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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-11-05, Page 9"1,1717,- Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, November 5,q 1916 ---Pap 9 Networkhig practical way to find job... fr®nn page 8 It's a good way to make contact with an employer. You gain imrnformatioan, exp perience, perhaps even a job opportunity." However, she warned, "It's not a tricky way to get a job interview. You must be up front with the employer and explain that you're job searching and seeking information. Ms. Coulter also strongly endorses the concept of networking. Through the people you know, and the people they know, your job search may be made easier. As well, networking provides excellent support and new ideas. "You want to know as much as you can. Networking gives you psychological benefits through the support and feedback you receive." She further noted, "Some people fear that networking means using people to get a job, but networking works as a two way street with people helping people." Ms. Coulter also suggests that job sear- chers can network amongst themselves, by building a support group of people that can share information, help prepare and com- pare resumes and give each other moral support. Contacting Employers How many times have you encountered the illusive boss the employer who never returns his phone calls, the department head who is never in his office? ; .ow many times have you sent resumes to large businesses only to find that resume never gets to the right pe,f'ple and ends up in the back of some filing cabinet? How do you contact an employer, 'and make a lasting, mpositive impression? • Telephone contact is okay, as long as you find the boss in, as long as you haven't caught him offguard, on a bad day, or at a busy time. Correspondence is okay, as long as you're assured that your resume gets to the right department head, that it doesn't end up in a pile of unanswered mail, in the filing cabinet, or, even in the garbage pail. The best way to make contact with an employer is by seeing him in person. "Putting a face to a name makes an im- pression. It shows inititative and it gives you a chance to see the organization," Ms. Coulter said. "Personal contact communicates friendliness and interest. And, it's harder for people to say no when you meet them in person." Ms. Coulter does not suggest making an unexpected visit on an employer. She says that the telephone can be used as an effec- tive tool to set upp an appointment with an employer, Then, at the time of the inter- view, also present your resume. Who to cent , ct? Ms. Coulter said that many job searchersmake the mistake of dealing directly with personnel depart- ments only. She suggests, "Contact as mm ny people within the company as possible, the manager and the employees. Seek contact with the person who has the authorization to hire you, Make sure your letter gets to the right person." The Resume Resume writing is a topic in itself that is studied at length in counselling sessions at Womanpower. Ms. Coulter said, "The employer wants to know about your education, experiences, why you want to work, your skills." Job Search, a book prepared by the On- tario Women's Directorate says the resume should include personal identification, education, work experience, activities and interests (optional), career aims or goals (optional) and references upon request. Of foremost importance, "the resume is an outline of your qualifications, paid and unpaid work experience, and personal infor- mation that you feel relates best to the job you are seeking. It should be prepared in such a way that the employer can quickly assess , why you could be a good candidate for the job," the booklet notes. It also reports, "Job seekers often assume that only executives and professional people need resumes. Today people at all levels of employment should have one, as it can be a valuable asset in a job search. Maximize your chances by using every tool available." In short, the entire job search process means using all available tools, avenues and information to make a difficult chore an easier one, and perhaps a successful one too. Gone are the days when the young woman could pick the Help Wanted sign out of the window and secure a job on the spot. Gone are the days when the people who really needed the jobs got the jobs. As Ms. , Coulter noted, "Employers don't hire people they feel sorry for. They hire people they think can do the job." Each day thousands of people compete for limited job opportunities and each day employers filter through piles of resumes and job applications in search of the best person for the job. �551�� /4„„,,...4y,. �Gi �e 471 l*el ;oX. .z..5: -:::_f,'."- t "" . latej VS*. 4J;‘?, IIIR V 4 SPRING into action...with the CLASSIFIEDS. NSION PLAN is changing f�r.the betteE NEW Telephone Number for Lucknow Central Public School effective October 29/86 528-3022 COMPLETE. OFFICE EQUIPMENT Sales • Repairs • Rentals TONY STAUTTENER After selling and servicing business equipment for 14 years In this area, I am pleased to announce the open- ing of Coimplete Office Equipment. 1 invite my friends and customers to call me for new machines, paper pro- ducts, and ribbons for cash registers and office machines. 4824331. P.OS► Box 4711 C l i l" '�filil On January 1, 1987, your Canada Pension Plan will change. These changes put your .Plan yon a solid, long-term financial foundation. It's important to• know what benefits are available because your Plan provides you and/or your fam- ily with .a basic level of earnings protection • when, you retire, become disabled, or die. You will, however, have to apply for the benefits when you believe you are eligible: The _information that -follows highlights themajorimprovements. It's good news! Financing a better tomorrow New financing arrangements will make and keep your Plan more secure than ever. Right now you and your employer each contribute 1.8% ofyour earnings up to a maximum amount. Each yearuntil 1991, the contribution rate will rise by 0.2% and from there until 2011 by 0.15%. If you make the maximum contribution, you will pay about $26 more in 1987. Awider choice of retfrement options After January lst, you can begin receiving your CPP pension as early as age 60. You could qualify even if you are not fully retired. . If you begin your pension before age 65 your benefits will be less because you will have contributed ess and will get the bene- fits for alongereriodoftime. Or,, if you goose not to start your pen- sion until after age 65, (up to age 70), your. monthly benefits will be greater, Your pension would normally be pay- able the month after your 65th birthday. For each month between that date and when your pension begins, your benefit will be adjusted by 0.5%. This adjustment 'will apply for as long as you receive the benefit. iss wisso mom wrrriiar mom IR it 1'd like to know more about my new Canada Pension Plan. Please send me the 'good news' in English D in French i 1 about °Retirement Pension °Disability Pension °Death & Survivor Benefits l Pension Credit Splitting °Flexible Retirement 1' 1Financingyour CPP increased disability- benefits isabilitybenefits If you ggalify fordisability benefits, your monthly payment 'will now be significantly increased. For example, the maximum disability pension in 1987 will increase from $487 to more than $635 per month. As well, anyone entering or returning to the work force will have disability coverage after contributing in 2 of the last 3 years, in which contributions could have beenmade. Survivor benefits continue on remarriage If you receive survivor benefits, they will now Continue even if you remarry. If you remarried and had your survivor benefit discontinued, you can have your benefitreinstated, Splitting pension credits. If your marriage ends in divorce, each spouse.will be entitled to one half the "pension credits" you earned together. After January 1, 1987, the credits can also be divided if your marriage or com- mon-law relationship ends in.separation. Sharing your. pension When you and your spouse receive your CPP retirement pensions, the benefits you'vo both earned during your life together canbe shared if either of you makes this request. 174 Additional benefits for dependent children In the past dependent children were lim- ited to one flat -rate benefit, even if NO Par- ents ar-ents had paid into the Plan and died or became disabled. Should the same happennow, your children would be entitled to double bene- fits. • improved `Combined' benefits If you are entitled to a com- bination of survivor and disability benefits, the maximum monthly amount'you could receive will now be greater, As for combinedsurvivor and retire- ment benefits, these will now be more gen- erously awarded to those who qualify. Buildingon a solid foundation . Being financially prepared for thefutureIS a responsibility we all share. Your new Canada Pension Plan now gives you a stronger foundation. It's a sound base, and it's up to you to build on this foundation. It's never too soon, or too late, to begin building for your future. We hope you'll start today. You mayneed ,further information to better understand these changes. For booklets about your Canada Pension Plan, call the toll- free number below or fill out the coupon and mail it for CPP -INFO` P.O. 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