Contents

1. Introduction – About the Book

2. Acknowledgments

3. Accessibility

4. Chapters

   1. 1. Self-Assessment

      Mitch Clingo

      1. Introduction
      2. Quantitative Assessment Dimensions
      3. Qualitative Assessments

   2. 2. Labour Market Information

      Larry Iles

      1. Introduction
      2. Who am I? Current Labour Market Conditions in Canada Using Population Statistics
      3. Labour Market Information (LMI)
      4. Industry 4.0 and the Labour Market
      5. Activities

   3. 3. Career Planning and Goal Setting

      Jamie Noakes and Sarah Gibson

      1. Introduction
      2. What Is a Career Path, and What Does It Look Like?
      3. Decision-making Strategies
      4. Choosing a Direction
      5. Student Insights: Tips for Success
      6. Introduction to a Career Plan
      7. Conclusion

   4. 4. Volunteering and Experiential Learning

      Brad Harasymchuk

      1. Introduction
      2. What is Volunteering?
      3. Why Volunteer?
      4. How to Volunteer?
      5. Taking your Volunteer Experience to the Next Level Through Reflection
      6. Volunteer Action Plan
      7. Conclusion

   5. 5. Application Documents

      Noah Arney

      1. Introduction
      2. The Resume
      3. Types of Resume
      4. Accomplishment Statements
      5. Resume Sections & Layout
      6. Curricula Vitae Sections & Layout
      7. Resume Formatting
      8. The Cover Letter

   6. 6. Social Shadow: Developing an Online Career Brand

      Larry Iles

      1. Introduction
      2. Research Says….
      3. How Are Employers Using the Information Found in Social Media Searches?
      4. Controlling a Social Shadow
      5. Conclusion

   7. 7. Job Search Strategies

      Tara Bond

      1. Introduction
      2. Job Search: Research
      3. Job Search: Contact
      4. Job Search: Decode

   8. 8. Interviews

      Sarah Ladd

      1. Introduction
      2. Overview: What is a Job Interview?
      3. Before the Interview
      4. During the Interview
      5. After the Interview

   9. 9. Preparing for Your First Professional Position

      Leanne Mihalicz and Sarah Gibson

      1. Introduction
      2. Preparing to Launch: Before You Start Your New Role
      3. Onboarding and First Impressions
      4. Time Management
      5. Optimizing Your Skill Development and Co-op Journey
      6. Co-op Work Term Course at TRU
      7. Reflective Activity
      8. Concept Review
      9. Conclusion

   10. 10. Experience More Access

       Jennifer Mei

       1. Introduction
       2. Disability or not?
       3. A Difference in Perspective — Medical Model versus Social Model
       4. How Does This Apply to Me?
       5. How Do I Identify?
       6. Social Location
       7. Allyship
       8. I’m Ready to Job Search. Now what?
       9. Got the Job! How Do I Get Accommodations?
       10. Disclosing Your Disability
       11. What Are My Rights?
       12. What Are Microaggressions?
       13. Where Can I Get Additional Help?
       14. Conclusion

   11. 11. Indigenous Inclusion in Employment

       Robline Davey

       1. Introduction
       2. Current State of Employment for Indigenous Canadians
       3. Economic Stability
       4. Rights and Responsibilities Frameworks
       5. Indigenous Perspectives
       6. Application Process
       7. Employment Trends
       8. Conclusion
5. Appendices

   1. Appendix A: Places to Volunteer in Your Community

      Brad Harasymchuk

   2. Appendix B: Resume Catalogue

      Noah Arney

      1. Resume Catalogue

   3. Appendix C: Tips for Long-Distance Interviews

      Sarah Ladd

   4. Appendix D: Six Types of Interview Questions – Samples

      Sarah Ladd

   5. Appendix E: Answering Introductory Questions

      Sarah Ladd

   6. Appendix F: BBI Question Samples

      Sarah Ladd

   7. Appendix G: Strength Questions: Strategies

      Sarah Ladd

   8. Appendix H: Weakness Questions: Strategies

      Sarah Ladd

   9. Appendix I: Questions to Ask the Employer at the End of the Interview (Tips and Samples)

      Sarah Ladd

   10. Appendix J: Post-Interview Reflection Form

       Sarah Ladd

   11. Appendix O: Indigenous Rights Based Framework Timeline – TRC, UNDRIP and Reports

       3. May 8, 2006
       4. September 13, 2007
       8. June 11, 2008
       9. November 12, 2010
       10. June 2015
       11. October 19, 2015
       12. December 8, 2015
       13. May 2016
       14. November 2021
       15. References

   12. Appendix N: Resources to Increase your Knowledge about Indigenous Peoples

       Brad Harasymchuk; Jamie Noakes; Jennifer Mei; Larry Iles; Leanne Mihalicz; Mitch Clingo; Noah Arney; Robline Davey; Sarah Gibson; Sarah Ladd; and Tara Bond

   13. Appendix M: Wage Subsidy Programs for Indigenous Student Applicants

       Brad Harasymchuk; Jamie Noakes; Jennifer Mei; Larry Iles; Leanne Mihalicz; Mitch Clingo; Noah Arney; Robline Davey; Sarah Gibson; Sarah Ladd; and Tara Bond

   14. Appendix L: Resources for Indigenous Employment Search

       Robline Davey

   15. Appendix K: Sample “Thank-You” Emails

       Sarah Ladd