Job Search Strategies Forum - Part 2

Best Practices for the Selection Interview

Selecting employees is a finely tuned process, but even with extensive training and planning, diversity is often left out of the equation by many employers. Thus, the selection process offers a much greater challenge when the candidates are different from what you consider to be the “norm�. Carol will address how to understand and accommodate differences and fairly assess candidates of diverse groups — including persons with disabilities — during the selection process, while meeting the corporate goals of the hiring company. This presentation will also provide various tips to help job candidates prepare for interviews, such as “elevator speech�.

Speakers | Carol Thiessen |

Working towards a successful transition from school to work

Sylvie will share skills and resources that helped her to succeed in her studies and job search. With these skills Sylvie found a rewarding position working as an occupational therapist in the mental health field. Sylvie will draw on her experience and information from “Finding Employment�, a course offered by the Hadley School for the Blind to address some of the skills crucial to success in academia and employment. These include: the importance of knowing yourself including your limits and abilities; knowing more than the description of the job you are applying for; and knowing your future employer. With a set of skills and a list of resources, you can achieve success in job searching and obtain a position that you really enjoy and brings personal satisfaction to your career path.

Speakers | Sylvie Lirette |

The Skilled trade Sector and Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and resources for person with disabilities

There is a growing need for skilled trades workers and entrepreneurs within Canada and there are many benefits for disabled people in pursuing careers in these areas. As a business owner himself, Jeffery will discuss the success disabled persons can experience by becoming their own boss. Additionally a video clip produced by Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) will demonstrate how having a disability can be of benefit in obtaining a career in the skilled trades sector. Resources will be provided to assist those interested in becoming an entrepreneur or beginning a career in the trades.

Speakers | Jeffrey Zavala |

Best of Both Worlds Tips and Stories: My Experience as a Recruitment Manager and as a Person with a Disability

As a strong supporter of diversity -- especially hidden disabilities – Nancy will be sharing her story as an employee with disabilities and how her employer, TD Bank Financial Group, has supported her through accommodation. In her role as a Recruitment Manager for over 18 years, Nancy will also share her experiences with recruiting persons with disabilities and some success stories.

Speakers | Nancy Moulday |

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