Linkedin

One of the ways to recover a culture shock is networking and most importantly professional networking. Linkedin is a business-oriented social networking service that extends your network circle.  

Task 1:

Write in point form ten accomplishments you have accomplished in your profession life. Make sure to start with action verbs.

1. Maintained and improved the day-to-day operations, regular visited clients and shipping companies/transport companies 
2. Negotiated and worked out more specific operational procedures in order to develop a better service
3. Exercised pricing control to offer price for new lane, reviewed RFQ in order to maximize company profits
4. Exercised day-to-day supervision of the declaration/inspection; cargo tracking; inventory tracking; warehouse and fulfillment, updated data and statistics check
5. Took full advantage of the new Logistics Park and the bonded zone policy-making to ensure better service
6. Provided management with accurate and timely issue and new initiative reporting
7. Prepared review presentation for KAM; trained new operation specialists
8. Solved irregular service issues with overseas agents and customers to ensure cargo smooth delivery and cut off additional costs

Task 2:

Create your ‘Power Statement’ now, don’t be afraid to go back as far as you need and write an inventory of your ‘15 minutes of fame’.

I am looking for a job as logistics coordinator. My most prominent skills in this field are efficiency, attention to details, and hard working. Because it is fast-pace field which enables me to challenge multi-task, practice attention to details and push me work hard.

I have over 10 years of experience in Global Logistics field, including Imports & Exports, Internal Transportation, Inventory Tracking, Warehouse Control. I have proven skills in Cost Control and Performance Improvement by strategic scheduling and streamlined operation.

Task 3:

Click on this link and create your own profile. Make sure to use your ‘’Power Statement” to impress employers!

Task 4:

After creating a profile, try to connect with at least ten from your classmates today. 

Regulated and Unregulated Occupations

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	R , L	Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers 250 Bloor Street East, Suite 1000 Toronto, ON M4W 1E6 Telephone: 416-972-9882 Toll Free: 1-877-828-9380 Fax: 416-972-1512 Email: info@ocswssw.org Website: www.ocswssw.org
Medical laboratory	R , L	College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario 25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 2100 Toronto, ON M5C 3A1 Phone: 416-861-9605 Toll free 1-800-323-9672 Fax: 416-861-0934 Email: mail@cmlto.com Website: www.cmlto.com
technician
Grade two teacher	R , L	Ontario College of Teachers 101 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 0A1 Telephone: 416-961-8800 Toll Free in Ontario: 1 888 534-2222 Fax: 416-961-8822 Email: info@oct.ca Website: www.oct.ca
Early childhood	R , L	College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) 438 University Avenue, Suite 1900 Toronto, ON M5G 2K8 CANADA Telephone: 416 961-8558 Toll-free: 1 888 961-8558 Fax: 416 961-8772 Email: info@college-ece.ca Website: www.college-ece.ca/
College instructor	U
Lawyer	R , L
Orchestra conductor	U
Scientific researcher	U
Engineer	R , L
Carpenter	R
Airplane mechanic	L
High  school teacher	R , L
Web designer	U
IT technician	U

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:

NOC

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?

0.       0113 Purchasing managers

          0132 Postal and courier services managers

          0731 Managers in transportation

1.     1225 Purchasing agents and offiers 

       1524 Purchasing and inventory control workers

       1215 Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations 

       1511 Mail, Postal and Related Workers 

      1512 Letter Carriers 

      1513 Couriers, Messengers and Door-to-Door Distributors

6.    6222 Retail and wholesale buyers

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?

6 Sales and service occupations
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?

Major Group 64
Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade

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

641 642

2. What is the four-digit NOC 

            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?

I got example titles, job main duties, employment requirements, and else classified elsewhere.

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

audio equipment salesperson
automobile salesperson
car rental agent
clothing salesperson
computer salesperson – retail
counter clerk – retail
department store clerk
furniture salesperson
hardware store clerk
jewellery salesperson
retail sales associate
retail sales clerk
retail salesperson
5. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease

• Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services

• Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment

• Assist in display of merchandise

• Maintain sales records for inventory control

• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems

• May conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce.

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?

• Cashiers (6611)
• Comparison shoppers (in 6623 Other sales related occupations )
• Meat counter clerks (in 6421 Retail salespersons )
• Material handlers (7452)
• Supervisors, stock clerks (in 6211 Retail sales supervisors )

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.

When I was a child, I had a dream to become a tour guide, because I thought this job is very exciting and interesting,  I could also go to everywhere without spending any fee, I thought working is flaying, playing is working. Today I researched some information about this kind of job in Canada.

I found its four-digit number is 6531.

The main duty is as below.

1) transport individuals or groups on tours of cities, waterways and industrial and other establishments

2) Describe points of interest, answer questions and supply information

3) Provide historical and cultural facts related to the site

4) May collect admission fees and sell souvenirs.

Employment requirements is as below

1) On-the-job training is provided.

2) Knowledge of both official languages or an additional language may be required for some positions in this group.

Tenses Practice

Task 2:

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

Jaime 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 to offers 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 busy collected has been busy 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 is looking forward to working at a new place.

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

Editing Exercise

Edited by Jessie and Nick.

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

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

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

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

Common Collocations

Do, make, and take are used in combination with hundreds of words such as experiment (do an experiment), test (take a test), and noise (make a noise).

Task 1:

Which verb completes the phrase? Fill in the table below by ticking the correct column.

do	make	take
	Ö		1. a lot of noise
Ö			2. your homework
	Ö		3. always _________ excuses
	Ö		4. breakfast
		Ö	5. lots of family photos
	Ö		6. friends easily
Ö			7. nothing all the time
		Ö	8. sugar in your coffee
	Ö		9. supper
	Ö		10. the bed
Ö			11. the cooking
Ö			12. the dishes
Ö			13. the ironing
Ö			14. the laundry
	Ö		15. a lot of mistakes
Ö			16. the housework

(edited by carol and nick)

Task 2:

Check your answers with your peers and then use at least five of these collocations to put them in sentences of your own.

I am going to do the ironing and laundry after I make breakfast.

After then, I will do the cooking for my family. 

Finishing the lunch, I will do the dishes and make the delicious supper because my friends will visit me this afternoon.

Today I will do the all the housework.

Finally I will make the bed at 10:30 pm as usually.