Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) Website ryerson.ca/career Hours: Mon Thu 8:30 am 6:30 pm/fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm

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1 Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) Website ryerson.ca/career Hours: Mon Thu 8:30 am 6:30 pm/fri 8:30 am 4:30 pm

2 Agenda 1. Discovering yourself: Values, Skills, Personality, Interests/Goals 2. Discovering the labour market Networking 3. Identifying gaps in skills/experience 4. Finding ways to fill these gaps: Education and volunteering opportunities 5. Summary

3 Most job-hunters who fail to find their dream job, fail not because they lack information about the job market, but because they lack information about themselves. ~ Richard Bolles, Author of What Colour Is Your Parachute?

4 Increasing Your Self-Awareness Values What is important/core to you E.g.) Altruism, work-life balance, independence, job security, etc. Personality Your individual traits, needs, attitudes and work styles E.g.) Extraverted, prefer to follow structure and directions, etc. Skills What you are good at E.g.) Knowledge in Nutrition, public speaking, 1:1 interactions, program management, etc. Interests/Goals What you enjoy doing or want to do/learn more about E.g.) Taking photos, playing basketball, socializing, etc.

5 An increased sense of self-awareness will help you: Make informed career decisions Construct strong resumes with relevant information Better prepare for interviews Present yourself authentically in networking situations

6 What Are YOUR Values? Ethical Workplace Work-Life Balance Relationships Independence Income/Job Security Structured Environment Work Locations Lifelong Learning Professional Status Community Involvement Creativity and Flexibility Others

7 Skills Technical Skills: Measurable Factual knowledge Specific processes/ procedures Learned during formal training, at school or on the job E.g. Food preparation techniques, knowledge of nutrition and balanced diets Transferable Skills: Talent that can transfer from one field of study, job, leisure activity to another Acquired throughout entire life: school, work, volunteering, hobbies E.g. Communication and team work, research, project management

8 What are YOUR Skills? Public Speaking Event Planning Research and Analysis Sales and Marketing Client Counselling/Coaching Administration Community/Team Building Cooking/Food Preparation Writing and Editing Budgeting Others Curriculum Development

9 Personality In the professional context, your personality is your traits, needs, attitudes, and work styles: Sociable Extravert Structured and Logical Competitive Leader Big-Picture Thinker Independent Introvert Creative and Spontaneous Community/Team Builder Detail-Oriented Implementer Being able to articulate your style can help you determine if you are a good fit for your organization/team.

10 Interests/Goals Employers appreciate university graduates who are willing and prepared to learn Ask yourself the following questions as you continue with your studies and embark on your career journey: What do I enjoy doing? What skills can I further develop? How can I do these things and apply these skills in this career field/organization?

11 To discover a career that is suitable for you, and seek and maintain meaningful professional relationships, it is important that you know and can articulate your: VALUES SKILLS INTERESTS PERSONALITY

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13 School of Nutrition Alumni Careers Position Title Food Services Supervisor Nutrition Consultant Nutrition Assistant Nutrition & Health Communications Associate Recipe Developer Senior Food Scientist Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Product Developer Program Officer Nutrition Marketing Projector Coordinator Food Safety Coordinator Regulatory Affairs Specialist Dietary Technician Company Mount Sinai Hospital Ambrosia Natural Foods North York General Hospital Kraft Foods Veg-Pak Produce E.D. Smith Foods, Ltd. WILD Flavours, Canada Loblaws Health Canada Jamieson Laboratories Canadian Diabetes Association Embassy Flavours Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. CAMH

14 Labour Market Information Research Do you have what it takes to enter and succeed in a particular occupation? Is it really your dream job? Consider the following: Duties & responsibilities Skills required Occupational outlook Education requirements Work environments Salary & benefits There are many tools that can help you learn more about these things

15 National Occupational Classification (NOC) Occupational information tool developed by HRSDC Extensive list of job titles, duties and requirements Web address: You can search for a particular job title to find more information about that occupation or other related positions.

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17 Job Bank Web address:

18 4 Main Sections: Career Cruising Complete Self-Assessments Explore Sample Career Paths Find Education and Training Employment Search Log-in Username: ryersoncruise Password: 00ru01f

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20 Networking Online research is a good start, but it cannot replace inperson connections and networking: Involve in on- and off-campus groups Attend networking events and career fairs organized by Ryerson and professional associations in your field Conduct informational interviews with professionals (consider using LinkedIn to find potential interviewees)

21 LinkedIn LinkedIn is a powerful professional social networking tool with many useful functions: Add Connections Find Alumni Search for Jobs Join Groups Check out the Ryerson School of Nutrition Alumni Profession Network group on LinkedIn Attend the LinkedIn Essentials workshop offered by the Career Centre to learn more

22 Identifying Skills Gap You have done the homework: You ve learned what you have to offer, and gathered information about a career path. Now what? Requirements for position Skills you can offer Skills Gap!

23 Filling the Gap: Volunteering Develop new skills (e.g. time management), your maturity and sense of self-awareness. Build your network and expose yourself to various career paths and work environments. Be strategic when seeking volunteering opportunities: What skills will you develop in this position, and how will these skills help you in your future career? Is there room to grow in that organization? Challenge yourself and find a volunteer position that has a high level of accountability and responsibility (e.g. serving on boards).

24 Filling the Gap: Education Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Minor DC Academic Eligibility CE Certificate Work & Volunteer Experience Align to Professional Pathways Education Science Registered Dietitian Research/ Sustainability Food Service Promotion

25 Summary Start Planning Early Stay Open-Minded

26 Connect With the Career Ryerson University Career Centre instagram.com/ryersoncareer Contact Information: Location: POD 60 Phone: (416) Fall/Winter Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am 6:30 pm Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm