebec H3S 1K5 514.733.3026 info@crecdn.com Our services are designed to develop skills that set you apart, lead to successful interviews, and optimize your chances to find work as quickly as possible. All our services are free. Take advantage of them! 9

EMPLOI-QUÉBEC Services offered Public employment assistance services Social solidarity services Information on government programs and services 10

EMPLOI-QUÉBEC What can Emploi-Québec do for you regarding employment? While taking into account the situation of the labour market, Emploi-Québec can help you rejoin it rapidly through a range of services adapted to your needs. 11

Jobs related to your skills

JOBS RELATED TO YOUR SKILLS Before starting to look for work, it is important to take some time to identify what jobs are related to your skills. 13

14 JOBS RELATED TO YOUR SKILLS

The labour market

THE LABOUR MARKET Why you should become better acquainted with the labour market: In order to find out what jobs are available in your region In order to find out what the employment prospects are for each occupation 16

THE LABOUR MARKET Over 144,000 new positions will be available in Montréal between 2015 and 2019. Distribution according to skill level Source : Emploi-Québec, Perspectives d emploi par profession 2015-2019. 17

THE LABOUR MARKET Five year forecast (from 2015 to 2019) Examples of occupations offering attractive employment prospects by skill level Cashier, grocery store clerk, counter server, kitchen help, housekeeping attendant, food processing labour force Basic (acceptable prospects) Intermediary (favorable prospects) Correctional services officer, home support worker, wholesales representative, aircraft assembler, and aircraft assembly inspector 18

THE LABOUR MARKET Five year forecast (from 2015 to 2019) [continued] Technical (favorable prospects) Professional (favorable prospects) Firefighter, paralegal, early childhood educator, heavy-duty equipment mechanic, computer software and computer systems testing technician Web designer, Web developer, dentist, teacher (primary and preschool), psychotherapist, auditor, accountant 19

Public services as regards employment

EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC SERVICES What public services does Emploi-Québec offer as regards employment? Information and online services A multiservice room in local employment centres Specialized services 21

Information and online services

INFORMATION AND ONLINE SERVICES What online services does Emploi-Québec offer? Labour Market Information site (LMI online) Online Placement site Tools for job hunters Documents Information about events and activities (including job fairs) www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca 23

INFORMATION AND ONLINE SERVICES Explore the following with the Labour Market Information site (LMI online) Over 500 trades and occupations (description, salaries, job prospects, etc.) Training programs Activity sectors Répertoire d entreprises (a business directory) Québec-wide data covering all 17 regions 24

INFORMATION AND ONLINE Services Through the Online Placement site you can Access job postings Publish your candidacy and apply online Create Job Alerts! and receive job offers 25

Multiservice room

Multiservice ROOM There is a multiservice room in local employment centres (LEC) to help you in your job search Tools and documents available to you in doing your own job search Computer (internet access) Photocopy machine Fax Telephone Documents 27

Multiservice ROOM At the multiservice room, an assistance officer can help you Find information Take the necessary steps or direct you to the appropriate service Register with Online Placement Use online tools (for example LMI) 28

Specialized services

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Some persons may only need the tools and services offered at the multiservice room to help them in their job search. Others may need to undergo an employment assistance and assessment interview with an assistance officer. 30

SPECIALIZED SERVICES The employment assistance and assessment interview will help the assistance officer to Assess your employment needs Identify the service or active employment measure that will best respond to your needs and to the needs of the labour market Establish an action plan Offer you support and assistance in integrating the labour market 31

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Active employment measures To find employment Employment assistance services To develop skills Manpower training measure Job readiness 32

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Active employment measures (continued) To move into employment Wage subsidy Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities (PRIIME) To start a business Support for self-employment 33

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Employment assistance services What it is Activities designed to provide job search techniques and help define employment objectives Who it is for Persons needing to review their job search methods, a job searching strategy, or to find out about the tools at their disposal Persons who wish to find employment but need assistance in order to specify their employment needs 34

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Manpower training measure What it is General, vocational, or technical training Who it is for Persons who have stopped being full-time students for at least two years and risk remaining jobless for a significant length of time due to the lack of a skill 35

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Manpower training measure (continued) What are the advantages of doing full-time training with Emploi-Québec? Develop new skills in demand on the labour market Do training in fields with favourable employment prospects 36

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Manpower training measure (continued) How to get information about a training course? Emploi-Québec vocational and technical training program inventory for the Island of Montréal www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca/formationsmontreal 37

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Job readiness What it is Mainly group activities aimed at developing employability through participation in a project Proposed activities include the acquiring of personal and relational skills. Who it is for Persons needing to develop personal skills in order to be able to keep their employment 38

SPECIALIZED SERVICES 39 Wage subsidy What it is Financial assistance paid in the form of a wage It allows a person to acquire valuable work experience and encourages the employer to offer him or her lasting employment. Assistance service to help a person fit into a new work environment Who it is for Unemployed persons who have difficulty integrating into the work environment

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities (PRIIME) What it is Financial assistance for businesses Who it is for Immigrants and persons who are members of a visible minority needing an initial work experience in their field 40

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Support for self-employment What it is Financial assistance for developing a business plan and starting a business or, if the project is eligible, for creating a job Who it is for Persons wishing to start their own business or to become self-employed 41

SPECIALIZED SERVICES Income support while participating in an active employment measure Depending on the person s situation, financial support may be awarded if he or she participates in an active employment measure. This assistance may be paid in one of the following forms: Employment assistance allowance Reimbursement of temporary fees Reimbursement of supplemental fees Supplemental feels include child care expenses, transportation expenses, tuition fees, and other training-related expenses. 42

Job search strategies

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES You are ready to begin the process of finding employment? Main steps in finding a job Know yourself well Become informed about the labour market Explore job leads Write a resume and a cover letter Prepare for the job interview 44

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Emploi-Québec has made tools available on its website to help job hunters, including Your complete job search guide. 45

YOUR RESUME (CV) CL I E N T NAME, MBA, SPHR 1234 (Name) Pkwy, City, ST 12345 Phone: 555.111.9999 / 555.222.3321 name_name@name.com Human Resources Management Executive TALENT MANAGEMENT ~ ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ~ CHANGE MANAGEMENT 46

YOUR RESUME (CV) P R O F I L E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S Proficiency in HR functional areas such as talent acquisition & management, succession planning, training and development, and conflict resolution. Strategic business partner with exceptional skills in relationship building and change management. 47

YOUR RESUME (CV) Highly decisive with strong abilities in performance management, HRIS administration, employee relations, management coaching, and driving process improvements. Excel in strategically prioritizing, coordinating and steering projects to optimize productivity and achieve aggressive performance goals. Adept at delivering strategic and client-focused consultation to HR partners, senior business leaders, and team members. 48

YOUR RESUME (CV) Selected Achievements: Refocused (Name) Logistics, Inc. to closely monitor key performance indicators and metrics in order to rapidly identify and resolve potential or emerging operational issues. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E (Name) Logistics, Inc., 2007 to Present Director of Human Resources Promoted after only one year from initial role as Recruiting and HR Manager to direct human resources across multi-state, multi-site organization. Spearhead full-scope HR operations encompassing talent acquisition and management, employee relations, organizational development, leadership development, and change management. Direct, motivate and coach geographically dispersed team of HR professionals and closely partner with divisional senior leaders on integration of HR strategy and business objectives. Resourcefully instituted leadership development program which CEO included as part of performance measurement component for leaders and earned recognition from board member as one of the best [he s] seen. 49

YOUR RESUME (CV) E D U C A T I O N MBA, Human Resources Management, (Name) University, 2010 BA Degree, Political Science, University of (Name), 2000 C R E D E N T I A L S & T R A I N I N G Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, 2012 Disney s Selection, Training & Engagement Course, Disney University, 2012 Workforce Staffing & Planning Certificate, Univ. of Minnesota, College of Continuing Education, 2007 Completed extensive military training during service with US Army. CL I E N T NAME, MBA, SPHR 1234 (Name) Pkwy, City, ST 12345 Phone: 555.111.9999 / 555.222.3321 name_name@name.com 50

YOUR COVER LETTER This letter introduce you to the owner of a company or organization. Tell this person what you can do for her. Tell her how useful Say No to the Cover Letter Cop-Out Be Concise.. Keep It Professional But Friendly. Get Personal Focus on the Employer's Needs Be Original Proofread 51

INTERVIEW Be there 15 minutes before the interview Be prepared Know the company well What are the suppliers, the clients What are their accomplishment, What are they planning for the future Talk about yourself Your personnality Your professionnal life Your studies Don t take for granted that they red your resume. 52

INTERVIEW Be yourself You have to believe in yourself You have to trust yourself Be proud of who you are Believe that your are the solution to their problem. Tell them that they can trust you. That you will take care of the company. 53

Thank you for your attention! We wish you the best of success in your job search!