17 Fundamentals of Job Development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 60

17 Fundamentals of Job Development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 60

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discussed the changing world of job development. There are 17 fundamentals in effective job development. This provides a structure whereby job developers are able to develop strong employer connections, best practices in career development and lasting employment outcomes.   #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, we meet every Monday morning online with job developers from across Canada to discuss a new topic. Meetings are 30 minutes and start at 8:30 Pacific; 9:30 Mountain; 10:30 Central; 11:30 Eastern; 12:30 Atlantic and at 1pm in Newfoundland and Labrador. To start your FREE membership in the Canadian Job Development Network, please visit: www.JobDevelopment.org and click our membership tab: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ieuhtvc  Video Link: https://youtu.be/zBu_cTgrfTY Email: info@jobdevelopment.org Website: www.JobDevelopment.org

The 4 Objectives of Employer Prospecting -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 59

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about the four objectives any job developer should pursue when cold-calling an employer. When you don’t have an existing relationship with an employer, you should be seeking an opportunity to have a more meaningful conversation, gathering information, presenting your services or working to build awareness. We’ll breakdown the most effective ways of accomplishing these goals.   #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, we meet every Monday morning online with job developers from across Canada to discuss a new topic. Meetings are 30 minutes and start at 8:30 Pacific; 9:30 Mountain; 10:30 Central; 11:30 Eastern; 12:30 Atlantic and at 1pm in Newfoundland and Labrador. To start your FREE membership in the Canadian Job Development Network, please visit: www.JobDevelopment.org and click our membership tab: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ieuhtvc  Video Link: https://youtu.be/y5Dx7XxIsJM Email: info@jobdevelopment.org Website: www.JobDevelopment.org

Sounding the Alarm on Entry-Level Employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 58

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the changing nature of entry-level employment. More than 4 in 5 Canadian hiring decision-makers (81%) agree entry-level jobs require candidates to possess more skills than they have in the past. More than 4 in 5 Canadian job seekers (82%) agree that entry-level jobs require candidates to possess more skills (i.e., hard and/or soft skills) than they have in the past.    #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, we meet every Monday morning online with job developers from across Canada to discuss a new topic. Meetings are 30 minutes and start at 8:30 Pacific; 9:30 Mountain; 10:30 Central; 11:30 Eastern; 12:30 Atlantic and at 1pm in Newfoundland and Labrador. To start your FREE membership in the Canadian Job Development Network, please visit: www.JobDevelopment.org and click our membership tab: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ieuhtvc  Video Link: https://youtu.be/rk6ipyJ06NE  Email: info@jobdevelopment.org Website: www.JobDevelopment.org

Immigrant Skills Utilization in the Hospitality, Construction and Health Care Sectors -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 57

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the skills utilization of recent immigrants in sectors such as hospitality, construction and healthcare. The challenges vary based on the sector. While many immigrants seek out survival jobs in hospitality and construction, barriers remain that leave immigrants over-qualified or over-educated in a variety of healthcare occupations.   #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, we meet every Monday morning online with job developers from across Canada to discuss a new topic. Meetings are 30 minutes and start at 8:30 Pacific; 9:30 Mountain; 10:30 Central; 11:30 Eastern; 12:30 Atlantic and at 1pm in Newfoundland and Labrador. To start your FREE membership in the Canadian Job Development Network, please visit: www.JobDevelopment.org and click our membership tab: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ieuhtvc  Video Link: https://youtu.be/ABS9Acn7uRk  Email: info@jobdevelopment.org Website: www.JobDevelopment.org

Effective job search has to prioritize 'quality' over 'quantity' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 56

In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the preference of job seekers to apply for as many jobs as possible online, rather than taking the time and effort to curate a comprehensive job search involving networking, information interviews and in-person applications. Clients and students claim they've applied for 100 jobs without hearing back. Is the problem the employers who don’t follow-up or a job search strategy focused on quantity of applications and not the quality of job applications?   #MotivingMondays, is a weekly YouTube series dedicated to help Canadian job developers and other employer engagement professionals develop the tools, resources, expertise and network needed to excel in achieving sustainable employment outcomes for their clients and students. If you would like to join us LIVE, we meet every Monday morning online with job developers from across Canada to discuss a new topic. Meetings are 30 minutes and start at 8:30 Pacific; 9:30 Mountain; 10:30 Central; 11:30 Eastern; 12:30 Atlantic and at 1pm in Newfoundland and Labrador. To start your FREE membership in the Canadian Job Development Network, please visit: www.JobDevelopment.org and click our membership tab: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ieuhtvc  Video Link: https://youtu.be/bSjkWLBtIjk  Email: info@jobdevelopment.org Website: www.JobDevelopment.org