McMaster Employee Career Services Website

The *NEW* Employee Career Services WebsiteOnline Orientationemployeecareers.mcmaster.ca : 

The *NEW* Employee Career Services WebsiteOnline Orientationemployeecareers.mcmaster.ca

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Overview Exploration of the NEW Employee Career Services intranet site; a large database of career-related advice Career Development Self-Assessment & Skills Development Job Search Preparation Education & Professional Development Retirement & Next Career Virtual Resources

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Career Development _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Emphasis on employer / employee relationship to promote employee engagement, retention, development, and career opportunities Career development entails specific skills and practices Ability to navigate one’s career within an organization In a dynamic workforce this joint effort helps employees build career resilience Employees initiate career planning; employers provide the tools and resources to support employees

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Self-Assessment & Skills Development _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Reliance and self-confidence stems from knowing your skills, talents and interests Point you in directions having a better career fit – “play to your strengths” Ongoing skills development Helps you to articulate your strengths with confidence Networking returns are greater if you can define your abilities Create effective / impactful marketing packages: resume, CV, portfolio, etc. Transferable skills help you to diversify and create more opportunities E.g. lateral career movement or advancement, career enrichment

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Job Search Preparation _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Resumes now emphasize accomplishments and competencies, stated in keywords Targeted / tailored to posted jobs or career specific areas Have you thought of a portfolio? It gives you a better competitive edge Interviews are behaviour based Search process VERY different today Support services are available to help you compete for internal, as well as external, work opportunities Without careful preparation, you may miss opportunities for interviews and / or come across with less confidence and marketability

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Education & Professional Development _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Cultivate a habit Invest in yourself Be active / creative / reflective ways to learn Challenge yourself, apply what you learn No doubt those that actively learn create more versatility and opportunity for themselves

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Retirement & Next Career _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Designing a life plan that includes various options More people are blending leisure, work, volunteering - learning to stay physically and mentally active Be aware of what is available Revisit your values, interests, activities – new stage of life Your retirement design should fit with your vision and your purpose

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Virtual Resources _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca FYIs Career information sheets on all topics Occupational Skills Profiles Generic information of occupational groups at McMaster University ACE Links (Academic, Career & Employment) Bookshelf Featured Resources

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Thank You! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca

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Employee Career Services _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ employee career services • mcmaster university • gilmour hall 315D • 905.525.9140 x26545 • employeecareers.mcmaster.ca Seeking career enrichment? Competing for internal positions? Exploring a retirement career? Reviewing skills training options to advance or move laterally? A career coach can support you along the way! For personal consultations, email success@mcmaster.ca or call ext. 26545 Employee Career Services is now located in Gilmour Hall 315D!