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Careers
Laws
Unions
Pros:
Provide sense of solidarity
Provides legal support
Create better working conditions
Benefits (health and dental)
Cons
They are expensive
They Can split a group of people up
You have to be a member if your workplace has one
You may not agree with what your union supports
An organization of wage earners or salaried employees formed for the purpose of dealing with employers on matters concerned with grievances, labour disputes, rates of pay, hours of employment or work conditions.
Human Rights
Minority Language and Educational Rights
Official Languages of Canada
Legal Rights
Equality Rights
Mobility Rights
Fundamental Freedoms
ESA
Some employers may make a deduction from an employee’s wages for the cost of a uniform or other items only if the employee agrees in writing to have a specified amount deducted
Vacation pay is when employees (including young workers) are entitled to two weeks of vacation with pay after 12 months of employment, starting from the date they were hired (4%)
When an employee who regularly works more than three hours each day is called in, they’re entitled to 3 hours of minimum wage pay even if they do not work that much time. This rule does not apply to students, including ones aged 18 and over; they are only being paid for what they have worked
Students must not work more than 28 hours a week if they are receiving minimum wage
Possible Careers
Funeral Director
Work on a daily basis with dead bodies
Deal with emotionally distressed people
Spend most time with families, taking care of the cremation and embalming of the deceased
Work 40-50 hours a week and may include working on evenings and weekends
Police Officer
Police officers may work in a populated area or police station
Police officers may carry firearms
Responsible for enforcing the law, most of their time is spent patrolling neighbourhoods or on traffic duty
May work 40+ hours a week
Post Secondary Institutions
Humber College
Humber College is rated the 2nd best college in Canada
Funeral Director Class 1- Embalming is 5 semester (1 ½ years)
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Tuition Fees for 5 semester is $9,860.15
Admission requirements include: Grade 12 english 4 C or U, three grade 11 or 12 C,M, or U courses, OSSD, letter of intent, resume, and a questionnaire
The funeral directing program has a paid work placement in semesters 3-5
Getting a Job
Applications
Use a pen and print or write neatly and clearly
Carefully read and follow instructions
Answer all the questions truthfully, if a question doesn’t apply to you write N/A, for not applicable or put a dash in the space
An application form serves as a screening device and a chance to make a good first impression on the person who is hiring
Interview
Pre-interview
Plan your route
Goodnights sleep
Prepare outfit
Research company
What to Take
Non clicking pen
Portfolio
References
Extra Resume
Clothing
Hair and makeup
Heels or nice shoes
Dress shirt
Dress pants
During
Eye contact but not starring
Firm handshake
Show interest
Speak clearly in, not too fast, and in proper English
Questions
Why did you apply for this job?
How does this position fit in with your career goals?
What are your major weaknesses?
Why do you want to work for this company?
Resume
What goes on it
Include basic information (Name, address, and telephone number)
Keep it brief, accurate and up to date (Spelling and grammar errors)
Customize your resume to use when you’re applying for different jobs
Types
Combination- Showcases your skills and accomplishments while giving the reader a clear glimpse of your work history.
Functional or skills oriented- Highlights your skills and accomplishments rather than jobs you’ve held
Chronological- Format gives a clear overview of your work experience as well as what you are doing and accomplishing at this stage in your life
Cover Letter
Tells how your job talents will benefit the company
Your cover letter should be short, to the point and include three major parts
An opening explains why you’re writing
Show why the employer should read your resume
Job Searching
Connections with people
Indeed
Newspaper ads
Workopolis
Self Exploration
Academic Skills
Can operate a cash register
Can read and understand written material
Can use research and library skills
Can use tools and equipment
Personal Skills
Understands concepts of customer service
Can manage money
Has developed a resume/cover letter
Accepts and completes tasks
Interests
Going on walks in the forests
Playing card games
Watching movies
Reading horror and thriller novels
Team Work Skills
Can listen effectively to others
Respects authority
Shows concern for others
Works in different settings
