JOB
SEARCH / METHODS IN CANADA
COLD
CALLS
A very common
technique, highly recommended to look for a job in the hidden job market in
Canada is to analyse companies which, due to their characteristics, may
employ workers like you. After that, you call the personnel department or
talk to the manager of the area of your interest to offer your services and
your résumé. If you know the name of somebody in the company or have any
contact, although they may be non significant, you will have better
opportunities.
Although, as an
immigrant, I know how difficult it may be those phone calls, they are
advisable for being highly effective. The technique to facilitate COLD CALLS
is to prepare a SCRIPT with the information you want to say, practice it
many times, and keep it handy when you call.
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IMPORTANT
Through Internet or in specialized books (Scotts Directory
and others) you may find public libraries or human resources
centers, you will be able to find the company details, such as
address, activities, amount of employees, etc. That is the basic
information you will need to make the call and offer your
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SAMPLE
COMPANY COLD CALLING
(Cold Calling)
“Hello, Mr. Rogers, mi name is Sergio Martínez, I have 6 year
experience working as mould designer in plastic industries. I am
new in Canada, I’m looking for a job and I would like to meet
with you to see the possibility of a job at CNC Industries”
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IF YES
Set date and time, confirm address
“ Thanks you, Mr. Rogers”
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IF NO:
“I understand that you have no openings right now, but I
would still to come and discuss the possibility of
future opening with you company”. |
IF YES
Set date and time, confirm address
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IF NO:
“I see. In that case may I drop my resume off at your
office for future possibilities and possibly see you for
a few minutes?”. |
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IF YES
Set date and time, confirm address
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IF NO:
“I see. Do you know of any other companies that might
benefit from my experience and skills?”. |
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IF YES
Confirm
name of the company and contact person. “ Thanks you may
I use your name when I call them? Thank you”
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IF NO:
“One final thing, Mr Rogers. May I call you back in two
month’s time in case there have been any changes?
Thank you”. |
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NOTE: This is just an example to illustrate the way you may
prepare a call calling, and you should get ready according to
your own case. IN case you don’t know the name of the person in
charge of the area of your interest, cal and say to his/her
secretary the reason for your call and ask kindly the manager’s
name. Secretaries and attendants are in general terms willing to
co-operate with this information.
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To
make more effective calls keep in mind these recommendations:
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PREPARATION: Practice the words you intend to say. The more self assure you
are, the more spontaneous you will be.
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PRONUNCIATION: speak clearly and slowly, in a suitable tone. Think of the
message you want to convey.
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MAKE DOWN NOTES: Making down every phone call will help your search and to
make the résumé or cover letters. Write the names of Secretaries and other
people, just in case you need to phone them again.
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READY FOR EVERY CALL. Make every call just when you are ready, mentally
prepared and have paper, pencil, electronic translator and any other
necessary element.
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DEFINE YOUR BEST TRANSFERABLE SKILLS INTO THE CANADIAN MARKET.
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TAKE THE NECESSARY TIME TO LOOK FOR A GOOD JOB.
Finding a good job takes time. Even for those who were born and educated in
Canada. There is an amount of assistant available to facilitate your job
search, but there is no guarantee of where or when you will get it.
● STUDY ALL THE TIME, AND IMPROVE YOUR COMMAND OF ENGLISH
● MEET THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE (NETWORK)
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RECOMMENDATION
Experience has shown that the best decision for a professional
or skilled worker to get a good job and professional position
is to start a specialisation in your area of interest or a
technical training course in a university, college, or technical
institution. The benefits are numerous:
1.
You will improve you command of English to a great
extent.
2.
You will get a Canadian diploma or certificate,
easily recognised in the job market and will add credibility to
your education
3.
It will facilitate your process of professional or
occupation certification.
4.
You will count on the support of your University, College
or Technical l Institution for job searches and internships.
5.
You will enhance your NETWORK to a great extent.
STUDYING IN
CANADA AND GETTING A DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE IS THE BEST WAY
TO GET A PROFESSIONAL JOB.
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