the canadian job market and the tech skills needed to succeed
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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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