Guide de survie - Entrevue
Habits de circonstance
Pour faire bonne impression à votre entrevue d’embauche, mettez-vous sur votre 36, sans jouer au top-modèle pour autant!
Avant d’écouter ce que vous avez à lui raconter, le recruteur verra de quoi vous avez l’air. Il est donc essentiel de bien choisir vos vêtements», dit Sophie A. Lancry, vice-présidente des ventes et des opérations de la division montréalaise de Groupe Perspective, une firme de recrutement.
Selon elle, il faut se fringuer avec retenue. «Porter des vêtements griffés dispendieux, ça peut laisser croire que l’on n’a pas besoin d’argent, et qu’on sera ainsi moins productif.»
Alexandra Melançon, styliste à l’agence Be Sleek, croit qu’être chic ne veut pas dire être glamour. «Les robes brillantes, on les porte après 17 h, dit-elle. Si on s’habille de la sorte pour une entrevue, on a l’air d’une personne qui préfère s’amuser plutôt que travailler.»
Des règles à suivre
Mme Melançon parle de la règle «coupe ou couleur». «Si j’opte pour les coupes, par exemple une jupe-trompette et un chemisier avec un col particulier, les couleurs seront sobres. Si je décide de mettre l’accent sur la couleur, je vais porter des lignes classiques.»
Mme Lancry soutient qu’il est bon de s’adapter au style de la boîte où l’on pose notre candidature. «Certains employeurs, les firmes de publicité entre autres, sont favorables à des tenues sport. D’autres, comme les cabinets d’avocats, sont plus conservateurs», dit-elle.
Et, si pendant l’entrevue vous doutez de votre accoutrement, priez pour que le recruteur connaisse le dicton : l’habit ne fait pas le moine!
Francesse Tamas
Unité de l'Intégration au Marché du Travail Bilingue
en Colombie-Britannique
mardi 28 septembre 2010
lundi 13 septembre 2010
How to ask for a raise in today’s economy?
How to ask for a raise in today’s economy?
At a time when many employers are trimming budgets, laying off employees and resorting to extremes to cut business costs, many workers wonder whether it’s still possible to get a raise in today’s economy. Fortunately, it is, according to Sandra Naiman, author of The High Achiever’s Secret Codebook: The Unwritten Rules for Success at Work. “Companies know they need to be poised for an economic recovery, and rewarding and retaining top talent is critical to that strategy,” she says. The reason many workers are overlooked for a raise is because they don’t ask for one or they don’t ask for it confidently and appropriately.
“When asking for a raise, it’s essential to focus on the value you bring to the company,” Naiman says.
She offers some additional tips to help individuals prepare for a situation when they’ll ask for a raise:
• Document your contributions.
Chronicle your achievements over the last year or so. Show how you have increased market share, exceeded expectations of valued customers, cut costs and streamlined processes. “Showcase how your knowledge, expertise and efforts contribute to the success of the company and make you difficult to replace,” Naiman says. This information not only validates your worth, it also helps your boss justify the raise to those who might have to approve it.”
• Bereasonable.
Ask for an amount consistent with your fair market value based on Data obtained from recruiters and web sites such as PayScale.com and Salary.com.
“Remember this is about what you are worth, not what you need to meet your personal expenses,” Naiman cautions. “Show that you understand that budgets are tight and that you want to be a part of the team and continue to contribute. Even if you plan to look elsewhere should your request be refused, such threats have no place in this conversation.”
• Seek alternatives.
“There are forms of compensation other than salary,” Naiman says. “If your company cannot take on a fixed cost, perhaps you could be given a bonus for performance.
Also look at other perks such as a BlackBerry, lap top, paid vacation time, educational opportunities or association memberships.”
• Set the stage for next time.
Even if your request is denied, there are things you can do to keep the topic open.
Naiman says, “Ask for the reason a raise is being denied and lay the groundwork to renegotiate the issue at a specified future time.” If performance is cited as the reason, ask what you would need to do, within what timeframes, in order to be considered for a raise. “Get specifics, achieve them and document your results,” she says.
If the economy and company finances prohibit a raise, suggest that you and your boss revisit the issue when the economy picks up, market share improves or other financial benchmarks are achieved. “A ‘no’ today does not mean the answer will be the same six months from now,” Naiman says.
“It’s a lot harder to deny a raise after such conversations have taken place.”
• Remain gracious.
If your request is denied, thank your boss for his or her time and consideration. Maintain the highest standards of performance and remain pleasant and positive moving forward.
Also, you should never discuss your experience with colleagues, reminds Naiman.
“Salary conversations with anyone other than your boss are strictly taboo.”
— 24 HOURS NEWS SERVICES
At a time when many employers are trimming budgets, laying off employees and resorting to extremes to cut business costs, many workers wonder whether it’s still possible to get a raise in today’s economy. Fortunately, it is, according to Sandra Naiman, author of The High Achiever’s Secret Codebook: The Unwritten Rules for Success at Work. “Companies know they need to be poised for an economic recovery, and rewarding and retaining top talent is critical to that strategy,” she says. The reason many workers are overlooked for a raise is because they don’t ask for one or they don’t ask for it confidently and appropriately.
“When asking for a raise, it’s essential to focus on the value you bring to the company,” Naiman says.
She offers some additional tips to help individuals prepare for a situation when they’ll ask for a raise:
• Document your contributions.
Chronicle your achievements over the last year or so. Show how you have increased market share, exceeded expectations of valued customers, cut costs and streamlined processes. “Showcase how your knowledge, expertise and efforts contribute to the success of the company and make you difficult to replace,” Naiman says. This information not only validates your worth, it also helps your boss justify the raise to those who might have to approve it.”
• Bereasonable.
Ask for an amount consistent with your fair market value based on Data obtained from recruiters and web sites such as PayScale.com and Salary.com.
“Remember this is about what you are worth, not what you need to meet your personal expenses,” Naiman cautions. “Show that you understand that budgets are tight and that you want to be a part of the team and continue to contribute. Even if you plan to look elsewhere should your request be refused, such threats have no place in this conversation.”
• Seek alternatives.
“There are forms of compensation other than salary,” Naiman says. “If your company cannot take on a fixed cost, perhaps you could be given a bonus for performance.
Also look at other perks such as a BlackBerry, lap top, paid vacation time, educational opportunities or association memberships.”
• Set the stage for next time.
Even if your request is denied, there are things you can do to keep the topic open.
Naiman says, “Ask for the reason a raise is being denied and lay the groundwork to renegotiate the issue at a specified future time.” If performance is cited as the reason, ask what you would need to do, within what timeframes, in order to be considered for a raise. “Get specifics, achieve them and document your results,” she says.
If the economy and company finances prohibit a raise, suggest that you and your boss revisit the issue when the economy picks up, market share improves or other financial benchmarks are achieved. “A ‘no’ today does not mean the answer will be the same six months from now,” Naiman says.
“It’s a lot harder to deny a raise after such conversations have taken place.”
• Remain gracious.
If your request is denied, thank your boss for his or her time and consideration. Maintain the highest standards of performance and remain pleasant and positive moving forward.
Also, you should never discuss your experience with colleagues, reminds Naiman.
“Salary conversations with anyone other than your boss are strictly taboo.”
— 24 HOURS NEWS SERVICES
mercredi 8 septembre 2010
Job fair downtown - Sept. 21st - Vancouver Convention Centre
Job fair downtown
Plus de 100 employeurs seront à portée de main lors de l'annuelle Working Super Fair le 21 septembre prochain au Vancouver Convention Centre (Building Est).
L'événement se tiendra toute la journée et débutera à 10:00 a.m.
Figureront sur place des salles d'entrevue, des invités-conférenciers ainsi que des entreprises de haut niveau cherchant à se doter de personnel.
L'annéee dernière, l'événement a attiré plus de 5000 personnes.
Working Super Fair
21 septembre 2010
Vancouver Convention Centre (Building Est)
Francesse Tamas
Unité de l'Intégration au Marché du Travail Bilingue
en Colombie-Britannique
Plus de 100 employeurs seront à portée de main lors de l'annuelle Working Super Fair le 21 septembre prochain au Vancouver Convention Centre (Building Est).
L'événement se tiendra toute la journée et débutera à 10:00 a.m.
Figureront sur place des salles d'entrevue, des invités-conférenciers ainsi que des entreprises de haut niveau cherchant à se doter de personnel.
L'annéee dernière, l'événement a attiré plus de 5000 personnes.
Working Super Fair
21 septembre 2010
Vancouver Convention Centre (Building Est)
Francesse Tamas
Unité de l'Intégration au Marché du Travail Bilingue
en Colombie-Britannique
vendredi 3 septembre 2010
Calendrier des activités du mois de septembre 2010
Le calendrier des activités de recherche d'emploi bilingue du collège pour le mois de septembre 2010 est à votre disposition.Francesse Tamas
Unité de l'Intégration au Marché du Travail Bilingue
en Colombie-Britannique
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