the canadian job market and the tech skills needed to succeed
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This presentation covers the Canadian job market and its requirements, the most important job skills to succeed, the place of technology, how to explore your job options and how to obtain the tech skills you need as a newcomer to Canada.TRANSCRIPT
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“Learn what tech-skills employers are looking for and how Q College can work with you.”
TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
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Presented By: Cassandra Price, Director of Education, Q College, Victoria
WHO AM IWHO ARE YOU
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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ABOUT ME
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ABOUT YOU
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WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS • IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB
SKILLS• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• HOW TO GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
are characterized by:
• Multitasking
“Do three things well, not ten things badly.” ― David Segrove
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CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Co-operation among large groups individually accountable for your work, and the work of the group as a whole
work face-to-face & learn to work as a team
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Co-operation among large groups individually accountable for your work, and the work of the group as a whole
share strengths and develop weaker skills
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Co-operation among large groups individually accountable for your work, and the work of the group as a whole
deal with conflict
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Co-operation among large groups individually accountable for your work, and the work of the group as a whole
improve understanding
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions“thinking on your feet
Identify the decision to be
made
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions“thinking on your feet
Reduce the emotion involved
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions“thinking on your feet
Decide the criteria for making the
decision
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions“thinking on your feet
Be honest and ruthless with your
choicesUse critical
thinking skills
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• Ability to make quick decisions“thinking on your feet
Consider your gut instincts, if you
have not yet reached a decisionCommunicate your
decision
CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
New workers who hope to succeed in their careers need to:• IDENTIFY the most important necessary
job skills• MASTER them to increase their own
prospects in a competitive job market.
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WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS • IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB
SKILLS• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• HOW TO GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!
THE CANADIAN JOB MARKET has changed significantly• Routine and rule-based tasks have become
automated• Global competition• Certain skills have been rendered obsolete by
machines and technology• Advanced information technology
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CANADIAN JOBS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
• High technology
According to a 2013 Adobe study, 76% of people who work in marketing think marketing has changed more in the past TWO years than the past FIFTY!
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UNDERSTANDING TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT CAN BE USED TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR GOAL IS ONE OF THE SKILLS EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR
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THE 21ST-CENTURY WORKPLACE IS A TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA-SATURATED ENVIRONMENT
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TECHNICAL SKILLSNo matter where you find employment, there is a good chance a computer will be a basic tool you will have to use.
The technology-driven global economy has erased traditional concepts of time and space. This requires you to use technology and software related to your job.
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WHAT WE ARE GOING TO COVER
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• EXAMINE CANADIAN JOB REQUIREMENTS
• IDENTIFY AND MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB SKILLS
• UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY
• EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
• GET THE TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
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• UPGRADING CREDENTIALS• Custom one-on-one Training• Workshops• Short Term Training
• CHANGING CAREERS• Web Development Diploma• Web Development Certificate• Computer Certificates
“Learn what tech-skills employers are looking for and how Q College can work
with you.”
TECH SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
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HOW Q COLLEGE CAN WORK WITH YOU
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