power statements

Task 1:
Create a power statement; make sure not to exceed 10 sentences.
Improved my teaching methods, I became very skilled at teaching and students made me feel as though I was one of the most liked teacher in school.
Designed the best representation for the content and teach in that manner, and helped students understand difficult ideas and concepts.
Helped students to develop a capacity for self-direction, self-monitoring and self generation of ideas.
Developed students' problem solving strategies.
Improved students to work collaboratively.
Had deep understanding of Chinese culture and Japanese culture.


Task 2:
Ask 2 of your classmates to edit it for you.

Task 3:
Use this statement on your LinkedIn profile. Link to your instructor and 10  of your peers.

task of Jan. 21

Task 1:
Fill the table below and add your own occupations if you can't find it in the table. Write 'R' for regulated, 'L' for licensed, and 'UL' for unlicensed occupations.

Profession	Regulated, Licensed, Unlicensed	Governing or Regulatory Body
Social worker	Regulated, Licensed	www.ocswssw.org
Medical  laboratory technician	Regulated, Licensed	www.cmlto.com
Grade two teacher	Regulated, Licensed	www.ocswssw.org
Early childhood	Regulated, Licensed	www.college-ece.ca/
College instructor	Unlicensed
Lawyer	Regulated, Licensed	www.lsuc.on.ca
Orchestra conductor	Unlicensed
Scientific researcher	Unlicensed
Engineer	Regulated, Licensed	www.oacett.org
Carpenter	Licensed
Airplane mechanic	Licensed
High  school teacher	Regulated, Licensed	www.ocswssw.org
Web designer	Unlicensed
IT technician	Unlicensed

Task 2: 

After you figure out your job and find out if it is regulated, licensed or not, please write down the steps you need to follow to find a job in this field, profession or sector. Click on the following links, this link and that one to help you in your research as well as to track your career map if needed.


Task 3:

One of the ways to look for jobs in Canada is to browse job websites. Here is a list of all the most popular job sites in Canada. Compare between at least three of these websites in terms of:

• essay of use
• pleasant interface
• effectiveness
• relevance 
• most updated  
• sector specific
• professional orientation 

	Toronto Jobs	Job Bank	Beyond.com  Careers	Canada’s Top 100 Employers
essay of use	√	√	√
Pleasant interface	√	√	√	√
effectiveness	√		√
relevance	√		√
most updated	√	√	√	√
sector specific	√	√	√
professional  orientation		√

The following phrases come from the Job Futures website. Using your own words, explain what they mean.

1. licensing is mandatory

You must provide a licence for employment requirement.

2. rate of wage growth is below average

The occupation outlook is not well, rate of wage growth is lower than the average.

3. employment outlook is fair

There are lots of opportunities to getting a job in a certain field.

4. earnings are close to national average

Earning are close to national average for all occupations.

5. work prospects will continue to be good

The chances of gaining employment will continue to be good.

6. retirement rate will likely be average

The retirement rate will probably be average.
7. the number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings

The number of job seekers and the number of job openings may be matching.

On the Job Futures website, read the information about an occupation that interests you. 
Prepare a short presentation and present it to the class. The following questions can guide you.

1. What are the main duties in this occupation?

2. What are the educational requirements?

3. What are the work prospects (hourly wages, unemployment rates)?

4. What are some interesting facts about this occupation?

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a system of organizing information about occupations in Canada. Every occupation in Canada has a NOC job description, which provides listings of the main duties, employment requirements and job titles. These descriptions are identified by a four-digit code called the NOC code.

Knowing the NOC code for the job you are interested in can make online research easier and quicker. This is because many job search services organize their job listings and occupation information by the NOC code. Here’s how the NOC code works:

• The first number identifies the sector. There are 10 sectors in total (0–9). For example, 0 refers to management occupations, while 6 refers to sales and service occupations.

• The second number refers to the level of education or training the job requires (1–6). Generally:

Ø  1 requires a university education

Ø  2 or 3 requires a community college or apprenticeship training

Ø  4 or 5 requires a high school diploma and/or job-specific training

Ø  6 usually requires a short demonstration or on-the-job training

• The third and fourth numbers refer to specific occupations within the sector.

In the example on the right, the 2 refers to the sector Natural and Applied Sciences; the 1 means it generally requires a university degree; together, the code 2146 is the code specific to aerospace engineers. Because the NOC groups occupations that are similar to each other, it is easy to find information about occupations that are related to your occupation of choice. This can be useful if you cannot find a job in your occupation and want to broaden your job search.

Locate the NOC website (www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC). On the home page, click on Occupational Structure (on the left-hand side of the page).

Task 1:

List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

• 0. Management occupations 
• 1. Business, finance and administration occupations   
• 2.Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 
• 3. Health occupations 
• 4. Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 
• 5. Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 
• 6. Sales and service occupations 
• 7. Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 
• 8. Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 
• 9. Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 
• 
  

Task 2:

Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the

occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?

I want to find a job in number 6 (6421) sector as a survival job.

Task 3:

Imagine that you want to apply for a position as a sales clerk in a department store. Find the NOC information related to this position. Answer the questions below.

A. Go to the NOC home page. Look for the site search bar. Enter the number that represents

the appropriate sector and click on GO. The first and second number of the NOC code represent

the Major Group.

       a) How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?

There are six Major Groups in this sector. They are:

Major Group 62
Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations
Major Group 63
Service supervisors and specialized service occupations
Major Group 64
Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade
Major Group 65
Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations
Major Group 66
Sales support occupations
Major Group 67
Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c.

       b) What Major Group is the Sales Clerk occupation listed under?

The Sale Clerk occupation is under the Major Group 64.

       c) What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?

641 Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)

642 Retail salespersons

2. What is the four-digit NOC code for a Sales Clerk?

Sales Clerk's NOC code is 6421.

3. Click on the NOC code for the Sales Clerk and read the NOC description. What kind of information can you get from the NOC description?

From the NOC description I can get these information about 6421: example titles, main duties, employment requirement, additional information.

4. Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?

5. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

6. How and where do you think you could use the statements about job duties?

7. How could you use the other information included in the NOC description (e.g., employment

requirements and additional information)?

8. The information under Classified elsewhere lists related occupations. Choose one and click on its NOC code to view its NOC description. Compare the main duties with those of the Sales Clerk. How are they similar or different?

B- Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this

occupation. Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job

titles, main duties and employment requirements.

Task 2:

Edit the following passage, underline all the wrong use of the verbs, and then write the correct form of it. 

Jaime been applying has been applying for full–time jobs for several months. The last week he  is receiving  received a call from the Human Resources director at a computer software company the HR director asked Jaime  if he could he fly to Chicago for a job interview, the company is offering  has offered to pay for Jaimes’ plane ticket to Chicago so that he will not had have to pay for it himself. Jamie have has agreed to come for the interview.

Since then Jaime has been busy collected collecting information about the company, he also went shopping for a new suite. Jaime and his wife has have been rehearsing answers to possible interview questions; so that Jaime will be good and ready his best. Jaime is being nervous about the interview; but he has been looking looks forward to working   at a new place.

Jaime has had prepared a lot of questions before his interview has started last week. His wife has been help helped him a lot until he feels completely comfortable with all the questions.

Task 1:      

For each of the nouns, write an adjective that can describe a person.Then put it in sentence of your own.

NOUN	ADJECTIVE	SENTENCE
reliability	reliable	He was reliable.
organization	organized	These people are very organized, and excellent time managers.
confidence	confident	I am confident that everything will come out right.
perseverance	persevering	He is persevering on walking 5 km everyday.
versatility	versatile	Don't regard yourself as a versatile person.
flexibility	flexible	He is very flexible when he plays game.
independence	independent	My son was now much more independent on me.
resourcefulness	resourceful	He is a  resourceful person , he has far greater experience.
knowledge	knowledgeable	I think she is a knowledgeable person.
punctuality	punctual	He is always very punctual.

Task 2:
Write a sentence for each of the OSP work habits you think you have. Use examples from your work and day-to-day experience.

Working Habits	Examples from your experience
Working Safely:	I am used to check whether the power  is closed when I finish the computer's work.
Teamwork:	Be a team player, I always share my idea, work experience, information with my co-worker.
Reliability:	I like to pay attention to detail in my work and I can find problems and solve in time.
Organization:	I understand which task I have to complete first and which ones are less important and can be done later.
Working Independently:	When I accept a task I will consider carefully to choose any useful resources to complete it.
Initiative:	I won't choose to escape problems, I will find the solution with confidence and a positive attitude .
Self-advocacy:	When I get a job, I used to learn my rights and responsibilities of  the work.
Customer Service:	I have good communication skills, I am a patient person and a good listener.
Entrepreneurship:	Sometimes I have new idea.

Edited by Joyce and Lan

Task 1:

Find how many mistakes are in the following two passages, underline them and then write the correct form of the verb.

1.     This is my classroom, and these is are  my classmates. My best friend’s name is Andrew. He is writes writing on the blackboard. My other friend Amy is being funny. She is talking and tells telling jokes to Bradely. Theyare not listening to the teacher. The kid in the front  is  throwing a paper airplane. The teacher is looks looking at the map, so she don’t doesn't see the airplane. He is always misbehave misbehaving. I am standing near the window looking outside. It’s a beautiful day. Iam wishing wish I could go outside right now.

2.     Sarah has a party. All of her friends are inviting invited. Sarah wearing wears a new green skirt. Her friends all are looking look nice too. They are listen listening to music and dancing, and talking. Some people are sitting on the couch and watch watching TV. It’s a fun party! Rachel dances is dancing with Peter. They are having have a lot in common. They both likes like jazz music and horror movies. 
On the backyard people are sitting beside the swimming pool. Suddenly Malika fall falls into the pool. Everyone is laugh laughing…even Malika! Now her clothes is are wet. Everybody are having has a great time. Nobody want wants to go home!