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Weekly discussion for Job Developers about best practices in building relationships with local employers.
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S2E60 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…
S2E59 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…
S2E58 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…
S2E57 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…
S2E56 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…
S2E55 Creating job opportunities during the 'silver tsunami' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 55
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at a huge transfer of business leadership coming soon. The average age of Canadian small business owners is approximately 53 to 54 years old, with…
S2E54 Mastering the art of 'Discovery' in job development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 54
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the technique of 'Discovery' where we resist the urge to pitch clients and instead ask probative questions to better understand what an…
S2E53 Hard skills make the difference in employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 53
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how hard-skills are the best path to employment. Here's a breakdown for skills that would have the most positive impact in the…
S2E51 Government pushes employers to hire youth -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 52
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about steps Employment and Social Development Canada is taking to make it more challenging for employers to hire temporary foreign workers.…
S2E51 9 ways to turn LMI into employment outcomes -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 51
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how labour market information can be valuable to job developers and other employer engagement professionals. LMI is very much an…
S2E50 Transactional vs. Relational Networking -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 50
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we explore how networking is becoming more transactional. It seems as though both employers and job seekers have a low opinion of how networking is evolving.…
S2E49 Supporting ex-offenders in transitioning to employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 49
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re exploring marketing strategies that could make a difference in pitching clients with criminal records to employers. Employees with criminal records have…
S2E48 How global trade is impacting local employers -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 48
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a deep dive into how local employers are being impacted by global trade. Trade uncertainty is causing inflation, higher input costs, and reduced…
S2E47 Women should be outraged by the inherent 'unfairness' of the labour market -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 47
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a different look at International Women’s Day. While most people take the time to celebrate women in our society, is this not overlooking there…
S2E46 4 mentorship pathways to employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 46
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking deep dive into mentorship; specifically its success rate, challenges, opportunities, and employer attitudes. In 2023, a survey by Harris Poll found…
S2E45 What it takes to escape persistent low-income employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 45
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re examining the challenge of getting past low wage employment. Women, single parents, those with disabilities and those with limited education are much more…
S2E44 What can we do about 'ghost jobs'? -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 44
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at perceptions of 'ghost jobs', how common are they and what can people do about them. A recent survey found that 70% of job seekers…
S2E43 Contractors vs. Employees: Navigating the pitfalls and perils -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 43
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at the growing number of 'contract roles' employers are offering to job seekers rather than traditional employment. The gig economy…
S2E42 Overcoming doubt and thriving in job search -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 42
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at the challenges of the current job market and what job seekers can do to overcome them. Finding full-time work remains the primary…
S2E41 Inclusive strategies for supporting people experiencing disability -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 41
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re taking a closer look at disclosing disability. New research from the Conference Board of Canada provides valuable employer and employee insights that can…
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