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    Wheres the mey at?Becoming a financial planner

    | march 2012 |

    Make networking work for you Public sPeaking: How to sell your ideas

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    BUSINESSDEGREES

    4-YEAR DEGREES THATARE BUILT FOR BUSINESS.

    Accounting

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    Ive always enjoyed helping others. Now I have

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    inside this edition4

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    tutorials found in this issue will teach you everything you need tolearn those skills that can help you reach your full potential.

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    pg. 29 pg. 42

    For many of us Canucks,

    this winter has been one

    to remember, not for the

    mounds of snow, but for

    the lack of it. Maybe winter

    called in sick this year. Ei-

    ther way, its already March

    and it feels like spring is

    coming early. But dont rest

    easy. This time of the yearis also when exams are just

    around the corner.

    This is the time when you

    start organizing cram ses-

    sions with your friends. Its

    when you start bugging

    your prof for insider hints

    about what textbook chap-

    ters to focus on. Its when

    you start avoiding calls

    from your chattiest friends,

    and when you ask your best

    friend to change the pass-

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    when caffeine intake rises,

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    fast food increasingly feels

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    But isnt there a better way?

    A way you can learn how

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    in the back of our minds, a

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    The answer? Nothing. Very

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    tively and efficiently than

    those around them. Specif-

    ically, they learn skills that

    allow them to reach their

    full potential, a potential

    that exists in all of us.

    In the end, everyone wants

    that edge. And we at job-

    postings magazine plan

    to help you get it. In school(and in your future career),

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    explore the career opportu-

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    depth. From gold mining, to

    learning how to become a

    mining geologist and engi-

    neer, to what its like work-

    ing inside a mine, to landing

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    in the mining industry. Keep

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    A Whole New Worldof Knowledge

    to know everything pretty well, Shireen explains,

    and then I went to Store Support for further train-

    ing where I got to know people from other stores.

    We compared ideas and found out that we have a

    lot of the same issues and same strengths.

    While Shireens primary department is the Con-

    tractor Services Department, she has been cross-

    trained to work in Customer Service, Expediting,

    and the Return to Vendor department. Theres

    always room for growth within the company,

    she says. This has not only kept Shireen chal-

    lenged, but has broadened her skills base as

    well. Its not all related to building and building

    materials, Shireen points out. The Home Depot

    has a very particular approach to customer ser-

    vice, whereby employees not only greet custom-

    ers at the door, but also walk them down aisles,

    and provide informed, helpful advice. Those

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    day life, especially at school, where she studies

    Business Administration at Centennial College

    in Toronto. We are going to deal with people

    Sponsored by The Home Depot

    You can always find a friend in the store, Shireen

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    Judging by the amount of smiles from co-workers

    and customers as she walks through the aisles,

    Shireen has developed more than one friendship

    in the three years she has been a part time associ-

    ate. Yet for a student like Shireen, The Home Depot

    offers more than a place to make new friends; its

    a place where she can gain life-long skills, receive

    support for education, and grow within a company.

    As a Contractor Services Cashier, Shireen is tasked

    with building and fulfilling orders, including tak-

    ing phone orders, and aiding with installs when

    contractors need help getting the ball rolling on

    a job. They train you from the bottom up, no ex-

    perience necessary, Shireen says. Employing both

    web-based training and step-by-step coaching,

    The Home Depot ensures that new employees are

    confident in their ability to serve customers. And,

    unlike many places, training doesnt end after

    your first month of employment. I had been work-

    ing for a couple of months already and had gotten

    our entire life, so the approach has helped in

    working with people Ive never met before and

    peers in school, she says. You end up with a

    whole new world of knowledge.

    Knowledge is also something that The Home De-

    pot encourages in their associates. For eligible as-

    sociates, The Home Depot will provide 50 percent

    tuition reimbursement, up to a maximum $5000

    a year. The Home Depot also provides medical and

    dental benefits to part-time employees. I use a lot

    of my benefits, to be honest, Shireen says laugh-

    ing. Being a student and being over the age to be

    on your parents benefits, they come in handy.

    The Home Depot, Shireen says emphatically,

    really is an all around company that does have

    diversity. We have people of all ages and creeds,

    and some are still in school and in the same boat

    as me. The Home Depot also maintains a social

    committee that organizes events, like an Annual

    International Potluck. Everybody brings in some

    sort of dish, she says. Recipes are exchanged,

    and a lot of good times are had at the potlucks.

    The Home Depot also champions volunteer work

    through Team Depot, an associate volunteer force

    that works within communities to make a dif-

    ference. Add to that the Matching Gift Program

    where associates contributions to qualifying

    non-profits are matched, dollar for dollar. Respect

    for all people, giving back, and building strong

    relationships are all things that The Home Depot,

    and associates like Shireen, pride themselves on.

    Research what The Home Depot has to offer,

    Shireen advises, because youll see there are a lot

    of long-term benefits to staying here, whether itsfor a lifetime or for when youre in school. There

    are a lot of good things here, more than we can

    advertise on a sign; it isnt until you work here

    that you realize the extent of it.

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    Learn how tapping into your inner potential has the ability to help yourself and others.

    Apply online at homedepotjobs.ca/3125 and discover how you can unleash your inner orange!

    Jordan, Ashley, Sonia, Home Depot Associates

    Because working here is about more than helping customers choose the right

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    make a difference in customers lives where it matters most.

    Through extensive training, tuition reimbursement and more, The Home Depot gives us

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    If yourehIred, whatwIll be your

    Impact?

    So you screwed up in the interview, huh? They asked the ol Whats your greatest weakness question and you responded with cupcakes, hoping

    to get a laugh. Awkward. Lucky for you we have friends on the inside recruiting friends (the people wholl be interviewing you). It cost us a few

    favours, but they finally agreed to explain why they ask what they ask, and what the best answers are. Its a cheatsheet for interviews. Good luck!

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    Hm r M @cn

    This is a seemingly harmless question we ask at

    the interviews onset, but it provides us with a

    wealth of information on the candidate when

    answered strategically.

    First, this is an opportunity for the candidate to

    tell us about the strengths theyve developed

    that could be an asset to our organization.

    You should focus on one or two strengths, and

    provide examples where youve demonstrated

    these specific strengths in the past. Simply list-

    ing your strengths without facts to back them

    up makes the answer fairly shallow.

    Second, the savvy candidate, who has gath-

    ered information on the companys goals and

    culture, will also be in a position to tell an in-

    terviewer how they would be a good fit within

    that environment. For example, CNs website

    (www.cn.ca) offers the public a lot of informa-

    tion on its mission, its challenges, and its oppor-

    tunities. A candidate who has taken the time to

    read our information will be well equipped to

    explain how they can contribute to CNs success.

    The answer should also remain specific and re-

    alistic (no, we dont expect the candidate to rev-

    olutionize the industry in their first week on thejob). Not being able to explain which aspect of

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    q&A

    Find more intervew Q&As online at: jobpostings.ca/interview_smarts

    our business youll be most beneficial to, or ad-

    vising us that you would change everything

    about the business leaves the interviewers with

    the sense that you havent done your home-

    work. Or worse, it shows us that you wouldnt

    have an impact (which is, after all, the question

    youve been asked to answer here).

    Finally, the successful candidate will be the one

    who uses this answer as a thread throughout

    the interview. If youve been candid about your

    core strengths in this question, then this theme

    will invariably resurface throughout the an-

    swers you provide as the interview progresses.

    If youve simply presented a generic response,

    then the interviewer will automatically notice

    your answers in the remainder of the interview

    dont match up to the candidate you presented

    yourself as from that first question.

    As I said, this is a seemingly harmless question,

    but it requires some preparation and candid-

    ness on your part. Know yourself and the orga-

    nization where you are interviewing, and you

    should be successful in dealing with this type of

    interview question.

    2

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    having to re-familiarize yourself

    with the previous days research

    progress. Instead of checking and

    answering your emails every five

    minutes, aim to do it only three

    times per day. At work, instead of

    spreading your calls throughout

    the week, batch them all into one

    day to free the rest of your week for

    more pressing matters.

    The time saving opportunities are

    endless. By finding those tasks in

    your life that can be batched, you

    replace a regular distraction with

    a single, focused period of time to

    accomplish the tasks.

    80/20Vilfredo Pareto, a little known

    economist who was recently

    popularized in Timothy Ferriss

    bestselling book, The 4-Hour

    Workweek, developed a theory

    called Paretos Law today its

    commonly referred to at the

    80/20 principle. Originally, thislaw demonstrated the predict-

    able distribution of wealth in

    society that 80 percent of the

    wealth and income was produced

    and possessed by 20 percent of

    the population. The trick is that

    this principle not only holds true

    in economics, but in every aspect

    of life.

    Take a look at your life and ask

    yourself, Which 20 percent of

    sources are causing 80 percent

    of my workload or taking up 80percent of my time? Be thorough.

    It can be a toxic relationship with a

    friend/colleague/significant other;

    a hostile business client; a com-

    mute, a style of work; a member-

    ship (maybe you are a part of too

    many clubs or associations); an

    activity, etc. Find those sources that

    are eating up too much of your

    time and focus, figure out whether

    they are really essential to keep in

    your life, then focus on better man-

    aging, minimizing, or eliminating

    those sources from your life.

    Okay, so we know we said wed

    talk about multitasking right now,

    but we have a confession to make:

    multitasking actually doesnt work.

    The brain wasnt designed to

    multitask, says Margaret Moore,

    founder and CEO of WellCoaches.

    com, and co-author of Organize

    Your Mind, Organize Your Life.

    We can only focus our attention

    well on one thing at a time. Sure,

    we can all breath and walk at the

    same time, but if you try to write

    a couple of work emails while indeep conversation with your sig-

    nificant other on the phone, your

    significant other may grow ever

    louder and more annoyed.

    Thats why instead of trying to

    multitask, well give you tips

    and tricks on how to focus more

    effectively. To be clear, focusing is

    about prioritization and sticking

    to a single objective. The better

    youre able to focus, the bet-

    ter (and faster) youll be able to

    complete projects, big and small.Unfortunately, focus has a pesky

    enemy: its called procrastination.

    Luckily, weve come up with some

    tips to both combat procrastina-

    tion, and improve your focus.

    EliminatedistractorsWe live in one of the most men-

    tally stimulating periods of human

    history. With so much access to ...

    well, everything (thank you Inter-

    net), can people really be blamed

    for being distracted? No, but we

    can put in place measures to limit

    distractions. They can include:

    6

    BLOCK FACEBOOK (AND OTHER

    addictive sites). If you need to hun-

    ker down and focus on a project,

    consider giving your social media

    passwords to a trusted friend or

    family member, and have them

    change the passwords to lock you

    out until after you score your A+.

    BLOCK THE INTERNET. FOR SOME

    of us, social media is not the only

    thing online that sucks up our

    time. For everything else, consider

    installing a browser plugin called

    LeechBlock. This ultra customiz-

    able plugin allows you to set the

    amount of time you allow yourself

    to visit a specific list of sites.

    Once you pass the allottedtime youve set, LeechBlock

    will automatically disable

    your access to that site.

    CONTROL YOUR ENVIRON-

    MENT. Sometimes our homes

    offer too many distractions. If

    this is the case, consider working

    outside at a library, coffee shop,

    or park. Push in your earplugs (or

    earphones if you like music while

    you work) and let your fingers rip

    across your laptop keyboard.

    TAKING A VACATION FROM YOUR

    friends. For the outgoing types out

    there, your usual vice is people and

    connecting with them. But if you

    need to complete a project thats

    worth 60 percent of your grade,

    politely ask your friends to not con-

    tact you until after youre done.

    Batching (the secretof efficiency)Batching is the process of compil-

    ing all your most repetitive and

    tedious tasks and doing them all

    in one go, thereby minimizing the

    set up cost and time involved, and

    avoiding constant interruptions

    to your focus. This is a technique

    used throughout industry, but can

    be used in your personal life.

    For example, instead of doing your

    laundry or dishes everyday, wait

    for them to pile up and do them all

    in one go (once or twice a week).

    Instead of spreading your research

    out over the course of a week, batch

    it down to a day or two to avoid

    Goal settingSet realistic daily and weekly goals

    (not your activities) that specifi-

    cally include the quantity, qualityand the pace of the goal, advises

    Dr. Kevin D. Gazzara, senior partner

    at Magna Leadership Solutions

    LLC. (This way) you get positive

    and timely reinforcement of your

    accomplishments. Too many

    people try to accomplish ten or

    twenty things in a single day, then

    (surprisingly) they get discour-

    aged when they only complete a

    handful of the items on their list.

    Sounds familiar? It should. Its

    called trying to multitask. Again,it doesnt work! Instead, focus on

    accomplishing one to three big

    goals per day. Youll be amazed at

    the difference this makes.

    Artificial stressThe essence of procrastination is

    putting things off until a more

    convenient time, or to the last

    minute before theyre due. Steve

    Levinson, a clinical psychologist

    and co-author of the book, Follow-

    ing Through: A Revolutionary NewModel for Finishing Whatever You

    Start, has some insight into this

    experience. Procrastinators and

    non-procrastinators alike only do

    what theyve decided they should

    when they actually feel like they

    must do it. The only difference

    between procrastinators and non-

    procrastinators is that it takes pro-

    crastinators a lot longer to feel like

    they must do it. In other words,

    they wait until the last minute.

    Thats why I believe that a key to

    overcoming procrastination is tolearn how to deliberately make

    the last minute come sooner.

    To conquer procrastination, Levin-

    son suggests creating artificial

    deadlines that force you to take

    action now, instead of an hour

    before the actual deadline. Dont

    wait for the last minute to come

    on its own because it will come

    too late. Deliberately put yourself

    in situations that create pressure

    and urgency sooner.

    Lesson FouR

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    Where do you want youreducation to take you?Heres a career path with

    unlimited potential.

    Your interests and yourexperience may add up to

    a great career in insurance.

    Michelle Snowdon

    Underwriter

    Sara Runnalls

    Broker

    Gavin Mascarenhas

    Loss Adjuster

    UnderwriterYoure a relationship developer and decision-ma

    Underwriters accept or reject risk on behalf ofinsurance companies. They assess the kind ofinsurance required by organizations as diverseas a shopping mall, a professional sports team,a manufacturer, a city government or aconstruction company. Underwriters examineevery facet of the organizations operation and

    its request for insurance, then decide what theinsurance company should cover and howmuch it should charge.

    Broker / AgentYoure a people person and a great communicat

    Insurance brokers and agents help consumersfind the right coverage to protect their cars,homes, businesses, boats and belongingsagainst loss through accident, fire or theft.While brokers usually represent severalinsurance companies, agents are more likelyto sell policies for just one. These are theentrepreneurs of the insurance industrywith many of them working for themselvesor for small independent firms.

    The best advice is tospecialize in law orbusiness-relatedcourses.

    Loss AdjusterYoure part private investigator and part thera

    The loss adjuster is responsible for ensuringthat those who have suffered a loss receive thecompensation and assistance they are eligible

    to receive. Whether employed by the insurancecompany or working as an independentcontractor, the loss adjuster investigatesthe accident, arranges medical treatmentif necessary and negotiates the final settlementto restore policy holders to where they were,as closely as possible, before their loss.

    What are you looking for in a career? Earning potential? Security?

    Whatever you've learned in school and in life, youll have the chance to use it in

    the insurance industry.

    Its hard to imagine a career choice where youll have the opportunity to use

    more of your skills than insurance. Why? Because insurance is already a part of

    everything you do. It protects homes, jobs, cars, property and the continuity of

    lives. And because insurance is all around us, the industry has a wide variety of

    careers to match your education and amazing flexibility to change directions

    along the way.

    There are more than 110,000 Canadians working in the property & casualtyinsurance sector. Its an industry that reflects the face and the values of Canadian

    society and has a constant need for talented, creative, motivated people.

    Are you a people person? Brokers work with clients to create a strategy to

    protect their assets.

    Gifted at math? You could thrive as an actuary.

    Good at listening? As a claims professional, youll help people who are coping

    with an accident, fire or theft.

    Strategic thinker? You could work as an underwriter and develop the products

    that keep people protected from unforeseen loss.

    As your career in insurance progresses, every day can present interesting new

    opportunities, new challenges, and the flexibility to pursue new goals.

    To find out more about where you might fit in with your post-secondary

    education, please visit our Web site at www.career-connections.info. You may

    be surprised to find that insurance isnt what you think. Its a whole lot more. For a greater advantageand the highest placementvalue, I would recommend

    courses in law as well assuccessful completion of abusiness or insuranceprogram.

    A college diploma or universdegree in any subject is helpffor entry into the profession,although those who have stu

    mathematics or businesswould have an advantage.

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    byJessica Calleja

    Your first post grad job issomething youre supposed tolook forward to, but it can bea little nerve wrecking as well.You want to make a greatfirst impression, to prove youcan put those years of study-

    ing and classroom theory topractical use. But in the end,we all start at the bottom ofthe employment totem pole.So how do you make the mostof that initial experience toget ahead? jobpostings careerexpert Sue Ross shares sometips on how to make the mostof your first job, even if its notexactly what you may haveexpected.

    YouR FiRst LoB:

    MAke the MostoF it.

    The easiest wayto get moreresponsibility isto excel at yourcurrent role so

    youre prepared fora promotion if the

    opportunity arises.

    Approaching thefirst job

    Consider all jobs as opportuni-

    ties. If it isnt your dream job,

    but the position you seek exists

    within the company, create a

    reputation for excellent work in

    your current role, so if the dreamjob becomes available, youre an

    eligible candidate, says Ross.

    Make sure you know people in

    that department, and ask what

    they require for the job to mold

    yourself into the ideal candidate.

    If the company isnt where you

    want to be, notes Ross, then

    get as much as you can from

    them. If they offer training, take

    it. If they dont have upward

    mobility, do your best where you

    are. Positions may come up. Use

    great work, and the relationships

    you develop, to help when you

    need references down the road.

    I want moreresponsibility!

    Volunteer for more. Ask for

    more. Speak to your supervisor

    about the process, but remem-

    ber the easiest way to get more

    responsibility (and do more of

    the work you enjoy) is to excel

    at your current role so youre

    prepared for a promotion if the

    opportunity arises.

    Search for a mentor

    (Mentors) can provide you with

    perspective on your job, com-

    pany, or career that you may not

    get from your supervisors, says

    Ross. She warns that although

    supervisors can be a good source

    of guidance, they can sometimes

    be clouded by their own agenda.

    If youre a great employee who

    would be hard to replace, some

    supervisors may not encourage

    you in the same way as a mentor

    would to go for the promotion,

    she adds. Remember: people are

    generally good, but not all peoplehave your best interest at heart.

    Mentors can help to clear away

    the clouds of a hidden agenda.

    Organizational struc-ture and culture

    When I speak to employers, FIT

    within the company is some-

    times the most important quality

    they look for, even above experi-

    ence or specific qualifications,

    reveals Ross. Can they survive

    and thrive within the com-

    pany? This does not just mean

    Can they do the job? It also

    encompasses, Can they work

    within our team? Can they deal

    with the level of stress involvedin the position? Will they speak

    candidly about their opinion?

    Will they enjoy the job? Will they

    be challenged in the role? The

    list could be endless depending

    on the company. So do take the

    time to learn about the company

    culture, before you apply to it to

    ensure you and the employer are

    a good fit for one another.

    Developinginterpersonal skills

    According to Ross, there are

    three basic skills you should

    always improve upon:

    tiMe MAnAGeMent:Regardless of the job, figure out

    how to be as productive as pos-

    sible. It will help you manage the

    balance between work and life.

    peopLeskiLLs:After visiting an employer, I

    was told that some new hires

    forget that general courtesy is

    necessary. Im not just speakingabout being nice versus nasty,

    but saying good morning to

    your team mates, thanking the

    payroll person, and asking about

    their weekend. You dont need to

    go into a full ten minutes of time

    wasting conversation. Just speak

    to people the way you speak to

    your grandmother.

    netWoRkinG:

    You never know who youll meet

    and how this relationship may be

    of help to you in the future.

    Feedback andevaluations

    When you start with a company,

    ask about the goals or expecta-

    tions they may have for you. Also

    ask if you will have evaluations.

    In these cases, you never know

    until you ask. Most organizations

    may have written evaluations,

    while others will sit down and

    chat with you only if they have a

    problem. It always pays to know

    their strategy.

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    So you graduated (or are about to

    graduate) and your highly focused

    job search results in an offer from a

    company you want to work at. Awe-

    some! But what if that offer falls short

    of your expectations? Will you just ac-

    cept it hoping it will all work out, or

    walk away? We suggest a third option:

    moving into the negotiation phase.

    While you may feel youre in no posi-

    tion to negotiate the terms of your

    employment, the reality is that during

    each interview youve been establish-

    ing your position and why youre the

    right candidate for the job. Thats why

    the best time for real negotiation

    is after an offer is extended. This is

    when you have the greatest amount

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